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What 2026 fee changes will cut how much sellers keep from $500?
Research question: What 2026 platform fee or payment-rule changes are on record that would change what a seller keeps from each $500 sale?
The records show two 2026 changes that could touch a $500 sale directly: the TCGplayer Marketplace Commission Fee cap rises from $50 to $75 2, and Level 1-4 Marketplace Seller accounts see their percentage commission rise from 10.25% to 10.75% 5. Other 2026 increases are smaller per sale, with Amazon FBA rates rising by an average of $0.08 per unit, under 0.5% of an average item's price 4, and Multi-Channel Fulfillment and Buy with Prime fees rising by about $0.30 and $0.24 per unit 9. Per-product impact varies because Amazon said fees would be more granular 16, and the Etsy 75% reserve dates from 2023, not 2026 1. The records do not give a total of what a seller keeps from a $500 sale, and the newest fact is dated October 5, 2026 17, which is current.
Checked 2026-10-21. Only documented and supported facts are used.
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In 2023, Etsy placed reservations on seller accounts, holding 75% of sellers' takings for 45 days without prior notice or explanation. This is a payment-rule change that affects cash a seller can access per sale, but it dates from 2023, not 2026.
"The following year, Etsy placed reservations on seller accounts taking 75% of their takings on hold for 45 days without prior notice or explanation"Etsy
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The Marketplace Commission Fee cap rises from $50 to $75, which lets sellers pay more in commission on high-value sales like a $500 sale.
"The Marketplace Commission Fee cap is increasing from $50 to $75."Important Changes to TCGplayer Direct Minimum Pricing and Marketplace Fees
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Amazon is raising Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) rates by an average of eight cents per unit sold, with the exact increase depending on product size and price.
"The company said FBA rates will climb by an average of eight cents per unit sold, though the exact increase depends on product size and price"Marketplace Briefing: Amazon sellers brace for higher fulfillment fees in 2026 as tariff costs bite
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Amazon announced that US FBA fees would rise by an average of $0.08 per unit sold in 2026, which is under 0.5% of an average item's selling price.
"In 2026, FBA fees will increase by an average of $0.08 per unit sold, or less than 0.5% of an average item’s selling price."2026 Updates to US Referral and Fulfillment by Amazon Fees
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Level 1-4 Marketplace Seller accounts will see their percentage commission rise from 10.25% to 10.75%.
"Marketplace Seller (Level 1-4 Account) percent commission fees will increase from 10.25% to 10.75%."Important Changes to TCGplayer Direct Minimum Pricing and Marketplace Fees
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The fee increases start January 15 and cover several Amazon logistics services, including FBA, Buy with Prime and Multi-Channel Fulfillment.
"Starting Jan. 15, Amazon will raise fulfillment fees across several of its logistics services, including Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), Buy with Prime and Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF)"Marketplace Briefing: Amazon sellers brace for higher fulfillment fees in 2026 as tariff costs bite
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US Referral and FBA fees had no increase in 2025, so the 2026 increase follows a year without changes.
"This is on top of no increase in US Referral and FBA fees in 2025."2026 Updates to US Referral and Fulfillment by Amazon Fees
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The percentage commission rate does not change for sellers outside the Level 1-4 Marketplace Seller category.
"Commission fee percentage rates will not change for other sellers."Important Changes to TCGplayer Direct Minimum Pricing and Marketplace Fees
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Multi-Channel Fulfillment fees rise by an average of $0.30 per unit and Buy with Prime fees rise by roughly $0.24.
"Multi-Channel Fulfillment fees will go up an average of $0.30 per unit, and Buy with Prime fees will rise by roughly $0.24."Marketplace Briefing: Amazon sellers brace for higher fulfillment fees in 2026 as tariff costs bite
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Unless otherwise noted, the 2026 fee changes take effect on January 15, 2026.
"Unless otherwise noted, all changes will be effective January 15, 2026."2026 Updates to US Referral and Fulfillment by Amazon Fees
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The marketplace fee changes take effect on February 10, 2026.
"February 10, 2026 - Marketplace fee changes will go into effect."Important Changes to TCGplayer Direct Minimum Pricing and Marketplace Fees
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Amazon is shifting its deals and coupons to a performance-based fee structure, which sellers warned could hurt top-selling products and thin margins.
"Earlier this year, Amazon announced it would shift to a performance-based fee structure for its deals and coupons"Marketplace Briefing: Amazon sellers brace for higher fulfillment fees in 2026 as tariff costs bite
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Amazon stated there would be no new FBA fee types in 2026 and that sellers would get at least 90 days' notice before any fee increase takes effect.
"There will be no new FBA fee types in 2026, and we’re providing earlier notice and improved tools to make it easier for you to optimize your sales and profitability. You have at least 90 days before any fee increases take effect."2026 Updates to US Referral and Fulfillment by Amazon Fees
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Items sold through TCGplayer Direct and Store Your Products (SYP) must have a minimum price of $0.40, rolled out in phases starting January 23, 2026.
"Any items sold through TCGplayer Direct and Store Your Products (SYP) will have a minimum price requirement of $0.40."Important Changes to TCGplayer Direct Minimum Pricing and Marketplace Fees
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Seller fees can consume about half of the cost per sale, according to Marketplace Pulse.
"Seller fees can eat up about half of the cost per sale, hurting merchant profits, according to Marketplace Pulse."Marketplace Briefing: Amazon sellers brace for higher fulfillment fees in 2026 as tariff costs bite
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Amazon said fee rates would be more granular, with lower fees where costs are lower and higher fees for enhanced services, so per-product impact varies rather than applying one flat rate.
"We’ve created more granularity in our fee structure so we can offer lower fees where our costs are lower, and higher fees where we provide enhanced services or additional value that come at a higher cost."2026 Updates to US Referral and Fulfillment by Amazon Fees
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The total amount on which the final value fee is charged includes the item price, handling, buyer-paid shipping, sales tax, and other applicable fees.
"The total amount of the sale includes the item price, any handling charges, any shipping costs collected from the buyer (some exceptions apply ), sales tax , and any other applicable fees."What changed on www.ebay.com/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/selling-fees?id=4822 between 2020-07-15 and 2026-10-05