Grailed charges a tiered commission — 6% (minimum $1.99) on sales under US$120, 9% on sales of $120 or more — plus payment processing of about 3.49% + US$0.49 with Grailed Payments. There are no listing fees and no subscriptions; you only pay when something sells. Sell an item for US$200 and you keep about US$174.53.
Update — May 2026: Grailed cut its commission to 6% (minimum $1.99) on sales under $120. See the full breakdown of Grailed’s May 2026 changes.
Grailed’s Fee Structure
Grailed charges two fees on every sale:
- Commission: 6% (minimum $1.99) if the sale price is under $120; 9% if the sale price is $120 or more. This is Grailed’s cut for hosting your listing, providing buyer protection, and handling the transaction.
- Payment processing: 3.49% + US$0.49 per domestic transaction with Grailed Payments (Stripe); PayPal checkout runs about 2.9% + US$0.30. Grailed passes processing through to sellers.
There are no listing fees, no monthly subscription fees, and no insertion charges. You only pay when something sells.
For sale price purposes: if you use Grailed Labels (integrated shipping), only the listing price counts. If you arrange your own shipping and charge for it separately, the sale price includes shipping — so a $95 listing with $15 shipping is treated as a $110 sale and qualifies for the 6% rate.
How Fees Are Calculated
Both fees are calculated on the total sale price (what the buyer pays, excluding shipping for Grailed Labels). Let’s walk through two examples.
Example 1 — Under $120: You sell a vintage tee for US$80:
- Grailed commission (6%): US$4.80
- Processing (3.49% + $0.49): US$3.28
- Total fees: US$8.08
- Your payout: US$71.92
Example 2 — $120 or more: You sell a pair of sneakers for US$200:
- Grailed commission (9%): US$18.00
- Processing (3.49% + $0.49): US$7.47
- Total fees: US$25.47
- Your payout: US$174.53
On lower-priced items, the flat $0.49 processing fee takes a bigger bite proportionally — but the reduced 6% commission offsets this significantly compared to what sellers were paying before May 2026. Run your own numbers with the Grailed fee calculator.
What About Shipping?
Grailed does not charge fees on shipping costs for Grailed Labels shipments (sale price is calculated from listing price only). If you use non-Grailed Labels and charge for shipping separately, that shipping amount is included in the sale price used to determine which commission tier applies.
If you offer free shipping, factor that cost into your asking price upfront — you still pay commission on the listing price.
Grailed vs Other Platforms
How does Grailed’s fee structure compare?
| Platform | Seller commission | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grailed | 6% under $120 (min $1.99); 9% at $120+ | Plus ~3.49% + $0.49 processing |
| Depop | 0% in the US, UK and Australia | US removed July 2024, UK March 2024, AU 22 July 2026; other regions still pay 10% |
| eBay | ~13.6% US / ~13.4% AU incl. GST | Varies by category |
| Poshmark | 20% on sales over US$15 | Flat US$2.95 under US$15 |
Grailed sits at the lower end for fashion resale platforms, and the May 2026 fee cut makes it particularly competitive for budget items that might otherwise have been listed on Depop or eBay.
Tips to Maximise Your Profit on Grailed
Price with fees in mind
If you need to clear $150 on an item, you need to list it at around $170 to cover the ~12% in combined fees. Build this into your pricing from the start rather than being surprised at payout time.
Bundle when possible
The $0.49 flat fee applies once per transaction, not per item. If a buyer wants multiple pieces, offering a bundle deal means you pay that flat fee only once instead of on separate sales.
Use high-quality photos
Grailed’s audience expects detailed, well-lit photos. Better photos lead to faster sales at higher prices, which more than offsets the commission.
Cross-reference your pricing
Check what similar items have actually sold for on Grailed (not just what they’re listed at). The sold listings filter is your best tool for realistic pricing.
FAQ
How much does Grailed take from a sale?
Grailed charges 6% commission (minimum $1.99) on sales under US$120 and 9% on sales of $120 or more, plus payment processing of about 3.49% + US$0.49 with Grailed Payments per transaction. On a US$200 sale that’s about US$25.47 in total fees.
Does Grailed charge fees on shipping?
Not for Grailed Labels — commission is calculated on the listing price only. If you arrange your own shipping and charge for it separately, the shipping amount counts towards the sale price used to pick the commission tier.
Are there listing fees on Grailed?
No. Grailed has no listing fees, no monthly subscription, and no insertion charges. You only pay fees when an item actually sells.
Is Grailed cheaper than Depop or eBay?
Grailed’s 6–9% commission sits well below eBay’s roughly 13% final value fee. Depop no longer charges sellers commission in the US, UK, or Australia — but Grailed remains competitive for higher-value menswear and streetwear, where its buyer base is strongest. Selling in Australia? See Grailed in Australia for the local picture.
The Bottom Line
Grailed’s tiered commission — 6% under $120, 9% above — is competitive for a fashion marketplace, especially given its audience of engaged buyers who are specifically looking for streetwear, designer, and vintage pieces. The key is to factor fees into your pricing upfront so there are no surprises when the money lands in your account.
If you’re selling across multiple platforms, Shopfront can help you manage listings and track your actual profit after fees across all your channels.
