If you sell on Grailed, you need to know exactly what gets taken out of each sale before you price your items. Grailed’s fee structure is straightforward compared to platforms like eBay, but the details matter when you’re working out your margins.
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: 2.9% + US$0.30 per transaction. This covers PayPal’s processing fee, which Grailed passes 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
- PayPal processing (2.9% + $0.30): US$2.62
- Total fees: US$7.42
- Your payout: US$72.58
Example 2 — $120 or more: You sell a pair of sneakers for US$200:
- Grailed commission (9%): US$18.00
- PayPal processing (2.9% + $0.30): US$6.10
- Total fees: US$24.10
- Your payout: US$175.90
On lower-priced items, the flat $0.30 PayPal fee takes a bigger bite proportionally — but the reduced 6% commission offsets this significantly compared to what sellers were paying before May 2026.
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? Here’s a quick look:
- Grailed: 6% (under $120) or 9% ($120+) + payment processing
- Depop: 10% + payment processing (AU/EU sellers — US and UK now pay 0% commission since the July 2024 fee removal)
- eBay: ~13.6% in the US, 13.4% in Australia + payment processing (varies by category)
- Poshmark: 20% on sales over 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 $0.30 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.
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.
