Reverb selling fee: Definition, Formula & Why It Matters
Also called: Reverb commission, Reverb final value fee
The Reverb selling fee is a flat 5% commission charged when an item sells, calculated on the item price plus the shipping you charge the buyer. It has a $0.50 minimum and is capped at $500 per item for USD sales up to $10,000. Listing is free; you only pay when it sells.
Reverb selling fee formula
Example
On a $500 guitar with $50 shipping, the selling fee is 5% of $550 = $27.50.
Why it matters for Reverb sellers
The selling fee is the unavoidable core of selling on Reverb, and the most common mistake is forgetting it applies to your shipping charge too, not just the item price. On big-ticket gear the $500 cap means your effective rate actually drops as the price climbs.
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