Facebook Marketplace profit — local vs. shipped.
Local pickup on Facebook is fee-free, but shipped items cost you 5%. Plus your actual shipping cost. See what you're really making on each sale.
Facebook Marketplace fee: 5% (shipped items) · 5% for shipped items. Local cash pickup has no fee.
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How Facebook Marketplace fees work
Facebook Marketplace's fee structure depends on how the item is sold. For local pickup paid in cash or through Facebook Pay, there is no selling fee — you keep everything. For shipped items sold through Facebook's checkout, Facebook charges a 5% selling fee (or $0.40 minimum for items under $8). If you're shipping, always factor in your actual shipping cost, which can easily eat into margins on lower-priced items.
Facebook Marketplace profit — common questions
Does Facebook Marketplace charge selling fees?
Local pickup sold through cash or Facebook Pay: no fee. Shipped items sold through Facebook's checkout: 5% selling fee (minimum $0.40).
What is Facebook Marketplace's selling fee?
5% on the sale price for shipped items. There's no fee for local pickup transactions.
Is Facebook Marketplace profitable for resellers?
Local flipping on Facebook can be very profitable since there are no platform fees. Shipping adds complexity — the 5% fee plus actual shipping cost need to be factored into your price.
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