Insertion fees
About insertion fees
An insertion fee is a fee for listing your item for sale.
This fee is charged to your seller account at the time of listing.
As with a newspaper ad, you need to pay this basic listing fee even if your item doesn't sell. If your item sells, you'll also be charged a final value fee.
If your listed item doesn't sell or if the buyer doesn't pay, you may qualify for an insertion fee credit by relisting the item.
View all eBay fees.
Insertion fees for different listings and categories
The insertion fee depends on the listing type, category, and any optional listing upgrades you choose.
The insertion fee may vary, depending on the listing format and category. For some listings insertion fees are free. For details, see fees for selling on eBay.
Item categories
Insertion fees can vary by category. These fees are displayed when you list your item.
Listings with variations
The insertion fee applies to each listing, regardless of the quantity of items in the listing.
Optional listing features
See the fees page for various optional listing fees including:
Reserve price auction-style listings
Auction-style listings with a Buy It Now option
