Grailed is where menswear, streetwear and archive designer pieces sell for real money, and its fees reflect a middle position in the resale market: cheaper than Poshmark, more expensive than Depop, and roughly level with eBay once you add everything up.
The headline number is a 9% commission, but that is not what you actually pay. Payment processing sits on top, and on lower-priced items the fixed part of that processing fee pushes the effective rate higher than most sellers expect.
This guide breaks down exactly what Grailed takes, works through three real price points, compares Grailed with eBay, Depop and Poshmark on the same item, and covers the pricing habits that keep more of each sale. If you just want the math, use the free Grailed fee calculator.
• Commission: 9% of the sale price
• Payment processing: 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction (US)
• All-in: roughly 12.5–13% on most sales
• No listing fees; buyers pay shipping and US sellers can use a Grailed prepaid label, deducted from the payout
• Processing rates differ for sellers outside the US
Grailed changes rates occasionally — confirm on Grailed's help center before you price. Run your own numbers in the Grailed fee calculator.
How Grailed Fees Work
Grailed charges two separate fees on every completed sale (as of 2026 — verify on the marketplace's fee page):
Commission: 9%.Grailed's marketplace fee, calculated on the price the buyer agreed to pay.
Payment processing: 3.49% + $0.49.Charged by Grailed's payment provider on each transaction for US sellers.
There is no fee to list, no fee to keep a listing live, and no monthly subscription. Like Poshmark and Depop, you only pay when something sells. Unlike Poshmark, the fee is split into a percentage plus a fixed per-transaction charge, which matters a lot at the low end of the price range.
Grailed also runs price-drop reminders and lets buyers send offers. The fees apply to the accepted price, so an offer you accept at $160 on a $200 listing is charged at $160, not $200.
Who Pays Shipping on Grailed?
The buyer pays shipping at checkout. You set the shipping price per region when you create the listing, or offer free shipping and absorb the cost yourself.
US sellers can buy a prepaid Grailed label when an item sells. The label cost is deducted from your payout instead of being charged to a card, which keeps the workflow simple but means your payout will be lower than the item price by the label amount.
Worked Examples: $60, $200 and $500 Sales
All examples assume a US sale with the buyer paying shipping, and use the item price only. Processing is shown on the item price to match the calculator.
Example 1: A $60 graphic tee
Commission (9%): $5.40
Processing (3.49% + $0.49): $2.58
Total fees: $7.98 — you keep $52.02 (an effective rate of about 13.3%)
Example 2: A $200 jacket
Commission (9%): $18.00
Processing (3.49% + $0.49): $7.47
Total fees: $25.47 — you keep $174.53 (about 12.7%)
Example 3: A $500 designer piece
Commission (9%): $45.00
Processing (3.49% + $0.49): $17.94
Total fees: $62.94 — you keep $437.06 (about 12.6%)
Grailed vs eBay, Depop and Poshmark
Here is what each marketplace takes on a $200 item, US rates as of 2026. eBay's fee is also charged on shipping and sales tax, and Depop's processing on shipping, so their real-world numbers run slightly higher than the item-only figures below.
| Marketplace | Fee structure | Fee on $200 | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grailed | 9% + 3.49% + $0.49 | $25.47 | $174.53 |
| eBay | 13.6% + $0.40 per order (most clothing) | $27.60 | $172.40 |
| eBay sneakers $150+ | 8%, no per-order fee | $16.00 | $184.00 |
| Depop | 0% commission; 3.3% + $0.45 processing | $7.05 | $192.95 |
| Poshmark | 20% flat | $40.00 | $160.00 |
On fees alone, Depop wins and Poshmark loses. But fees are only half the decision. Grailed's audience is the one most willing to pay full price for designer, archive and technical menswear, and a jacket that sells for $200 on Grailed might only fetch $140 on Depop. The right question is net payout at the price each audience will actually pay.
That is why most serious menswear resellers list on several of these at once and let the best buyer win. See our Depop fees, eBay fees and Poshmark fees guides for the detail on each.
How to Net More on Grailed
1. Build your offer buffer into the list price
Grailed buyers negotiate. List about 10–15% above the price you actually want so that a typical accepted offer still clears your floor after the 12.7% in fees.
2. Send sneakers over $150 to eBay too
eBay's 8% rate on sneakers priced at $150 or more beats Grailed's roughly 12.7%. Listing the pair on both costs nothing extra, and whichever sells first wins.
3. Price shipping from real weights
Undercharging for shipping is the most common silent loss on Grailed. Weigh the packed item, check the label price, and set regional shipping accordingly.
4. Keep low-value pieces off Grailed
Below about $40 the fixed processing fee and the effort per listing make Grailed a poor fit. Those items usually do better on Depop or Vinted, where fees are lower and the audience expects lower prices.
5. Cross-list and auto-delist
The same archive piece can find a buyer on Grailed, eBay or Depop. Listing everywhere only works if the others come down the moment one sells — a cross-listing app with automatic delisting handles that. Our Grailed selling guide covers the listing side.
FAQ
How much does Grailed take from a sale?
A 9% commission plus payment processing of 3.49% + $0.49 for US sellers, which works out to about 12.5–13% of the sale price on most items (as of 2026 — verify on Grailed's help center).
Does Grailed charge a listing fee?
No. Listing is free and there is no subscription. Fees are only charged when an item sells.
Are Grailed fees charged on shipping?
Commission is based on the sale price. If you use a Grailed prepaid label, the label cost is deducted from your payout separately.
Is Grailed cheaper than eBay?
For most clothing, the two are close: about 12.7% on Grailed versus 13.6% plus $0.40 on eBay. For sneakers priced $150 or more, eBay's 8% is cheaper.
Is Grailed cheaper than Poshmark?
Yes, by a wide margin. Poshmark takes 20% on sales of $15 or more, versus roughly 12.7% all-in on Grailed.
Is there a Grailed fee calculator?
Yes — SECND's free Grailed fee calculator shows the commission, processing fee, payout and profit after cost for any price.
SECND lists your inventory to eBay, Etsy, Depop, Poshmark, Grailed, Vinted, Facebook Marketplace and more from one place, writes the listing with AI, and auto-delists everywhere the moment something sells. See how the cross-listing app works, or create a free account — cross-posting and connected marketplaces are unlimited on the free plan.