Want your own numbers? The Reverb calculator shows every fee and your profit as you type.
Open the Reverb US fee calculatorReverb is built for music gear, and its fees are lower than general marketplaces for most instruments. There are two main charges, plus an optional promotion fee. Enter any sale in the Reverb fee calculator.
Selling fee
When an item sells, Reverb charges a 5% selling fee on the total, including shipping. The minimum is $0.50 and the maximum is $500 per item. There is no fee to list.
Payment processing
Sales through Reverb Payments in the US cost 3.19% + $0.49. Processing applies to the full amount the buyer pays, including sales tax.
At common prices
| Price | Total fees | Payout | Fees % |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $4.59 | $45.42 | 9.17% |
| $150.00 | $12.77 | $137.23 | 8.52% |
| $400.00 | $33.25 | $366.75 | 8.31% |
| $1,000.00 | $82.39 | $917.61 | 8.24% |
| $3,000.00 | $246.19 | $2,753.81 | 8.21% |
| $12,000.00 | $883.29 | $11,116.71 | 7.36% |
On most sales, fees total about 8% to 9%. Above $10,000, the $500 cap on the selling fee brings the overall rate down.
Bump
Bump is optional. You set a rate, and Reverb promotes your listing. The Bump fee is charged only when a bumped listing sells. See the Bump guide.
Rates can change
Marketplaces adjust fees from time to time. The selling fee in the calculator can be edited in the fee settings if your account shows a different rate.
Compared with eBay
For guitars and basses, eBay’s category rate is also low. See Reverb vs eBay fees for guitars. For shipping big items, read the cost of shipping a guitar.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Reverb take from a sale?
For US sales, a 5% selling fee (maximum $500) plus 3.19% and $0.49 for payment processing.
Does Reverb charge listing fees?
No. Reverb only charges when an item sells.
Run your next sale through the calculator before you commit.
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