Seller Fees and Commissions Schedule
Last updated: March 11, 2026
There are two kinds of fees on pallet.bid that affect your earnings as a seller: the seller commission (pallet.bid's cut of the sale) and the CC processing fee (covering credit card payment processing). These fees are automatically deducted from your payout after a sale.
pallet.bid does not charge sellers any listing fees, subscription fees, or monthly platform fees. You only pay when an item sells. Standard sellers pay $0/month — our optional PRO tier ($14.99/mo) unlocks live streaming auctions and advanced tools.
Understanding the Fee Structure
A "seller commission" is a percentage charged on the final sale price (hammer price) of the item. The final price is what the buyer pays for the item itself, before shipping, taxes, or the buyer's premium.
A "buyer's premium" is a fee charged to the buyer, not the seller. This is added on top of the winning bid and is pallet.bid's primary revenue source. As a seller, you receive the full hammer price minus only the seller commission — the buyer's premium does not reduce your earnings.
A "CC processing fee" covers the cost of secure payment processing via Stripe. This fee is charged to the buyer as part of their total checkout amount — not deducted from the seller's payout.
Fee Schedule
| Fee Type | Rate | Paid By |
|---|---|---|
| Seller Commission | 3.5% of final sale price | Seller (deducted from payout) |
| Buyer's Premium | 10% of final sale price | Buyer (added to their total) |
| Payment Processing | 2.9% + $0.40 on total order | Buyer (added to their total) |
| Listing Fees | $0 | N/A — Free |
| Monthly Subscription | $0 (Standard) / $14.99 (PRO) | Optional |
Key advantage: As a seller, your only fee is the 3.5% commission. Payment processing is paid by the buyer, not you. On platforms like Whatnot, sellers pay 8% commission plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing — totaling ~11-12% in seller fees. On pallet.bid, you keep more of every sale.
How We Compare
| Platform | Seller Commission | CC Processing Fee | Total Seller Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| pallet.bid | 3.5% | $0 (buyer pays) | 3.5% |
| Whatnot | 8% | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~11-12% |
| HiBid | Varies (5-10%) | 3% + monthly fee | ~8-13% + fees |
| eBay | 13.25% | Included | 13.25% |
How to Calculate Your Earnings
Earnings are calculated per sale. Here's a worked example:
Example: Selling an item for $100
What the buyer pays (for reference)
Notice that as the seller, you receive $96.25 out of $100 — a 96.25% take-home rate. On Whatnot, the same $100 sale would net you approximately $86-88 after their 8% commission and 2.9% + $0.30 CC processing fee.
Shipping Costs
Shipping costs are paid by the buyer and do not come out of seller earnings. pallet.bid supports three shipping methods:
Parcel
USPS, FedEx, or UPS. Shipping labels are auto-created with the cheapest available rate. A 4.25% handling fee is added to the carrier rate.
LTL Freight
For pallets and heavy items. Real-time quotes from national carriers. Includes BOL generation and full tracking.
Local Pickup
No shipping fees. Buyer picks up from your warehouse or specified location. Ideal for live auctions and heavy items.
Sellers who require a liftgate for pickup may have a ~$100 liftgate fee deducted from their payout (only for LTL freight with seller-side liftgate requirements). This is clearly disclosed before listing.
Optional: Featured Listings
Sellers can optionally pay to feature their listings for increased visibility:
- Basic Featured: $25/day — highlighted in search results
- Premium Featured: $50/day — homepage placement + highlighted in search
Featured listing fees are charged upfront and are not deducted from sale earnings. They are completely optional.
When Do I Get Paid?
Seller payouts are processed automatically after a successful sale:
- Standard payout: 2-3 business days after the item is confirmed shipped or marked as picked up
- Payout method: Direct deposit to your bank account via Stripe Connect
- Payout breakdown: Hammer price minus seller commission (3.5%) and Stripe transfer fee ($0.25)
You can view your payout history, pending payouts, and per-sale earnings breakdown in your Seller Dashboard → Payouts.
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