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Understanding Fees and Profit for eBay Sales Fulfilled by Amazon

This guide breaks down a real FBA-to-eBay sale to show how Amazon and eBay fees impact your final profit.

Updated over a week ago

This example walks through a real eBay sale fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) to help you understand how fees and profit are calculated.


In this scenario, a CD that typically sells for $2–$7 on Amazon was sold on eBay for $12.57.

Keep in mind, this is just one real transaction—prices and profits will vary depending on the item, demand, and timing. The goal here is to show how the fees break down in a real-world scenario.

Step 1: Confirm the Order in Seller Central

Go to Seller Central → Orders → Manage Orders and filter for Non-Amazon orders.

Locate the order and click the Order ID to open the order details.

Step 2: Review Order Details

Inside the order, you’ll see:

  • Sales channel: Non-Amazon (eBay)

  • Fulfillment method: Amazon (FBA/MCF)

  • Order status and shipment details

Step 3: View Amazon Fees

Click into the payment or transaction details for the order.

Here you’ll see the Amazon FBA fee, which includes pick, pack, and shipping.

  • In this example: $3.95


Step 4: Check eBay Fees

Go to your eBay account → Payments / Transaction view

Locate the order and review the final value fee charged by eBay.

  • In this example: $1.51


Final Breakdown of This Sale:

  • eBay Sale Price: $12.57

  • Amazon FBA Fee: -$3.95

  • eBay Fee: -$1.51

👉 Estimated Profit: $7.11


Important Note:

To get your true profit, you still need to subtract:

  • Your buy cost

  • Cost to ship the item to Amazon (FBA inbound shipping)


Key Takeaway:

Selling FBA items on eBay can sometimes yield higher prices, but always factor in both Amazon fulfillment fees and eBay selling fees to understand your real profit.

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