eBay just raised the stakes for sports card sellers. Effective June 1, 2026, Final Value Fees for trading card listings jump to 12% — up from 10% — for all sellers with less than 500 monthly sales.

The Breakdown

Sellers with 500+ monthly sales stay at 10%, but the 2% hike hits the vast majority of hobbyists flipping cards part-time. The fee applies to the total sale price including shipping, meaning even $5 PWE shipments get dinged.

  • Sub-$50 sales: 12% + $0.30 fixed fee
  • $50+ sales: 12% no fixed fee
  • Store subscribers get 1% discount (11% total)

Why Now?

eBay cites "rising payment processing costs" and "enhanced seller protection tools" as the drivers. But the timing coincides with Whatnot's growing market share — eBay is squeezing small sellers to protect margins while courting high-volume dealers.

Bottom Line

This is a direct hit to casual sellers. Flip $10,000/year in cards? You're losing an extra $200 to fees. Adjust your pricing or move to lower-fee platforms.

eBay's 12% fee is a tax on the hobby's backbone — part-time sellers.