What did tonight's show actually make?
Platform fees, cards, labels and giveaways in one number.
Which platform keeps the least?
One sale, priced the way each platform actually charges it.
What's the lowest you can let it go for?
The price where a card stops losing money. Uses the tier and category above.
The first three issues
- 1
Whatnot changed how you pay commission
Four-week sales tiers took effect September 21. Sports and TCG start at 8% and bottom out at 6.5% above $500k. Premier Shop's commission discount ends November 1.
- 2
TikTok Shop's 6% is charged on shipping too
The referral fee includes what the buyer pays for shipping. Add a creator commission and a $50 card can cost more to sell than on Whatnot.
- 3
eBay Live caps commission at $100
On a $5,000 slab that is $245.30 in fees against $545.30 on Whatnot's standard tier. On an $8 single, the per-order fee decides it.
Every figure linked to its source"Most small card breakers will stay at 8%. If you're near $15k in a four-week window, a strong last week lowers your rate for the whole next period."
From issue 1
Read it Friday, price your Saturday show.
Fee changes from Whatnot, TikTok Shop and eBay Live, worked out per card, in one short email.
Where the fees come from
US rates, read off each platform's own fee page on October 16, 2026. When a platform changes its fees, the date here changes with it.
| Platform | What we charge in the calculators | Official page |
|---|---|---|
| Whatnot | Commission on the card price only: 8% at the standard tier for sports and TCG, down to 6.5% by four-week sales. Processing 2.9% of card, shipping and tax, plus $0.30 per order. | Whatnot seller fees |
| TikTok Shop | Referral fee of 6% (Trading Cards and Accessories) or 5% (Pre-Owned Collectible Trading Cards) on what the customer pays including shipping, excluding tax. 3% on any part over $10,000. No separate processing fee. | Referral fees by category |
| eBay Live | 6% commission on the full sale including shipping and tax, capped at $100 per item. Processing 2.9% plus $0.30 per order, or $0.10 on items $10 and under until December 31, 2026. Invite only. | eBay Live seller pricing |
What the calculators don't know
- Promotional rates, such as Whatnot's new-seller 0% or limited category promos, replace the standard fee and aren't included.
- TikTok creator commission is the rate you set; we apply it to the card price.
- For eBay we read "$10 or less" as the item price and assume one item per order for the $100 cap.
- Platform-funded discounts, refunds and label prices vary. Seller Hub or Seller Center shows the exact fee on every order.
- These are estimates, not tax or financial advice.