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Guitars and basses pay about half eBay's usual fee. Enter the sale price, shipping and your cost to see the fee and profit. It runs in your browser, and nothing you type is sent anywhere.
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eBay's fee for guitars and basses
- 6.7% of the total sale up to $7,500, and 2.35% above.
- Plus $0.40 per order ($0.30 if the order is $10 or less).
- Applies only to the Guitars & Basses category. Other musical instruments pay the standard rate.
Rates for US sellers without an eBay Store, from published seller guides summarising eBay's fee schedule, last checked October 2026. Store subscribers, promoted listings and international sales change the numbers. Check eBay's selling fees page before you rely on them.
An example
An $800 guitar with $60 shipping charged and a $60 label pays $58.02 in eBay fees. Under the standard 13.6% it would be about $117.36. With a $500 cost you keep $241.98.
Make sure the listing is in Guitars & Basses: amps, pedals and other instruments pay the standard rate.
Common questions
What does eBay charge for guitars?
Guitars and basses pay 6.7% of the total sale up to $7,500 plus a per-order fee, as of October 2026, roughly half the standard rate.
Do amps and pedals get the lower guitar fee?
No. The 6.7% rate applies only to the Guitars & Basses category. Other music gear pays the standard rate.