StockX Fee Calculator
Break-even price, since fees come off the sale.
Marketplace fee models change often, and several platforms in this set have altered theirs outright in recent years. These defaults are a starting point — your own seller terms are the authority.
You receive
$211.20
$51.20 profit
You need $181.82 just to break even on a $160.00 purchase, because the fees come off the sale price rather than the profit. The transaction rate also falls as seller level rises, so consistent volume is worth more than it looks.
How the StockX Fee Calculator works
Fees come off the sale price, not off the profit — so the break-even price on a purchase is the cost divided by one minus the total fee rate, not the cost plus the fee. On resale that distinction decides whether a flip works.
Not financial advice. Marketplace fees change, and they vary by country, plan and seller status. Every rate here is an editable default, not a quoted price — check the platform's current fee schedule before you price a product against it. This is not tax or business advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does StockX charge sellers?
A transaction fee that falls with seller level, commonly around 9% at entry level, plus payment processing of about 3%. Shipping to the authentication centre is also on you.
How do I calculate break-even?
Divide your total cost including shipping by one minus the combined fee rate. At 12% total fees, a £160 pair needs £181.82 to break even — not £179.20.
Does the fee really fall with volume?
Yes. Seller levels are based on trailing sales, and the difference between the top and bottom levels is a couple of points — meaningful on high-value items sold regularly.
What happens if authentication fails?
The item is returned and you may face a penalty depending on the reason. Listing anything you are not certain about is expensive, because a failed verification costs both directions of shipping.