eBay vs Depop Fees UK
Open eBay (private), eBay (business) and Depop on the same fashion SKU. Keep postage identical. Then add a realistic return rate — fashion refunds are a fee you do not see on the marketplace’s marketing page.
Worked example
Fashion £38 / £12 with 12% returns: private eBay often leads; Depop beats eBay business until boosts stack.
At a glance
| Channel | Typical UK fee | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|
| eBay private | £0 FVF most categories | Promoted listings, postage |
| eBay business | FVF + order + regulatory | VAT on fees |
| Depop | ~2.9% + £0.30 processing | Boosts, fashion returns |