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Fees, returns, ads, ops, and Fee Watch notes for UK marketplace sellers.
August 2026 research note. TikTok Shop UK commissions are category-sensitive. Our mid-range ~6% estimate is for ranking only — verify live commission and creator costs before viral inventory…
Read guideAugust 2026 research note. Private Vinted often looks fee-free to sellers; Pro/Business terms differ. Confirm which account type you use before trusting a £0 line in any calculator.
Read guideAugust 2026 research note. Many UK Depop sellers still see £0 selling commission, with payment processing on item + shipping. Boosts and returns remain the real variables —…
Read guideAugust 2026 research note. Etsy’s UK stack (listing + transaction + payment processing) still adds up faster than sellers expect on mid-ticket handmade goods. Offsite ads are not…
Read guideAugust 2026 research note. Amazon referral fees still cluster around category bands. What Profit defaults to ~15% for comparison — replace with your category rate and paste real…
Read guideAugust 2026 research note. Category final value fees and order fees remain the main swing factors for UK business sellers. Our calculator uses a typical clothes/general-style band as…
Read guidePick one channel, ten SKUs, and a fee model you understand. Use the seller checklist, run every SKU through the calculator, and refuse to scale losers. Week 1:…
Read guideOfficial fee pages mix percentages, fixed fees, category exceptions, and promotion programmes. Translate every line into: % of sale, fixed per order, fulfilment, ads, and what happens on…
Read guidePromising next-day when you post twice a week trains refunds. Pick a service level you can hit 95% of the time, charge for it honestly, and mirror the…
Read guideSlow replies raise cancellations and returns. Both are fee-like costs. Set response templates for “where is my order”, sizing, and defects. Offer partial refunds when they cost less…
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