If you’re trying to decide whether to sell your clothing, accessories, or resale inventory on Poshmark or eBay, you’re not alone. These two platforms remain the most popular marketplaces for resellers—but they each work VERY differently.

Whether you’re a full-time reseller or just cleaning out your closet, choosing the right marketplace can dramatically impact your sales, workload, profit margins, and long-term growth.

This updated 2026 guide breaks down fees, shipping, audience, seller tools, and pros/cons—plus which platform is best based on what you sell.

Poshmark Fees (2025)

Poshmark keeps it simple:

• Sales under $15: Flat fee of $2.95

• Sales over $15: 20% commission

• Shipping: Buyer pays standard Poshmark shipping rate

• Payouts: Instant transfer available

Pros of Poshmark Fees:

• No hidden charges

• Easy to predict your profit

• No listing or storage fees

Cons:

• 20% can feel high for expensive items

• No way to lower fees (no tiers or discounts)

• eBay Fees (2025)

• eBay is more flexible—but more complex.

  You may encounter:

  • Final Value Fee (usually 10%–15% depending on category)

  • Payment Processing Fee

  • Promoted Listings fee (optional but often needed)

  • Store subscription fees (optional)

  • Shipping costs (varies by method)

  Pros of eBay Fees:

  • You can lower fees with a store subscription

  • More flexibility in pricing and shipping

  • No commission on shipping costs

  Cons:

  • Harder to calculate profit manually

  • Extra fees add up fast

  • Promoted listings are almost required for visibility

Poshmark Shipping

Poshmark printing is straightforward:

• Buyer pays Poshmark shipping

• You receive a prepaid USPS label

• Flat-rate up to 5 lbs

• Everything ships Ground Advantage. (See Full Post for shipping on Poshmark)

Best for:
Clothing, shoes, jackets—anything under 5 lbs

Downside:
Heavier items (boots, bundles) may require weight upgrades.

eBay Shipping

On eBay, the seller controls everything:

• You choose carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx)

• You set the price or offer free shipping

• You can ship worldwide with eBay’s global shipping options

Best for:
Heavy items, fragile items, or anything that benefits from custom shipping.

Downside:
More work upfront—printing labels, choosing packaging, calculating rates.

Poshmark Audience

Poshmark is highly social. Shoppers are usually:

• Fashion-focused

• Trend-driven

• Younger (mostly 18–45)

• Willing to pay for convenience and curation

Poshmark buyers expect:

• Clean photos

• Fast shipping

• Style-based shopping

Poshmark is best if you sell:
Women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, boutique items, or NWT apparel.

eBay Audience

eBay’s audience is:

• Huge (over 130+ million active buyers)

• Global

• Looking for deals, rare items, or specific brands

• More interested in function than style

eBay is best if you sell:

• Shoes

• Men’s clothing

• Electronics

• Collectibles

• Vintage items

• Hard goods

• Luxury items (authenticity program included)

Poshmark Listing

Poshmark is fast:
Snap photos on your phone
Add title, description, size & brand
Set price → done
But there’s a catch…
Sharing Is Required
To get visibility, you must share your closet multiple times per day, which many sellers automate with tools like Closet Assistant or other Poshmark bots.

eBay Listing

eBay offers:

• Bulk listing tools

• Advanced item specifics

• Template options

• Integration with inventory software

More setup, more details—but you can scale quickly.

Items That Sell Faster on Poshmark

• Women’s fashion

• Trendy brands

• Activewear

• Handbags

• Shoes

• Boutique items

Items That Sell Faster on eBay

• Men’s clothing

• Vintage apparel

• Electronics

• Sneakers

• Collectibles

• Designer pieces

• Anything rare or non-fashion

Best for Beginners:

Poshmark, because it’s simple, mobile-friendly, and has predictable fees.

Best for Side-Hustlers Seeking Growth:

eBay, because it’s scalable and reaches a global audience.

Choose Poshmark if you:
Sell mostly clothing
Prefer simple fees + shipping
Want a social selling experience
Don’t mind sharing your closet daily or using automation

Choose eBay if you:
Want to scale a real reselling business
Sell a wide mix of items
Want global reach
Prefer more control over pricing and shipping

Most successful resellers sell on both platforms—and cross-listing tools like the Closet Assistant make that easier than ever.