Whatnot takes 8%.
Know your take-home before the lot closes.
Whatnot charges an 8% selling fee plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing. On a $50 auction that's $6.95 in fees. WhatnotCalc shows your real number instantly.
Fee rates are editable defaults — confirm against your own account. WhatnotCalc computes the math; you set the rate.
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What Whatnot actually costs on a $50 sale
Effective fee rate: ~11.5%. Higher on lower-priced lots — plan your minimums accordingly.
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