If you sell online, you already know one thing:
Fees decide your real profit.
This Marketplace Fees Series gives resellers a clear, honest breakdown of what each platform actually costs. Each week, we examine a different marketplace supported by List Perfectly—covering selling fees, payment fees, optional upgrades, and the fine print that affects your margins.
Whether you list on one platform or ten, this series will help you understand where your money goes—and how to keep more of it.
Today’s deep dive focuses on one of the most unique platforms in the resale ecosystem:
Depop: The Trend-Driven, Zero-Selling-Fee Marketplace
Depop has built a reputation as a mobile-first, fashion-forward platform designed for buyers who shop by trend, vibe, and aesthetic—not just category. It’s heavily visual, youth-driven, and rooted in circular fashion.
And here’s what sets Depop apart from almost every major resale platform:
**Depop charges no seller fee.
Zero. You keep the full sale price.**
Instead, Depop’s only mandatory cost is payment processing, and sellers can optionally choose boosted visibility if they want it.
For many resellers—especially those focused on vintage and trend-driven inventory—this makes Depop one of the most margin-friendly marketplaces available.
Depop Fee Structure: What You Actually Pay
Depop keeps its fee model simple and modern:
- No Depop selling fee
- No listing fee
- No store subscription
- You only pay payment processing fees on each sale:
- Depop Payments (U.S.):
3.3% + $0.45 per transaction
(item price + shipping + tax) - Depop calculates fees on the full order total, which is important for pricing and margin planning.
Optional Boosted Listings (visibility upgrade)
- If your item sells via Boosted Listings, you pay:
- 8% boost fee
- This fee only applies if the boosted placement directly leads to the sale.
Otherwise?
No fee at all.
Who Should Sell on Depop
Depop excels as a marketplace for:
- Vintage fashion
- Main Street Brands
- Y2K and 90s-inspired trends
- Streetwear
- Sneakers
- Jewelry and small accessories
- Curated closets with a “look” or aesthetic
- Reworked, upcycled, or handmade fashion
Depop buyers respond strongly to style, not randomness. Inventory that aligns with cultural trends, TikTok aesthetics, or niche fashion communities tends to perform best.
Items that struggle:
- Non-fashion household goods
- Hard goods
- Anything that doesn’t fit a trend cycle or aesthetic
Depop is not a general-inventory marketplace—it rewards curation, vibe, and consistency.
Pros and Cons of Selling on Depop
Pros
• Zero seller commission
You keep the full sale price.
For fashion resellers, this is huge.
• Trend-driven discovery
Depop’s search, feed, and hashtag system makes it easier for curated shops to get noticed.
• Simple, mobile-first listing
Fast, clean, beginner-friendly.
• Visual platform = strong exposure for aesthetic shops
Buyers browse by mood and style, which can dramatically boost visibility for strong photos.
• TRISH OPINION — Depop is growing quickly
Its discovery style is similar to Etsy’s trend-driven buyer behavior.
Cons
• Payment processing fees apply to the entire order total
Even shipping and tax.
TRISH OPINION — still more than fair since Depop takes no seller commission.
• Not suited for non-fashion or non-trendy items
This marketplace is niche by design.
• Fast-moving trends
Styles rise and fall quickly—inventory planning matters.
• Requires visual consistency and a curated “look”
Depop rewards shops that feel cohesive.
Best Inventory for Depop Resellers
Depop performs especially well with:
- Vintage tees
- Cargo pants, mini skirts
- Oversized knits
- Streetwear & sneakers
- Festival wear
- Jewelry & accessories
- Y2K trends
- Aesthetic fashion bundles
- Reworked and upcycled clothing
If your inventory already leans toward current trends, Depop offers one of the strongest ROI opportunities because of its zero selling fee structure.
Full Fees Deep Dive: Watch the Live Replay
Want to see the full discussion about Depop fees and seller strategies?
YouTube Live: Marketplace Fees Breakdown
https://www.youtube.com/live/VyhMBkzYvY8?si=wRKi9tBf0jPmewiI
More resources:
Depop Payments Info: https://depop.com
YouTube Short Demo: How to Crosslist to Depop from List Perfectly (Step-by-Step Demo)
Next Week: eBay Fee Structure — A Full Deep Dive
Next week, we’ll break down:
- eBay selling fees
- Category-based variation
- Optional upgrades (Promoted Listings, Stores, etc.)
- Hidden or overlooked cost points
- What resellers need to know heading into 2026
Marketplace fees don’t need to be confusing.
This series will show you exactly how each platform works—one marketplace at a time—so you can protect your profit and scale smarter.
Link to Mercari Fees Blog Post: https://listperfectly.com/tips/mercari-selling-fees-breakdown/
