Reverb 5% Selling Fee vs eBay

Reverb: 5% selling fee + 2.7% + $0.25 Reverb Payments ≈ 7.7% + $0.25. eBay: 13.25% final value fee + $0.30. Reverb is significantly cheaper for musical instrument sales.

Does Reverb charge a commission on shipping costs?

No. Reverb's 5% selling fee applies only to the item sale price, not to shipping charges. This is an advantage over platforms like eBay that apply fees to the total including shipping.

Can I use PayPal on Reverb instead of Reverb Payments?

Reverb Payments is required for most US transactions. PayPal is available in some international markets. Using Reverb Payments provides buyer and seller protections built into the platform.

Reverb Selling Fee Calculator

Calculate Reverb seller fees: 5% selling fee + 2.7% + $0.25 Reverb Payments. Free Reverb fee calculator for musicians.

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Frequently asked questions

Reverb Fee Calculator — Music Gear Sales 2026

Calculate your Reverb payout after the 5% selling fee and Reverb Payments processing (2.7% + $0.25).

5% selling fee

Applied to item price only — not shipping.

Reverb Payments

2.7% + $0.25 processing shown in full breakdown.

Fee rates verified and updated April 2026. Rates may change — verify directly with the platform before transacting.