eBay and Mercari are popular online marketplaces offering unique features and benefits. Consider your target audience, pricing strategy, and shipping preferences when choosing between them. Let's take a closer look at the similarities and differences between the two.
Categories: eBay and Mercari selling categories are very similar. On both, you can sell almost anything, so long as it is not illegal or hazardous.
On both eBay and Mercari, top sellers include electronics, apparel, and toys.
Both eBay and Mercari allow sellers to use marketplace labels or self-shipping for fulfillment.
Mercari Fees vs. eBay: Mercari charges a flat 13 percent when combining the commission (10%) and payment processing fees (2.9% plus $.30 per transaction.) eBay fees vary based on several factors such as membership, store status, payment method, promotions, and more!
Shipping Process: eBay offers international shipping, but Mercari is just for buying and selling in the U.S. eBay allows sellers to create shipping policies with custom rules, even allowing the buyer to select their shipping preferences. Mercari is simpler but limited; sellers can use Mercari labels or ship on their own however they want. Mercari even has local delivery powered by Uber!
Listing process: Listing an item for sale on Mercari is quite simple, and on eBay, it is a bit more complex, with more detail required. On Mercari, you can include up to 12 images and up to 80 characters in the listing title. Then click a few drop-boxes for brand, condition, size, and shipping, enter a price, and list! eBay has many drop-downs and options for item specifics.
User base: Mercari reported they had reached over 20 million monthly active users. On the other hand, eBay has become the go-to e-commerce platform for millions of customers across the world with 159 million users worldwide
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