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| Mercari | Reverb | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | 10% selling fee on item price + buyer-paid shipping; no processing fee; $2 failed / $3 instant withdrawals | 5% selling fee (incl. shipping) + 3.19% + $0.49 payment processing |
| Free option | Free to list | Free to list |
| Works with | US, shipped | Global, shipped |
| Best for | General merchandise, toys, electronics, clothing | Musical instruments, pedals and audio gear |
| Strengths | + Fast mobile listing + Broad categories + Good crosslisting channel | + Specialist buyers + Transaction-based price guide + Lower fees than eBay |
| Weaknesses | - 10% fee also applies to buyer-paid shipping - Offers can skew low | - Music gear only - Shipping fragile items takes care |
| Visit Mercari | Visit Reverb |
Mercari is a general shipped marketplace with an easy mobile listing flow and flexible shipping options. It is a good secondary channel for crosslisting almost anything that ships.
Reverb is the specialist marketplace for musical instruments and gear, with price guides based on real transactions. Buyers pay more for gear here than on general marketplaces.
Every marketplace has a different buyer, fee structure and category strength. Furniture sells locally, sneakers go to authentication platforms, vintage clothing to Depop and Poshmark, and almost everything sells on eBay. Most full-time resellers list on 3 to 5 platforms and use a crosslister to keep inventory in sync. Fees change often, so always verify the current fee page before pricing. The deciding factors usually come down to each tool's standout strength (for Mercari: fast mobile listing; for Reverb: specialist buyers) weighed against its main drawback (10% fee also applies to buyer-paid shipping versus music gear only).
Still undecided? See Mercari alternatives or Reverb alternatives.
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Checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current pricing on each site.