How the fee is calculated
Fee = commission (6% or 9% by tier, $1.99 floor on the low tier) + 3.49% processing + $0.49. International buyers add 4.99% processing.
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Grailed Fee Calculator — 6%/9% Commission + Processing
Grailed runs a two-tier commission: 6% on sales under $120 (minimum $1.99), 9% at or above — plus payment processing of 3.49% + $0.49. Enter your sale amount.
Worked examples (2026 rates)
| Sale total | Fee | You keep | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $2.83 | $7.17 | 28.3% |
| $25.00 | $3.35 | $21.65 | 13.4% |
| $50.00 | $5.24 | $44.77 | 10.5% |
| $100.00 | $9.98 | $90.02 | 10% |
| $250.00 | $31.72 | $218.29 | 12.7% |
Every number above is computed by the same in-browser engine as the calculator, from the published 2026 fee schedule — nothing is hardcoded.
How Grailed's two-tier commission actually works
Grailed splits its commission at the $120 line: 6% on sales below $120 (with a $1.99 minimum) and 9% at $120 and above. On top of that sits payment processing of 3.49% + $0.49. That means a $119 sale pays about $11.78 total (~9.9% effective), while a $121 sale pays about $15.60 (~12.9% effective) — the tier jump costs you real money at the boundary. If your item can honestly sit at $115-119, you keep more than at $120-125. Above the threshold the 9% scales linearly, so a $500 jacket pays 9% + processing regardless of how high the price climbs. There is no volume discount: your 50th sale of the month is priced exactly like your first.
Hidden costs sellers miss on Grailed
The headline 6%/9% understates the true cost. First, processing at 3.49% + $0.49 pushes the all-in rate to roughly 10-13% depending on price — the $0.49 fixed fee alone is 2.5% of a $20 sale. Second, international buyers trigger 4.99% processing instead of 3.49%, an extra 1.5 points you never see in the listing flow. Third, cheap items hit the $1.99 commission floor: a $20 tee loses $4.15, a 20.8% effective rate. Fourth, optional listing boosts are pure marketing spend on top. And a lost chargeback means the item, the shipping, and the fees are all gone — Grailed does not insure sellers against dispute losses.
Grailed vs StockX and GOAT for streetwear
For hyped streetwear the three platforms price differently. GOAT charges 9.5% + $5 plus a 2.9% cashout fee — heavy on cheap pairs, predictable on expensive ones. StockX runs about 9% transaction plus 3% processing (~12% all-in) with no flat fee, which scales better above $300. Grailed's 6% tier under $120 plus 3.49% + $0.49 processing makes it the cheapest of the three on sub-$120 items (~10% all-in), but the 9% tier above $120 puts it near StockX. Grailed's real edge is category breadth — designer clothing, not just sneakers — and peer-to-peer sales without mandatory authentication shipping costs.
FAQ
What percentage does Grailed take?
6% below $120, 9% at $120+, plus 3.49% + $0.49 payment processing. Total effective rate is ~10–13%.
Why did my $20 sale lose $4.15?
The $1.99 minimum commission plus $1.19 processing and $0.49 fixed — cheap items pay a high effective rate on Grailed.
Does Grailed charge for listing?
No listing fees. You can boost listings for extra visibility at a cost.
What happens if a Grailed buyer disputes or charges back my sale?
Grailed holds the payout until the buyer confirms receipt, which reduces frivolous disputes, but a card chargeback can still arrive after release. You lose the sale amount plus any refund of the 3.49% + $0.49 processing is at Grailed's discretion, and the commission is generally not returned on a lost dispute. Ship with tracking and signature confirmation on orders over $100 and keep photos of the item's condition and tags before shipping — that evidence is what wins disputes.
Do international buyers cost me more on Grailed?
Yes. The standard 3.49% + $0.49 processing rate applies to US buyers, but international cards run 4.99% processing instead — roughly 1.5 points extra. On a $300 sale that is about $4.50 more in fees. The 6%/9% commission tiers are unchanged regardless of buyer location, so budget the higher processing line when a listing attracts overseas streetwear buyers.
When does Grailed pay out after a sale?
Grailed releases funds after the buyer confirms receipt or the confirmation window closes, typically within a few days of delivery. Payouts then land via PayPal or direct deposit, usually within 1-3 business days after release. High-value designer items and brand-new seller accounts can face longer holds while Grailed verifies the transaction.