cashdHow to Sell on Mercari
Mercari is a genuinely general-purpose marketplace — clothing, electronics, home goods, and collectibles all move there, unlike more niche platforms that cater to one category. Its shipping and pricing tools are also built for low-effort selling.
Fees & Speed
10% selling fee · usually sells in 4–6 days · best for most categories.
Calculate your Mercari fees and profit →Tips for Selling on Mercari
- Consider Mercari's "Smart Pricing" feature, which automatically lowers your price gradually toward a floor you set — useful if you'd rather not manually reprice a stale listing.
- Use Mercari's own prepaid shipping labels, sized by weight — no need for a separate carrier account or rate comparison.
- Bundle multiple items into one offer for buyers who want more than one thing from your listings.
- Ship promptly — Mercari's rating system penalizes slow shipping, and your rating affects future buyer trust.
- Mercari's selling fee is a flat 10% — price with that in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercari's Smart Pricing?
An optional feature that automatically lowers your listing price by a small amount on a schedule until it sells or reaches a floor price you set yourself.
How does shipping work on Mercari?
Mercari provides prepaid shipping labels sized by weight and dimensions once an item sells — there's no need for your own carrier account.
What sells well on Mercari?
Mercari is genuinely general-purpose — clothing, electronics, home goods, and collectibles all move there, unlike more category-specific platforms.