Does Amazon charge 15% on the shipping too?
I was wondering if amazon charges 15% on the shipping customers pay or is it just the product price.
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Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
Amazon charges a commission (15% on most categories; varies on a few) on the entire amount that the customer pays, including any shipping charges (but not on Sales Tax).
So if you price something at $20 with $10 shipping, or $30 with "free" shipping, the end result is the same.
Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
What @Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw is saying is correct.
The REASON is quite simple -- back in the "old days" both Amazon and eBay only based their commissions on the price of the item.
Some people ( a LOT of people) saw the entry gates wide open and priced items at $0.01 and charged $10 (or whatever) for shipping.
It didn't take both sites long to figure out that they were being screwed by sellers doing that and they fixed the problem (for them).
I'm sure as a seller who has been around for several months that YOU wouldn't dream of doing something like that, would you?
Rule #1 on Amazon -- AMAZON is only interested in FEES.
Dominic_Amazon
Hi @Seller_8m2Vs6OC510lL,
Dominic from Amazon here. Your fellow Sellers gave you some great info. Just wanted to add some additional insight.
This link: Selling on Amazon Fees, will help you learn about the fees that are charged for selling on Amazon and using optional programs. That page connects you to fee resources, including fee details, key terms, and tools to help manage your Amazon business.
Best,
Dominic
