The Buyer Fee Explained

Buyers pay a small fee at checkout. Sellers keep 100% of their listing price.

How the Fee Model Works

On most marketplaces, platforms take 10–15% from sellers on every sale, and sellers often raise prices to cover that cut. Shufflebuy works differently: sellers keep 100% of their listing price, and buyers pay a small, transparent fee at checkout. The buyer fee funds the platform instead of taking a cut from seller earnings.

Sellers keep 100% of the listing price: no platform fee is deducted from the seller
Buyers pay a small fee at checkout (typically 5-10%)
Lower rates on higher-value purchases: the buyer's fee percentage decreases as the purchase total increases
Transparent pricing: item price plus buyer fee equals the total at checkout

What the Buyer Fee Covers

The buyer fee charged at checkout funds everything that keeps Shufflebuy safe and running. Sellers are not charged. The buyer fee is how the platform is supported:

Payment Processing

Secure credit card and payment processing costs, ensuring safe and reliable transactions.

Platform Operations

Infrastructure, hosting, and platform maintenance to keep Shufflebuy running smoothly.

Customer Support

24/7 support team available to help buyers and sellers with questions or issues.

Security & Fraud Protection

Transaction security, fraud detection, and dispute resolution to protect buyers and sellers.

Platform Development

Continuous improvements and new features for the Shufflebuy marketplace.

Transaction Guarantees

Buyer protection and secure escrow services so payment is held safely until the item is received.

How It Works

The buyer fee uses a progressive structure: higher purchase totals receive a lower fee percentage:

  • Starts at around 8% for smaller purchases
  • Decreases with each $10 increment
  • Goes as low as 4% for higher-value items
  • Higher purchase totals receive a lower buyer fee percentage

Example Calculations

Price Calculator

Enter an item price to see the buyer's total at checkout and the seller's payout:

Enter an item price above to see the breakdown

The Shufflebuy Difference

Traditional Platforms

Platforms take 10–15% from sellers on every sale. Sellers often raise prices to cover that cut, so buyers may pay more without it being itemized.

Shufflebuy

The item price is shown upfront. A small buyer fee is added at checkout, paid by the buyer and not deducted from the seller. On a $100 item, the seller receives $100.

On every Shufflebuy transaction, the seller receives their full asking price. The platform is funded by the buyer fee, not a cut from seller earnings.

Common Questions

Why does the buyer pay the fee instead of the seller?

On most platforms, sellers lose 10–15% of every sale, and often pass that cost to buyers through hig...

Where does the buyer fee go?

The buyer fee covers platform infrastructure, payment processing, security systems, and customer sup...

How is the buyer fee rate calculated?

The buyer fee starts at 8% and decreases as the item price increases (in $10 increments). Higher-val...

Do sellers pay any fees?

No. Sellers pay no listing fees, commission, or monthly charges. On a $100 sale, the seller receives...

Have more questions? Check out our full FAQ page or contact us at support@shufflebuy.com