Some sellers noted improvements added over the past year. As EcommerceBytes reported in August, Mercari charges zero listing fees and a 10% commission fee, but beginning October 1, 2020, it added payment processing fees when an item sells (2.9% + $0.30). Some sellers cited higher selling fees that went into effect in 2020. Fair pricing, easy to use, great audience, listing freedoms, push advertising but not belligerent about it,” wrote another. It’s a good place to get rid of the stuff that doesn’t sell other places,” one seller wrote. Sellers who like Mercari are enthusiastic in their praise – including its 3-day return policy – while also recognizing its limitations.

Mercari came in 5th place in the 2021 Sellers Choice Awards for Online Marketplaces. An introduction to the Sellers Choice survey along with a summary of the overall ratings can be found here, along with links to results for each of the 10 online marketplaces included in the survey.ĭescription: Mobile selling app similar to classifieds, but all items ship

In January 2021, EcommerceBytes readers rated the marketplaces on which they had experience selling. The mobile selling app showed improvement in Profitability, and gained praised for its Ease of Use, placing near the top in that area. Mercari settled into 5th place in the 2021 Sellers Choice Awards, slipping one spot from the previous year.

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