Pricing items to resell in Canada starts with recent sold prices for the same item in similar condition, then working backwards from fees, shipping, and what you paid to see your profit. On eBay.ca, most categories pay a 13.6% final value fee on the total amount of the sale, including shipping charged to the buyer and sales tax, plus C$0.30 or C$0.40 per order. On Poshmark.ca, sales under C$20 pay a flat C$3.95, and sales of C$20 or more pay 20%. Low-priced items can leave little profit after fixed fees and shipping, so source with a target margin in mind. This guide suits resellers who will price from sold comparables rather than asking prices.
How to start is in the reselling side hustle guide. Supplies and setup costs are in reselling startup costs. Getting the first item sold is in your first reselling sale. More selling guides sit in the reselling and ecommerce hub.
What fees do eBay.ca and Poshmark.ca charge resellers?
eBay.ca charges most categories a 13.6% final value fee on the total amount of the sale up to C$7,500, plus a per-order fee, according to eBay.ca’s selling fees page. Poshmark.ca charges C$3.95 on sales under C$20 and 20% on sales of C$20 or more.
| Rule | eBay.ca | Poshmark.ca |
|---|---|---|
| Listing | First 250 listings a month free, then C$0.30 per listing | Free to list |
| Sale fee, most items | 13.6% of the total amount of the sale up to C$7,500 | C$3.95 flat under C$20; 20% at C$20 or more |
| Per-order fee | C$0.30 for orders of C$10 or less; C$0.40 above C$10 | None listed |
| Books, movies, music | 15.3% | Same as other items |
| What the percentage applies to | Item price plus handling, shipping charged to the buyer, and sales tax | Listing price |
| Card processing | Included in the final value fee | Included, per Poshmark |
| Currency conversion | 3% if eBay converts your funds, rising to 3.25% from October 14, 2026 | Not applicable for CAD sales |
eBay also charges extra final value fees to sellers below its performance standards, and has different fees for Store subscribers. All eBay.ca fees are in Canadian dollars.
Which pricing approaches work for reselling in Canada?
Reselling pricing approaches in Canada are fixed price from sold comparables, fixed price with offers, auctions for items with uncertain value, bundle discounts, and scheduled markdowns for slow stock.
| Approach | How it works | Works well for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed price from sold comps | Price near recent sold prices for the same item and condition | Most items | Using asking prices instead of sold prices |
| Fixed price with offers | List a little above your target and accept offers | Clothing, collectibles | Accepting offers below your floor |
| Auction | Start low and let bidders set the price | Rare or hard-to-value items | Selling below cost with few bidders |
| Bundle discount | Lower price for several items to one buyer | Clothing lots, books | Shipping costs on heavy bundles |
| Markdown schedule | Lower prices on a set schedule after weeks unsold | Seasonal stock | Cutting prices on items that were simply new |
Set a floor price for each item before listing: the lowest price that still leaves your target profit after fees and shipping.
How do you calculate a resale price in Canada?
Calculate a resale price in Canada by starting from sold comparables, subtracting platform fees, shipping, and your item cost, and checking that the profit is worth your time. If it is not, change the price, the platform, or whether you buy the item.
Step 1: Check sold comparables
Use recent sold listings for the same item, size, and condition.
Step 2: Calculate platform fees
Use the platform’s own rules, including what the percentage applies to.
Step 3: Subtract shipping and supplies
Postage, packaging, and labels you pay for.
Step 4: Subtract item cost
What you paid at the thrift store, sale, or auction.
Step 5: Set aside tax
Resale profit is business income if you resell regularly; see the reselling and platform income tax guide.
Illustrative example
This is a teaching sketch with assumed numbers, not a forecast, average, or survey. Suppose you bought a jacket for C$8, sold comparables suggest C$40, and you sell it on eBay.ca for C$40 plus C$12 shipping to a buyer in Ontario, where 13% HST applies.
The total amount of the sale is (C$40 + C$12) × 1.13 = C$58.76. The final value fee is 13.6% × C$58.76 + C$0.40 = C$8.39. Assuming eBay collects and remits the HST as the marketplace, you receive C$52 before fees. Suppose the label costs you C$12. Profit is C$52 − C$8.39 − C$12 − C$8 = C$23.61.
The same jacket on Poshmark.ca at C$40 pays 20%, C$8, leaving C$32 before your C$8 item cost: C$24. This row leaves shipping out; check Poshmark’s shipping terms for who pays the label.
Now a cheaper item. A C$15 shirt on Poshmark.ca pays the flat C$3.95, leaving C$11.05. If you paid C$3, profit is C$8.05, or 54% of the sale price, compared with 60% on the C$40 jacket (C$24 ÷ C$40).
What does a sample resale price sheet look like in Canada?
A resale price sheet in Canada lists each item with its sold-comp price, fees, shipping, cost, and profit. The table is an illustrative example using the eBay.ca and Poshmark.ca rules above and assumed costs, not a market average.
| Item (illustrative) | Platform and price | Fees | Your shipping cost | Item cost | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacket | eBay.ca, C$40 + C$12 shipping, Ontario buyer | C$8.39 | C$12.00 | C$8.00 | C$23.61 |
| Jacket | Poshmark.ca, C$40 | C$8.00 | not included | C$8.00 | C$24.00 |
| Shirt | Poshmark.ca, C$15 | C$3.95 | not included | C$3.00 | C$8.05 |
| Paperback book | eBay.ca, C$15 with free shipping, Ontario buyer | C$2.99 | C$7.00 | C$1.00 | C$4.01 |
The book row is 15.3% × (C$15 × 1.13) + C$0.40 = C$2.99. Fees change, so recheck before you list.
When should you raise or lower resale prices in Canada?
Raise resale prices in Canada when sold comparables rise, when an item gets many watchers or offers quickly, or when the season turns in its favour. Lower them on a set schedule when items sit unsold well past the usual time for that category.
Do not lower below your floor price; donate or bundle the item instead.
What reselling pricing mistakes are common in Canada?
Common reselling pricing mistakes in Canada are pricing from asking prices instead of sold prices, forgetting that eBay’s fee includes shipping and tax, and buying low-value items that cannot carry fixed fees and postage. Each shrinks profit you counted on.
Weigh items before pricing shipping. Track profit per item, not just sales. Count your time listing and packing.
How do GST/HST and income tax affect reselling prices in Canada?
Regular reselling for profit is generally business income reported on Form T2125, and self-employed people pay both CPP shares on net income. Selling your own used belongings occasionally is treated differently; the platform income tax guide explains the line.
GST/HST registration follows the $30,000 small-supplier test across all your side hustles. eBay.ca’s own fee example shows HST included in the total amount of the sale, so the tax a marketplace collects can raise your fee. For sales you make yourself, see the CRA’s charge and collect page and the GST/HST registration guide.
Tracking sales and costs is easier with tax software such as Wealthsimple Tax TODO-AFFILIATE.
This is not tax, legal, or accounting advice.
Which guides sit next to reselling pricing in Canada?
Reselling pricing in Canada sits beside Shopify store pricing, furniture flipping, and running an Etsy shop.
What are the common questions?
What fee does eBay.ca charge on a sale?
For most categories, eBay.ca's selling fees page lists 13.6% of the total amount of the sale up to C$7,500, plus C$0.30 for orders of C$10 or less or C$0.40 above C$10. The total includes shipping charged to the buyer and sales tax.
What fee does Poshmark.ca charge?
Poshmark.ca charges a flat C$3.95 on sales under C$20 and 20% of the listing price on sales of C$20 or more.
How do I know what price to list an item at?
Look at recent sold listings for the same item and condition, not asking prices. Then subtract fees, shipping, and your cost to check the profit.
Do I pay tax on reselling income in Canada?
Regular reselling for profit is generally business income. Occasionally selling your own used belongings is treated differently. This is not tax advice.
Are cheap items worth reselling?
Sometimes, but fixed fees and postage take a bigger share of low prices. Calculate profit per item before buying stock to resell.
Which sources support this guide?
The rules, rates, and platform requirements in this guide are checked against these primary sources. Retail price ranges are labelled as ranges to verify locally, and they are not quotes.
- Selling fees — eBay Canada
- Get Started on Poshmark — Poshmark Canada
- When to register for and start charging the GST/HST — Canada Revenue Agency
- Charge and collect the GST/HST — Canada Revenue Agency
- Form T2125, Statement of Business or Professional Activities — Canada Revenue Agency
- Contributions to the Canada Pension Plan — Government of Canada