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Best Platform for Selling Board Games & Puzzles in 2026
Box size and weight make board games expensive to ship -- Regional Rate boxes can save $3-$5 per shipment.
Starting order
The honest first routes for Board Games & Puzzles
For board games and puzzles, start with eBay and use Mercari as the cleaner second check. The honest winner usually depends on completeness, box condition, and whether the item behaves like collector inventory or ordinary family-game stock.
Best first check
Best first check: eBay
Strongest baseline for issue-specific, collector, and bundle-driven game demand.
Open eBay routeLow-friction check
Low-friction check: Mercari
Best simple-fee comparison when the same lot can still sell at the same price.
Open Mercari routeCollector pressure
Do not ignore completeness and box condition
Missing parts or weak presentation can erase a close marketplace edge faster than the fee line suggests.
Platform comparison
Fee comparison for Board Games & Puzzles
| Platform | Fees | You Keep | Effective Rate | vs Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depop | $3.49 | $88.51 | 3.8% | Lowest |
| Etsy | $9.19 | $82.81 | 10.0% | +$5.70 more |
| Mercari | $9.20 | $82.80 | 10.0% | +$5.71 more |
| Facebook Marketplace | $9.20 | $82.80 | 10.0% | +$5.71 more |
| Whatnot | $9.37 | $82.63 | 10.2% | +$5.88 more |
| Grailed | $11.98 | $80.02 | 13.0% | +$8.49 more |
| eBay | $12.91 | $79.09 | 14.0% | +$9.42 more |
| Amazon | $13.80 | $78.20 | 15.0% | +$10.31 more |
| Poshmark | $16.00 | $76.00 | 17.4% | +$12.51 more |
| StockX | $9.60 | $70.40 | 12.0% | +$6.11 more |
Insight
Depop is the cheapest for Board Games & Puzzles at $80.00, charging $3.49 vs. StockX's $9.60 -- a $6.11 gap.
FAQ
Board Games & Puzzles marketplace FAQ
What is the best platform to sell Board Games & Puzzles?
Depop has the lowest fees at $80.00, charging $3.49 (3.8%). You keep $88.51 before item costs.
Which platform charges the most for Board Games & Puzzles?
StockX charges $9.60 (12.0%) at $80.00 -- that's $6.11 more than Depop.
How do all platforms rank for Board Games & Puzzles fees?
At $80.00, the ranking from lowest to highest fees is: 1. Depop ($3.49), 2. Etsy ($9.19), 3. Mercari ($9.20), 4. Facebook Marketplace ($9.20), 5. Whatnot ($9.37), 6. Grailed ($11.98), 7. eBay ($12.91), 8. Amazon ($13.80), 9. Poshmark ($16.00), 10. StockX ($9.60).