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Best Platform for Selling Guitars & Basses in 2026
eBay's 6.35% flat rate for instruments is one of the lowest category rates on any marketplace -- big savings on expensive guitars.
Starting order
The honest first routes for Guitars & Basses
For guitars and basses, start with eBay first and use Mercari as the clean second pass. Instrument shipping and buyer trust matter too much to chase a lazy low-fee answer.
Best first check
Best first check: eBay
The category fee profile is materially better than the default marketplace assumption.
Open eBay routeClean second check
Clean second check: Mercari
Useful when you want to test simpler economics on the same instrument listing.
Open Mercari routeShipping risk
Do not ignore the box and insurance
Oversized or fragile fulfillment can erase a small fee edge quickly.
Platform comparison
Fee comparison for Guitars & Basses
| Platform | Fees | You Keep | Effective Rate | vs Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depop | $26.36 | $758.64 | 3.4% | Lowest |
| eBay | $50.25 | $734.75 | 6.4% | +$23.89 more |
| Etsy | $75.03 | $709.97 | 9.6% | +$48.67 more |
| Mercari | $78.50 | $706.50 | 10.0% | +$52.14 more |
| Facebook Marketplace | $78.50 | $706.50 | 10.0% | +$52.14 more |
| Whatnot | $83.07 | $701.93 | 10.6% | +$56.71 more |
| Grailed | $98.54 | $686.46 | 12.6% | +$72.18 more |
| Amazon | $117.75 | $667.25 | 15.0% | +$91.39 more |
| StockX | $90.00 | $660.00 | 12.0% | +$63.64 more |
| Poshmark | $150.00 | $635.00 | 19.1% | +$123.64 more |
Insight
Depop is the cheapest for Guitars & Basses at $750.00, charging $26.36 vs. Poshmark's $150.00 -- a $123.64 gap.
FAQ
Guitars & Basses marketplace FAQ
What is the best platform to sell Guitars & Basses?
Depop has the lowest fees at $750.00, charging $26.36 (3.4%). You keep $758.64 before item costs.
Which platform charges the most for Guitars & Basses?
Poshmark charges $150.00 (19.1%) at $750.00 -- that's $123.64 more than Depop.
How do all platforms rank for Guitars & Basses fees?
At $750.00, the ranking from lowest to highest fees is: 1. Depop ($26.36), 2. eBay ($50.25), 3. Etsy ($75.03), 4. Mercari ($78.50), 5. Facebook Marketplace ($78.50), 6. Whatnot ($83.07), 7. Grailed ($98.54), 8. Amazon ($117.75), 9. StockX ($90.00), 10. Poshmark ($150.00).