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Best Platform for Selling Video Games & Consoles in 2026
Console bundles push past the $10 threshold where eBay's per-order fee jumps from $0.30 to $0.40.
Starting order
The honest first routes for Video Games & Consoles
For video games and consoles, start with eBay and use Mercari as the clean second check. Depop is only worth a look when the item overlaps with trend or collector culture.
Best first check
Best first check: eBay
Strong buyer trust and category breadth make it the best general baseline.
Open eBay routeSimple second check
Simple second check: Mercari
Best lower-friction alternative for straightforward gaming inventory.
Open Mercari routeAudience exception
Audience exception: Depop
Worth testing when the item is style-heavy, youth-driven, or collector-adjacent.
Open Depop routePlatform comparison
Fee comparison for Video Games & Consoles
| Platform | Fees | You Keep | Effective Rate | vs Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depop | $5.73 | $154.27 | 3.6% | Lowest |
| Amazon | $12.80 | $147.20 | 8.0% | +$7.07 more |
| Etsy | $15.65 | $144.35 | 9.8% | +$9.92 more |
| Mercari | $16.00 | $144.00 | 10.0% | +$10.27 more |
| Facebook Marketplace | $16.00 | $144.00 | 10.0% | +$10.27 more |
| Whatnot | $16.94 | $143.06 | 10.6% | +$11.21 more |
| Grailed | $20.47 | $139.53 | 12.8% | +$14.74 more |
| eBay | $22.16 | $137.84 | 13.9% | +$16.43 more |
| StockX | $18.00 | $132.00 | 12.0% | +$12.27 more |
| Poshmark | $30.00 | $130.00 | 18.8% | +$24.27 more |
Insight
Depop is the cheapest for Video Games & Consoles at $150.00, charging $5.73 vs. Poshmark's $30.00 -- a $24.27 gap.
FAQ
Video Games & Consoles marketplace FAQ
What is the best platform to sell Video Games & Consoles?
Depop has the lowest fees at $150.00, charging $5.73 (3.6%). You keep $154.27 before item costs.
Which platform charges the most for Video Games & Consoles?
Poshmark charges $30.00 (18.8%) at $150.00 -- that's $24.27 more than Depop.
How do all platforms rank for Video Games & Consoles fees?
At $150.00, the ranking from lowest to highest fees is: 1. Depop ($5.73), 2. Amazon ($12.80), 3. Etsy ($15.65), 4. Mercari ($16.00), 5. Facebook Marketplace ($16.00), 6. Whatnot ($16.94), 7. Grailed ($20.47), 8. eBay ($22.16), 9. StockX ($18.00), 10. Poshmark ($30.00).