Data Sources & References
To keep the calculators on LWR Digital 100% accurate, we query our values against the official seller documentations provided by each marketplace. Below is the list of official references used for our calculations:
1. Etsy Fee References
- Etsy Fees & Payments Policy (Official) Covers listing fees ($0.20), order transaction fees (6.5%), and payment processing percentages per region.
- Etsy Offsite Ads Policy Documents the 12% and 15% offsite advertisement fees driven by partner channels.
2. Amazon FBA & Referral References
- Amazon Selling Fees & Referral Schedule Details referral fee percentages (8% to 15%) across all product categories.
- Amazon FBA Fulfillment Fees Official tables detailing storage, handling, and fulfillment fees based on dimensional weight tiers.
3. eBay Seller Fee References
- eBay Selling Fees & Order Charges Covers Final Value Fee (FVF) schedules, international fees, and order processing rates.
- eBay Store Subscription Fee Schedules Lists reduced final value fee percentages and allotments for Starter, Basic, Premium, Anchor, and Enterprise store subscribers.
4. Shopify Fee References
- Shopify Pricing Tiers & Subscription Plans Official page tracking monthly costs, card transaction percentages, and external gateway surcharges.
We audit these links weekly. If a marketplace announces changes, we update our calculations to reflect the latest values within hours of the announcement.