A clear breakdown of every fee you pay as a seller on Fish Flips.
Last updated April 2025
Fish Flips charges transparent, competitive fees. There are no listing fees and no monthly costs for standard sellers. You only pay when you sell.
Fee Breakdown
Seller Fee: 8% of the sale price (5% for Pro subscribers, 3.5% for Pro+ subscribers).
Processing Fee: 3% of the total transaction (covers Stripe payment processing).
Shipping Label Cost: Deducted at cost — the exact rate you selected from the carrier.
Tip:Example: You sell a rod for $100. Standard fee = $8 (seller) + $3 (processing) = $11 total. Your payout = $89 before shipping label cost.
When Are Fees Charged?
Fees are deducted from your payout, not charged upfront. When the buyer confirms delivery and the order is marked Complete, the platform calculates your net payout and makes it available for cash-out.
Payout Timeline
1Buyer purchases → funds are authorized (escrowed).
2You ship → funds move to Held status.
3Buyer confirms delivery → order is Complete.
4Payout is available in your dashboard within 24–48 hours.
5Cash out anytime to your connected Stripe bank account.
Pro Subscriber Discounts
Fish Flips Pro: Seller fee reduced from 8% to 5%.
Fish Flips Pro+: Seller fee reduced from 8% to 3.5%.
Discounts apply automatically once your subscription is active.
No Hidden Fees
There are no fees for creating listings, editing listings, making offers, or messaging buyers. The only costs are the seller fee, processing fee, and shipping label when a sale completes.