1. Unit Economics & Fee Inputs
Pre-filled with 2026 eBay US (PSA Graded Slabs, Sports Cards & Collectibles) averages
2. Simulate Ads, Creator Commissions & Hidden Costs
Net Profit Margin: 23.4%
Est. Monthly Profit (300 orders)
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| Retail Price \ Target ROAS | 1.3x ROAS | 1.6x ROAS | 2.0x ROAS | 2.5x ROAS | 3.5x ROAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38.40 | -$25.29 (-59%) | -$19.75 (-46%) | -$14.95 (-35%) | -$11.11 (-26%) | -$6.72 (-16%) |
| $43.20 | -$24.96 (-52%) | -$18.73 (-39%) | -$13.33 (-28%) | -$9.01 (-19%) | -$4.07 (-9%) |
| $48.00Active | -$24.63 (-47%) | -$17.71 (-34%) | -$11.71 (-22%) | -$6.91 (-13%) | -$1.42 (-3%) |
| $55.20 | -$24.14 (-40%) | -$16.18 (-27%) | -$9.28 (-16%) | -$3.76 (-6%) | +$2.55 (4%) |
| $62.40 | -$23.65 (-35%) | -$14.65 (-22%) | -$6.85 (-10%) | -$0.61 (-1%) | +$6.52 (10%) |
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eBay US PSA Graded Slabs, Sports Cards & Collectibles Profit & Break-Even ROAS Reference Table (2026)
Pre-computed unit economics across 4 US retail price tiers (assuming 13.25% referral fee, 3% affiliate/offsite fee, and $4.20 shipping)
| Retail Price | Est. COGS | eBay US Fees | Affiliate (3%) | Max Allowable CPA | Break-Even ROAS | Net Profit (after $0 CPA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36.00 | $20.25 | -$5.77 | -$1.08 | $9.02 | 3.99x | $9.02 (22.3%) |
| $48.00 US Avg | $27.00 | -$7.36 | -$1.44 | $12.29 | 3.91x | $12.29 (23.4%) |
| $64.80 | $36.45 | -$9.58 | -$1.94 | $16.87 | 3.84x | $16.87 (24.3%) |
| $84.00 | $47.25 | -$12.13 | -$2.52 | $22.08 | 3.80x | $22.08 (24.9%) |
2026 eBay US Fee Structure (PSA Graded Slabs, Sports Cards & Collectibles)
- Raw cards under $20 can ship via eBay Standard Envelope for $0.69–$1.11 with tracking; slabs and cards over $20 ship Ground Advantage (~$4.20).
- At a $48.00 retail price and $27.00 landed COGS, platform & processing fees take ~$7.36 per order.
- Factoring in a 1.5% return rate and $4.20 outbound shipping, your maximum allowable CPA before losing money is ~$12.50.
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- Keep your paid ad ROAS comfortably above 3.84x (your Break-Even ROAS baseline) to maintain a healthy 18%–25% net take-home margin.
Frequently Asked Questions (eBay US US)
Direct answers for US sellers pricing psa graded slabs, sports cards & collectibles products
What are the 2026 eBay US fees for selling PSA Graded Slabs, Sports Cards & Collectibles?
eBay US charges a 13.25% referral fee plus $0.40 in fixed per-order administration/storage overhead. Raw cards under $20 can ship via eBay Standard Envelope for $0.69–$1.11 with tracking; slabs and cards over $20 ship Ground Advantage (~$4.20).
What is a profitable Break-Even ROAS for PSA Graded Slabs, Sports Cards & Collectibles on eBay US?
Based on a typical $48.00 selling price and $27.00 COGS, your Break-Even ROAS is approximately 3.84x. Aim for a target ROAS at least 0.4x–0.6x higher than break-even to generate strong net profit.