Selling handmade, vintage or craft supplies? Etsy and eBay both work — but their fees, audiences and listing rules differ. Compare estimated fees on both platforms below.
Is Etsy cheaper than eBay UK? It depends. Etsy charges 6.5% transaction + 4% + £0.20 payment processing + £0.16 listing + 0.48% regulatory fee + 20% VAT on all fees. eBay private sellers pay £0 final value fees, while business sellers pay 9.9-14%.
Which is better for handmade — Etsy or eBay? Etsy is purpose-built for handmade and vintage items, with buyers specifically looking for unique pieces. eBay reaches more buyers but they aren't primed for handmade.
Can I sell on both Etsy and eBay? Yes — many UK handmade sellers list on both. Etsy for niche audiences, eBay for volume and discoverability.