Selling on GOAT in 2026: commission, seller fee, cash-out fee and your seller rating
GOAT charges US sellers in good standing a 9.5% commission plus a seller fee of $0 for drop-off or $5 for prepaid shipping, deducted from the listing price. Cashing out by ACH or PayPal costs 2.9%, and you need more than $25 in earnings. Cancellations lower your rating and raise commission to 15%, 20% or 25%.
Short answer: GOAT charges US sellers in good standing a 9.5% commission plus a seller fee of $0 (drop-off) or $5 (prepaid shipping), taken from the listing price. Cashing out by ACH or PayPal costs 2.9%, and your earnings must be above $25. Cancel orders and the commission rises to 15%, 20% or 25%.
GOAT is a sneaker and apparel marketplace. For thrift flippers it matters when you find sought-after sneakers. The fees reward sellers who never cancel.
GOAT’s fees for US sellers
From GOAT’s Fee Policy, checked 13 September 2026:
| Fee | Amount | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Commission (seller rating 90+) | 9.5% | Listing price |
| Seller fee, US drop-off | $0 | Per sale |
| Seller fee, US prepaid shipping | $5 | Per sale |
| Cash-out fee (ACH or PayPal) | 2.9% | Earnings withdrawn |
| Cash-out minimum | Earnings greater than $25 | — |
Your seller rating sets your commission
Everyone starts at a rating of 90. Each cancellation removes 10 points; each successful sale adds 2.
| Seller rating | Commission + seller fee |
|---|---|
| 90 or above | 9.5% |
| 70–89 | 15% |
| 50–69 | 20% |
| Below 50 | 25%, and possible account review |
One cancellation drops a new seller from 90 to 80, and five successful sales bring them back. Only list pairs you physically have and have checked.
Worked example: a $200 pair of sneakers
| Drop-off, rating 90+ | Prepaid shipping, rating 90+ | Prepaid shipping, rating 70–89 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing price | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Commission | −$19.00 | −$19.00 | −$30.00 |
| Seller fee | $0.00 | −$5.00 | −$5.00 |
| Earnings | $181.00 | $176.00 | $165.00 |
| Cash-out fee (2.9%) | −$5.25 | −$5.10 | −$4.79 |
| Deposited | $175.75 | $170.90 | $160.21 |
Cost of goods is left out so you can subtract your own. The gap between a clean rating and one cancellation is about $10 on a single $200 pair.
What suits GOAT
Practitioner guidance, not GOAT data:
- Recognisable sneakers with a clear model and colourway, where buyers already know the market price.
- Pairs worth enough to absorb the fees. On a low-priced pair, the $5 seller fee and cash-out fee take a large share.
- Items you can describe accurately. Box, insoles, flaws and size must match the listing, or the sale can fail.
For thrifted sneakers under $150, compare against eBay too. eBay charges a flat 8% with no per-order fee on sneakers over $150; see Selling on eBay.
Before you list
- Check recent sold prices for the exact size.
- Subtract 9.5%, the seller fee and 2.9% on cash-out before deciding whether the pair was worth buying.
- Protect your rating. Never list stock you have not inspected.
Editorial note
GOAT’s fees vary by country, shipping method and seller rating, and GOAT may change cash-out terms during promotions. The figures here are for US sellers. Check the linked source before pricing.
How we checked this
Commission tiers, US seller fees, the cash-out fee and minimum were read from GOAT’s Fee Policy page on 13 September 2026. Worked examples state their assumptions. Sourcing advice is practitioner guidance.
- Verified marketplace rule
- Commission, seller-rating tiers, seller fee and cash-out terms link to GOAT’s fee policy.
- Worked example
- Sale price is an illustrative assumption; results depend on your rating and cash-out method.
- Practitioner guidance
- Which thrift finds suit GOAT is editorial judgement.
Sources
- Fee Policy
GOAT · checked September 13, 2026
The 9.5% commission for sellers rated 90+, higher tiers after cancellations, the US seller fee ($0 drop-off, $5 prepaid shipping), the 2.9% ACH/PayPal cash-out fee and the $25 cash-out minimum.
Frequently asked
- What is GOAT’s commission for US sellers?
- It is 9.5% plus a seller fee for sellers with a rating of 90 or above. The US seller fee is $0 for drop-off and $5 for prepaid shipping.
- Does GOAT charge to cash out?
- Yes. GOAT applies a 2.9% cash-out fee to earnings deposited by ACH direct deposit or PayPal, and you can only cash out when your earnings are greater than $25. GOAT sometimes reduces or waives the fee during promotions.
- Why is my GOAT commission higher than 9.5%?
- Cancellations. Each seller cancellation takes 10 points off your seller rating and each successful sale adds 2. Ratings of 70–89 pay 15%, 50–69 pay 20%, and below 50 pay 25%, plus the seller fee.