Amazon to eBay Profit Calculator

Why most dropshipping margins are smaller than they look

The gap between the Amazon price and the eBay price is not your profit. Sales tax on your Amazon purchase, eBay’s final value fee on the full sale (including tax), the per-order fee and any promoted listing spend all come out of that gap. A product that looks like an $8 win can easily end up making $2.

What each result means

• Profit: what you keep per sale after all costs and fees.
• Margin: profit as a percentage of your selling price. Many sellers aim for 15-25% to leave room for returns and price changes.
• ROI: profit as a percentage of what you spend to buy the item.
• Break-even price: the lowest eBay price where you lose nothing.
• Target price: the eBay price you need to hit the margin you choose.

Before you list any product

Check that the product actually sells on eBay (look at sold listings, not active ones), that it is not brand-restricted, and that your supplier can deliver within your handling time. Also read eBay’s current dropshipping policy: you remain responsible for delivery, and buying from another retail marketplace to ship directly to your buyer is not allowed. A good margin is worthless if it puts your account at risk.