1. Unit Economics & Fee Inputs
Pre-filled with 2026 eBay US (Refurbished Phones, Laptops & Gaming Consoles) averages
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Net Profit Margin: 9.7%
Est. Monthly Profit (120 orders)
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| Retail Price \ Target ROAS | 1.3x ROAS | 1.6x ROAS | 2.0x ROAS | 2.5x ROAS | 3.5x ROAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $176.00 | -$150.04 (-85%) | -$124.66 (-71%) | -$102.66 (-58%) | -$85.06 (-48%) | -$64.94 (-37%) |
| $198.00 | -$148.98 (-75%) | -$120.42 (-61%) | -$95.67 (-48%) | -$75.87 (-38%) | -$53.25 (-27%) |
| $220.00Active | -$147.92 (-67%) | -$116.19 (-53%) | -$88.69 (-40%) | -$66.69 (-30%) | -$41.55 (-19%) |
| $253.00 | -$146.33 (-58%) | -$109.84 (-43%) | -$78.21 (-31%) | -$52.91 (-21%) | -$24.00 (-9%) |
| $286.00 | -$144.73 (-51%) | -$103.48 (-36%) | -$67.73 (-24%) | -$39.13 (-14%) | -$6.45 (-2%) |
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Same $220.00 item sold on 4 US platforms:
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eBay US Refurbished Phones, Laptops & Gaming Consoles Profit & Break-Even ROAS Reference Table (2026)
Pre-computed unit economics across 4 US retail price tiers (assuming 13.25% referral fee, 5% affiliate/offsite fee, and $9.50 shipping)
| Retail Price | Est. COGS | eBay US Fees | Affiliate (5%) | Max Allowable CPA | Break-Even ROAS | Net Profit (after $0 CPA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $165.00 | $108.75 | -$22.26 | -$8.25 | $13.36 | 12.35x | $13.36 (8.1%) |
| $220.00 US Avg | $145.00 | -$29.55 | -$11.00 | $21.31 | 10.32x | $21.31 (9.7%) |
| $297.00 | $195.75 | -$39.75 | -$14.85 | $32.45 | 9.15x | $32.45 (10.9%) |
| $385.00 | $253.75 | -$51.41 | -$19.25 | $45.17 | 8.52x | $45.17 (11.7%) |
2026 eBay US Fee Structure (Refurbished Phones, Laptops & Gaming Consoles)
- eBay US charges a 13.25% Final Value Fee (or ~9% with an eBay Store subscription in select tech categories) + $0.40 per order over $10.
- At a $220.00 retail price and $145.00 landed COGS, platform & processing fees take ~$29.55 per order.
- Factoring in a 6% return rate and $9.50 outbound shipping, your maximum allowable CPA before losing money is ~$24.95.
How to Boost Your Refurbished Phones, Laptops & Gaming Consoles Margin
- Keep eBay Promoted Listings Standard (ad rate slider) capped between 2.5% and 4.5% on electronics—going above 8% wipes out refurbished hardware margins.
- Keep your paid ad ROAS comfortably above 8.82x (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 refurbished phones, laptops & gaming consoles products
What are the 2026 eBay US fees for selling Refurbished Phones, Laptops & Gaming Consoles?
eBay US charges a 13.25% referral fee plus $0.40 in fixed per-order administration/storage overhead. eBay US charges a 13.25% Final Value Fee (or ~9% with an eBay Store subscription in select tech categories) + $0.40 per order over $10.
What is a profitable Break-Even ROAS for Refurbished Phones, Laptops & Gaming Consoles on eBay US?
Based on a typical $220.00 selling price and $145.00 COGS, your Break-Even ROAS is approximately 8.82x. Aim for a target ROAS at least 0.4x–0.6x higher than break-even to generate strong net profit.