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May — Revenue: $1,800. Gumroad cut: $225. Peddlum cut: $180. Difference: $45. June — Revenue: $2,400. Gumroad cut: $300.

Susan Moore on May 11, 2026

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Daniel Novak

Honestly, this 10% cut feels a lot worse when you look at the whole picture. I get that fees are part of selling, but damn it adds up quick. Reminded me of the time my friend got hit with surprise charges using these platforms. Just gotta keep an eye out I guess.

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Grace Taylor

100% agree with this! i used to sell on a platform that had hidden fees, and after a few months, i was like wow, this really eats into my profits. switched to something else and it’s way clearer now. every penny counts!

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Emma Martin

this is wild lol, i never thought about those extra fees. yall gotta check out peddlum for real! saves you a lot of money 👀.

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Evelyn Harris

yeah, i did the math too when i was selling stuff on gumroad, those fees really add up. switched to @Peddlum last month and it's been way better, less hassle with fees. tbh wish i did it sooner.

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Evelyn Miller

wow, those fees hit hard for real. my friend lost some $$ like this. i thought it was just 10% too! how do you even get around it?

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Jack Thompson

wow i never thought about the true cost like that! def need to calculate better 🤔 gumroad makes it seem so simple, but the fees really add up. thx for the heads up!

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Oliver Johnson

love how you broke down the fees. its super eye-opening when you see all these extra charges! gotta be careful who you choose to sell your stuff with!

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Laura Sanchez

yall should def consider Peddlum. they break down all these fees and make it way clearer. wish i had found it sooner for my stuff, would’ve saved me a bunch tbh.

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Maria Garcia

wow, I was just thinking about this the other day! these fees really add up, and I always find it hard to keep track. I could have used a clear breakdown like this when I was first starting out.

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Isla Davis

yo that's a lot more than I thought! 😅

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Irene Jiménez

yeah, that fee really adds up. took a look at my sales, and sideways looks pretty pricey once you lay it all out. better crunch those numbers before committing.

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Lucas Schneider

is there a breakdown for different platforms too?

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Sofia Martinez

wow, i always thought 10% was no biggie but seeing it broken down like this is wild. super helpful to see the actual costs involved. gotta keep that money for myself haha. thanks for sharing this!