I've helped dozens of Etsy sellers and the #1 mistake I see is pricing without accounting for all the hidden fees.
Here's the math most sellers do:
- Item price: $24
- Shipping: $5
- Total: $29 → "I'll make $25.50 after Etsy takes their cut"
Wrong. Here's the actual breakdown:
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 |
| Transaction (6.5%) | $1.56 |
| Payment processing (3% + $0.25) | $0.87 |
| Offsite ads (12% if enrolled) | $3.48 |
| Shipping cost (actual) | $3.50 |
| Total fees | $9.61 |
Your actual profit: $19.39 — not $25.50.
That's a 20% difference. Over 100 sales, you're losing $600+ without knowing it.
The solution: A simple Google Sheets template that calculates all fees automatically. Just enter your price and shipping, and it shows your true net profit, margin percentage, and even suggests minimum prices.
I built a free version (single product) and a full version (batch calculator + monthly dashboard) — both on Gumroad. The template is already formatted with all formulas, so you don't need to build anything.
Link: Etsy Fee & Profit Calculator
Note: I'm not affiliated with Etsy — just a spreadsheet nerd who wants sellers to keep more of what they earn.
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