Best Platform for Selling Computers & Tablets in 2026
eBay's 9% electronics rate applies -- on a $500 laptop, that saves $23 vs. the 13.6% default category.
The honest first routes for Computers & Tablets
For computers and tablets, start with eBay and use Mercari as the simpler second check. Higher values, device condition, and buyer trust matter too much here to chase a lazy low-fee answer.
Best first check: eBay
Strongest buyer depth and trust baseline for laptops, tablets, and computer gear.
Open eBay routeSimple second check: Mercari
Best cleaner-fee comparison when the same device can sell with the same trust assumptions.
Open Mercari routeDo not ignore condition and return-risk
Weak battery, missing accessories, or thin packaging can cost more than the fee gap itself.
Fee comparison for Computers & Tablets
| Platform | Fees | You Keep | Effective Rate | vs Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depop | $12.50 | $352.50 | 3.4% | Lowest |
| Amazon | $29.20 | $335.80 | 8.0% | +$16.70 more |
| Etsy | $35.13 | $329.87 | 9.6% | +$22.63 more |
| Mercari | $36.50 | $328.50 | 10.0% | +$24.00 more |
| Facebook Marketplace | $36.50 | $328.50 | 10.0% | +$24.00 more |
| Whatnot | $38.89 | $326.11 | 10.7% | +$26.39 more |
| Grailed | $46.08 | $318.92 | 12.6% | +$33.58 more |
| eBay | $50.04 | $314.96 | 13.7% | +$37.54 more |
| StockX | $42.00 | $308.00 | 12.0% | +$29.50 more |
| Poshmark | $70.00 | $295.00 | 19.2% | +$57.50 more |
Check category rankings against fee data
This category hub ranks marketplace options for Computers & Tablets. Use the Fee Index for same-input marketplace rows, Fee Changes for recent policy updates, and Seller Reports for dated summaries before citing a category winner or fee trend.
After the source check, open the top platform calculators with your exact sale price, shipping, item cost, and category assumptions.
Test the winner before you list
Use this category ranking as the shortlist, then run the sale through payout, break-even, shipping, and item-specific guides before choosing the final marketplace.
Depop is the cheapest for Computers & Tablets at $350.00, charging $12.50 vs. Poshmark's $70.00 -- a $57.50 gap.