eBay uses tiered FVF for high-value items: standard rate on the first $7,500, then 2.5% up to
Example: $25,000 item = $993.75 on first $7,500 (13.25%) + $437.50 on next
Reach for this calculator when you need to present a business metric to stakeholders. Accurate, consistently-defined figures command more credibility than estimates, particularly in financial discussions.
A common mistake is comparing metrics that use different definitions — gross margin versus net margin, revenue versus profit, customer count versus paying customer count. Always confirm the definition of each input before comparing results across periods or sources.
A product manager calculates gross margin for a new product line: manufacturing cost £8.50, proposed retail price £24.99. The calculator returns a 66% gross margin — above the company's 60% threshold, confirming the pricing is viable before taking it to the finance team.
Yes. After $7,500 the FVF drops to 2.5%, and above
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