Question 1

What percentage does WashAuction charge sellers?

Accepted Answer

WashAuction charges a flat 8% platform fee on every sale. This fee is applied to the sale price only and never on shipping. You keep 92% of every sale.

Question 2

Are there listing fees?

Accepted Answer

No, there are zero listing fees. It costs nothing to post your equipment. You can list as many items as you want for free. The platform fee is only charged when your item actually sells.

Question 3

Do buyers pay any fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, buyers pay a 3% buyer's premium at checkout, which is added to the sale price. This is standard practice in equipment auctions. For local escrow deals, there is no buyer's premium.

Question 4

How is the fee calculated?

Accepted Answer

The 8% seller fee is calculated on the final sale price only — never on shipping. Buyers pay the sale price plus a 3% buyer's premium. For example, on a $5,000 sale, the seller fee is $400 (seller receives $4,600), and the buyer pays $5,150 ($5,000 + $150 premium).

Question 5

When do I pay the fee?

Accepted Answer

The platform fee is automatically deducted when your item sells and the buyer's payment is processed. Funds are held for 72 hours after delivery, then the net amount (sale price minus 8% fee) is transferred to your Stripe account.

Question 6

What are the fees for local escrow deals?

Accepted Answer

For in-person deals using WashAuction Escrow, sellers pay a reduced 5% fee instead of 8%, and there is no buyer's premium. This makes local deals more affordable for both parties.

Question 7

Are there any subscription or monthly fees?

Accepted Answer

No, there are no monthly fees or annual subscriptions. Just simple, transparent fees when your item sells. Sell more, keep more.

Simple, Transparent Fees

Free to List

How Fees Are Calculated

Example: $5,000 Equipment Sale

Local Escrow Fees

High-Volume Seller?

What's Included