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Newegg Marketplace Profit Calculator

Calculate your Newegg seller profits including 8-15% referral fees, order processing fees, and SBN fulfillment costs. New sellers get 6% flat rate for first 90 days.

Product Details

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Your actual cost to ship each item

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Computer Hardware (10%)

Profit Summary

Profitable Product

This product is projected to generate $0 in profit per order with a 0.0% profit margin.

ROI: 0.0% return on investment

Total Revenue

$0

Sale price + shipping × quantity

Net Profit Per Order

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Revenue - Fees - COGS - Shipping

Profit Margin

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Profit as % of revenue

Return on Investment (ROI)

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Profit vs. total investment

Fee Breakdown

Referral Fee

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10% of item + shipping

Order Processing Fee

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$0.29 per order

Shipping Cost

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Your shipping expense

Total Newegg Fees

$0

All marketplace fees combined

Cost of Goods

$0

Product cost × quantity

Revenue Breakdown

Total Revenue$0
Total Fees-$0 (10%)
Total Costs-$0 (42%)
Your Profit$0 (48%)

Profit Projections

Monthly Profit

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Based on monthly units sold

Annual Profit

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Monthly profit × 12 months

Understanding Newegg Marketplace Fees

Newegg is a leading online marketplace for tech products, electronics, and more. Sellers pay referral fees (8-15% depending on category), order processing fees ($0.29 per order), and optional SBN (Shipped by Newegg) fulfillment fees. New sellers get a promotional 6% flat rate for their first 90 days.

Newegg Fee Structure (2025)

  • Referral Fee: 8-15% of (item price + shipping) depending on product category. Most tech products are 8-10%.
  • Order Processing Fee: $0.29 per order. Covers payment processing and transaction costs.
  • New Seller Promo: 6% flat rate referral fee for first 90 days (effective July 1, 2025). Saves 2-9% vs. standard rates.
  • SBN Fulfillment: Optional fulfillment service with fees based on size and weight ($3.50-$45+ per unit).
  • Unsold SKU Fee: $0.0050/month per SKU active for 12+ months with no sales (not included in order calculations).

Category Referral Fee Rates

Video Game Consoles:8%
Computer Hardware:10%
Electronics:10%
Home & Garden:12%
Automotive:12%
Apparel & Accessories:14%
Software:15%
Everything Else:12%

SBN (Shipped by Newegg) Fulfillment

SBN is Newegg's fulfillment service where they store, pick, pack, and ship your products. Fees are based on product size and weight:

  • Small Standard: $3.50-$5.00 (up to 3 lbs). Best for accessories, small electronics.
  • Large Standard: $5.50-$12.00 (up to 10 lbs). Best for computer components, peripherals.
  • Oversized: $15.00-$45.00+ (10+ lbs). For large electronics, monitors, gaming consoles.

Self-Fulfillment vs. SBN

Self-fulfillment is cheaper for lightweight items and high-volume sellers. SBN is better for:

  • Sellers without warehouse space or shipping infrastructure
  • Heavy or oversized products where shipping costs are high
  • Products requiring fast 2-day delivery (SBN Prime eligibility)
  • Sellers who want to focus on sourcing and marketing, not logistics

Profit Optimization Strategies

Maximize Your Profit Margins

  • Choose Low-Fee Categories: Computer hardware (10%) and gaming consoles (8%) have the lowest referral fees.
  • New Seller Promo: Take advantage of the 6% promo rate in your first 90 days - save 2-9% on fees.
  • Optimize Product Weight: Keep SBN products under 3 lbs for small standard pricing ($3.50-$5.00).
  • Bundle Products: Combine items to increase order value without additional processing fees.
  • Target 30%+ Margins: Aim for profit margins of 30% or higher to account for returns and unsold inventory.

Reduce Costs

  • Negotiate Supplier Pricing: Buy in bulk or source directly from manufacturers to reduce COGS.
  • Compare Fulfillment Options: Run the numbers - self-fulfillment may be cheaper for lightweight items.
  • Optimize Packaging: Reduce package dimensions and weight to lower SBN fees and shipping costs.
  • Avoid Unsold SKU Fees: Remove inactive listings before the 12-month mark to avoid $0.005/month fees.

Who Should Sell on Newegg?

Best for These Seller Types

  • Tech Product Sellers: Newegg's customer base is tech-savvy and actively shops for computer hardware, gaming gear, and electronics.
  • New Sellers: The 6% promo rate makes Newegg competitive with other marketplaces during your first 90 days.
  • Multi-Channel Sellers: Diversify beyond Amazon and eBay to reach Newegg's 36+ million monthly visitors.
  • High-Margin Product Sellers: Products with 30%+ margins absorb fees and remain profitable.

Pro Tips for Newegg Sellers

  • Use this calculator BEFORE listing products to verify profitability
  • Test both fulfillment methods - SBN isn't always more expensive
  • Monitor competitor pricing and adjust to maintain healthy margins
  • Factor in return rates (2-10% for electronics) when calculating profit

Frequently Asked Questions