Most resellers think profit is simple:
Sell price – buy price.
But the reality is very different.
Platform fees, shipping costs, returns, and even your time eat into margins.
Example:
You buy trainers for £20.
You sell them for £45.
It looks like £25 profit.
But then:
eBay fees: £6
Shipping: £3.50
Packaging: £0.50
Time spent: 15–20 minutes
Your real profit is closer to £15.
Most resellers never track this properly.
They rely on averages or guesswork.
That’s why I built the Flipper’s Tool Kit — a simple tracker that shows the real numbers behind every flip.
Common Hidden Costs of Reselling
• platform fees (eBay, Vinted etc.)
• payment processing fees• shipping costs
• packaging materials• returns and refunds
• time spent sourcing and listing
If you want to see your real profit instead of guessing, try the Flipper’s Tool Kit.