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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe various charges that apply while selling products on Amazon are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Referral fees<\/li>
- Closing fees<\/li>
- Service tax<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The\u00a0Referral fee<\/strong>\u00a0varies according to product categories, for example, laptops and mobile phones are charged 5%, 17% for automotive types of equipment, and apparel 7% for books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Closing fee-<\/strong> Amazon charges a fixed closing fee according to the product category. The closing fees variations are:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shipping <\/strong> Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \u20b9 0 to 250 = \u20b9 2<\/li>
- \u20b9 251 to 500 = \u20b9 5<\/li>
- \u20b9 501 to 1000 = \u20b9 20<\/li>
- \u20b9 Over 1000 = \u20b9 40<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Now for courier Amazon gives you two options- Ship by self and Ship by Amazon Easy Ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Amazon Easy Shipping,<\/strong>\u00a0the products are categorized into Local, Regional, and National bases. The prices include:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Standard size product weighing up to 500gm is charged @ \u20b9 27 for local, \u20b945 for regional, and \u20b965 for National movements. For an additional 500gm on these the price increases by \u20b916, 21, and 26 respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Items beyond 1kg and less than 5 kg are named as oversized items and are charged \u20b9124 for local, \u20b9168 for regional and \u20b9213 for national movements. Whereas products (upto 12kg) are charged @ \u20b9175 for local and \u20b9 255 for regional movements. Each extra kg is priced at \u20b93.5 and \u20b9 4.5 respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now if you want to take care of your product, packing, and storage one has to pay additional charges for Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA)<\/strong> fees. These were introduced from 8 August 2017 onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fees include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- For small-sized products pick and packing- \u20b910 and storage fees per foot per month of \u20b920.<\/li>
- For standard-sized products pick and packing \u2013 \u20b915 and storage fees per foot per month of \u20b920.<\/li>
- For over-sized products pick and packing \u2013 \u20b925 and storage fees per foot per month of \u20b920.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
**Weight handling fees are also to be included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An Approx. idea:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are planning to sell a book at \u20b9500, shipping through Amazon easy ship weighing 500gm at a national level movement. (up to 1000 INR<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Referral fees = \u20b9 35<\/li>
- Closing fees = \u20b95<\/li>
- Amazon shipping fees = \u20b9 38<\/li>
- Referral+ Closing+ Shipping Fees = \u20b978.<\/li>
- GST on Referral+ Closing+ Shipping Fees = \u20b914.04 (@18%)<\/li>
- Total Amazon Charges = \u20b992.04<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
**for a bronze seller<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One would end up making<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u20b9 407.96.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a cost price of \u20b9 200 your profit earned is \u20b9207.96.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s excavate the next possible option. Walmart\u2019s favorite, Flipkart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flipkart fees breakup for sellers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe various charges that apply while selling products on Flipkart are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Commission fees<\/li>
- Shipping fees<\/li>
- Collection fee<\/li>
- Fixed fee<\/li>
- GST<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The Commission fee is applicable to the type or category of the product. The shipping fee is based on the product weight, shipping locations. Collection fees will vary based on order item value and customer payment mode (Prepaid\/Cash on Delivery). Whereas, the fixed fee depends on the order item value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In short, the settlement amount = Order Item Value\u2212Marketplace Fee- GST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Shipping fees<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weight Local-Regional\/Zonal National<\/p>\n\n\n\n
0-500 gm \u20b9 30 \u20b946 \u20b966<\/p>\n\n\n\n
+0.5Kg up to 1Kg \u20b918 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u20b923 \u00a0 \u20b927<\/p>\n\n\n\n
+0.5Kg up to 3Kg \u20b98 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u20b910 \u00a0 \u20b915<\/p>\n\n\n\n
+1Kg up to 12Kg \u20b98 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u20b910 \u00a0 \u20b915<\/p>\n\n\n\n
+1Kg, beyond 12Kg \u20b94 \u20b95 \u20b98<\/p>\n\n\n\n
**One thing to note here is that these prices are meant for the Bronze seller only and Silver and Gold sellers get a discount of 10% and 20% respectively.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now going towards Collection fees<\/strong>:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flipkart charges you a small collection fee for all the prepaid and postpaid orders you receive. The fees depend on the mode of receiving the order. For prepaid orders they are based on the\u00a0Payment gateway<\/strong>, for postpaid orders, it is based on\u00a0cash collection charges<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a selling price between \u20b9 0-750, a prepaid order is charged 2% and postpaid 15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For all prices above \u20b9750, a prepaid order is charged 2% and a postpaid 2%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Fixed Fees-<\/strong>These are charged for every successful sale transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Fixed fee will vary based on the order item value irrespective of category and seller tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Order Item Value <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Rate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- 500 . \u20b95<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
2.\u00a0500-1000 \u20b915<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a03. Beyond 1000 \u20b930<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to sell the same book that you sold on Amazon for \u20b9500 weighing 500gms and at the national level movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*If the package dimension is 10x10x10 cm*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commission Fee\u00a0 = \u20b925<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collection Fee = \u20b910<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fixed Fee = \u20b95<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shipping Fee = \u20b966<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GST =\u20b919.08<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The total amount you make =\u20b9374.92<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a cost price of \u20b9200, you make a profit of \u20b9174.92<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thus, be aware of the various options available and aim for the best to earn profit and never feel lost in the race to earn money.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- 500 . \u20b95<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n