Other / General - Whatnot Calculator
Items that don't fit other categories or mixed lots
💡 Tips for Other / General:
- • Research comparable sales to price accurately
- • Be thorough in descriptions since category is broad
- • Clear photos from multiple angles essential
- • Mention brand, condition, dimensions, and flaws
- • Consider which specific category item might fit into
- • Bundle related items for better value
⚠️ Important Considerations:
- • General category may get less targeted buyer traffic
- • Research required since pricing varies widely
Basic Information
Shipping & Packaging
Avg for Other / General: $7
Avg for Other / General: $1
Time & Labor
Avg for Other / General: 15 min
Tax Estimate (Optional)
Profit Summary
Platform Fees Breakdown
How to Use The Other / General Fee Calculator
Enter the details of your other / general item, such as what you paid for it, what you hope to list it at, and how much of it you are selling. The calculator will estimate the fees for the platform, helping you choose the best one to maximize your profits.
You can also select platform-specific features, such as whether you have a store subscription or if you are a top-rated seller, to get more accurate fee estimates. You can factor in shipping for other / general that requires it, and see how it affects your profits on each platform.
If you are running a other / general reselling business, you can keep track of the value of your time spent and see what your tax impact will be for your sales.
When Should You Use Whatnot?
✅ Great For:
- •Live format creates urgency and higher prices
- •8% fee for collectibles/cards (lower than eBay)
- •Built-in audience discovery
- •Fun, engaging selling experience
- •Can sell multiple items in one stream
❌ Not Ideal For:
- •Must do live streams (time-intensive)
- •Not passive selling - requires active engagement
- •12% fee for non-collectible categories
- •Need decent inventory for successful streams
- •Can be intimidating for camera-shy sellers
General Tips for Choosing a Selling Platform for Other / General
When deciding where to sell your other / general, consider the following factors:
- Where does your target audience shop for other / general?
- Which platform has the lowest fees for selling other / general?
- Does the platform have features that benefit your specific other / general item, such as auction-style listings or promoted listings?
- How much competition is there for similar other / general items on each platform?
- What is the average selling price for other / general on each platform?
By using the calculator and considering these factors, you can make an informed decision about where to sell your other / general to maximize your profits.