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Depends. Use it if you casually buy or sell secondhand items and accept a flat 10% fee plus imperfect support. Skip it for high-volume or thin-margin selling, where fee changes and seller complaints sting most.
Medium. Based on 12+ public sources. Same-name businesses (e.g., Yelp 'Mercari Herrljunga') were excluded as unrelated.
10% flat fee
Standard selling
high
New fee structure since January 2025 added buyer fees; some sellers say it's no longer worth cross-posting
medium
Flat 10% selling fee eats margins on cheap items
medium
Users warn against using Mercari as a holding account for funds
medium
Two improper-authorization CVEs hit the mobile app; keep it updated
Value for money: 3/5
Rating
10% flat fee
Starting price
12
Sources
Analyzed
10% flat fee
Legitimate service overall, but two improper-authorization CVEs (CVSS 7.5) and a 2021 Codecov-linked data breach are on record.
Users like the app's simplicity and authentication, but many complain about fee changes, support quality, and seller treatment.
“The Mercari app is very easy and intui”
“Yes, their authentication is very reliable. I se”
“Ever since the buyer fee changes Mercari has be”
Compare Mercari with each alternative.
Bigger buyer pool and stronger protections for valuable flips
Mercari vs eBayBetter fit for clothing and fashion resale
Mercari vs PoshmarkZero fees for local sales
Fee-light option for secondhand clothing
Mercari vs VintedBased on 12+ public sources. Same-name businesses (e.g., Yelp 'Mercari Herrljunga') were excluded as unrelated.
Free to list, legit marketplace, but 10% fees, weak support, scam complaints — fine for casual flips, not serious sellers.
Based on 12+ public sources. Same-name businesses (e.g., Yelp 'Mercari Herrljunga') were excluded as unrelated.
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