Clear Economics

Clear buyer totals. Clear seller transfer.

Buyer and seller fees are shown separately. Seller processing is disclosed on inventory only, and freight is quoted before payment.

Fee Example

See how the buyer total and seller transfer are modeled on a typical transaction

Example: $10,000 inventory order

Inventory subtotal$10,000.00

Quoted freight$600.00

Buyer fee (5%)$500.00

Buyer total before tax$11,100.00

Seller fee (5%)$500.00

Seller Stripe fee (2.9% + $0.30)$290.30

Projected seller transfer$9,209.70

Freight disclosureDisplayed freight charge may include carrier charges plus PlankMarket shipping service margin

For Buyers

Buyer total shown before payment

Free to browse and register

Free to browse and register
5% buyer fee on inventory purchases
Selected freight quote shown before payment
Displayed freight charge may include carrier charges plus PlankMarket shipping service margin
Up to 3 saved searches on Free
Optional Pro for unlimited saved searches and saved-search monitoring
Direct messaging with sellers
Order tracking and support

For Sellers

Projected seller transfer

5% seller fee plus inventory-only Stripe processing on completed sales

Free plan includes up to 10 active listings
5% seller fee on inventory sold
2.9% + $0.30 Stripe fee on inventory subtotal only
Projected seller transfer shown before accepting the order
Built-in messaging and order management
Access to verified buyers in supported markets
Optional Pro for unlimited listings, bulk upload, seller CRM, and market intelligence
Customer support for you and buyers
Seller dashboard and analytics
Seller transfer begins after confirmed live pickup, the configured delay, and transaction-state checks. It is not a guaranteed payout on pickup alone.

Optional Upgrade

PlankMarket Pro

Power users can upgrade to Pro for unlimited listings, unlimited saved searches, saved-search monitoring and seller repricing tools, bulk CSV import, seller CRM, market intelligence.

Who pays what, and when

Separate buyer charges, seller deductions, and freight disclosure

Buyer Charge

Buyers pay a 5% buyer fee on the inventory subtotal only. Freight is quoted separately before payment, and the displayed freight charge may include carrier charges plus PlankMarket shipping service margin.

Seller Deductions

Sellers pay a 5% seller fee plus Stripe processing of 2.9% + $0.30 on the inventory subtotal only.

Freight and Seller Transfer

Stripe processes a platform charge at checkout. After live carrier pickup is confirmed and the configured delay passes, PlankMarket initiates a separate Stripe Connect transfer if payment, shipment, refund, and dispute checks still pass. The seller transfer is withheld when live pickup evidence is missing, the shipment is a dry-run, the charge is refunded or disputed, or a marketplace dispute is open. Bank availability then depends on Stripe and the connected account's payout schedule. PlankMarket is not a regulated escrow service and does not act as a trustee, fiduciary, or regulated funds custodian.

No Hidden Fees

Unlike other marketplaces, we never charge for these

Required monthly subscription to buy or sell

Listing or insertion fees

Featured listing charges

Renewal fees for unsold listings

Account maintenance fees

Withdrawal or payout fees

Enterprise

Volume Sellers

High-volume sellers with large inventories or frequent transactions can contact partnerships for onboarding and inventory workflow help. Published seller fees stay at 5% seller fee plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing. There is no reduced-rate path in the current fee schedule.

Common Questions

What happens in case of a dispute or return?

Stripe processes a platform charge at checkout. After live carrier pickup is confirmed and the configured delay passes, PlankMarket initiates a separate Stripe Connect transfer if payment, shipment, refund, and dispute checks still pass. The seller transfer is withheld when live pickup evidence is missing, the shipment is a dry-run, the charge is refunded or disputed, or a marketplace dispute is open. Buyers can report damage, shortages, or quality issues through the platform within 48 hours of delivery with photo evidence. Freight damage must be noted on the delivery receipt at time of delivery. Our support team reviews the order, provider records, and submitted evidence. Buyer and seller marketplace fees are refunded on full refunds; partial refunds receive proportional adjustments.

Are there plans for premium features?

Yes. PlankMarket Pro is already available for power users who want unlimited listings or saved searches, saved-search monitoring and seller repricing tools, seller CRM, bulk upload, and market intelligence. The core marketplace remains usable without a required subscription.

How does tax reporting work?

Sellers receive tax documentation from Stripe Connect for all transactions. You are responsible for reporting income and paying applicable taxes per local, state, and federal regulations.

Have more questions about pricing?

Contact us at support@plankmarket.com. We are happy to explain how our pricing works and help you understand your expected costs or earnings.

Ready to Get Started?

Join PlankMarket today. Buyers browse for free, sellers pay only when they sell, and power users can upgrade to Pro when they need advanced tools.