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Why fixed fees hurt low-price products
A quick guide to the fixed-fee problem that makes cheap products harder to price than they first appear.
Fixed fees do not scale down
Percentage fees shrink when the price is lower. Fixed fees do not. That makes them especially important for stickers, accessories and low-ticket add-ons.
A fee that looks tiny on a mid-priced product can dominate a cheap listing.
Bundles can help
One way to reduce fixed-fee pressure is to increase order value through multipacks or bundles.
The goal is not to force every customer to buy more. It is to create options where the economics are healthier.
Watch percentage plus fixed combinations
Payment fees often combine a percentage and a fixed amount. Low prices feel the fixed part most.
Always check both parts before deciding a small product is safe to sell individually.