Fee Breakdown
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How Fees Are Calculated
• Marketplace Commission: 15% (Marketplace orders only)
• New Customer Fee: $10 (one-time for first Marketplace orders)
• Payment Processing Rates:
- Next Day: 3.5% + $0.30
- 30-Day: 2.4% + $0.30
- 60-Day: 1.9% + $0.30
• Shipping: Self-fulfilled shipping costs are reimbursed
Typical Candle Order Sizes on Faire
Use these as a starting point to model your margins at different order sizes.
Faire Fee Context for Candles
Candle brands typically price at 2–2.5x COGS for wholesale. With Faire's 15% commission, you'll keep $10.20–15.30 on a $12–18 candle before payment processing fees.
Pricing Tip for Candles
Factor in your vessel cost — it's often the highest COGS component for candle brands and the one most commonly underestimated when pricing wholesale.
Full guide for Candle brands on FaireCandle Fee Calculator FAQ
How much does Faire take from candle sales?
Faire takes 15% commission on marketplace candle orders, plus a $10 new customer fee on first orders, plus 1.9–3.5% payment processing. On a $180 candle order, that's roughly $27 in commission + $10 new customer fee + $3.42 processing = ~$40.42 in total fees.
What profit margin should candle brands target on Faire?
Most successful candle brands target 50–60% gross margin at wholesale price before Faire fees. After Faire's ~17-18% total fee, this leaves 32–42% net margin — enough to cover operations and reinvest in growth.
Do candle shipping costs affect Faire fees?
Faire reimburses shipping on self-fulfilled orders, so it doesn't directly reduce your commission payout. However, if you're using Faire's shipping label service, that's billed separately and should be factored into your total cost analysis.
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