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 Stationery Order Sizes on Faire
Use these as a starting point to model your margins at different order sizes.
Faire Fee Context for Stationery & Paper Goods
Stationery brands feel Faire's fees most acutely on small first orders. A $48 first card order pays 15% ($7.20) + $10 new customer fee + processing = roughly $18.11 total fees — 38% of the order. Higher MOQs dramatically improve this math.
Pricing Tip for Stationery & Paper Goods
Consider setting a $100–150 minimum order for new accounts. This brings the $10 new customer fee to 7–10% of order value, which is much more sustainable than on $40–50 orders.
Full guide for Stationery brands on FaireStationery Fee Calculator FAQ
Are Faire fees worth it for low-priced stationery items?
Faire's flat $10 new customer fee makes small first orders expensive as a percentage. The key is setting a realistic MOQ so that new account acquisition costs are diluted across a larger order. Repeat orders (no new customer fee) are where stationery becomes very profitable on Faire.
What MOQ should stationery brands set on Faire?
Most successful stationery brands on Faire set $75–150 minimum order quantities for new accounts. This ensures the $10 new customer fee is no more than 7–13% of the order — and creates a strong repeat order cycle when retailers reorder.
How do seasonal stationery sales affect Faire fee calculations?
The fee structure stays the same year-round, but your profitability improves significantly during holiday seasons when buyers order in larger quantities. Use our profit calculator to model your seasonal vs. off-season margin differences.
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