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Amazon media fee calculator (books, DVDs, music, you ship)
15% referral on item + shipping, plus a $1.80 closing fee per media item.
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What you keep on a $10, $25 and $50 sale
Item price only: no shipping charged, no sales tax, no item or postage costs.
| Sale price | Amazon media fees | Fees as % of sale | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $3.30 | 33% | $6.70 |
| $25.00 | $5.55 | 22.2% | $19.45 |
| $50.00 | $9.30 | 18.6% | $40.70 |
How Amazon (media, you ship) calculates its fees
Referral fees are a percentage of the total price, which "includes its list price, as well as shipping costs and any gift-wrapping charges." Media: books, DVD, music, software, video.
- Selling plan: Individual pays $0.99 per item sold; Professional pays $39.99 a month.
- No minimum referral fee in the media category.
Amazon (media, you ship) changes in 2026
No 2026 fee changes found on Amazon (media, you ship)'s official fee pages as of Oct 14, 2026. The fees above are current. See all tracked changes.
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