Seller Pricing
Simple, Transparent Fees
No listing fees. No hidden charges. No buyer's premium. No commission. Payments happen directly between buyer and seller — EGO Arms does not take a cut of sales.
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Listing Fee
Always free to list
Free
To Sell
No mandatory platform fee
$0
Buyer's Premium
Buyers pay no extra fees
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Listing Review
Typically under 2 hours
Complete Fee Schedule
Every fee EGO Arms charges, in one place. No surprises after the sale.
| Fee Type | Amount | When Charged | Notes |
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| Listing Fee |
Free |
Never |
Listing on EGO Arms is always free. Unsold listings are not charged. |
| Seller Commission |
Free |
Never |
EGO Arms charges no commission. Payments are arranged directly between buyer and seller off-platform. |
| Featured Placement |
$9.99per listing |
At listing submission |
Optional. Places your listing in the Featured section on the homepage and browse page for the full auction duration. |
| Reserve Price |
Free |
Never |
Setting a reserve price on your listing is always free. No charge if reserve is not met. |
| Buy Now Price |
Free |
Never |
Adding a Buy Now price to any listing is free. |
| Relisting |
Free |
Never |
If your item does not sell, you can relist once for free. Subsequent relistings are also free. |
| Shipping Insurance |
Varies |
At shipment |
EGO Arms facilitates optional shipping insurance through our carrier partners. Typically 1–2% of declared value. Not required. |
| Chargeback / Dispute |
$25if ruled against seller |
If dispute resolved against seller |
Only charged if an admin-reviewed dispute is ruled in the buyer's favor and the seller is found to have misrepresented the item. |
Payout Estimator
Estimate your take-home based on sale price and optional featured listing upgrade.
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What's Included
Everything you need to run a successful auction on EGO Arms — included at no charge.
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Admin Review
Every listing is reviewed by our team for accuracy, photo quality, and compliance before going live.
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Verified Buyers
All registered buyers have agreed to age and eligibility terms. No anonymous bids.
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FFL Network Access
Buyers can select from our verified FFL network for fast, coordinated transfers.
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Automated Notifications
Bid alerts, outbid notifications, and auction-end emails handled automatically for buyers.
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Dispute Resolution
Admin-mediated dispute process protects both seller and buyer throughout every transaction.
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Seller Dashboard
Track your active listings, bids, watchlist activity, and completed sales in real time.
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Seller Ratings
Build your reputation through buyer feedback. Top-rated sellers get priority placement.
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Fraud Protection
Admin monitoring for shill bidding, non-payment patterns, and fraudulent buyer accounts.
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Mobile Optimized
Your listings look great on every device. Buyers bid on mobile as often as desktop.
How We Compare
EGO Arms was built specifically for serious collectors and private sellers. Here's how our pricing stacks up against the alternatives.
| Feature |
EGO Arms |
GunBroker |
Rock Island |
Armslist |
| Listing Fee | Free | $0.99–$9.99 | Consignment | Free |
| Seller Commission | Free | 3%–6.5% | 15%–25% | 0% |
| Buyer's Premium | None | None | 15%–25% | None |
| Admin Review | Every listing | No | Yes | No |
| Verified Buyer IDs | Yes | Optional | Yes | No |
| FFL Network | Included | Third-party | Yes | No |
| Dispute Resolution | Admin-mediated | Limited | Yes | None |
| Focus | Collector quality | Volume / general | Premium / rare | Local / private |
EGO Arms currently charges no commission on sales. Payments are arranged directly between buyer and seller off-platform.
Fee FAQs
Does EGO Arms take a cut of my sale? ›
No. EGO Arms currently charges no commission on sales. Payment is arranged directly between you and the buyer off-platform — EGO Arms does not hold or process funds. You keep everything the buyer pays you.
How and when do I get paid? ›
Payment is arranged directly between you and the buyer off-platform — EGO Arms does not hold or process funds. The buyer pays you directly using whichever method you both agree on (Zelle, PayPal F&F, Cash App, etc.), and you ship after confirming payment receipt.
What if my item doesn't sell? ›
If your reserve is not met, or there are no bids, or the auction ends without a winner, you owe nothing. Relist the item free of charge with no penalty. We recommend reviewing your starting bid or reserve price if an item does not sell after two auctions.
Is listing on EGO Arms really free? ›
Yes — creating an account, listing a firearm, and completing a sale all cost nothing. The only optional paid feature is Featured Listing placement ($9.99) which promotes your listing on the homepage and category pages. Everything else is free.
Ready to list your first firearm?
Submit your listing in under 10 minutes. Admin review typically completes within 24 hours. No commitment until it sells.