LIS-Skins Fees Explained
Marketplace fees are one of the top questions before a first trade. LIS-Skins charges a commission per sale plus, for some cashout methods, a small processing fee. Here is the full breakdown. Browse the live inventory now →
Seller commission
- The seller commission is typically in the 7-10% range depending on the item category and price.
- Knives and gloves often see slightly lower commission rates than rifles and pistols, because their per-trade value is higher.
- Listing items costs nothing — you only pay when a sale completes.
Buyer-side costs
Buyers pay the listed price. There is no additional buyer fee on most popular cashout methods.
Some deposit methods may carry small processing fees — these are clearly displayed before confirming.
Cashout (withdrawal) fees
- USDT TRC20: lowest — typically under $1 regardless of amount.
- Bitcoin: network fee, usually $2-10 depending on congestion.
- Ethereum: network fee, $5-25 depending on gas.
- PayPal: small percentage processing fee, similar to PayPal's normal charges.
- Visa/Mastercard: slightly higher processing fee than e-wallets.
- Skrill: comparable to PayPal.
Comparison to alternatives
- Steam Market: 13% total fee, locked in Steam Wallet — effectively higher cost when you factor cashout inability.
- Skinport: 12% seller fee.
- DMarket: variable 5-8%.
- Net advantage of LIS-Skins shows up most clearly on popular liquid items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are fees fixed?
Commission rates are stable but can vary by item category.
Hidden fees?
No. All fees show in the cashout preview before you confirm.
Discounts for high-volume sellers?
Occasional promotions exist; loyalty rewards do appear for active users.
VAT charged?
Depends on your jurisdiction. Most cashouts to crypto skip VAT exposure.
Cheapest method overall?
USDT TRC20 by a wide margin for crypto-comfortable users.