When you sell on GOAT, you pay a commission and transaction fee that GOAT can change at any time, and you agree to those fees when you list an item.
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Fee rates can change between when you list an item and when it sells; sellers should review the current fee schedule before listing to understand their net proceeds.
Interpretive note: The specific fee schedule referenced in the terms is not reproduced in the document; the exact rates, structures, and notice provisions for fee changes require review of GOAT's current fee schedule page.
Sellers may find that the fees applied at the time of sale differ from those in effect when they originally listed an item, as the terms permit GOAT to update its fee schedule without requiring re-acceptance for each listing.
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"GOAT charges sellers a commission and transaction fee for each sale made through the Service. The specific fee amounts are set forth on the fee schedule available on the Service, which GOAT may update from time to time. By listing items for sale on the Service, you agree to pay all applicable fees upon the completion of a sale.— Excerpt from GOAT's GOAT Terms of Use
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Variable fee structures in marketplace platform agreements may engage FTC guidelines on clear and conspicuous disclosure, particularly if fee changes are not surfaced at the point of listing or sale. State consumer protection laws, including California's Unfair Competition Law, may apply to fee disclosure practices. For EU sellers, the EU Platform-to-Business Regulation requires transparent disclosure of ranking and fee parameters. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The ability to update fees at any time without requiring affirmative re-acceptance from sellers creates financial planning uncertainty for high-volume sellers. The agreement binds sellers to applicable fees at the time of sale rather than at listing, which could result in unexpected deductions. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU sellers benefit from the Platform-to-Business Regulation requirements for advance notice of material changes to terms and fees. California and other state consumer protection laws may require adequate notice of material fee changes. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: High-volume sellers and institutional resellers should monitor GOAT's fee schedule page regularly and maintain records of prevailing fee rates at the time of each listing to identify any discrepancies at payout. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: GOAT's fee change notification practices should be evaluated to ensure they meet minimum disclosure standards under applicable law, particularly for EU sellers under the Platform-to-Business Regulation, which requires a minimum 15-day notice period for material changes to terms.
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Fee rates can change between when you list an item and when it sells; sellers should review the current fee schedule before listing to understand their net proceeds.
Sellers may find that the fees applied at the time of sale differ from those in effect when they originally listed an item, as the terms permit GOAT to update its fee schedule without requiring re-acceptance for each listing.
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