Submitting your special object for auction is always free. Catawiki only charges a seller success fee if your object is sold.

The seller success fee helps cover the services that support your sale, including promoting your object to buyers, attracting bidders from around the world, and improving the tools that make selling easier.

How the seller success fee supports your sale

The fee helps us attract new bidders and increase demand for objects on Catawiki, so sellers have a better chance of achieving a good final selling price.

It also supports improvements that help buyers discover your object more easily, such as curated collections, personalised daily recommendations, and improved search.

The fee also helps us continue improving the seller experience. This includes smoother shipping and insurance processes, aftersales options such as Buy now, and improvements to the object submission flow.

How the seller success fee is calculated

The seller success fee is based on how much your object sells for. This means the fee is only applied when your object is successfully sold. €1 lots do not get an additional fee. Please see the table below:


Note: This applies to all objects submitted on or after 17 August 2026.

Other costs that may apply

VAT is charged on top of the seller success fee where applicable. The VAT rate depends on the country where you live or where your business is established.

For professional sellers based in the EU, the VAT reverse charge mechanism may apply.

If you still need help, you can contact us. Our customer support specialists will review your inquiry and get back to you.