SELLER EARNINGS GUIDE
Commission & Pricing
Understand how pricing, commission, deductions and seller earnings work across CostumePeti + Vault.
This page helps sellers price confidently, understand payout calculations and avoid surprises.
OUR APPROACH
Transparent pricing. Clear earnings. Long-term seller success.
Seller Central is designed to help you monetize inventory through rentals and sales. You control product pricing, while platform commission supports marketplace operations, technology, visibility, support and multi-channel growth.
You Set Prices
You decide rental and sale pricing based on product value, condition, demand and replacement cost.
Commission Applies
A platform commission is applied on successful rental or sale orders as per category, channel or seller agreement.
You Earn the Balance
Your final payout is calculated after commission, refunds, deposits, damage adjustments or applicable operational costs.
EARNINGS FORMULA
How seller earnings are calculated
Seller Earnings = Order Value − Commission − Adjustments
Adjustments may include refunds, cancellations, damage deductions, cleaning, logistics, late-return charges or other applicable costs.
WHERE TO CHECK
Track earnings from your seller dashboard
Your seller dashboard should be used to review order value, pending payouts, completed payouts, deductions and payout status.
- Check earnings after order completion.
- Rental payouts may depend on return verification.
- Sale payouts may depend on delivery and return window.
- Contact support if payout details look incorrect.
ORDER TYPES
Commission may differ by order type
Rental and sale orders can have different operational costs and payout timing.
Rental Commission
- Applied on completed rental orders.
- May vary by product category or value.
- Rental payouts may wait for return and condition check.
- Deposits, damages or late returns may affect final settlement.
Sale Commission
- Applied on successful product sales.
- May differ by platform or product type.
- Sale payouts may wait for delivery or return window.
- Refunds or cancellations may adjust earnings.
EXAMPLE CALCULATIONS
Simple earning examples
These are illustrative examples only. Actual commission depends on your agreement, category and platform policy.
Rental Example
- Rental Price: ₹5,000
- Platform Commission: ₹1,000
- Adjustments: ₹0
- Your Earnings: ₹4,000
If damage, cleaning, late return or refund adjustment applies, the final earning may change.
Sale Example
- Sale Price: ₹10,000
- Platform Commission: ₹2,000
- Adjustments: ₹0
- Your Earnings: ₹8,000
If the order is cancelled, returned or refunded, payout may be adjusted according to policy.
PRICING STRATEGY
How to price your products wisely
Pricing should protect your product value while staying attractive to customers. Premium and high-risk items should not be underpriced.
- Consider replacement value and purchase cost.
- Factor in brand, condition, rarity and demand.
- Use higher deposits for premium or delicate items.
- Consider cleaning, repair and logistics effort.
- Review seasonal demand for weddings, events, shoots and productions.
- Avoid underpricing designer, bridal, jewelry or high-value inventory.
POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENTS
What may affect final payout?
Not every order has adjustments. These apply only when relevant.
Refunds
Customer cancellation or eligible refund may reduce payout.
Damage
Repair or replacement cost may be adjusted from deposit.
Cleaning
Cleaning or maintenance charges may apply for rental items.
Logistics
Delivery, pickup or warehouse handling may affect payout if applicable.
TRANSPARENCY PROMISE
No confusion. No hidden surprises.
Seller Central should make earnings easy to understand and easy to track.
- No hidden fees outside stated policy or seller agreement.
- Commission structure should be clear before selling.
- Seller dashboard should show earnings and payout status.
- Deductions should be tied to refunds, damages, logistics or policy-based adjustments.
- Support is available for payout or commission questions.
WHEN DO I GET PAID?
Payout timing depends on order type
- Rental orders: usually depend on product return and condition verification.
- Sale orders: usually depend on delivery completion and return/refund window.
- Damage cases: payout may wait for deposit or repair-cost review.
- Disputes: payout may be held until the issue is resolved.
COMMISSION FAQS
Common Questions
Commission depends on product type, category, platform and seller agreement. Contact support or review your seller agreement for exact details.
No hidden charges should apply outside the stated policy, seller agreement or order-specific adjustments such as refunds, logistics, cleaning or damage handling.
Commission may vary by product category, platform, promotional arrangement, seller agreement or special commercial terms.
You can track earnings, deductions, pending payouts and completed payouts from your seller dashboard where payout features are enabled.
Yes, sellers may update pricing from the dashboard where permitted. Some changes may require review or may affect synced platforms.
READY TO EARN?
Start monetizing your inventory.
Create strong listings, set clear pricing and track your earnings from Seller Central.