Fees
Simple fees, shown before anyone pays.
Buyers see the full total before payment. Sellers see estimated proceeds before listing.
| Fee | Paid by | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Listing a watch | Seller | Free |
| Marketplace fee | Seller | 5% of the sale price, minimum ₹4,000. Charged only if the watch sells. |
| Authentication & insured delivery | Buyer | 1% of the price, minimum ₹3,500, maximum ₹20,000. |
| GST | Both | 18% on the fees above, as required in India. Never on the watch price itself. |
| Failed authentication | — | Buyer refunded in full. No marketplace fee charged to the seller. |
| Payment method charges | — | None added by Grailforus. |
Illustrative fee schedule for the preview build. Final fees will be confirmed before launch.
₹
- Asking price
- ₹5,00,000
- Marketplace fee (5%, min. ₹4,000)
- − ₹25,000
- GST on fee (18%)
- − ₹4,500
- Estimated proceeds
- ₹4,70,500
Authentication and insured delivery are paid by the buyer. Listing is free; you pay only if your watch sells. Proceeds are paid to your verified Indian bank account after the buyer receives the watch.