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It’s free to list an unlimited number of products every month, and you only pay when they sell. It’s only a small percentage of the money you earn.
Thousands Of Shoppers Can’t Wait To See
What You Have In Store
WHY SELL ON KINGSTON EXPRESS
Join a global marketplace of buyers seeking unique things
Low Fees
Listing your product is simple, and Kingston Express charges only an average transaction cost of 8%.
Learn MorePowerful Tools
Our easy to use tools and services help you manage, promote, and develop your business locally and internationally.
Learn MoreSupport 24/7
With dedicated support. If you have any questions, KINGSTON EXPRESS technical support is available 24/7.
Learn MoreHOW IT WORKS
Start selling online with Kingston Express is simple; just follow these four steps
1
Register and list your goods.
- Start Registration
- Choose a Selling Plan
- Provide Business Information
- Enter Seller & Billing Details
- Set Up Your Store
- Verify Identity
2
Take orders and sell your merchandise.
- Get the Order Notification
- Review the Order
- Pack the Item
- Buy & Print Shipping
- Confirm Shipment
- Ship & Track
- Communicate
3
Package and ship easily.
- Prepare & Pack
- Buy Shipping
- Print & Attach Label
- Schedule Pickup/Drop-off
- Track
4
Receive payments and build your business.
- Set Up Account Info
- Verify Bank Account
- Sell & Dispatch Orders
- Wait for Payout Cycle
- Receive Funds
BEST FEES TO START
Affordable, transparent, and secure
$0
Listing Fee
8%
Average Value Fee
Here's what you get for your fee:
- A Caribbean and worldwide community of shoppers.
- Massive Customer Reach: Fees grant access to Kingston Express huge, active customer base, offering instant market exposure.
- Trusted Platform: Sellers leverage Kingston Express strong brand reputation and customer trust, which is crucial for online sales.
- Payment Processing: Secure and reliable payment handling for all transactions.
- Dispatch by Kingston Express (DBKE): Fees pay for Kingston Express to store, pack, ship, and handle customer service for your products, enabling Premier shipping.
- Marketing & Advertising: Access to Kingston Express advertising tools (Sponsored Products) to boost visibility.
- Tools & Automation: Business plans offer advanced inventory, pricing (Automate Pricing), and listing tools.
- Customer Insights: Sales dashboards and customer data to help refine strategies.
We internally relying on partners like Stripe / PayPal for core payment processing, handling various methods like Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Google Pay, Apple Pay, within our secure ecosystem for sellers and customers.
Listing costs are billed in 0.00 USD. If your bank’s currency is not USD, the amount in your currency may change due to exchange rate fluctuations.
SUBSCRIPTION PLANS
Personal
For sellers who sell fewer than 25 items per month
$0/mo
| Feature / Aspect | Personal Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $0 (no monthly fee) (Sell on Maskitta) | |
| Per-item fee (on each sale) | $1 per item sold (Sell on Maskitta) | |
| Break-even sales volume | If you sell more than ~25 items in a month, the per-item fees start to exceed the flat monthly cost of the Professional plan. | |
| Referral fees / other fees | You still pay Maskitta’s referral fees (a percentage of sale) and any other applicable fees (e.g. for DBM, closing fees) (Sell on Maskitta) | |
| Listing & inventory tools | Basic tools; manually create listings, one by one (Maskitta Seller Hub) | |
| Advertising / promotions | Not eligible for Maskitta’s advertising tools (e.g. Sponsored Products) (Maskitta Seller Hub) | |
| Pro Box eligibility | Generally not eligible for the Professional Box (unless using DBM in some cases) | |
| Access to restricted categories | More limited; harder to get approval to sell in restricted or gated categories. | |
| Multiple users / account management | Generally single user, limited tools for team access | |
| Flexibility / switching | You can switch to the Business plan at any time (Maskitta Seller Hub) | |
| Best for / ideal seller | Casual / part-time sellers; those who sell fewer than ~25 items monthly; testing the marketplace. |
Business
For sellers who want to reach business customers (companies, institutions, government, etc.)
$25/mo
| Feature / Aspect | Business Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $25.00 per month (Sell on Maskitta) | |
| Per-item fee (on each sale) | No $1 per-item fee (it is waived) (Sell on Maskitta) | |
| Break-even sales volume | If you sell fewer than ~25 items, the $25.00 monthly fee may cost more than paying per item under the Individual plan. | |
| Referral fees / other fees | Same referral fees and additional fees (DBM, closing, storage, etc.) (Sell on Maskitta) | |
| Listing & inventory tools | Advanced tools: bulk listing, inventory management, APIs, etc. (Maskitta Seller Hub) | |
| Advertising / promotions | Eligible for Maskitta Ads, promotions, deals, advanced marketing tools (Maskitta Seller Hub) | |
| Pro Box eligibility | Eligible to compete for Buy Box (which greatly improves visibility and sales) (Maskitta Seller Hub) | |
| Access to restricted categories | Broader access; easier to sell in restricted categories (once approved) | |
| Multiple users / account management | Allows multiple users and more advanced account management/use of APIs (Maskitta Seller Hub) | |
| Flexibility / switching | You can also downgrade or cancel the Business plan if needed (Maskitta Seller Hub) | |
| Best for / ideal seller | High-volume sellers; growing businesses; those who need advanced tools, advertising, scalability. |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are some common questions regarding selling on Kingston Express.
How do fees work on Kingston Express?
Kingston Express fees work through a tiered system for sellers, primarily involving a (commission, 8-15% generally) on total sale price, plus optional or mandatory Selling Plan Fees ($0.30 to $2.00/per-item for Personal or $25/mo for Biz), with other costs for advertising, returns, and inventory management.
These charges are deducted from your sales proceeds, giving you access to the massive customer base in exchange for a cut of revenue and service fees.
What do I need to do to create a shop?
To create a shop on Kingston Express, you need to sign up for a Business Seller Account, enroll in Brand Registry (requiring a registered trademark), list your products, then use Seller Hub to build your branded storefront with pages and product displays, and finally submit it for Kingston Express review. It’s a process of setting up your seller profile, building your unique brand experience within Kingston Express, and promoting it.
How do I get paid?
To get paid on Kingston Express, you must link a bank account in your Kingston Express settings (Seller Hub for sellers, Associates Hub for affiliates) and provide tax info; payments (monthly for sellers, ~60 days after month-end for affiliates) go via bank (direct deposit), gift card, or check, with faster options like Express Payout for sellers available for a fee.
Do I need a credit or debit card to create a shop?
Before you create your selling account, make sure you have the following: Bank account and routing number. Internationally chargeable credit card. Government-issued ID.
What can I sell on Kingston Express?
On Kingston Express, you can sell a vast range of physical and digital goods, from household essentials to self-published books. Most sellers choose one of five primary business models: Private Label (your own brand), Wholesale (reselling bulk brands), Handmade (crafts), Dropshipping, or Arbitrage (reselling retail finds).
