Junkyard Surf Pricing & Payouts
Clear. Transparent. Built for surfers.
No upfront fees. Pay only when you sell.
Junkyard Surf makes buying and selling surfboards safer, easier, and more reliable than unprotected marketplace deals.
Every sale helps fund local projects and keeps Junkyard Surf growing for the community.
Supporting Surfing at Every Level
For Sellers
Platform fee (5%) $0.00
Processing (2.25%) $0.00
Total fees $0.00
What’s Included
Safe payment hold: Buyer funds are held securely in Stripe until handover.
Verified sellers: Stripe KYC keeps trading trusted and transparent.
No bank details shared: Payments run through Stripe, so you never have to hand out your personal bank info.
Fraud prevention: Secure checkout and verification processes protect both buyers and sellers from scams.
Full support: If issues or disputes come up, our team steps in to help.
No Cash. No Guesswork. No Stress.
Unlike unprotected cash deals or classifieds, Junkyard Surf provides structure, accountability, and support on every transaction.
Sellers know buyers are genuine.
Buyers know their money is protected.
Surf Shop or Shaper?
Partner rates and additional tools are coming soon for surf shops and professional sellers.
If you’re interested in partnering with Junkyard Surf, get in touch.
Fees - Quick Answers
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Junkyard Surf is a dedicated online marketplace for surfers and business to buy and sell, new and used surfboards with advanced search filters, secure transactions, and a trusted community of surfers.
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No. Listing is completely free, you can add as many boards as you like without paying a cent upfront.
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Fees only apply when your board sells through our secure payment system. A 5% platform fee applies, plus payment processing fees.
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The success fee keeps Junkyard Surf running, helps us build new features, and funds giveaways. Every sale contributes back to the surf community.
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Yes. Your payout invoice clearly shows the sale price, platform fee, payment processing fee and your net payout, so you always know exactly what you’re taking home.
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Stripe holds the buyer’s funds securely at checkout and releases them to your bank within 2–3 business days after handover. First-time sellers may experience a longer wait (up to 14 days) while Stripe completes verification.
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If issues arise, such as a damaged board, non-collection, or disagreement over the sale, Junkyard Surf’s support team steps in to help resolve the matter fairly. Stripe’s secure system ensures funds are only released once the handover is confirmed.
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Platform fees charged by Junkyard Surf include GST. Businesses are responsible for handling their own tax obligations. Prices listed on the app are treated as GST-inclusive, so if you’re registered for GST, make sure your listed prices account for it.
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Download Junkyard Surf Today
Other marketplaces weren’t built for surfers. We are!
Junkyard Surf makes it easy to find the right board, connect with local shops and shapers, and keep boards in the water longer.
