Estimated fees in ConnectBooks help you see accurate profit numbers before the real fees are available. They fill the gap when marketplace fees (like commissions or fulfillment costs) haven't been posted yet.
Why it matters
Without estimated fees, Profit & Loss reports can show profits that are too high. Orders appear as revenue, but fees are missing until the order is posted. Estimated fees give you a more realistic view.
When they apply
In reports by order date, ConnectBooks adds estimated fees to orders that don't have fees posted yet.
How ConnectBooks calculates estimated fees
Amazon
FBA orders: ConnectBooks uses Amazon's per product fee estimate (fulfillment + pick and pack + referral fees) × the quantity ordered. These estimates are pulled from Amazon by a scheduled sync.
Seller fulfilled orders: ConnectBooks estimates the fees as 15% of the sales amount for that item on the order.
Walmart and eBay
These platforms don't offer fee previews, and ConnectBooks doesn't use set rates for them. ConnectBooks uses the per unit fee from that product's most recent order with posted fees in the last 25 days × the units ordered. If there is no such order, it keeps the last estimate.
Walmart: The estimate depends on the fulfillment type. For seller fulfilled orders, only commission is estimated. For orders fulfilled by Walmart, both commission and fulfillment fees are estimated.
eBay: Only commission is estimated.
This method is usually very accurate, though small differences may happen if that past order had special discounts or promotions.
Summary
Estimated fees let ConnectBooks show more accurate profit before settlement reports are in.
Amazon fees: Amazon's own estimates for FBA orders, and 15% of the sales amount for that item on the order for seller fulfilled orders
Walmart and eBay fees: estimated from that product's recent orders
This helps you make smarter decisions with better numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I see estimated fees in my report?
The real fees for those orders haven't been posted yet. ConnectBooks adds an estimate so your profit isn't too high.
How are Amazon FBA fees estimated?
ConnectBooks uses Amazon's per product fee estimate (fulfillment + pick and pack + referral fees) × the quantity ordered.
How are seller fulfilled Amazon fees estimated?
ConnectBooks uses 15% of the sales amount for that item on the order.
How are Walmart and eBay fees estimated?
ConnectBooks uses the per unit fee from that product's most recent order with posted fees in the last 25 days × the units ordered. If there is no such order, it keeps the last estimate. For eBay, only commission is estimated.