Estimated fees in ConnectBooks help you see accurate profit numbers before the actual 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 inflated profits. This is because orders appear as revenue, but fees are missing until the order is posted. Estimated fees give you a more realistic view.
When They Apply
Reports by order date: ConnectBooks adds estimated fees to orders that dont have fees posted yet.
How ConnectBooks Calculates Estimated Fees
Amazon
Amazon provides fee estimates through its API, so ConnectBooks uses real-time, SKU-level fee data. No guessing is needed—Amazon orders include accurate fees from the start.
Walmart and eBay
These platforms don’t offer fee previews. Instead, ConnectBooks:
Finds the most recent order with actual fees.
Applies the same rates (e.g. 10% commission) to new orders.
Adjusts based on fulfillment type:
Seller-fulfilled: Only commission is estimated.
Platform-fulfilled: Both commission and fulfillment fees are estimated.
This method is usually very accurate, though small differences may occur if a past order had special discounts or promotions.
Summary
Estimated fees let ConnectBooks show more accurate profit data right away—especially useful before settlement reports are in.
Amazon fees = real-time from Amazon
Walmart/eBay fees = estimated from your past orders
This helps you make smarter decisions with better numbers, even before the week is over.