Wondering about Royalties

[CBolton]

I was checking my earnings list and I noticed some of my royalties seem low. So I checked and I am NOT getting the 5% royalties that I should be getting. I sold a product that was around $25 and only got like $0.76. Is there something I am missing? 

[MOM]

@CBolton   Have you clicked on the eye icon in the royalty history report, it shows you in more details where it went. 

On a site note: I (personally) find 5% really, really low. If you sell something via 3rd party you will almost receive nothing. I know, a little bit is better than nothing but it will take you for ever just to reach a payout goal (be it now $50 or $100). 🤔

[CBolton]

I have had my royalties low since 2014 had no problem reaching $100. 
 I checked the details, I think these fees are crooked. 

[MOM]

@CBolton Wow, I stand corrected. I‘m glad (and impressed) that you sell so much. Good for you!! I hope someone from Zazzle will look into it for you.

[Anne]

So this is a question that is coming up almost weekly since April's Fool Disaster Day 2025. I think Zazzle needs to address this.

[Jadendreamer13]

Yes, they definitely need to address this situation.

[Marcia]

Don't hold your breath.

[WBartworks]

When your royalty is set at 5%, you would get  $1.25 royalty on an item that sold for $25.00, if Zazzle wouldn't deduct anything else. However, Zazzle now always deducts a 40% - 50% marketing fee from your royalty, unless you advertised the item yourself.  So it looks like you received $0.76 because Zazzle deducted a 50% marketing fee from your royalty.