Comparison
Fanatics Live vs Palmstreet
Fanatics Live
Palmstreet
Model
Type
Marketplace app
Marketplace app
Audience
Platform brings the audience
Platform brings the audience
Checkout
Native, in-platform
Native, in-platform
Selling
Selling formats
Auctions · Buy it now · Breaks · Drops · Giveaways
Auctions · Buy it now · Drops
Fulfillment
Integrated fulfillment
Seller handles shipping
Makes money via
Commission
Commission
Fees
Reported around 6% on items priced near market value, more above that (third-party figures; not officially published).
6.9% selling fee plus payment processing (about 2.9% + 30c), no monthly fee (from Palmstreet's help center, 2026).
Capabilities
Multistream
Yes
—
Shoppable replays
No
—
Affiliate network
Yes
Yes
Reach & fit
Sells
nfl · nba · mlb · nhl · soccer · nascar · wwe · formula 1 · pokemon · memorabilia
rare plants · crystals · jewelry · aquatics · reptiles · designer toys · coins & bullion · fashion & beauty
Best for
Card breakers, sports collectors, and hobby shops that want Fanatics' product and a sports-first crowd.
Niche collector and hobby sellers — plants, crystals, reptiles — who want a curated home rather than a giant marketplace.
Facts
Since
2023
2020
Ownership
Fanatics (private)
Independent (backed by a16z and others; ~$25M raised, 2025)
Based in
New York, USA
San Francisco Bay Area, USA
marks where they differ · “—” means not verified