Checkout totals include line items shown before you pay:
- Item price (or winning bid / spot price)
- Shipping — flat or selected carrier rate
- Sales tax — calculated when tax collection applies to your ship-to
- Platform or escrow fees — shown on high-value or protected transactions when applicable
Marketplace Buy Now / layaway deposit:
- Stripe checkout or saved payment method charges the shown total.
- Email receipt comes from Stripe/Get Vaulted notifications.
Live purchases:
- Charge runs against wallet default when you win or Buy Now.
- Failed charges open wallet recovery — item may pass to next buyer if unpaid.
Always review the total on the confirmation screen before submitting payment.