Return Rate measures how often sold items come back, a direct hit to both revenue and buyer trust. High returns usually point to listings that oversell, quality gaps, or a mismatch between description and product. Track it by seller and category to find where the problem concentrates, then tighten listing standards or seller policies to bring it down.
Return Rate
The share of sold items that buyers return.
What it is
Formula
Return Rate = (Number of Returns ÷ Number of Units Sold) × 100%