Skiddle for book launches
Often £8 redeemable against the book — fees on redeemable tickets are pure friction.
The numbers for this event type
At a typical £8 book launches ticket, Skiddle's rate of 10% + 27p per ticket (min £1) works out to £1.07 per ticket (13.4% of face value). Across 100 tickets that's £107.00 in booking fees — money that either your fans pay on top or you give up from the door.
Book Launches sell to considered buyers who read the page and notice checkout surprises — total-price honesty and clean refund terms matter as much as the rate.
| Ticket price | Fee per ticket | Effective rate | Fan total (pass-on) |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5 | £1.00 | 20.0% | £6.00 |
| £10 | £1.27 | 12.7% | £11.27 |
| £15 | £1.77 | 11.8% | £16.77 |
| £25 | £2.77 | 11.1% | £27.77 |
| £50 | £5.27 | 10.5% | £55.27 |
| £100 | £10.27 | 10.3% | £110.27 |
Compared at book launches prices
The market computed on 100 × £8 — a realistic book launches scenario.
Figures computed from each platform's stated rate (2026-07-26 data review). Where a rate excludes VAT it is shown grossed-up at 20%. Card processing paid to Stripe/PayPal applies similarly on most platforms and is excluded. Quote-only platforms can't be computed — their rates are negotiated.
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Questions people ask
Is Skiddle good for book launches?
Club nights and dance events that want Skiddle's audience. Book Launches sell to considered buyers who read the page and notice checkout surprises — total-price honesty and clean refund terms matter as much as the rate.
What does Skiddle cost for book launches?
At a typical £8 book launches ticket, Skiddle's rate of 10% + 27p per ticket (min £1) works out to £1.07 per ticket (13.4% of face value). Across 100 tickets that's £107.00 in booking fees — money that either your fans pay on top or you give up from the door.
What's the cheapest way to ticket book launches?
On published 2026 rates: Tickts at £0, then Ticket Tailor at 60p + VAT per ticket (credits from 22p). Whether Skiddle justifies its rate depends on how much of your audience it genuinely brings.
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