Roblox classic clothing does not cost 800 Robux to list. Under the current Marketplace rules, a classic T-shirt, shirt, or pair of pants costs 80 Robux to upload and another 10 Robux as a publishing advance. That means a creator needs 90 Robux upfront for one approved item, although the 10 Robux advance can be earned back through sales.
This is much lower than the 200 Robux upload fee and 600 Robux publishing advance creators were discussing before the July 14 update. Those older numbers no longer match Roblox's current documentation.
What Classic Clothing Costs Now
Roblox currently charges the same fees for classic T-shirts, classic shirts, and classic pants:
- 80 Robux to upload each item
- 10 Robux as a publishing advance
- 90 Robux needed upfront for one item that reaches publishing
The 80 Robux upload fee applies to every submission. Roblox says it is generally not refunded when an item fails moderation, so checking the template and design before uploading can save you from paying again.
The 10 Robux publishing advance works differently. Roblox describes it as a refundable upfront payment that is returned through sales. Its Marketplace fees and commissions page lists a 10 Robux advance for all three classic clothing types.
Marketplace earnings are not locked to one percentage either. At the price floor, the creator share starts at 30%. Roblox's progressive revenue share can increase that percentage when an item is priced further above the floor.
Creators Also Need the Right Account Setup
The Robux cost is only one part of the new system. Roblox's current Marketplace requirements also say creators need:
- Government ID verification or a linked parental account to upload
- Two-step verification before publishing
- Roblox Plus or Premium 1000/2200 to publish and keep existing content on sale
For a new designer, the membership requirement may be a bigger barrier than the 10 Robux publishing advance. It is worth checking the account first instead of making several items and finding out later that they cannot be listed.
The Cost Is Lower, but Testing Still Adds Up
The final system is not as harsh as the early numbers made it look. Paying 90 Robux upfront is very different from paying 800 Robux for one classic shirt.
Still, the 80 Robux upload fee can add up when a creator tests many designs or color variations. Ten submissions cost 800 Robux in upload fees alone, and rejected items usually do not return that cost. Small creators still need to be more selective about what they upload.
Classic clothing remains cheaper to publish than many 3D Marketplace items, but experimenting is no longer almost free. Check the design carefully, confirm that the account meets the publishing requirements, and only upload variations that are different enough to be worth the extra fee.