The operating costs of the 1688 platform depend on the sales and promotion costs of the merchants. Generally speaking, merchants need to pay a certain annual fee or monthly fee as the platform usage fee, and also need to pay a certain percentage of sales commission as the platform service fee. In addition, merchants can also choose advertising promotion services, which require additional promotion fees. In general, the operating costs of the 1688 platform are determined based on the actual sales situation and promotion needs of the merchants, and the costs are different for different merchants.