news | March 18, 2026

Can I give my phone number on Trade Me?

All tax obligations are the responsibility of the advertiser and/or member using the Member Service (as the parties determine). You may list your phone number within the contact details on the listing.

What happens if you get scammed on Trade Me?

If we decide to refund you under Buyer Protection, your money will usually be returned to the source (either your card, bank account or Ping balance) used to purchase the item. When we’ve returned your money to you, we’ll debit the seller’s Ping balance or Pay Now / Afterpay account.

Can you sell replicas on Trade Me?

Don’t sell counterfeit items on Trade Me. It makes no difference if you say they are fake, replicas, or counterfeits. No exceptions allowed. Rightsholders often monitor the site and may bring your listings to our attention.

How much does it cost to use Trade Me?

1.95% of the total purchase price, including shipping. Top Sellers receive a reduced fee of 1.65%.

How do I talk to someone at Trade Me?

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can contact our Customer Experience team via the ‘Get in touch with us’ link at the bottom of a Help article. We’ll also have our team available to help via our live chat service, which you’ll see on our ‘Contact Us’ page, seven days a week.

Can I have 2 Trade Me accounts?

In order to use our Services, you only need one account. So, you can’t register as a Member under multiple identities, personas, or aliases (whether they are false or not). You may create a business membership, in addition to your personal one.

Can u get scammed on Trade Me?

If you receive a suspicious email that looks like it’s from Trade Me, our Trust and Safety team want to know about it. Please forward the email to our team directly at [email protected] If you have clicked on any of the links in a suspicious email, please report it to us.

Are you allowed to sell fake items?

The manufacture and sales of counterfeit goods is illegal. Buying counterfeit goods, however, is not illegal, even if you do so knowingly.

What can I sell on Trade Me?

Trade Me will exercise its sole discretion to determine whether or not a business for sale listing is acceptable.

  • Carbon credits.
  • Chainsaws.
  • CCTV footage.
  • Child restraints.
  • Cigarette or nicotine replacements.
  • Copyright and other intellectual property rights.
  • Courier tickets.
  • Digital currency.

    How do you get your money from TradeMe?

    7 Simple TradeMe Tips: Turn Your Trash Into Treasure

    1. Think of the process of selling on TradeMe as a funnel.
    2. Research how your other sellers are selling the item.
    3. Set the auction close to 9pm Sunday night.
    4. Run your auction for 10 days.
    5. Be ridiculously honest in the description.
    6. Always sell at $1 No Reserve.

    How do I report a seller on trademe?

    Reporting listings

    1. You can report listings or sellers who are breaching our terms and conditions by selecting ‘Community Watch’ at the bottom of every listing.
    2. You can use Community Watch for a bunch of reasons, which include:
    3. In your report, give as much detail as you can.

    How did trade me start?

    The story goes that a young computer consultant named Sam Morgan started Trade Me after a frustrating experience buying a heater for his chilly Wellington flat. Sam was fed up with other websites that didn’t cater well to Kiwis, and he reckoned he could offer something better.

    Are Trade Me auctions legally binding?

    Are Trade Me auctions legally binding? Once your customer places a final bid above the reserve price and the bidding time period has finished, then they have created a legally binding contract with you. This also applies if they decide to click the ‘Buy Now’ button on an auction.

    How do I contact someone on Trade Me?

    Can you sell fake stuff on eBay if you say it’s fake?

    What is the policy? Counterfeit products are illegal and not allowed on eBay. Examples include: Fakes, copies, or replicas of brand name items (for example, a shoe with the Nike name or logo that wasn’t made by Nike)

    How do I get Trade Me?

    Download the yellow Trade Me app. Select ‘Register’. Complete the 3 steps….

    1. Head to the home page, and select ‘Register’.
    2. Complete the registration form.
    3. We’ll send you a confirmation email. Select the ‘Verify your account’ link to activate your membership.