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Making a Disputes Tribunal claim - for sellers

The Disputes Tribunal can assist you to resolve a dispute between you and another Trade Me member over a trade. If you’ve sold an item the dispute may be one of the following:

  • The buyer pulled out of the trade.
  • Feedback has been placed stating that your item was substandard when it was not.
  • Goods were sent or a service provided but you never received payment.

There are other situations where it may be appropriate to seek assistance from the Disputes Tribunal. Please note that the Disputes Tribunal does not address debt.

Taking a claim

If you wish to take a claim against another Trade Me member, you can check out How to take a Disputes Tribunal claim.

More information

Find out more via our consumer guide on Disputes Tribunals. Trade Me takes Disputes Tribunal orders seriously and can help with enforcement of judgments.

You can find your local Disputes Tribunal online or in the blue section (Government section) of the White Pages under 'Justice, Ministry of'.

Visit the Disputes Tribunal website.

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