Buying & selling guides | Trade Me Marketplace

Shopping guides

Tips and tricks to help you have a great shopping experience on Trade Me Marketplace.

Buying guide | 4 min read

A guide to online shopping with Trade Me

Whether you’re searching for something specific or are happy browsing, Trade Me is perfect for online shopping.

14 June 2023

Buying guide | 3 min read

Tools and tips to buy on Trade Me with confidence

As the most trustworthy online marketplace for Kiwi, these are our top tips to help you browse and buy on Trade Me.

14 June 2023

Buying guide | 3 min read

Tips for finding the perfect Trade Me listing

With thousands of items listed daily, we’re sure you can find the perfect listing on Trade Me.

14 June 2023

Selling guides

Tips and tricks for a successful sale on Trade Me Marketplace.

Selling guide | 3 min read

The unwanted gift guide

Is it OK to sell your unwanted gifts? We reckon yes.

Selling guide | 3 min read

5 tips to make your listing stand out

Want the inside scoop on how to nail the best listing? Here’s how to sell successfully on Trade Me.

13 June 2023

Selling guide | 3 min read

Selling on Trade Me: the ultimate shipping guide

The vast majority of Trade Me buyers want to know shipping costs upfront.

13 June 2023

Selling guide | 3 min read

Selling on Trade Me: top tips for speedy sales

Wondering how to sell items quickly on Trade Me? Here are your answers.

13 June 2023

Selling guide | 3 min read

How to get the best price for your item

Our listing and pricing tips will help you get the best price for any item you're selling on Trade Me.

13 June 2023

Selling guide | 3 min read

How to create a great listing when selling on Trade Me

Whether you want your sale to be easy, quick or lucrative, your listing needs to be great quality.

13 June 2023

Selling guide | 3 min read

An overview to selling on Trade Me

Make money, save time, and enjoy the experience of selling items on Trade Me.

13 June 2023

Selling guide | 3 min read

Navigating ‘in trade’ and personal accounts on Trade Me

There are two types of memberships you can create on – an ‘in trade’ business membership, and a personal membership

13 June 2023

Selling guide | 3 min read

Selling on Trade Me: navigating warranties and returns policies

A customer unsatisfied with their purchase is never an ideal situation

14 June 2023

Professional sellers | 3 min read

Can I describe items as ‘as is where is’ on Trade Me?

‘As is where is’ and Trade Me: No dice!

14 June 2023

Trade Me tools

Our handy tools to make buying and selling on Trade Me easier, safer and faster.

Trade Me tools | 1 min read

Trade even easier with Trade Me Messages

How to use Trade Me Messages.

14 June 2023

Trade Me tools | 2 min read

How to book a courier on Trade Me (and why you should)

Get your item from A to B with our courier service, whether you've sold something onsite or not.

14 June 2023

Trade Me tools | 3 min read

How to sell faster on Trade Me with ‘Make an offer’

If you’re open to offers, but don’t want the hassle of hagglers, use the 'Make an offer' when selling on Trade Me.

15 June 2023