Professional Seller learning hub

Thinking of getting into professional selling online or looking for ways to boost online sales? As part of our Trade Me whānau, growing your business is our business. Find out how to get started, which selling tool is right for you, tips and tricks and onsite promotion. We’re looking forward to helping you grow your business in all the ways you need to.

Getting started with Trade Me

New Zealand based retailers account enquiry
Professional sellers
New seller enquiries - NZ

If you would like to join Trade Me Marketplace as a professional seller, you can complete an application form.

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Becoming a professional seller
Professional sellers
Becoming a professional seller
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Quick start selling guide
Professional sellers
Quick start selling guide
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Payment, shipping and pick up
Professional sellers
Payment, shipping and pick up
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What are my obligations as a Professional Seller?
Professional sellers
What are my obligations as a Professional Seller?
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Save time with listing tools

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Professional sellers
Introduction to listing tools

Save time and effort – listing tools can do a lot of the heavy lifting for you by automating time-consuming tasks.

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Listing tool setup
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Listing tool setup
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third party tools
Professional sellers
Third party tools
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Tips and tricks

Improve listings in search
Professional sellers
Top tips to improve listings in search

By enhancing the quality and visibility of your listings, you can ensure that buyers can easily find your items.

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5 top ways to grow online sales
Professional sellers
5 top ways to grow online sales
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Top tips for professional sellers
Professional sellers
Top tips for professional sellers
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Professional Seller
Professional sellers
Our top listing tips
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Understanding your sales summary and listing allowance
Professional sellers
Understanding your sales summary and listing allowance
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Marketing and promotion

Trade Me Sponsored Listings Overview
Professional sellers
Trade Me Sponsored Listings Overview

Sponsored Listings is a cost-effective and flexible way to reach relevant buyers and promote your inventory on Trade Me.

13 August 2025 | 10 min read
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5 top tips to appear on Google Shopping
16 May 2024 | 5 min read
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Trade Me tools
Top tips to appear on Meta dynamic ads
16 May 2024 | 5 min read
Growing your business is our business
Professional sellers
Growing your business is our business
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Trade Me Sponsored Listings Overview - Tradevine
Professional sellers
Trade Me Sponsored Listings Overview - Tradevine
19 July 2024 | 10 min read

Latest news and updates

Q2 2024: Online Shopping Sees Marginal Growth but Spending Remains Flat
Professional sellers
Q2 2024: Online Shopping Sees Marginal Growth but Spending Remains Flat

Although Q2 2024 saw marginal growth in online shopping, the spending trajectory remains flat.

6 September 2024 | 5 min read
eCommerce Market Insights - July 2023
Professional sellers
eCommerce Market Insights - July 2023
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Latest ecommerce insights and Trade Me trends Q1 2023
Professional sellers
Latest ecommerce insights and Trade Me trends Q1 2023
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Marketplace trends and insights - Q3 2022
Professional sellers
Marketplace trends and insights - Q3 2022
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Personalised delivery location now available
Professional sellers
Personalised delivery location now available
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Product safety

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Trust-safety news
Check your child's PJs have the correct label

Orange labels have now been phased out

5 February 2021
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Trust-safety news
Electrical safety check: appliances & fittings
13 October 2023
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Trust-safety news
Fire safety: How safe is your child's nightwear?
11 September 2025
Gas heater safety check - three unflued gas heaters
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Gas heater safety check: Using unflued gas heaters safely
13 October 2023
Using lithium-ion batteries safely + correct disposal of used batteries
Trust-safety news
Using lithium-ion batteries safely
4 August 2023

International based sellers

New seller enquiry - International retailers
Professional sellers
New seller enquiries - International

If you would like to join Trade Me Marketplace as a professional seller, you can complete an application form.

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GST collection
Professional sellers
Collecting GST
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Top seller programme

Top Seller programme
Professional sellers
Our Top Seller Programme

Top Sellers who qualify are eligible for benefits and discounts.

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