Book a courier

Shipping simplified. Get your item where it needs to be, even if it wasn’t sold on Trade Me.

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How it works

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Book

Select 'Book a courier' from My Trade Me. Follow the steps to book and pay online.

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Pack

Pack it up securely and write the tracking number on the parcel.

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Track

Leave the parcel somewhere safe for collection – and track it door-to-door. Easy!

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Try 'Book a courier' and see how easy it is!
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What our customers think

"Trade Me has got it right with the 'Book a courier' service, it is brilliant! …

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FAQs

Who can use 'Book a courier'?

Can I only use 'Book a courier' for items I've sold on Trade Me?

What type of packaging can I use?

How do I find 'Book a courier'?

Do I need to be home when the courier picks up my parcel?

Can I have my parcel picked up from an address other than my home?

Can I get prices for an item that hasn't sold yet?

How do I know what to charge the buyer if I haven’t booked the courier yet?

What if I need to change, cancel or re-book?

Need more help?
Check out our 'Book a courier' help page.
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