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Buying & selling guides

Our guides will help to make buying and selling on Trade Me easy, fun, and worthwhile! 

Shopping guides

Buying guide
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 | 4 min read
Buying guide
Tools and tips to buy on Trade Me with confidence
14 June 2023 | 3 min read
Buying guide
Tips for finding the perfect Trade Me listing
14 June 2023 | 3 min read

Selling guides

Selling guide
The unwanted gift guide

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

3 min read
Selling guide
5 tips to make your listing stand out
13 June 2023 | 3 min read
Selling guide
Selling on Trade Me: the ultimate shipping guide
13 June 2023 | 3 min read
Selling guide
Selling on Trade Me: top tips for speedy sales
13 June 2023 | 3 min read
Selling guide
How to get the best price for your item
13 June 2023 | 3 min read
Selling guide
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 | 3 min read
Selling guide
An overview to selling on Trade Me
13 June 2023 | 3 min read
Selling guide
Navigating ‘in trade’ and personal accounts on Trade Me
13 June 2023 | 3 min read
Selling guide
Selling on Trade Me: navigating warranties and returns policies
14 June 2023 | 3 min read
Professional sellers
Can I describe items as ‘as is where is’ on Trade Me?
14 June 2023 | 3 min read

Trade Me tools

Trade Me tools
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 | 2 min read
Trade Me tools
How to sell faster on Trade Me with ‘Make an offer’
15 June 2023 | 3 min read
Trade Me tools
Buying and selling on Trade Me with Ping
15 June 2023 | 2 min read
Trade Me tools
Buying & selling on Trade Me with Afterpay
14 June 2023 | 2 min read
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