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

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

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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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Third party tools
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Tips and tricks

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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
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Top tips for professional sellers
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Our top listing tips
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Understanding your sales summary and listing allowance
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Marketing and promotion

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

Latest news and updates

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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
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eCommerce Market Insights - July 2023
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Latest ecommerce insights and Trade Me trends Q1 2023
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Marketplace trends and insights - Q3 2022
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Personalised delivery location now available
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Product safety

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

Orange labels have now been phased out

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

International based sellers

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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Collecting GST
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Top seller programme

Professional sellers
Our Top Seller Programme

Top Sellers who qualify are eligible for benefits and discounts.

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