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

Everything you need to know to start your professional selling business with Trade Me including getting set up, pricing, shipping and safe trading.

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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

Let us help you get set up as a Professional Seller.

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Quick start selling guide

Our guide has you covered with all you need to know about creating listings, payment options, and policies.

Save time with listing tools

Find out which selling tool is right for you to manage your listings and sales.

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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

Once you’ve chosen a listing tool, we’ll help you get started with tips to help you get the most out of it.

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Third party tools

Getting your stock onto Trade Me is easy.

Tips and tricks

Use our tips and tricks to make the most of selling on Trade Me.

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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

Want to boost online sales into the stratosphere in 2023? Check out these hot tips for turbo-charging your sales!

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Top tips for professional sellers

Once you’ve got the basics of creating great listings sorted, these tips can help you to take things further.

Marketing and promotion

Promote your listings, get more views and grow your business!

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Growing your business is our business

Trade Me tools to help grow your your business- see what promotional tools we have available and download our guide now.

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5 top tips to appear on Google Shopping

Here are our top tips to meet Google's requirements to ensure your listings appear on Google Shopping for free!

16 May 2024

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Top tips to appear on Meta dynamic ads

Follow our top tips when creating listings optimised to appear on our Meta dynamic ads.

16 May 2024

Latest news and updates

The latest news and updates for our Professional Sellers on Trade Me Marketplace.

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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

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eCommerce Market Insights - July 2023

Shoppers appear to be adopting a more cautious approach, local preference and seeking out a bargain.

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Latest ecommerce insights and Trade Me trends Q1 2023

2022 and beginning of 2023 has been tough for ecommerce across the board.

International based sellers

Information for our professional sellers outside of New Zealand.

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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

We're required to collect GST on all international purchases by Kiwi buyers.

Top seller programme

Find out how you can qualify for our top seller programme.

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Our Top Seller Programme

Top Sellers who qualify are eligible for benefits and discounts.