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Don't give your credit card details to someone calling from 'Trade Me', 'Spark' or 'Microsoft', or anyone! Scam alert!
11 March 2021
Toys can pose a serious risk to children, compulsory safety standards apply to toys for children 36 months and under
9 March 2021
Toothpick crossbows are subject to an Unsafe Goods Notice. They are illegal and can't be sold on Trade Me
12 March 2021
Check out our safety tips to protect yourself against credit card fraud.
1 September 2023
Fishy friends deserve creature comforts, so we don't allow fish tanks that are too small on Trade Me.
Reselling your event tickets that you can't use is generally fine, as long as they are in your possession.
We usually don't enforce rules set by other companies, unless buyers are at risk.
11 December 2024
The Trade Me survey scam email that asks for credit card details for your 'gift', delete it!
Selling Moa bones is OK, as long as they aren't found on DOC land or an archeological site