Trade Me does not allow fakes or counterfeit items to be listed.
Parallel imports bring healthy competition and provide variety in the range of goods available.
11 February 2021
Some plants are protected by intellectual property rights, so you can't propagate them to sell
11 December 2024
Use your own photos and text in Trade Me listings to avoid breaching copyright.
Many brand-name products have parts you can replace with cheaper, compatible parts. Learn how to list them correctly.
4 December 2024
You can't sell beer kegs, promotional fridges, subscription TV receivers or hire purchases on Trade Me.
Counterfeit goods are often bad quality and unsafe. Watch out for these warning signs of fake products.
30 January 2025
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