FAQ
Success fees – casual sellers (personal membership)
You’ll only pay a success fee when we’ve helped you sell your stuff.
- Charged to your Trade Me account once you’ve made a sale – by auction, Make an Offer, Buy Now, or Fixed Price Offer.
- If a trade doesn’t work out, we’ll refund your success fee.
Success fees – in-trade sellers (business membership)
- Charged for successful auctions – including Make an Offer, Buy Now, or Fixed Price Offer.
- Charged to your Trade Me account – when the listing closes with a buyer, or an offer is accepted.
- If a trade doesn’t work out, apply for a success fee refund.
| Item + shipping price | Success fee |
|---|---|
| $1 or less | Free |
| More than $1 | 5.9%, 7.9%, 9.9% or 11.9% of item + shipping price (max fee $499). Top Sellers receive a 15% discount. |
Fees by category
Please note that the fees listed below are a high level summary only and there are some exceptions within categories listed below. Please check the downloadable list for full details of the fees for each subcategory.
Payment fees
| Payment method | Fee |
|---|---|
| Ping | 2.19% of item + shipping price (1.89% for Top Sellers) |
| Afterpay | 5.9%, 7.9%,4.95% of item + shipping price |
| Cash, bank deposit, other | No fee |
From 2 December 2024, the standard transaction fee for Ping will increase from 1.95% to 2.19%. Learn more about the Ping price adjustment.
Optional extras
| Extra | |
|---|---|
| Subtitle | $0.55 ($0.15 for books and CDs) |
| 10 – day auction | $0.25 |
| Scheduled end time | $0.25 |
| Reserve fee | $0.25 |
| Second category | $0.99 |
Any extras are charged to your Trade Me account when the listing is started.
Withdrawal fees
Listings can be withdrawn at any time – except during their final hour. Learn more.