Marketplace fees
All of our fees for Marketplace listings – including general items, animals, heavy machinery, and other listings.
Learn about listing fees and success fees for listings in Marketplace categories.
Trade not worked out? Apply for a success fee refund.
General items
Most Marketplace categories are 'general items' – stuff you'd find around home and the office.
- Run an auction or set a Buy Now price. Learn more.
- Free to list and relist – unless optional extras are selected.
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A success fee applies for successful auctions.
Use the Success fee calculator to figure out how much the success fee will be.
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.
Item price | Success fee |
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$1 or less | Free |
More than $1 | 7.9% of item price (max fee $499) |
- 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 |
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$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.
Antiques | |
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All | 11.9% |
Art | |
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All | 11.9% |
Baby gear | |
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All | 9.9% |
Books | |
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All | 11.9% |
Building & renovation | |
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Air conditioning and Heating systems | 5.9% |
Tools | 9.9% |
All other subcategories | 7.9% |
Business, farming & industry | |
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Coffee & beverage, Deep fryers, Dishwashers, Grills, Refrigeration & chillers, Ovens, Warmers |
5.9% |
Farming & forestry (except Clothing, safety & workwear), Industrial |
7.9% |
All other subcategories (except heavy machinery) | 9.9% |
Clothing & fashion | |
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All | 11.9% |
Computers | |
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Components, Desktops, Laptops, Printers, Servers, Tablets | 5.9% |
All other subcategories | 9.9% |
Crafts | |
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Sewing machines | 5.9% |
All other subcategories | 9.9% |
Electronics & photography | |
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Digital cameras, Film cameras, Home audio, iPods, MP3 players, TVs, Video cameras | 5.9% |
Binoculars & telescopes, DVD & Blu-ray players, GPS devices, Media streaming, Phone & fax | 7.9% |
Breathalysers, Cables, Clocks & alarms, Digital photo frames, Other Music Players, Torches, TVs (Remotes, Satellite receivers, TV cabinets, Wall brackets), Voice Recorders | 9.9% |
All other subcategories | 11.9% |
Gaming | |
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Gaming consoles | 5.9% |
All other subcategories | 9.9% |
Health & beauty | |
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All | 11.9% |
Home & living | |
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Coffee machines, Dishwashers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Heating & cooling, Microwaves, Ovens, Small appliances, Vacuum cleaners, Washing machines | 5.9% |
Food & drink | 7.9% |
All other subcategories | 9.9% |
Jewellery & watches | |
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Smart watches | 5.9% |
All other subcategories | 11.9% |
Mobile phones | |
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Mobile phone handsets | 5.9% |
All other subcategories | 9.9% |
Motors | |
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Parts & accessories | 9.9% |
Movies & TV | |
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All | 11.9% |
Music & instruments | |
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PA, pro audio & DJ equipment | 5.9% |
Musical instruments | 9.9% |
All other subcategories | 11.9% |
Pets & animals | |
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All (except pets for sale/adoption) | 7.9% |
Pottery & glass | |
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All | 9.9% |
Sports | |
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All | 9.9% |
Toys & models | |
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All | 9.9% |
Travel, events & activities | |
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All | 9.9% |
Payment method | Fee |
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Ping | 1.95% of item + shipping price (1.65% for Top Sellers) |
Afterpay | 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.
Any extras are charged to your Trade Me account when the listing is started.
Extra |
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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 |
Exceed listing allowance | $0.10 per listing |
Gallery |
$0.55 Books and CDs – $0.25 |
Gallery Plus |
$0.65 Books and CDs – $0.30 |
Feature |
$3.45 Books and CDs – $0.75 |
Feature Combo |
$3.95 Books and CDs – $0.95 |
Super Feature | Pricing and availability varies by category |
Listings can be withdrawn at any time – except during their final hour. Learn more.
Listing type | |
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Auction | $3 or applicable success fee (whichever is higher) |
Buy Now only, multiple quantity, and classified | No fee |
Listings withdrawn within one hour of being listed (all categories) | No fee All listing fees refunded to your Trade Me account |
Animals
Cats, dogs, birds, rabbits & guinea pigs
Listings are classified only – with an asking price.
- Listing fees and extras are charged to your Trade Me account when the listing is started.
- Listing durations are up to 14 days.
- Relisting is free – any promotional extras will be charged again.
Category | Listing fee | Gallery | Feature | Feature Combo | Super Feature |
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Cats to buy |
$29 (single) $59 (litter) |
$0.55 | $3.45 | $3.95 | $19 |
Dogs to buy |
$59 (single) $119 (litter) |
$0.55 | $3.45 | $3.95 | $19 |
Cats to adopt | Free | $0.55 | $3.45 | $3.95 | $19 |
Dogs to adopt | Free | $0.55 | $3.45 | $3.95 | $19 |
Birds, rabbits & guinea pigs | $9 | $0.55 | $3.45 | $3.95 | – |
Fish, reptiles, turtles & rodents
These listings are treated the same as 'General items'.
Livestock listings can either be an auction, or classified (asking price).
Horse & pony listings are classified (asking price) only.
- Listing fees and extras are charged to your Trade Me account when the listing is started.
- No success fees.
- Listing durations are up to 14 days.
- Relisting is free – any promotional extras will be charged again.
Category | Listing fee | Gallery | Feature | Feature Combo |
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Cattle | $59 | $2 | $12 | $15 |
Deer, pigs, sheep & other livestock | $49 | $2 | $10 | $15 |
Horses & ponies | $79 | $0.55 | $3.45 | $3.95 |
These listings are treated the same as 'General items'.
Other listings
- Set an asking price, or run an auction (depending on category).
- Listing fees and extras are charged to your Trade Me account when the listing is started.
- Listing durations vary by category.
- Relisting is free – any promotional extras will be charged again.
For heavy machinery listings (in the 'Business, farming & industry' category) Trade Me Motors / All other vehicles fees apply.
Classified listing only – no success fee.
Start a Business for sale listingListing fee | $199 |
Duration | Up to 56 days |
Feature | $99 |
No success fees.
Listing fee | $29 |
Duration | Up to 14 days |
Gallery | $2 |
Feature | $10 |
Feature combo | $15 |
No success fees.
Listing fee | $19 |
Duration | Up to 7 days (10-day listing $0.25) |
Gallery | $0.55 |
Feature | $3.45 |
Feature combo | $3.95 |
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