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.
- A success fee applies for successful auctions.
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 |
|---|---|
| $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 |
|---|---|
| $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
| Antiques | |
|---|---|
| All | 11.9% |
| Art | |
|---|---|
| All | 11.9% |
| Baby gear | |
|---|---|
| All | 9.9% |
| Books | |
|---|---|
| All | 11.9% |
| Building & renovation | |
|---|---|
| Heating and cooling | 5.9% |
| Tools | 9.9% |
| All other subcategories | 7.9% |
| Business, farming & industry | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| All | 11.9% |
| Computers | |
|---|---|
| Components, Desktops, Laptops, Printers, Servers, Tablets | 5.9% |
| All other subcategories | 9.9% |
| Crafts | |
|---|---|
| Sewing machines | 5.9% |
| All other subcategories | 9.9% |
| Electronics & photography | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Gaming consoles | 5.9% |
| All other subcategories | 9.9% |
| Health & beauty | |
|---|---|
| All | 11.9% |
| Home & living | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Smart watches | 5.9% |
| All other subcategories | 11.9% |
| Mobile phones | |
|---|---|
| Mobile phone handsets | 5.9% |
| All other subcategories | 9.9% |
| Motors | |
|---|---|
| Parts & accessories | 9.9% |
| Movies & TV | |
|---|---|
| All | 11.9% |
| Music & instruments | |
|---|---|
| PA, pro audio & DJ equipment | 5.9% |
| Musical instruments | 9.9% |
| All other subcategories | 11.9% |
| Pets & animals | |
|---|---|
| All (except pets for sale/adoption) | 7.9% |
| Pottery & glass | |
|---|---|
| All | 9.9% |
| Sports | |
|---|---|
| All | 9.9% |
| Toys & models | |
|---|---|
| All | 9.9% |
| Travel, events & activities | |
|---|---|
| All | 9.9% |
| Payment method | Fee |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Any extras are charged to your Trade Me account when the listing is started.
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 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 listing| Listing fee | $149 |
| Duration | Up to 56 days |
| Gallery | $4.95 |
| Feature | $49 |
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 |
link
Didn't find what you're looking for?
Ask the Trade Me Community
Thank you for your feedback!