Success fees
Success fees are charged on all auctions that sell for more than $1, in all Marketplace categories.
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Casual sellers
| Success fees – casual sellers | |
|---|---|
| Sold for $1 or less | $0 (no success fee) |
| Sold for more than $1 | 7.9% of sale price (maximum success fee = $349) |
If a trade doesn't work out, you can apply for a success fee refund.
In–trade sellers
| Success fees – in-trade sellers | |
|---|---|
| Sale price and shipping cost $1 or less | $0 (no success fee) |
| Sale price and shipping cost more than $1 | Category % of sale price + shipping cost (maximum success fee = $349) |
Success fees for in-trade sellers have a three-tiered pricing structure, based on the listing category. The success fee tiers are 5.9%, 7.9% and 9.9%.
In–trade sellers may be eligible for a rebate if the sale meets certain criteria. Top Sellers can receive discounts on success fees, some promotional fees, and Ping and Afterpay fees.
In-trade international sellers also have a 0.6% fee charged on the sale price, to cover tax handling.
If a trade doesn't work out, you can apply for a success fee refund.
Success fee category structures
| Antiques | |
|---|---|
| All subcategories | 9.9% |
| Art | |
|---|---|
| All subcategories | 9.9% |
| Baby gear | |
|---|---|
| Clothing, towels, blankets, décor | 9.9% |
| All other subcategories | 7.9% |
| Books | |
|---|---|
| All subcategories | 9.9% |
| Building & renovation | |
|---|---|
| Heating and cooling | 5.9% |
| All other subcategories | 7.9% |
| Business, farming & industry | |
|---|---|
| Clothing and safety wear | 9.9% |
| All other subcategories | 7.9% |
| Clothing & fashion | |
|---|---|
| All subcategories | 9.9% |
| Computers | |
|---|---|
| Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Printers, Servers, Components | 5.9% |
| All other subcategories | 9.9% |
| Crafts | |
|---|---|
| Sewing machines | 5.9% |
| All other subcategories | 9.9% |
| Electronics & photography | |
|---|---|
| Digital cameras, Film cameras, Video cameras, TVs, Projectors, DVD players, GPS devices, Home audio, iPods, MP3 players, Binoculars | 5.9% |
| All other subcategories | 9.9% |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Gaming consoles | 5.9% |
| All other subcategories | 9.9% |
| Health & beauty | |
|---|---|
| Medical supplies > Face masks | 7.9% |
| Face care > Masks | 7.9% |
| All other subcategories | 9.9% |
| Home & living | |
|---|---|
| Fridges, Freezers, Microwaves, Dishwashers, Vacuum cleaners, Washing machines, Dryers, Heating & cooling, Ovens, Coffee machines, Small appliances | 5.9% |
| Food & drink | 7.9% |
| All other subcategories | 9.9% |
| Jewellery & watches | |
|---|---|
| Smart watches | 5.9% |
| All other subcategories | 9.9% |
| Mobile phones | |
|---|---|
| Mobile phone handsets | 5.9% |
| All other subcategories | 9.9% |
| Motors parts | |
|---|---|
| Car parts and accessories, Motorbike parts and accessories, Boat parts and accessories, Trailer parts and accessories, Caravan parts and accessories |
7.9% |
| Movies & TV | |
|---|---|
| All subcategories | 9.9% |
| Music & instruments | |
|---|---|
| PA, pro audio & DJ equipment | 5.9% |
| Musical instruments | 7.9% |
| All other subcategories | 9.9% |
| Pets & animals | |
|---|---|
| All subcategories | 7.9% |
| Pottery & glass | |
|---|---|
| All subcategories | 9.9% |
| Sports | |
|---|---|
| All subcategories | 9.9% |
| Toys & models | |
|---|---|
| All subcategories | 7.9% |
| Travel, events & activities | |
|---|---|
| All subcategories | 9.9% |
Success fee refunds
If a trade doesn't work out, you can apply for a success fee refund.
We contact the buyer and email you the outcome within three days. Refunds appear in your Trade Me account right away.
When you refund a buyer’s Ping payment – the success fee is refunded automatically.
- From 'Sold', select the listing.
- Under 'If the sale falls through' select 'refund of your success fee'.
- Enter the details and select 'Next'.
- Head to your 'Sold' page via 'My Trade Me'.
- Find the listing you need a refund for, and select the title.
- Under 'If the sale falls through...' select 'Let us know'.
- Enter the details and select 'Next'.
- On the 'Sold summary', under 'If the sale falls through', select 'Find out how'.
- Find the listing you need a refund for, and select the title.
- Under 'If the sale falls through...' select 'Let us know'.
- Enter the details and select 'Next'.
- On the 'Sold summary', under 'If the sale falls through', select 'Find out how'.
- Find the listing you need a refund for, and select the title.
- Under 'If the sale falls through...' select 'Let us know'.
- Enter the details and select 'Next'.
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