You missed my point, I can only assume it's because Trademe has stopped caring for their long term customer base. The option for allowing Trademe to take payment should always be an opt in policy never an opt out; as members have never given permission to Trademe to take payment. Doing so is deceptive and in my veiw unethical and amounts to theft leading to mistrust! This veiw will not only be held by me, but many other members whom will move to other platforms to do their trading. When Sam Morgan set up this platform it was simple, the fees were sensible and it never dictated financial con...

I never wanted a digital wallet nor do I ever wish to participate with one. I've sold an item and even though the buyer has received the item I have received no payment whatsoever. It seems Trademe have overstepped and taken the liberty of taking that payment for their own and now I have a credit with them to spend with them! I've used Trade me since 2004 and have sold and purchased a large quantity of items and never expected the literal theft of funds. I'm disappointed, this policy will only drive more members away to other platforms like marketplace and worsen Trademe's already sticky fi...