Thanks again for nothing Trade Me. Around 20% of my customers pay by bank transfer. You are missing the needs of the demographic here. Many buyers of small items and clothing haven’t set up Ping and, if they are old, have an in built distrust of any automated payment systems. I fear this is another nail in Trade Me’s coffin.TM  seem to be doing your best to increase my costs to a point where my business might become unviable on your platform. I expect a significant drop in foot traffic due to this move. WHERE WAS THE CONSULTATION WITH IN TRADE SELLERS. Please get back to basics and stop ove...

One question - is the Ping payment automatic on purchase? What happens if the buyer needs to delay payment for a few days (subject to seller agreement)? Can I just include a note under each auction stating ‘Sadly, Trade Me have removed the payment via bank transfer option for all in-trade sellers like us. However, we are still happy to accept direct bank transfers. If you wish to pay this way, please select ‘paymentby cash’ when you bid . We will e-mail bank details once the auction closes.’ Will this work? Will this be a breach of TM’s rules? I am very annoyed they have introduced this...

Thanks Callum. I will offer payment as described and see how things go. I have traded for years and built up a good customer base, so don’t want TM to interrupt that by removing the flexibility I currently offer.Thanks to all for their comments.