Now seems the default auction length is 7 days, any change incurs a 25c fee eg, changing auction length to 5 days. This is REALLY annoying as it's a useful feature to allow sellers to listing on odd days and still have all auctions to end on the same day. Even ebay allows you to choose the number of days an auction runs without charging!
Sorry, the post above is my words, not a quote from the email. This is what I received after emailing "The Standard itself states specifically that it is NOT an obligation of private sellers. So you are saying it's a Trade Me policy or condition of using the platform, that all sellers meet the standard whether they are legally required to or not." Trade Me replied "Product safety emails are sent to all members (In Trade or not) who are selling items which could be deemed unsafe. These emails are reminders to check the safety of your items and that they comply with the regulations. Everyone ...
Today I had clarification from Trade Me - while the standard (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2002 Safety of toys – Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties) states the standard does not apply to private sellers of secondhand goods (ie items you own that you did not purchase for resale), it is Trade Me policy that all sellers comply with the standard. It's probably worth noting that this particular standard applies to toys for children up to and including 36 months old.
From time to time I sell dolls in my collection to other collectors through Trade Me. I am not "in-trade" or a professional seller, but today I was sent an email from Trade me : This is a friendly reminder that it is your responsibility to ensure that your listing complies with applicable product safety regulations. It is important that any items you list are safe and legal to sell. What does this mean for you? You must ensure that all children’s toys advertised or supplied in New Zealand comply with AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2002 Safety of toys – Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and ...