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Selling on the Trademe online marketplace

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Selling on the Trademe online marketplace

Getting started on Trademe

Trademe is New Zealand's leading online marketplace and classified advertising platform. With 75% of all domestic web traffic, it provides access to over 3 million buyers. Around 85% of New Zealand's population has a Trademe account.

Seller registration is a straight forward process. However, Trademe prefer companies who are experienced online sellers and favour companies who have at least 500,000 NZD (£258,000) in online sales per year.

As a seller, you are responsible for fulfilment of orders. You will need to weigh up the most viable options and whether local fulfilment is required.

Trademe also offers a number of promotional extras that sellers can purchase to promote their brands further on the marketplace.

Markets

Trademe is business-to-consumer (B2C) market place, selling to customers in New Zealand.

Sectors

You can sell on Trademe if your business is in one or more of the following sectors:

  • Textiles
  • Apparel
  • Technology
  • Food and drink
  • Sports
  • Electronics
  • Health and beauty
  • Children's items
  • A place to buy everything

Subscriptions and fees

Commission is charged at a rate of 7.9% of the sale fee.

Contact us

Get in touch with our trade advisers who can help you sell on international online marketplaces.

Disclaimer

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