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Trade Me NZ Fee Calculator

Free Trade Me selling fees calculator for NZ sellers. See your exact net payout in NZD after all Trade Me fees — updated 2026 rates.

🇳🇿 All amounts in New Zealand Dollars (NZD)

How Does Trade Me Compare?

Your net payout across AU/NZ marketplaces for the same sale (NZD equivalent):

MarketplaceTotal FeesNet PayoutEffective Rate

Trade Me Selling Fees — Complete 2026 Breakdown

Trade Me is New Zealand's largest online marketplace, and understanding their fee structure is essential for profitable selling. Unlike eBay Australia, Trade Me does not charge fees on shipping — the success fee applies to the sale price only. This calculator shows you exactly how much Trade Me takes from your sale in New Zealand Dollars.

Trade Me Success Fee

Trade Me charges a 7.9% success fee on the final sale price for auction listings. This fee only applies if the item sells. The success fee has no cap — a $10,000 item incurs a $790 success fee.

Trade Me Listing Fees

Listing TypeStart PriceFee
Auction$0 – $199$0.50
Auction$200+$1.50
ClassifiedAny$3.50 flat

Classified listings (30/60/90 day duration) have no success fee — just the flat $3.50. They're best for vehicles, property, and high-value items where a $3.50 flat fee beats 7.9% of the sale price.

Optional Listing Upgrades

UpgradeCost (NZD)
Bold title$2.00
Featured$5.00+
Gallery$3.00
Extra photos (after 1st free)$0.15 each
Subtitle$0.50

When Is Trade Me Cheaper Than eBay?

Trade Me's 7.9% success fee is significantly lower than eBay Australia's 13% final value fee. For a $100 item, Trade Me takes $8.40 ($0.50 listing + $7.90 success) vs eBay's $14.30. However, Trade Me's audience is NZ-only (~3.5M users vs eBay AU's ~12M), so lower fees but potentially slower sales.

AU Seller Considerations

Trade Me Fee Examples

Sale Price (NZD)Listing FeeSuccess Fee (7.9%)Net PayoutEffective Rate
$30$0.50$2.37$27.139.6%
$100$0.50$7.90$91.608.4%
$500$1.50$39.50$459.008.2%
$1,000$1.50$79.00$919.508.1%
$5,000$1.50$395.00$4,603.507.9%

Trade Me Fee Calculator FAQ

How much does Trade Me take from a sale?+
Trade Me charges a 7.9% success fee on the sale price for auction sales, plus a listing fee of $0.50 (start price under $200) or $1.50 (start price $200+). For a $100 item, that's $8.40 total in fees. Classified listings are $3.50 flat with no success fee.
Does Trade Me charge fees on shipping?+
No. Trade Me's success fee applies to the sale price only, not shipping. This is a significant advantage over eBay Australia, which charges its final value fee on shipping too.
What's the difference between auction and classified on Trade Me?+
Auctions have a low listing fee ($0.50–$1.50) plus a 7.9% success fee when sold. Classifieds are a flat $3.50 with no success fee. Use classifieds for high-value items (vehicles, property) where $3.50 beats 7.9%, and auctions for most other items.
Can Australian sellers list on Trade Me?+
Yes, but you need an NZ bank account for Pay Now (Trade Me's instant payment feature). Without it, buyers can only pay by bank deposit. If your NZ turnover exceeds NZD $60,000, you must register for NZ GST.
How do Trade Me fees compare to eBay Australia?+
Trade Me is cheaper: 7.9% success fee vs eBay's 13% final value fee, and Trade Me doesn't charge on shipping. However, eBay has a larger audience. For a $100 sale, Trade Me keeps $8.40 vs eBay's $14.30. Use the comparison table above to see exact payouts.

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