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Spotted a bargain but not sure what it'll sell for? Or clearing out the house and want the best price? Check the estimated resale value on Trade Me before you buy or list an item.
FlipTip AI instantly analyses prices from thousands of similar current and recent listings on Trade Me. It gives you an estimate of what your item is worth right now, how fast it could sell, and your potential profit.
For maximum views and bids, always aim to have your auctions close between 8pm and 10pm on a Sunday night. This is peak browsing time for many Kiwis, which can create last-minute bidding wars that drive up your final sale price.
For casual sellers, Trade Me removed its 7.9% success fee in early 2026. It's free to list most items, but you'll pay a transaction fee on the payment service you use: 2.19% for Ping or 4.95% for Afterpay. Optional extras like featuring your listing still have a cost.
Research is key. Search for similar items and filter by 'Closed listings' to see what they actually sold for. For in-demand items, a $1 reserve auction can attract a lot of interest and bids. For items with a known market price, using a 'Buy Now' can lead to a quicker sale.
It depends on your goal. Trade Me offers better protection for both buyers and sellers and its auction format is great for discovering the true market value of an item. Facebook Marketplace can be faster for quick, local cash sales on bulky items, but generally has a higher risk of time-wasters and scams.
Always check a member's feedback rating before you trade. For payments, stick to Trade Me's approved methods like Ping, which offers Buyer Protection up to $5,000. Trade Me removed bank transfers as a payment option to make the platform safer, as this method was involved in the vast majority of scams.