When it comes to trade me product details, there are several things to keep in mind. Here are some key points to consider:

Positive:

• Be informative: Every buyer is looking for information that gives them confidence to make decisions about their purchase. Your focus should always be to provide clear and factual information.
• Use clear and specific titles: This will help your item be found by someone who wants it. Be relevant and concise, and include the most important attributes in your title.
• Do your research: Search for similar items currently for sale on Trade Me to get a sense of how much you can expect to get for your item, and how much other people might be willing to pay. Watching those listings over several days or weeks will show you how much you can expect to get, and what you can do to make your listing stand out.

Negative:

• Unsafe products: One thing that keeps the Trust & Safety team at Trade Me up at night is the thought that an unsafe product could be sold on Trade Me, resulting in the buyer getting seriously hurt or killed. This means all items listed on the site are required to be legal and meet all relevant New Zealand regulations and product safety standards. There are no exceptions to this, and Trade Me will always take a conservative approach if there is any doubt about a product’s compliance.
• Blacklisting: Members can place other members on their blacklist, which stops them from asking questions, bidding, or buying their items.
• Negative account balance: If your account remains negative or you are in breach of Trade Mes terms and conditions, your account may be suspended or terminated.

Ingredients or materials:

• Product safety: Goods sold in Aotearoa and on Trade Me must be safe to use or consume. Government agencies enforce product safety standards and do their own checks, so it’s a good idea to make sure you know what can and can’t be safely used.
• Compliance with laws: Buyers and sellers are expected to comply with all laws, including sale of goods and consumer legislation.
• Banned and restricted items: Trade Me has a list of banned and restricted items that sellers should be aware of.