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Trademe.co.nz Reputation Check

October 11, 2026 at 3:43 AM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Trademe → Safety Check

First checked September 17, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Trusted but Verify Key details in this review: low SmartCustomer score and corporate registrar evidence. Review the evidence before relying on the site.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for trademe.co.nz Domain Maturity: 10140 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 6 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 13,220 Popularity Trust Zone: .co.nz Trust Zone Operational Signals: 17 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for trademe.co.nz. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored trademe.co.nz

On-page mentions:
Sports
Tech signals:
Web Application, Angular Platform, Corporate Registration
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • strong independent trust
  • a verified profile linked to this domainYouTubeTrade Me4,880 subscribers · 20.6 years
  • business infrastructure
  • popular site
  • verified business services
  • a long-term domain history (27.8 years)
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
Context signals:
  • content related to sports
Review sentiment:
Negative
1.4 / 5 ★☆☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 648 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked October 11, 2026 at 3:43 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.7
This domain was registered January 5, 1999 at 11:00 AM through the company MarkMonitor. Inc and ownership information is not publicly available. Complaint contact not found.

About trademe.co.nz

We reviewed trademe.co.nz and found a mix of positive and cautionary signals. The site does not currently look like a confirmed scam, but the evidence is not strong enough to treat it as fully established either. The current trust score is 71/100. Key signals include low SmartCustomer score, corporate registrar evidence, and verified business-service footprint. Public review signals are mixed across third-party sources, so key commercial claims should still be checked independently. Verify key details and recent independent feedback before relying on this site for important actions.

FAQ

Is trademe.co.nz safe?

Current analysis does not clearly confirm that trademe.co.nz is safe. Important context includes low SmartCustomer score and corporate registrar evidence. Independent verification is still recommended before relying on it.

Why does trademe.co.nz have mixed reputation signals?

Key factors include registrar information (MarkMonitor. Inc), hosting in US, a domain age of 27.8 years, and presence in public traffic rankings. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review, but reputation-related warning signals were still present. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. The overall assessment remains mixed because third-party reputation sources do not point to a fully consistent trust profile.

Trademe Digital Footprints

A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.

Deals
Sports
Registration Form

Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on trademe.co.nz. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.

Web Application

This site is configured as an installable web application (PWA-style behavior) with app-like interaction patterns.

Google Tag Manager

The trademe.co.nz website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Angular Platform
Webpack Module Bundler
Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it references social media accounts. This signal alone does not confirm ownership or authenticity of those profiles.

Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for this site is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.

Popular Site

trademe.co.nz shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.

Low SmartCustomer Score

This site has a low SmartCustomer score (1.8) based on 101 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

Established Domain

This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that trademe.co.nz controls the YouTube channel Trade Me (@trademe) (4,880 subscribers, 82 videos, 5,836,757 total views, since 2006, country: NZ).

Corporate Registration

This domain is registered through a corporate-focused registrar, MarkMonitor. Inc, commonly used by established organizations for managed domain protection and portfolio control.

Verified Business Services

This domain publishes TXT verification records for multiple third-party business platforms. This indicates that the domain has been connected to those services at the DNS level.

Business Infrastructure

The domain trademe.co.nz is configured for several service layers, such as email delivery, platform verification, or security tooling. This reflects a broader operational setup than a minimal single-purpose deployment.

Color Guide
  • Requires special attention Marks high-risk findings that should be reviewed first.
  • Exercise caution Highlights areas involving user data, payments, or permissions.
  • Positive indicators Shows trust signals that support the site's reliability.
  • Neutral General context that does not increase or reduce risk on its own.

Domain Information

Created January 5, 1999 at 11:00 AM Updated: September 18, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Domain Age 27.8 years
Registrar MarkMonitor. Inc
Domain Status Client: Delete · Update Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .co.nz Domain Extension

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 151.101.1.91
Hosting Provider AS54113 Fastly, Inc. San Francisco, California, US
SSL Certificate GlobalSign Atlas R46 DV TLS CA 2026 Q3 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 7 months · from September 1, 2026 at 3:31 AM · to March 19, 2027 at 2:31 AM
Name Servers ns-cloud-c1.googledomains.com
ns-cloud-c2.googledomains.com
ns-cloud-c3.googledomains.com
ns-cloud-c4.googledomains.com

Content from the analyzed website

Quoted for security analysis. These statements belong to the source website and are not endorsed by Gridinsoft.

Original page title Buy & Sell on NZ's #1 Auction & Classifieds Site | Trade Me
Original description Want to buy or sell? Head to Trade Me, NZ's biggest & most popular auction & classifieds site, with thousands of new & used items in a wide range of categories.
Primary Language
Profile
Trade Me · 4,880 subscribers · 20.6 years
Mentioned hosts (60)
ib.adnxs.com www.google.com htlb.casalemedia.com www.instagram.com direct.adsrvr.org rtb.openx.net trademe.tmcdn.co.nz api.trademe.co.nz api.rlcdn.com cdn.jsdelivr.net www.google-analytics.com trademe.cdn.fuseplatform.net invstatic101.creativecdn.com www.linkedin.com www.facebook.com and 45 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Deals Sports Registration Form Web Application Angular Platform Webpack Module Bundler Low SmartCustomer Score
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Anthropic AI research and safety company. Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Atlassian Software development tools (Jira, Confluence). Bw Docker Containerization platform verification. DocuSign Electronic signature and agreement platform. Facebook Social media platform by Meta. Figma Collaborative interface design tool. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Jamf Apple device management solution. Mgverify Mailgun email verification. Miro Online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sonatype Software supply chain security. Stripe Online payment processing platform. Twilio Cloud communications platform (SMS, voice). Wiz Cloud security platform. Zapier Automation platform verification.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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