We are aware that there is certainly is a lot of competition out there, especially that big beast; you know the one we mean. However while we were researching the pros and cons of setting up Trade Away, (which came about as a result of our own frustrations when trying to buy a second hand couch!), we met many online traders and heard of their tales of woe with the current options available. So we decided there had to be a better way!
We listened to what people wanted, and we have tried to stay true to that brief by keeping the site SUPER simple and cost effective for members, limited rules and no enforced payment scenarios.
Our dream is to bring this method of trading to a multitude of genres, and everyday people who live and work in Western Australia!
What Makes Tradeaway Different?
Here are some of the reasons why:
We operate exclusively for Western Australian residents ONLY.
We offer a unique and versatile service that we believe is inexpensive, flexible and supported by a VERY passionate team of local staff.
We don’t handle your transaction MONEY at all; this is entirely in your hands, enabling much more contact with sellers and buyers
We are independently owned and run buy local West Australians; and we are not part of any major news group or a spin off from another online trading site.
We offer WA based customer support 10am - 4pm, real people five days a week, with additional support staff on hand to respond to all online enquires.
We offer $20.00 FREE credit for all new members.
We offer $20.00 FREE credit to all new Business members.
We offer reserve prices with ALL auctions to protect the minimum price the seller is willing to part with the item for.
We offer a comprehensive listing management tool that is super simple, including a super fast re-listing function that's FREE
We offer Auctions, Reverse Auctions, Fixed Price/Classifieds; we have searched high and low and think we are the only site currently offering these three options.
We offer completely FREE trading to all Western Australian local Charities and Not for Profit groups, plus the option to list items in Reverse Auctions.
We are offering a very simple site, we are very customer focused and will do our best to add or delete functions that YOU like or don't like.
We offer local searches between all regions within Western Australia, making it easy to search for a 'Fridge in Newman' or a 'Mountain Bike in Morley'.
We don’t offer online shops within the site for the retail sellers and we don't charge our retailers any more or less for using the site, our fees are the same for all.
We only offer limited advertising space, as we believe our site is about your sales!
We offer Fixed Price sales as well as Auctions not all auctions sites, plus ours are FREE until autumn 2009!
We even offer our very own ‘Get WA talkin’ message board!
Our aim is to be great, not just good, at what we offer, and to constantly improve on our offering and services.
Our site will be supported by a comprehensive marketing plan throughout all of WA, making sure people see your items!
Our Mission
To provide the best service to our members through the highest standard of online auctions and sales; a service that will
be created through the passions of an ethically motivated team of friendly and professional people.
Our Vision
To provide 'WA’s very own online marketplace'
For it to be a trusted buying and selling medium, that is cost effective and easy to use; and in the process for it to create
an online community that helps to build this opportunity to its full potential.
We aim to promote ethical trading, waste reduction, and to be a truly interactive local platform to buy, sell, play, and
fundraise for all Western Australians.
Thank you for choosing to use Trade Away
'WA's own online marketplace'
