Please refresh yourselves on the correct procedures. We are having increasing issues with people not saying 'yes please' and especially not stating 'advertised elsewhere'.
The rules have evolved over the years with items added and removed so it's worth a quick scan to see if anything has changed.
Sales/Swap Rules
Sales Section access
In order to access the sales section you need to be an active member of the forum. Your post count will need to exceed 50 at the very least, then it is at the discretion of the moderators if access is given. The 50 posts need to be meaningful and involved not just any spam.
Spamming threads to gain access may result in your account being banned.
If your use of this forum is primarily in the sales section then it is highly likely access will be removed.
Buying items to sell for a profit (flipping) is not in the spirit of this forum and will at the very least see your sales access removed, if not a complete ban from the forum.
All sales section bans are permanent and you will not regain access at a later date.
Sales access is for members ONLY. This means you should not be buying or selling on behalf of a 'friend'. If you see an item a friend is after, then tell them to join up and get involved in the forum.
Buying/selling items for non forum members (excluding gifts for family) may result in a forum or sales ban.
Sales Approval
New sales/swap threads will not show publicly until they have been approved by a member of staff. Before this happens you must note the following:
Sales Section: VPN Policy
To maintain sales section security and verify seller locations, the following rule applies:
• VPN/Proxy Restriction: All Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) or Proxies must be disabled when submitting adverts for approval.
Approval Process: Listings submitted through masked IP addresses will be automatically rejected or flagged for manual review.
Resuming Usage:
This restriction only applies during the submission and approval process.
Once your advert is live, you may resume using your VPN as normal.
Include in at least one photo of the item for sale/swap along with a note laid next to the item (not the box) that clearly shows your forum username and the date, DD/MM/YY (same date as the advert).
Failure to do the above means your advert will not be approved.
'At buyer's risk' is not accepted within a sales post. The seller is responsible for packages sent. It is only a seller who can make a claim for lost or damaged items.
If you are not prepared to take responsibility for a parcel and it's full value, do not offer postage. You are posting at your risk.
Please note any sales we recommend that buyer and sellers exchange details between themselves in private messages as we do not hold these details.
Listings
Do not list items for sale on behalf of other people; you must own the item that is for sale.
Replies
1. Do not post replies in a Sales Post by saying something that may decrease the probability of a sale/swap.
2. Do not post replies unless you’re interested in buying the item. If you wish to point out a problem to the seller, do so by PM.
3. Sales are to be agreed on the forum not in conversations.
A polite reminder, that the ‘Wanted’ section is part of the ‘Sales’ & ‘Swaps’ section of the forum, with the same rules applying on unnecessary comments.
We understand that many members wish to offer advice and suggestions to help the OP.
Please keep this to private messages, so as to keep the thread clear for those wishing to transact.
DO NOT COMMENT ON SALES IF YOU HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN BUYING! COMMENTS NOT RELATED TO A SALE WILL RESULT IN A 2 WEEK BAN AND SALES BAN.
Buyers
First to say they will have it in the For Sale thread gets the item at the advertised or agreed price.
A 'yes please' on the thread is a commitment to buy.
Price
You must state a price when selling an item, but you can put ‘open to offers’ with a starting price if you wish.
Updating
1. You must check/update your thread every 24 hours. If it's still for sale please keep other members informed by adding a post to your thread. Once sold; make a post stating that your item is now sold then admin will update your thread and move it to the Sales Graveyard.
2. Do not bump more than once in 24 hours.
Every time an advertisement is bumped to the top of the list by the seller all other advertisements drops down the page.
A seller who bumps an advertisement more than once in 24 hours will find that it disappears, continued aggressive bumps could result in restricted forum access.
3. If you click on ‘Watch Thread’ this will alert you of any posts in your thread.
4. Sales threads are permitted to stay live for upto 30 days/20 bumps (whichever comes first). If your item fails to sell within this time it will be sent to the graveyard to make room for other listings. You may relist this item AFTER 60 days.
Deleting or Editing Threads
Never delete or edit anything out of a For Sale advert - just post an update in your thread with the reason. If it does not sell in the time scale you wanted you can put ‘no longer for sale’ or ‘withdrawn from sale’ as a new post.
Realistic Imitation Firearms
A realistic imitation firearm means an imitation firearm which (a) has an appearance that is so realistic as to make it indistinguishable for all practical purposes from a real firearm and (b) is neither a de-activated firearm nor itself an antique.
Sales of RIFs
RIFs: e.g airsoft guns, blank firing pistols and paintball markers/T4E are permitted to be sold on AirgunForums, however YOU as the seller are responsible for ensuring the buyer has a valid defence to purchase such items as outlined in the VCRA act.
More information on the VCRA can be found HERE
FAC Rated Items
1. All FAC rated items must be clearly marked as such in the advert and must only be available to FAC licence holders.
2. All sales must be 'Face-to-Face' or via a RFD.
3. Any FAC item offered without following these rules will result in a ban and/or being reported to your local Police if deemed appropriate.
MANDATORY READING: UK KNIFE SALES LAW & FORUM RULES:
All users engaging in transactions involving knives or bladed articles on this forum must comply with strict UK criminal law, primarily the Criminal Justice Act 1988 and the Offensive Weapons Act 2019. Failure to comply carries severe legal penalties.
UK Law & Transaction Rules:
• Age Restriction: It is an absolute criminal offence for any person (seller or intermediary) to sell, or arrange the delivery of, a bladed article to anyone under the age of 18.
• For Private Sellers (Forum Members): You must take all reasonable precautions to verify the buyer's age and ensure the item is not handed over to a minor upon delivery.
• For Buyers: You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase or receive any bladed article. By completing a transaction, you legally confirm you meet this age requirement.
Banned Offensive Weapons:
• The sale, purchase, or possession (even in private) of Banned Offensive Weapons is illegal for everyone.
• Do not list or buy these items here. This includes, but is not limited to: flick knives, gravity knives, butterfly knives, knuckledusters, sword-sticks, and most zombie/machete-style knives.
Disclaimer and Liability Notice:
This forum and its operators/moderators provide these rules for informational purposes only.
Users are solely and individually responsible for conducting all transactions in full compliance with the law. By using this forum for transactions, all users agree that the forum, its owners, and its moderators bear no legal responsibility or liability for any criminal offences, civil disputes, fines, or other legal action that may arise from a user's failure to adhere to the law or these rules.
Under 18s
No one under the age of 18 is allowed to buy or sell airguns via this forum; it is your responsibility to ensure that both the buyer and seller are 18 or older.
Animals
Sales/trade/swaps of live animals/reptiles are not allowed on this forum.
The rules have evolved over the years with items added and removed so it's worth a quick scan to see if anything has changed.
Sales/Swap Rules
Sales Section access
In order to access the sales section you need to be an active member of the forum. Your post count will need to exceed 50 at the very least, then it is at the discretion of the moderators if access is given. The 50 posts need to be meaningful and involved not just any spam.
Spamming threads to gain access may result in your account being banned.
If your use of this forum is primarily in the sales section then it is highly likely access will be removed.
Buying items to sell for a profit (flipping) is not in the spirit of this forum and will at the very least see your sales access removed, if not a complete ban from the forum.
All sales section bans are permanent and you will not regain access at a later date.
Sales access is for members ONLY. This means you should not be buying or selling on behalf of a 'friend'. If you see an item a friend is after, then tell them to join up and get involved in the forum.
Buying/selling items for non forum members (excluding gifts for family) may result in a forum or sales ban.
Sales Approval
New sales/swap threads will not show publicly until they have been approved by a member of staff. Before this happens you must note the following:
Sales Section: VPN Policy
To maintain sales section security and verify seller locations, the following rule applies:
• VPN/Proxy Restriction: All Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) or Proxies must be disabled when submitting adverts for approval.
Approval Process: Listings submitted through masked IP addresses will be automatically rejected or flagged for manual review.
Resuming Usage:
This restriction only applies during the submission and approval process.
Once your advert is live, you may resume using your VPN as normal.
Include in at least one photo of the item for sale/swap along with a note laid next to the item (not the box) that clearly shows your forum username and the date, DD/MM/YY (same date as the advert).
Failure to do the above means your advert will not be approved.
'At buyer's risk' is not accepted within a sales post. The seller is responsible for packages sent. It is only a seller who can make a claim for lost or damaged items.
If you are not prepared to take responsibility for a parcel and it's full value, do not offer postage. You are posting at your risk.
Please note any sales we recommend that buyer and sellers exchange details between themselves in private messages as we do not hold these details.
Listings
Do not list items for sale on behalf of other people; you must own the item that is for sale.
Replies
1. Do not post replies in a Sales Post by saying something that may decrease the probability of a sale/swap.
2. Do not post replies unless you’re interested in buying the item. If you wish to point out a problem to the seller, do so by PM.
3. Sales are to be agreed on the forum not in conversations.
A polite reminder, that the ‘Wanted’ section is part of the ‘Sales’ & ‘Swaps’ section of the forum, with the same rules applying on unnecessary comments.
We understand that many members wish to offer advice and suggestions to help the OP.
Please keep this to private messages, so as to keep the thread clear for those wishing to transact.
DO NOT COMMENT ON SALES IF YOU HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN BUYING! COMMENTS NOT RELATED TO A SALE WILL RESULT IN A 2 WEEK BAN AND SALES BAN.
Buyers
First to say they will have it in the For Sale thread gets the item at the advertised or agreed price.
A 'yes please' on the thread is a commitment to buy.
Price
You must state a price when selling an item, but you can put ‘open to offers’ with a starting price if you wish.
Updating
1. You must check/update your thread every 24 hours. If it's still for sale please keep other members informed by adding a post to your thread. Once sold; make a post stating that your item is now sold then admin will update your thread and move it to the Sales Graveyard.
2. Do not bump more than once in 24 hours.
Every time an advertisement is bumped to the top of the list by the seller all other advertisements drops down the page.
A seller who bumps an advertisement more than once in 24 hours will find that it disappears, continued aggressive bumps could result in restricted forum access.
3. If you click on ‘Watch Thread’ this will alert you of any posts in your thread.
4. Sales threads are permitted to stay live for upto 30 days/20 bumps (whichever comes first). If your item fails to sell within this time it will be sent to the graveyard to make room for other listings. You may relist this item AFTER 60 days.
Deleting or Editing Threads
Never delete or edit anything out of a For Sale advert - just post an update in your thread with the reason. If it does not sell in the time scale you wanted you can put ‘no longer for sale’ or ‘withdrawn from sale’ as a new post.
Realistic Imitation Firearms
A realistic imitation firearm means an imitation firearm which (a) has an appearance that is so realistic as to make it indistinguishable for all practical purposes from a real firearm and (b) is neither a de-activated firearm nor itself an antique.
Sales of RIFs
RIFs: e.g airsoft guns, blank firing pistols and paintball markers/T4E are permitted to be sold on AirgunForums, however YOU as the seller are responsible for ensuring the buyer has a valid defence to purchase such items as outlined in the VCRA act.
More information on the VCRA can be found HERE
FAC Rated Items
1. All FAC rated items must be clearly marked as such in the advert and must only be available to FAC licence holders.
2. All sales must be 'Face-to-Face' or via a RFD.
3. Any FAC item offered without following these rules will result in a ban and/or being reported to your local Police if deemed appropriate.
MANDATORY READING: UK KNIFE SALES LAW & FORUM RULES:
All users engaging in transactions involving knives or bladed articles on this forum must comply with strict UK criminal law, primarily the Criminal Justice Act 1988 and the Offensive Weapons Act 2019. Failure to comply carries severe legal penalties.
UK Law & Transaction Rules:
• Age Restriction: It is an absolute criminal offence for any person (seller or intermediary) to sell, or arrange the delivery of, a bladed article to anyone under the age of 18.
• For Private Sellers (Forum Members): You must take all reasonable precautions to verify the buyer's age and ensure the item is not handed over to a minor upon delivery.
• For Buyers: You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase or receive any bladed article. By completing a transaction, you legally confirm you meet this age requirement.
Banned Offensive Weapons:
• The sale, purchase, or possession (even in private) of Banned Offensive Weapons is illegal for everyone.
• Do not list or buy these items here. This includes, but is not limited to: flick knives, gravity knives, butterfly knives, knuckledusters, sword-sticks, and most zombie/machete-style knives.
Disclaimer and Liability Notice:
This forum and its operators/moderators provide these rules for informational purposes only.
Users are solely and individually responsible for conducting all transactions in full compliance with the law. By using this forum for transactions, all users agree that the forum, its owners, and its moderators bear no legal responsibility or liability for any criminal offences, civil disputes, fines, or other legal action that may arise from a user's failure to adhere to the law or these rules.
Under 18s
No one under the age of 18 is allowed to buy or sell airguns via this forum; it is your responsibility to ensure that both the buyer and seller are 18 or older.
Animals
Sales/trade/swaps of live animals/reptiles are not allowed on this forum.
