Rules on selling privately via the internet/freeads etc

[don1971]

I have an old umarex CO2 pistol I no longer use, and intend to move it on. What are the rules and general guide for me to sell this second hand, not on here, I mean through free ads etc. Am I correct to say it’s a face to face type transaction only, or has anybody found a safe and reliable way to ensure all is above board using a courier. Will couriers even take an air pistol?

Thanks in advance

[gingernut]

Private sales do not have to be face to face.
Parcel Force 48 will deliver but no co2 capsule in the gun or package as forbidden.

[jeff0100]

Why not sell it on here ?

[don1971]

Why not sell it on here ?

I don’t think I have the relevant number of posts to sell stuff. I may wait until I’m allowed, prefer dealing with people via forums as opposed to gumtree/freeads etc.


Thanks for the replies, I did see a comprehensive post by admin on the do’s and dont’s of selling that I hadn’t seen earlier.

[Shed tuner]

I don’t think I have the relevant number of posts to sell stuff. I may wait until I’m allowed, prefer dealing with people via forums as opposed to gumtree/freeads etc.


Thanks for the replies, I did see a comprehensive post by admin on the do’s and dont’s of selling that I hadn’t seen earlier.

I would sell on here... I'd guess you'd have about a 0.1% of a troublesome deal on here (and that would probably still be resolved amicably), vs about 50% "out there"

[don1971]

Shed turner, I don’t doubt it would be trouble free, I have bought and sold on various hobby forums over the years and will see if I can on here.