Useful information

•     * Avoid scams by acting locally, face-to-face or by paying with PayPal
•     * Don't buy or sell outside of your country and don't accept cashier/certified cheques or money orders
•     * Don't extend payment to anyone you have not met in person
•     * Beware offers involving shipping, and deal with locals you can meet in person
•     * Insist on a public meeting place and never meet in a secluded place
•     * Remember to never invite strangers into your home
•     * Never pay with Western Union, Moneygram or other anonymous payment services
•     * Always be careful when you are selling or buying high value items
•     * Always tell a friend or family member where you're going before meeting someone
•     * Always take your cell phone along if you have one before meeting someone
•     * Always consider having a friend accompany you for meeting someone
•     * Transactions are between users only and no third party provides a "guarantee"
•     * Do not rent or purchase something sight unseen
•     * Always refuse background checks or credit checks until you have met employer / landlord in person
•     * Remind to never give out any financial info (social security, paypal account, bank account, etc)
•     * This site is never involved in any transaction, and does not handle payments, shipping, guarantee transactions, provide escrow services, or offer "buyer protection" or "seller certification"
•     * Send us the details (contact page) of any content that may be connected to a scam

Useful links about personal safety online, check out these resources: 

•     * http://www.staysafeonline.org/
•     * http://www.onguardonline.gov/
•     * http://getsafeonline.org
•     * http://wiredsafety.org

And if by misfortune you are defrauded by someone you met in person, contact your local police department.

Prohibited content

•     * Unlawful sales of recalled items are prohibited
•     * Always be sure items are safe to use and legal to sell before an ad
•     * You must comply with all applicable laws
•     * You  must comply too with our terms of use

Some goods, services and content that we ban on our website :

•     * weapons; firearms/guns and components; BB/pellet, stun, and spear guns; etc
•     * ammunition, clips, cartridges, reloading materials, gunpowder, fireworks, explosives
•     * recalled items; hazardous materials; body parts/fluids; unsanitized bedding/clothing
•     * prescription drugs, medical devices; controlled substances and related items
•     * alcohol or tobacco; unpackaged or adulterated food or cosmetics
•     * child pornography; bestiality; offers or solicitation of illegal prostitution
•     * pet sales (re-homing with small adoption fee ok), animal parts, stud service
•     * false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent content; bait and switch; keyword spam
•     * offensive, obscene, defamatory, threatening, or malicious postings or email
•     * anyone’s personal, identifying, confidential or proprietary information
•     * food stamps, WIC vouchers, SNAP or WIC goods, governmental assistance
•     * stolen property, property with serial number removed/altered, burglary tools, etc
•     * ID cards, licenses, police insignia, government documents, birth certificates, etc
•     * military items not demilitarized in accordance with the defense policy of your country of residence
•     * counterfeit, replica, or pirated items; tickets or gift cards that restrict transfer
•     * lottery or raffle tickets, sweepstakes entries, slot machines, gambling items
•     * spam; miscategorized, overposted, cross-posted, or nonlocal content
•     * postings or email the primary purpose of which is to drive traffic to a website
•     * postings or email offering, promoting, or linking to unsolicited products or services
•     * affiliate marketing; network, or multi-level marketing; pyramid schemes
•     * any good, service, or content that violates the law or legal rights of others

Always open this page before an opportunity and flag any content you see doing so.
We thank you for helping keep safe and useful any part of our website for everyone.