Rules for posting in the For Sale & Wanted category

Drones, parts and accessories. For sale and wanted classifieds.

Grey Arrows Drone Club provides this category in order to allow the buying and selling of drone related items.

In this For Sale & Wanted category, only club Members have the privilege of posting items for sale. All members can reply and interact with the listings in this category.

Please follow these simple rules.


Sellers

When listing an item for sale:

  • Description
    – One-liner adverts won’t sell
    – People love details - Be descriptive
    – Be specific, list Makes, Models
    – Boxed? Let your audience know
    – Damaged? Be honest

  • Photos
    – All items for sale must be accompanied by photographs of the item(s)
    – Any topic created without photos will be unlisted until photos are added

  • Price
    – All items for sale must have a price included
    – Let people know if you’re open to a near offer (ono)

  • Location
    – You must include your location (County level will suffice)

  • Delivery or Collection
    – You must state if your item will be available for collection, delivery, or both
    – If delivery is an option you must state your intended shipping method (Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For, UPS Insured, etc)
    – If delivery is an option you must state any additional delivery costs

  • You may also include links to your items if they are listed for sale on other websites such as eBay, Gumtree, etc.
    – Your listing will be rejected if you only post a link to eBay

  • The selling of drones, accessories and other items related to the flying of drones is permitted (eg. phones and tablets). Do not post non-drone related items for sale in here, they will be removed. If you wish to sell something non-drone related, use the existing Great big non-drone related FOR SALE thread

  • If your item has been sold (even if sold through other channels), please be courteous and let us know so we can update the topic title

  • All listings will be checked for compliance before being made publicly visible


Buyers

When posting a new “Wanted” topic:

  • Include the word “Wanted” in the topic title

  • Be clear about what you are looking for
    – Include Makes and Models if you’re looking for something specific

  • Location
    – Include your location (County level will suffice)

When purchasing an item that another member has listed:

  • Caveat emptor
    – Do not let your heart rule your head
    – If it looks too good to be true, it probably is
    – Buyer beware

  • Obtain a phone number
    – Is the seller reluctant to provide one? This should raise your suspicions
    – Is FaceTime / a video call an option?
    – Can they prove they are who and where they say they are?

  • Get some history on the item
    – How long have they had it?
    – Where did they get it from?
    – Why are they selling it?

  • Payment
    – Do not use direct bank transfer
    – If using PayPal, do not send the money as a “Gift”

  • Report it
    – Think someone is up to no good? Flag it.


Not buying?

  • Do not participate in the topic unless it is helpful
    – Helpful replies could be asking for more photos or other useful information

  • Do not inform the world you can get one cheaper elsewhere
    – This is neither helpful or nice


Grey Arrows Drone Club has no involvement in any transaction, nor does it guarantee the accuracy of any listing.

If fraudulent activity has taken place, Grey Arrows Drone Club will aid in any legal investigation where requested to do so by the appropriate authorities.

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