Posting Classified Ads
Sell your shooting equipment quickly and safely. Learn how to create effective classified ads and reach potential buyers in the shooting sports community.
What You Can Sell
✓ Allowed Items
- • Air rifles and pistols
- • Shooting accessories
- • Targets and pellets
- • Optics and scopes
- • Shooting apparel
✗ Prohibited Items
- • Firearms without license
- • Ammunition
- • Illegal weapons
- • Counterfeit goods
Before You Start
Account Required
You must be logged in to post classified ads. Create an account if you don't have one.
Posting Limit
You can have up to 5 active ads at a time. Mark ads as sold or wait for them to expire before posting new ones.
How to Post an Ad
Go to Classifieds
Visit the Classifieds page and click the "Post an Ad" button at the top.
Upload Photos
Add 1-10 clear photos of your item. Good photos help sell faster!
Photo Tips
- ✓ Use good lighting (natural light is best)
- ✓ Show item from multiple angles
- ✓ Include close-ups of any defects or wear
- ✓ Clean the item before photographing
- ✓ Use a plain background
- ✗ Don't use stock photos or downloaded images
- ✗ Avoid blurry or dark photos
Write Title & Description
Create a clear, descriptive title and detailed description.
✓ Good Title Example
"Walther LG400 Air Rifle - Excellent Condition, Low Round Count"
✗ Bad Title Example
"rifle for sale"
Description Tips:
- • Include brand, model, and year of purchase
- • Mention any modifications or upgrades
- • Be honest about condition and defects
- • State what's included (accessories, case, etc.)
- • Add reason for selling (optional)
Select Category & Condition
Choose the appropriate category and honestly describe the item's condition.
Categories
- 🔫 Air Rifles
- 🔫 Air Pistols
- 🎯 Accessories
- 👕 Apparel
- 🔧 Maintenance Tools
Condition Scale
- New: Unused, in box
- Excellent: Like new, minimal use
- Good: Used, well maintained
- Fair: Shows wear, functional
- Poor: Needs repair
Set Your Price
Enter a fair price in Indian Rupees (₹). Research similar items to price competitively.
Pricing Tips
- ✓ Check prices of similar items on our platform
- ✓ Consider age, condition, and original price
- ✓ Mark as "Negotiable" if you're flexible on price
- ✓ Price slightly higher if you expect negotiation
- ✗ Don't overprice - it deters buyers
- ✗ Don't underprice - value your equipment fairly
Add Location
Select your state and enter your city. This helps buyers find items near them.
Contact Preferences
Choose how buyers can contact you.
Submit for Review
Click "Post Ad" to submit. Your ad will be reviewed by moderators before going live.
Approval Time: Most ads are approved within 24 hours. You'll receive an email when your ad is live.
Ad Duration: Ads remain active for 30 days. You can renew them or mark as sold anytime from your dashboard.
Classified Ad Guidelines
✓ Do's
- • Be honest about condition and defects
- • Respond promptly to inquiries
- • Update ad status when sold
- • Use clear, well-lit photos
- • Price items fairly
- • Provide accurate descriptions
✗ Don'ts
- • Post prohibited items
- • Use misleading titles or descriptions
- • Spam or post duplicates
- • Include external links or phone numbers in description
- • Use stock photos or images from internet
- • Price items unreasonably high to scam buyers
Violations: Ads violating guidelines will be removed. Repeated violations may result in account suspension.
Managing Your Ads
Editing Your Ad
You can edit your ad anytime from your dashboard. Changes will need re-approval if they're significant.
Marking as Sold
When your item sells, mark it as "Sold" to remove it from listings and free up your ad slot.
Renewing Expired Ads
After 30 days, ads expire. You can renew them for another 30 days if the item is still available.
Deleting an Ad
Remove your ad permanently if you no longer want to sell the item. This cannot be undone.
Safety Tips
Staying Safe While Selling
- ✓ Meet in public places for item handover
- ✓ Prefer cash payments or verified online transfers
- ✓ Never ship items before receiving payment
- ✓ Verify buyer identity when meeting
- ✓ Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, don't proceed
- ✓ Keep all communication on platform when possible
- ✗ Never share bank account details via messages
- ✗ Don't accept checks or money orders
- ✗ Avoid buyers who pressure you or offer above asking price
Need Help Posting an Ad?
If you're having trouble creating your ad or have questions, we're here to help.