Buying a Used Gel Blaster in Queensland: Safety Checklist (QLD 18+)
Buying used gel blasters in Queensland is easy. Buying them safely is where things usually fall apart. This checklist is for Queensland players (18+) who want to avoid scammy deals, mystery internals, and “mint condition” blasters that don’t feed.
Note: General information only, not legal advice. RedSpear Armory is Queensland-only and 18+.
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1) Before you buy: get clear on what you actually need
Checklist
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✅ AEG rifle or pistol?
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✅ Stock vs upgraded?
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✅ Indoor vs field use (and the safety gear you’ll need)
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✅ Budget includes essentials: mags, battery, charger, eye protection
If you’re new, don’t buy a “project blaster” as your first blaster. Everyone thinks they’re the chosen one. Nobody is.
2) Listing quality checks (your first scam filter)
What a good listing includes
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✅ Multiple clear photos (both sides, top rail, magwell, stock, any damage)
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✅ Honest condition notes (wear, mods, known issues)
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✅ Exactly what’s included (mags, battery, charger, optics, spare parts)
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✅ Pickup/shipping expectations stated clearly
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✅ Location shown (for example Gold Coast/Brisbane/SEQ etc.)
Red flags (walk away)
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❌ One blurry photo and “works great” with no details
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❌ Refuses to answer basic questions
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❌ Price wildly below normal without a believable reason
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❌ “Need gone today” urgency pressure
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❌ Won’t provide close-ups when asked (wear points, markings, problem areas)
3) Questions to ask (copy/paste these)
Send these before paying:
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Any feeding issues or jams?
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Any modifications? (spring, gears, motor, hop-up, barrel, MOSFET)
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What gel size does it run best with?
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What’s included exactly? (mags/battery/charger)
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Any cracks or stripped screws?
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Why are you selling?
If the answers are vague or evasive, assume the blaster is a mystery box.
4) Payment: reduce risk and keep records (without RedSpear handling payments)
Important: RedSpear does not process payments for marketplace items. Buyers pay sellers directly.
Best practice
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✅ Use a payment method that gives you a receipt/record (screenshot confirmation + seller details)
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✅ Keep messages and listing screenshots together (what was promised matters)
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✅ For pickup: consider cash on inspection or pay after a basic function check
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✅ For shipping: only pay once you’ve got enough proof the seller and item are real
Keep records like an adult
Before paying, save:
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Listing screenshots (price, inclusions, condition)
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Message thread agreement (pickup/shipping + what’s included)
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Proof of payment
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Tracking number (if shipping)
Hard rule: if you can’t verify the person, the item, and the terms, don’t pay. Being “nice” is not a buyer protection strategy.
5) Pickup (safe meetup rules)
If the listing is pickup:
Checklist
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✅ Meet in a public place (daytime, well-lit)
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✅ Bring a friend if you can
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✅ Inspect before finalising the deal
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✅ Do a basic function check if appropriate (no “testing in public” hero moments)
If something feels off, leave. You don’t owe anyone a polite goodbye tour.
6) Shipping checklist (Queensland-only)
If the seller ships:
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✅ Confirm it’s Queensland-only
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✅ Get tracking
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✅ Confirm packaging expectations
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✅ Confirm what happens if it arrives damaged
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✅ Ask for a photo of the packaged item (higher value deals)
7) Inspection checklist when you receive it
Physical condition
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✅ Cracks, broken tabs, loose stock, stripped screws
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✅ Mag fitment (too tight/loose = feeding issues)
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✅ Battery connector condition
Function
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✅ Cycles reliably (no grinding, screeching, intermittent cut-outs)
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✅ Feeds consistently (with correct gels and mag)
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✅ Hop/grouping where applicable
If anything’s wrong, document it immediately with photos/video.
8) If you’re selling in Queensland
Write listings like a grown-up:
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Clear photos/video
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Honest condition notes
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What’s included
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Pickup/shipping terms (Queensland-only)
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Any known faults (don’t hide them)
Want to list? Sell With Us (approved sellers publish using Listing Credits, 0% commission).
FAQ
Is RedSpear Armory Queensland-only?
Yes. It’s Queensland-only (18+). Listings can be anywhere in QLD, including, for example, the Gold Coast and broader SEQ. Always check each listing’s location.
Does RedSpear handle payments or refunds for marketplace items?
No. Buyers and sellers arrange payment directly. RedSpear provides the platform and messaging.
Is this legal advice?
No. General information only. Check official sources if you’re unsure.