Trading gel blasters through random DMs can work, but it also invites no-shows, ghosting and the occasional scam.
RedSpear is built to make buying and selling second-hand gel blasters in Australia more transparent, organised and safe for both buyers and sellers.
We take safety and trust seriously. Our Scam & Safety Guide shows you exactly how to buy and sell without getting burnt.
Safety for buyers
### 1. Clear rules and age checks
- 18+ only.
- No shipping to banned states.
- Every seller must accept these rules before they can list anything.
### 2. Real listings, real photos/videos
- Listings must show photos or videos of the **actual** blaster or gear, not just stock images.
- Buyers can clearly see condition, inclusions and any issues before they commit.
### 3. Manual review of every listing
- All listings are manually reviewed by RedSpear Armory before they go live.
- If a listing doesn’t meet our standards, the seller is notified by email and asked to revise it.
- If the seller does not revise their listing within 72 hours, RedSpear Armory will delete the listing.
### 4. Manual review of every seller application
- Every seller application is reviewed by RedSpear Armory, not just auto-approved.
- In most cases this happens quickly; in rare circumstances approval may take a little longer.
### 5. Transparent pricing
- Public prices, not “PM me for price”.
- Easy to compare multiple listings in the same category.
- No pressure sales in private chats just to find out what something costs.
### 6. Safer communication
- You contact the seller through the listing, not by chasing them across random chats.
- All key info lives in one place with the product, not buried in a long Discord thread.
### 7. A proper record of the deal
- Listings, messages and order details sit together.
- If there is ever an issue, there is a clear history of what was offered, agreed and sent.
Safety for sellers
### 1. Serious buyers, not time-wasters
- Interested buyers come through your listing, already knowing price, condition and location.
- Less “Is this still available?” spam and fewer no-shows.
### 2. Clear expectations up front
- You choose the price, condition and terms you’re happy with.
- Buyers can see everything before they message you, which cuts down on arguments later.
### 3. Protection through structure
- Marketplace rules around 18+, banned states and item categories protect you from selling where you shouldn’t.
- A central record of messages and the listing makes it easier to resolve disputes fairly.
### 4. All your listings in one place
- All your blasters and gear sit together as your own “stall” on the marketplace.
- Easier for buyers to see you’re a genuine seller, not a throwaway account doing a one-off hit-and-run.
How RedSpear reduces risk compared to Facebook & Discord
### 1. No disappearing posts
- Listings stay visible and searchable until you mark them as sold.
- You don’t lose your sale post just because a group suddenly blows up with memes.
### 2. No random DMs from unknown accounts
- Buyers contact you from your listing, with context.
- You are not forced into off-platform chats you can’t track.
### 3. Built specifically for Aussie gel blasters
- Rules, categories and content are focused on gel blasters and associated equipment.
- We don’t try to be an “everything marketplace”; we specialise in this community.
### 4. Clear, written marketplace rules
- What is allowed, what isn’t, and what happens if those rules are ignored is written down.
- Everyone sees the same rules when they join, rather than each FB mod making it up as they go.
## Why use RedSpear instead of a group chat?
- **For buyers:** you see real listings, clear prices and proper item details in one dedicated marketplace.
- **For sellers:** you get a cleaner, more serious space to move your unused kit without drowning in random DMs.
- **For everyone:** the platform is built around Australian gel blaster laws and safety, not around advertising or algorithms.
RedSpear exists so that buying and selling gel blasters feels more like using a proper marketplace and less like gambling in someone’s inbox.