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• 18+ Adults Only • ONLY Within Queensland •
• 18+ Adults only • Queensland ONLY •

Why RedSpear Is Safer Than Facebook and Discord

Buying and selling used gel blasters through random DMs can work, but it also attracts no-shows, ghosting, and scams. RedSpear is built to make tradingmore organised, more transparent, and lower-riskfor Queensland buyers and sellers.

Structure beats chaos

Listings have clear categories, photos, condition, price and location. Less “PM for price”, less confusion, fewer time-wasters.

Reviewed before publishing

Sellers and listings are reviewed before they go live. Low-effort, misleading, or dodgy listings don’t get a free pass.

Messaging tied to the listing

Buyers message sellers from the listing, so the key deal details stay in one place. (Payment is still arranged directly between buyer and seller.)

What makes RedSpear safer (without pretending it’s magic)

  • Queensland-only marketplace: simpler rules, fewer “can you ship to…?” headaches
  • 18+ only: adults only platform expectations (sellers should verify if unsure)
  • No disappearing posts: listings stay searchable until sold/removed
  • Real listings: sellers must use photos/video of the actual item, not stock pics
  • Manual review: we can reject, request changes, or remove listings that don’t meet standards
  • Clear pricing: fewer back-and-forth DMs just to find a price
  • Fewer scam patterns: structure + visibility reduces the easy scam tactics that thrive in DMs

Important note:
No platform can guarantee outcomes. We reduce risk. You still need to use common sense.

FAQ

Basics

Is RedSpear Queensland-only?

Yes. Listings and shipping/pickup arranged through RedSpear are Queensland-only.

Is RedSpear 18+ only?

Yes. By using the site you confirm you are 18+.

How do I contact a seller?

Open the listing and useMessage Seller. Keep questions and deal terms in the message thread.

Safety and scams

Do you review sellers and listings?

Yes. Seller registrations and listings are reviewed before publishing. We may reject or request changes if something doesn’t meet standards.

Does RedSpear guarantee I won’t get scammed?

No. We reduce risk, but buyers and sellers remain responsible for their decisions. Use the Scam & Safety Guide.

What if someone breaks the rules?

Listings may be unpublished/removed and accounts may be restricted or banned for rule breaches or unsafe behaviour.

Payments

Do you handle payments for marketplace items?

No. Payment is arranged directly between buyer and seller. RedSpear does not process item payments, hold funds, or provide escrow.