Flea Market Channel Guidelines

Hello, this is the OzyKozy team.

Welcome to our flea market channel for safe and convenient second-hand trading within the Australian community!

1. Basic Principles

• Channel Purpose: A space for community members in Australia to trade second-hand items and share free giveaways.

• Trading Methods: Face-to-face meetups, parcel delivery, free giveaways, and more are available.

• Safe Trading: All transactions are the responsibility of the parties involved. We strongly encourage cautious trading to prevent scams.

• Transaction Complete: When your sale/purchase is completed, please add [SOLD] at the beginning of your post title.

  • Example: [SOLD] iPhone 14 Pro 128GB - $800

• Location: Please clearly indicate your trading location (Sydney, Melbourne, etc.) in the "Location" field.

2. Postable Content

✅ Sellable/Buyable Items:

• Second-hand electronics (phones, laptops, tablets, etc.)

• Furniture and household items

• Clothing, shoes, and accessories

• Books, textbooks, and stationery

• Baby products (meeting safety standards)

• Sports and leisure equipment

• Musical instruments and hobby items

• Cars and motorcycles

✅ Other Postings:

• Free giveaways

• Item swaps

3. Prohibited Content

🚫 Prohibited Items:

• Counterfeit or pirated products

• Adult products and inappropriate content

• Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, alcohol

• Prescription medications and supplements

• Weapons and hazardous materials

• Animal sales

• Stolen or suspicious items

• Baby products without required safety certifications

🚫 Prohibited Actions:

• Commercial sales and business promotions

• MLM and pyramid schemes

• Fake listings

• Duplicate posts of the same item (within 1 week)

• Price fixing or market manipulation

• Unauthorized disclosure of personal information

• Shortened URLs or external links (except trusted payment platforms)

• Leaving posts unmarked after transaction completion

4. Recommended Information to Include in Posts

Detailed Description:

• Product condition (new/used/damaged)

• Purchase date and usage period

• Any defects or issues

• Brand and model name

• Size/specifications

Price Information:

• Clear selling price (negotiable or not)

• Desired purchase price (for Buying posts)

• Shipping included/separate

Trading Method:

• Face-to-face meeting locations

• Parcel delivery availability

• Preferred payment methods

Actual Photos: Minimum 2 photos recommended

• Your own photos of the actual item recommended

• Photos are optional for Buying posts

5. Safe Trading Guidelines

🔒 Scam Prevention Guide:

For Sellers:

• Face-to-face trading recommended over prepayment requests

• Don't publicly post personal info (address, account numbers)

• Provide authenticity certificates and purchase receipts

• Never send items different from what was advertised

• Mark post as [SOLD] immediately after transaction

For Buyers:

• Be cautious of prices significantly below market value

• Exercise caution with prepayment requests

• Verify items in person through face-to-face meetings when possible

• Contact moderators if suspicious

Safe Trading Methods:

• Meet in public places (cafes, shopping centers)

• Use secure payment services like PayPal

• Keep records of transaction communications

• Stop immediately if transaction seems suspicious

6. Comment Etiquette

💬 Encouraged Comments:

• Price inquiries

• Condition questions

• Trading method questions

• Polite price offers

❌ Prohibited Comments:

• Rude price criticism ("too expensive", "who would buy this", etc.)

• Seller/buyer bashing or disputes

• Spreading false information

• Interfering with transactions

• Comparing and disparaging other listings

7. Category Selection

Please select appropriate categories when posting:

• [Selling] - Selling items

• [Buying] - Looking to buy items

• [Free] - Free giveaways

• [Other] - Item swaps and other transactions

Location Indication (Recommended):

• Specify available trading location in title or body

• Example: Sydney CBD, Melbourne Eastern Suburbs, etc.

8. Additional Notes

• Price Changes: Significantly increasing prices after posting is subject to sanctions.

• Reservation Etiquette: First-come, first-served principle is recommended.

• No-Show Prevention: Contact in advance if you can't make the appointment time.

• Transaction Reviews: Leaving brief reviews in comments after transactions helps build community trust.

• [SOLD] Marking: When your transaction is complete, please add [SOLD] to the beginning of your title to save other members' time.

Disclaimer: OzyKozy is not legally responsible for disputes between trading parties. All transactions are conducted at your own risk.

A safe and trustworthy marketplace needs your cooperation! 🤝