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Prohibited Items Guidelines

Keeping the Firesale community safe.

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Written by Anthony Longo
Updated over a month ago

To keep Firesale safe, legal, and trustworthy, we do not allow certain items to be listed on the platform. Some items are restricted by law, while others are prohibited to protect our community and maintain quality.

Listings that include prohibited items may be removed, and accounts may be suspended or permanently banned if violations occur.


🚫 The following items are not allowed on Firesale:

🔫 Illegal, dangerous, or regulated items

  • Firearms, ammunition, explosives, or weapon accessories

  • Knives, swords, or other weapons (including replicas)

  • Fireworks, flares, or hazardous chemicals

  • Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medication, or medical devices requiring prescriptions

  • Illegal drugs, marijuana, CBD products, or drug paraphernalia

  • Alcohol, tobacco, or vaping products


💳 Financial or restricted goods

  • Gift cards, store credits, prepaid debit or SIM cards

  • Tickets (concerts, events, sports, etc.)

  • Counterfeit items, replicas, or unauthorized copies

  • Stolen property or items with tampered serial numbers

  • Cryptocurrency, mining rigs, or related tools


🧍‍♂️ Personal, adult, or inappropriate content

  • Adult toys or content of a sexual nature

  • Offensive, obscene, or hate-related content

  • Pornographic materials or services

  • Any listing that promotes violence, hate, or discrimination


🐾 Prohibited animal-related items

  • Live animals or pets (including “free to a good home” listings)

  • Animal products that violate local, state, or federal regulations

  • Endangered species parts or hunting trophies


💼 Services and non-item listings

  • Jobs, services, business ads, or gigs (Firesale is for selling items only)

  • Lost & found posts, fundraisers, or donation-only listings

  • Listings for “interest only” or placeholders without an actual item

  • Real estate, rentals, or timeshares


📸 Misleading or spammy listings

  • Stock photos with no real item shown

  • Listings with fake pricing (e.g. "$1" when it's not actually $1)

  • Duplicate posts or spam-style content

  • Misleading thumbnails or titles to get attention


⚠️ What happens if I post a prohibited item?

If your listing includes any prohibited content, our Trust & Safety Team may:

  • Remove the item immediately

  • Notify you of the issue and request changes

  • Temporarily or permanently suspend your account for repeat or serious violations


🛡️ Help us keep Firesale safe

If you spot a listing that violates these rules, tap the “⋮” icon on the item and choose “Report Listing” — our team will review it quickly.

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