The way to set up an advert is rather long winded, the same questions appear multiple times. The process for being contacted by prospective buyers works well, but be careful who you are talking to. As... See more
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Its a good platform and easy to set up gun sales - have recently sold two air guns and the process was fairly easy. I think what would be really helpful would be some help with setting the right p... See more
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They changed the user website about a year ago once you post your advert you have no control over it you can't lower the price etc. Preferred the old system this new one you sign in and there's errors... See more
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Have used a couple of times and I've sold my guns so it works but the process of uploading is clunky. It's also hard to actually find your specific gun in a search. Obviously works but in today's worl... See more
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The home of guns for sale... Looking to buy a gun? Find thousands of new and used guns for sale. Guntrader has the most extensive range of shotgun, rifle, air rifle and air pistol listings in the UK, every action, every calibre. Need shooting accessories? We also have a large number of sights & optics, sound moderators and equipment. Guntrader attracts more than 585,000 visits every month making us the first choice for any seller. Register to activate advanced features helping you to find exactly what you are looking for and don’t forget that we are open 365 days a year!
The Home Of Guns For Sale
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- Find thousands of new and used guns for sale. Guntrader has the most extensive range of shotgun, Rifle, Air Rifle, and Air Pistol listings in the UK, every action, every calibre. Need Shooting accessories? We also have a large number of sights and optics, sound moderators and equipment. Guntrader attracts more than 585,000 visits every month making us the first choice for any seller.
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Sold my air rifle within a day of…
Sold my air rifle within a day of advertising and had another three enquiries the next day. Got £80 more than a dealer offered me.
14 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thanks so much for the fantastic review! We’re really glad to hear you had such a quick sale. Even better to know there was strong interest straight away. Appreciate you sharing your experience!
Lisa
01666 575 272
unfortuanatly not a good review experience was worrying
Well we had 3 x propective buyers from you for my shotgun and only had scammers all 3 times the vetting system needs to be upgraded i think they seem to just trying to get weapons for something.
18 April 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Hi,
We’re really sorry to hear about your experience.
Could you confirm when this took place? We’ve implemented additional security and enhanced vetting measures recently, so this doesn’t sound like something we would expect to see in the past few days.
That said, we take your feedback seriously. If you’re able to share any further details about the interactions, it would really help us investigate and continue improving our safeguards.
Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Not expensive and worked for me
Not expensive and worked for me. Many thanks. Posting the gun sold was an experience but my local gun dealer was really helpful. Got paid and all went well.
11 November 2025
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re really glad to hear everything went smoothly for you and that your local dealer was able to help make the process straightforward. It’s great to know you felt supported throughout and that the sale was a success. We truly appreciate your feedback.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Scam messages
I advertised my gun with guntrader and all I recieved were scam messages asking me to send the gun in exchange for a cheque. I do not recommend this site for selling. Not worth the cost.
14 April 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
We’re really sorry to hear about your experience, and we completely understand how frustrating that must have been. Unfortunately, scammers are an issue across many online marketplaces, and while we work hard to prevent them, they can sometimes still get through.
We did see a spike in this type of activity last week, and as a result, we implemented enhanced security measures yesterday to help better detect and prevent these messages.
While we take this very seriously, we don’t feel it’s entirely fair to place the blame on Guntrader, as we facilitate thousands of successful and genuine sales on the platform. That said, your feedback is important, and we’re continuously improving to make the experience safer for everyone.
Lisa
01666 575
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thank you for your continued support and for the amazing 5-star review! We’re so glad to have you with us again.
Lisa
01666 575 272
ALL i had were scammers
ALL i had were scammers, I won't risk doing business with these people.
13 April 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Unfortunately, scam enquiries are an issue that affects many platforms and businesses, and while we are continuously working to improve our systems and introduce stronger safeguards to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, it is not something that can be entirely eliminated.
That said, we take this matter very seriously. We are actively investing in better screening, monitoring, and reporting tools to reduce the likelihood of these interactions and to protect our users as much as possible.
We also encourage customers to remain cautious and report any suspicious behaviour so we can take swift action.
Your feedback is important and helps us continue improving, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Complicated setup
The way to set up an advert is rather long winded, the same questions appear multiple times. The process for being contacted by prospective buyers works well, but be careful who you are talking to. As they are not verified, as far as who they are and where they are from.
30 March 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
We’re really glad to hear that the process for being contacted by prospective buyers is working well for you. That said, we appreciate your feedback regarding the advert setup. We’re always looking to improve, so if you’d be willing to elaborate on which parts felt repetitive or long-winded, it would be incredibly helpful for us to refine the process.
We’re also currently working on changes to how potential buyers make enquiries, with the aim of improving quality and user confidence.
Regarding your point about verification, you’re absolutely right to be cautious. Unfortunately, scammers can be found on most online platforms. While we actively work to reduce this as much as possible, it can be challenging to eliminate entirely, so we always encourage users to stay vigilant.
Thanks again for your feedback .
Lisa
01666 575 272
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it can be to receive messages from scammers or timewasters.
Please know that we take this issue seriously and are actively working on improving our systems to better filter and prevent these types of enquiries. Our goal is to create a safer and more efficient experience for all genuine buyers and sellers.
We’d also like to reassure you that we successfully facilitate legitimate sales and remain committed to maintaining a trusted platform.
Lisa
01666 575 272
I recently posted an advert on…
I recently posted an advert on Guntrader, and frankly, it was a waste of time and money. I had high hopes for a quick sale, but the reality was far from it.
The Issues:
Zero Genuine Interest: Not a single legitimate buyer reached out. Every single person who responded to my advert was a blatant scammer.
Security Concerns: I spent more time filtering through suspicious emails and "is this still available" phishing attempts than actually discussing the firearm.
No Sale: Despite the listing being active and priced competitively, the gun didn't sell.
It feels like the platform has become a playground for bad actors, and there doesn't seem to be enough verification or protection in place for private sellers. I won't be using this service again—I'd rather trade it into a local dealer than deal with the headache of another listing here.
12 April 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience — I’m really sorry to hear that it was a frustrating one.
I do want to reassure you that we take issues like this very seriously. We work hard behind the scenes to monitor and remove suspicious activity, and we’re constantly improving our systems to reduce the presence of scammers on the platform. Unfortunately, as with any online marketplace, there are individuals who attempt to misuse it, but it’s something we actively manage every day.
In terms of your advert’s performance, I can appreciate how disappointing it is when a sale doesn’t come through. However, there are often multiple factors at play — including pricing, market demand, timing, and the specifics of the item itself — and while we aim to provide strong exposure, we’re not able to guarantee a sale.
That said, your experience with suspicious responses is not the standard we want for our users. If you still have any of the messages or email addresses, we’d really appreciate you forwarding them on so we can investigate and take appropriate action.
I completely understand your hesitation about using the platform again, but if you do decide to give it another try in the future, we’d be more than happy to assist and offer guidance to help improve your experience.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Only had 2 enquiries
Only had 2 enquiries, first was a scammer from London, the second agreed to buy and would come tomorrow to pick it up, then messaged to say he wasn’t coming! So not a great result. Will try again somewhere else, or maybe just keep it.
The search section is not very good. You can’t serch a specific make/model of rifle. You can only search rifle type then have to scroll through pages of guns you are not interested in. I’m guessing most people looking know the make/model they are looking for!
11 April 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thanks for your review and sorry to hear the experience wasn’t what you’d hoped.
We do work hard to reduce scam activity on the platform, but unfortunately, like all online marketplaces, it can still occasionally occur and we actively monitor and remove it where possible.
I’m also sorry you only received limited genuine interest and that the buyer didn’t follow through, we appreciate how frustrating that is.
Thank you for the feedback on search functionality as well. We’re always reviewing improvements to help users search more effectively, including make and model filters, those filters are in place to help people who are looking for specific items.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We want to reassure this is certainly not the experience we aim to provide.
Please reach out to us directly with any details you have so we can look into this and help clarify what happened. Your feedback is important, and we’re here to help.
Lisa
01666 575 272
I had my advert up for 1 month and in…
I had my advert up for 1 month and in that time I was emailed 6 times from scammed, its a good job I know what to look out for. Could of easily fooled someone else with a dangerous outcome. I think guntrader should be doing extra to try stop this from happening
7 April 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thank you for your feedback, we’re really sorry to hear about your experience.
We take reports of scam activity extremely seriously and are constantly monitoring the platform to identify and prevent this kind of behaviour. However, while we have systems in place and continue to improve them, it’s not always possible to stop every fraudulent contact before it reaches users.
It’s good to hear you were able to recognise the warning signs, as unfortunately these scams can be convincing and, as you say, could potentially catch others out. We always encourage users to remain vigilant and report any suspicious messages so we can take action as quickly as possible.
For reassurance, thousands of successful and legitimate transactions take place on our platform, and we are continually working behind the scenes to keep it that way and make improvements wherever we can.
We appreciate you raising this and helping us keep the community safe.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Hi,
Thank you very much for your kind 5-star review. We really appreciate your feedback and are glad you had a positive experience with us.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Website a bit naff
They changed the user website about a year ago once you post your advert you have no control over it you can't lower the price etc. Preferred the old system this new one you sign in and there's errors or broken gateways which could put potential buyers off.
6 April 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Hi Robert,
Thanks for your feedback. You can make changes to selected fields after posting an advert, including lowering the price, so you should still have some control after your listing goes live. If you’re unable to do this or it’s not working as expected, please give us a call so we can check your account and help resolve it.
We’re not aware of any broken gateways at present, but if you are experiencing errors when signing in or using the platform, please contact us directly so we can investigate and fix any issues as quickly as possible.
Lisa
01666 575 272
All I got was time wasters and…
All I got was time wasters and scammers. No verification process for potential buyers
6 April 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
We’re really sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback.
We do take safety and fraud prevention seriously and have processes in place to help identify and remove suspicious activity. We’re always working to improve these measures.
If you’ve encountered specific users or listings that caused concern, please contact our support team so we can investigate and take appropriate action. Your feedback helps us improve the experience for everyone.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Firstly they took money out twice for…
Firstly they took money out twice for the advert but did refund after a while. Then got two emails from blokes that were sending couriers to pick the gun up if I sold them it by sending bank transfer details. Yeah right. !
7 April 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear about your experience — we understand how frustrating this must have been.
Firstly, we sincerely apologise for the duplicate charge for your advert. While we’re glad this was refunded, we appreciate that this shouldn’t have happened in the first place and we fixed the error immediately.
Regarding the messages you received, unfortunately, as an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers, we cannot fully control how individuals behave. The situations you described do sound like common scam attempts, and we strongly advise users to avoid sharing bank details or accepting unusual courier arrangements.
We do our best to provide a safe platform, but we also rely on users to report anything concerning so we can take action.
We appreciate your feedback, though we feel a 2-star review may not fully reflect the steps taken to resolve the payment issue and the nature of risks that can come with any online marketplace.
If there’s anything further we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Lisa
01666 575 272
We did not get one single legitimate…
We did not get one single legitimate response. We did however receive about eight scams.
7 April 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
We’re really sorry to hear about your experience and understand your frustration.
To clarify, our website connects buyers with independent sellers, While we aim to provide a safe and reliable platform, we don’t control the actions or listings of individual sellers.
We do take concerns like this seriously and are always working to improve how we monitor listings and support our users. That said, we don’t feel a 1-star review fully reflects the nature of the situation, as we act as a marketplace rather than the seller of the item.
If you’re open to it, we’d really appreciate the chance to look into this further and help resolve any outstanding concerns.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Absolute waste of time and money
Absolute waste of time and money! I received approximately 5 email enquiries all from Scammers offering to pay me by certified cheque and will not be using this platform in future! Also when I enquired to retrieve a previous advert which I placed 2 or 3 years ago on this website, I received a reply from Lisa at Guntrader telling me that the advert should be saved in my account. The advert clearly dropped off the system and this should have been retrieved for me. This website has clearly gone down hill since it has been taken over from the previous management.
6 April 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Hi,
Thank you for your email, and I’m sorry to hear about your frustration with both the enquiries and the missing advert.
Unfortunately, scam attempts are an issue across many online marketplaces and are not unique to Guntrader. We actively work to identify and reduce this type of activity, but some still occasionally get through despite our safeguards.
Regarding your previous advert, listings created 2–3 years ago would have been stored on our old system. Since then, Guntrader has undergone a full website and platform update, and data from the previous system is not transferable or retrievable.
I’m sorry for any inconvenience this has caused, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Lisa
01666 575 272
A good Experience great service
A good Experience there always very helpfull someone to speak with at the end of a phone line the old way which is the best way i would highly recommend and i will use Guntrader again great service thumbs up thankyou.
5 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thank you for your kind review! We’re really pleased to hear you’ve had a great experience and found our team helpful and easy to reach. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to supporting you again in the future!
Lisa
01666 575 272
Easy to set up and pay for one month at…
Easy to set up and pay for one month at a time very easy and fast service
6 April 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thank you for your great feedback! We're glad you found the setup simple and the service quick and convenient. We appreciate your support!
Lisa
01666 575 272
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