1. The basics
You can list pre-loved items you own and are allowed to pass on. Every listing is checked when it is posted, and listings that look like they break these rules go to our team for review before they appear. Listings that break these rules are removed, and repeated breaches can lead to your account being suspended, as set out in our Terms and Conditions.
2. Items you can't list
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Weapons | Firearms, ammunition, realistic imitation or replica guns (including BB and airsoft guns), offensive weapons such as flick knives, switchblades and knuckledusters, landmines and military weapons or equipment |
| Explosives and fireworks | Explosives, detonators, fireworks and other pyrotechnics, ammonium nitrate fertiliser |
| Drugs and medicines | Controlled drugs (including cannabis), drug paraphernalia, drug precursor chemicals, prescription and over-the-counter medicines |
| Alcohol and tobacco | Alcoholic drinks, tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, vapes, e-cigarettes and e-liquids |
| Counterfeit and fake goods | Counterfeit currency or coins, fake or forged identity documents, counterfeit or knock-off branded goods, pirated or bootleg media, goods with false claims of origin |
| Animals and wildlife | Live animals, birds and livestock, ivory, protected or endangered species and their parts, furs from leghold traps, invasive species |
| Adult content | Pornographic, indecent or obscene material |
| Hazardous materials | Asbestos, mercury, radioactive or nuclear material, toxic chemicals, ozone-depleting substances, fuels |
| Food | Food and drink, animal feed, meat, fish and plant products, soil |
| Other restricted goods | Lottery tickets, prison-made goods, rough diamonds, sanctioned goods, radio transmitters that need a licence |
3. Also not allowed
- Stolen items, or items you don't have the right to give away
- Recalled or unsafe items, including products that fail UK safety rules
- Anything else that is illegal to sell or give away in the UK
- Items listed for commercial purposes, such as stock bought in bulk to resell
Animal accessories (cages, leads, toys), ordinary kitchen knives, empty decorative bottles and toy water pistols are fine.
4. Not sure?
If you're not sure whether an item is allowed, ask us before you list it: support@revaliyo.com. To report a listing that breaks these rules, use the in-app reporting tool.