Disclaimer

Climbing is potentially VERY dangerous, judgement, common sense and experience can go a long way in keeping you out of trouble BUT at the end of the day you can do everything absolutely right - and still wind up DEAD.

Any person reading these pages is responsible for getting the proper instruction in the techniques and equipment necessary for climbing and assumes all reponsibility for injuries incurred to yourself or those injuries you inflict on others.

This site makes no attempt to offer instruction of any kind, nor should you assume that information you read here is an adequate substitute for instruction or experience.

No claim is made about the suitability of this information for any purpose, either stated or implied. By reading this information, you accept full responsibility for it's use, and any consequences of that use.

When climbing, it's vital to evaluate everything for yourself, and judgement is very important, be careful out there.

Guidelines for Safer Trading

Using the For Sale/Wanted forum

Buyers

Check posting history of the seller by looking at their registered date and clicking on their profile to find older posts. Be wary of those who have no history.
If dealing with sellers with no history then request a reference from someone on the forum who does have a history.
Make sure sellers communicate with you using a landline phone number. This doesn't need to be posted but get it off them before you send money.
If dealing with large payments suggest doing a part-payment as a deposit.
Request that communication goes through a work email address.
Post feedback for successful transactions

Sellers

Establish a history on the forums before you sell gear.
Don't send gear without receiving at least a substantial deposit.
Get a landline phone number and check it if trading using deposits.
If dealing with a buyer who has no history, then request a reference from someone on the forum with a history.
Post feedback on successful transactions.