FAQ

There are a couple different ways you can become a "Verified Seller" on the platform. 1. The best method is to request that your successful buyers send us an email reporting that they had a great transaction with you. They will need to know your email address and/or username in the system in order for us to identify your account. 2. We may also mark certain accounts as verified if they have been in good standing for a long time (no abuse reports) and also those that have paid to feature their ads using verified billing information.
No. At this time, we only allow items to be listed for trade if they are directly related to categories offered on our website.
No problem! We created this site using the most popular cities to begin with. If you would like your city added, please simply contact us to ask and we will be happy to do so.
Ads are active for 90 days and can be renewed (bumped to the top) with one click every 7 days. To renew your ad, you must first login to your account by selecting "MY ACCOUNT" from the main menu. After you are logged in, you will see a list of all your current ads. Each ad listing will have a "RENEW" button underneath it.
To delete your ad, you must first login to your account by selecting "MY ACCOUNT" from the main menu. After you are logged in, you will see a list of all your current ads. Each ad listing will have a "DELETE" button underneath it.
All new ads are initially posted at the top of the list (underneath any paid promotions) and are active for 90 days. Every 7 days, you can relist the item and that will automatically post it back at the top of the list again.
At this time, all ads expire 90 days after posting. You can re-list the ad after 7 days which will automatically bump it to the top of the list again. All paid promotions for your particular ad expire after 30 days and will need to be renewed if you want to keep the ad promoted for a longer term.
Do not worry. First, make sure to check your junk mail folder(s). If you still cannot locate the activation email, just click "Contact" at the top of our site and shoot us a message. We will be happy to manually activate your account for you quickly.
Guns Maine Classifieds was created to provide Maine locals with a beautiful, functional and free place to buy, sell and trade their firearms, weapons and related gear. Ebay and Craigslist have never allowed firearms ads and Facebook has now recently banned personal weapons sales too. Along with other local websites using outdated software and forcing people to pay for ads, it was time for a change. The Maine weapons community deserves much better!
As long as it's OUTDOORS related and legal, you can post it here. We encourage all users to please report anything illegal and we will deal with it immediately.
No. This site is just a classifieds where individual users post their own items and other users contact them for private sale. We do not sell anything directly.
No! We will never require any payment to post ads at Guns Maine Classifieds. There are always a few special options when posting your ad (Featured / Move to Top / Bold / Special / Etc) that we do charge for, but they are not ever required. Just keep in mind that these special options pay our bills to keep this site going and will help your ad stand out and be found easier.

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Guns Maine collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the GunsMaine.com website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Guns Maine.

By continuing to use this website, you agree to everything included in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website immediately.

Personal Identification Information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name and email address. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

Non-Personal Identification Information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

How We Use Collected information

Guns Maine may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

  • To improve customer service: Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
  • To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
  • To improve our Site: We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
  • To send periodic emails: We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their account. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.

How We Protect Your Information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

Guns Maine has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will send you an email. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your Acceptance Of This Policy

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please Contact Us.