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 ok Good value Editing can be difficult Quite lot manufactures makes / models still missing on drop down menu when placing ads Customer service helpful but still seem to omit sorting listing im... 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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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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- Looking To By 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 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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- 01666 575 272
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- www.guntrader.uk
The UK'S NO.1 Gun Marketplace
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Not one enquiry.
May 3, 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
I’m really sorry to hear you’ve had this experience. We completely understand how frustrating scam emails can be.
Over the past week, we’ve put a lot of work into strengthening our systems to better restrict and reduce these types of messages. While it’s not possible to prevent every scam attempt, please be assured that we take this issue very seriously and are continuously improving our protections.
If you’re still receiving suspicious emails, please feel free to reach out so we can look into it further and support you directly.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thank you for the great review.
We really do appreciate it.
Lisa
01666 575 272
The advert I wrote didn’t go in it got…
The advert I wrote didn’t go in it got changed wouldn’t let me alter it and no communication from you
April 29, 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
I’m sorry to hear you’ve had a frustrating experience. I did make a change to the advert regarding the calibre, which may be why it appeared different from what you originally submitted.
I’ve also tried to contact you several times by phone and left messages, as I’m keen to help resolve any issues and make sure everything is correct for you.
Please feel free to get back to me at your convenience so we can sort this out quickly. I’m more than happy to assist and ensure you’re satisfied with the listing.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Always easy to put your advert on and…
Always easy to put your advert on and goes out to a good audience will always use guntrader cheers guys
April 25, 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thanks for the fantastic feedback! We're really pleased to hear you find it easy to list and that your advert reaches the right audience. We appreciate your continued support, cheers for choosing Guntrader!
Lisa
01666 575 272
Here today gone tomorrow
I.just.did. not expect my rifle to sell so quick but it did.thanks guntrader
April 21, 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thanks for the great review! We're glad your rifle sold quickly.
Hope to see you back again soon.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Excellent service
Excellent service. The actual website van be awkward to use and I personally preferred it prior to the update
April 23, 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thanks for your feedback, we’re glad you had an excellent experience overall! We appreciate your honesty about the website and will keep working to make it as easy to use as possible.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Selling my De Lisle Carbine.
Now that they've improved everything, it's quick and simple to use. If I can use it, anyone can.
April 20, 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thanks so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you found it quick and simple to use, that’s exactly what we aim for. Your feedback means a lot to us!
Lisa
01666 575 272
.44 Ruger…
well i was trying to sell a .44 Ruger super red hawk for a while, no luck, put it on gun trader and it sold in a couple of weeks, no real hastle. and got my asking price
July 16, 2025
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thanks for sharing that, that’s great to hear.
Really pleased it sold quickly for you and at your asking price. That’s exactly the kind of smooth experience we aim for, so it’s good to know Guntrader worked well in your case.
Appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback.
Lisa
01666 575 272
Not very impressed with Guntrader.
Not very impressed with Guntrader.
The whole quality of the website is going downhill FAST !!!
Firstly putting an advert up is ‘clunky’ and frustrating.
The software edits the advert and categories as it see’s fit and won’t let you edit it afterwards.
It wouldn’t accept ‘firearm’ in the licence requirement box,as well as not allowing me to place a full heading on the title.
Whilst I’m fully aware that the used gun market is through the floor at the moment.
However I was more than disappointed that despite placing two guns on here at significantly less than market value,the only responses I received were from two blatant scammers !!!!
April 22, 2026
Reply from Guntrader Media Ltd
Thank you for your feedback, I’m sorry to hear about your experience.
I’ve checked your adverts and can see they are getting good visibility, with one at 1,282 views and the other at 492. However, I understand how frustrating it is to only receive responses from suspected scammers. Please report these to us so we can take action.
I’d really like to better understand the issues you faced with placing your advert. Could you give us a call so we can talk this through and help resolve things?
Lisa
01666 575 272
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.
April 14, 2026
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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.
April 18, 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.
November 11, 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.
April 14, 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.
April 13, 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.
March 30, 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
All I got was scammers messaging me…
All I got was scammers messaging me and timewasters
April 9, 2026
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.
April 12, 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!
April 11, 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
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