Abandoned Hobby is a marketplace for real people buying and selling hobby-related items. These standards explain what’s OK, what’s not, and what we do when something crosses the line.
If you’re ever unsure whether a listing is allowed, don’t post it yet—reach out via Support.
We want listings and interactions that are:
What to do if you received a removal email or your listing disappears.
If you received a removal email, it usually means the listing violated one of the standards below.
What to do next
Most hobby-related items are welcome, including:
If your item is legal, safely shippable, and accurately described, it’s usually fine.
Listings in these categories will be removed, even if they’re “for novelty” or “just a joke”.
Some items are allowed only if they follow extra requirements. We may remove listings that are unclear, unsafe, or legally risky.
Examples (not exhaustive)
If your item is restricted, your listing must be clear, legal, and safely shippable, and you must follow carrier + local rules.
Listings must be truthful and complete.
You must
Not allowed
To keep Buyer Protection intact, transactions and communication must stay on-platform.
Not allowed
Why we enforce this: off-platform deals remove protection for both sides and create a high scam risk.
We don’t allow behavior that makes the community unsafe.
Not allowed
Keep it respectful—even in disputes.
Respect creators and brands.
Not allowed
If you sell fan art or inspired work, make sure it’s clearly your original creation and not falsely branded as official.
Protect yourself and others.
Not allowed
Use the in-app messaging system and let the platform handle disputes.
Depending on severity and history, we may take one or more of these actions:
Zero tolerance categories
Some categories are zero tolerance (for example: exploitation, illegal weapons sales, child sexual content). Those can result in immediate account termination and reports to authorities where required.
If you believe a removal was incorrect, you can appeal.
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We review appeals, but we may uphold removals when a listing is high-risk, unclear, or repeatedly violates the rules.
If you see a listing or behavior that violates standards, please report it using the Report flow. Reports help us keep the marketplace safe and fair.
Thank you for helping keep Abandoned Hobby trustworthy.