Frequently Asked Questions

How much is it to advertise on Antique Arms Trader?

£7.50 per advert

How does bidding work?

When placing a bid please note that the amount placed is the amount that will be immediately bid/ shown irrespective of what the previous bid was. Therefore if an item has a current bid of say £10 and you place a bid for £1000 the actual bid placed for the item will be £1000 (not £20 or £12 or in any increments whatsoever – ie the amount placed or bid (£1000) will be the amount paid (£1000) unless outbid before the end of auction)

What is a reserve price?

The minimum prices the seller is prepared to sell the item for

What is a a BIN or buy it now price?

This is the price that the seller is willing to accept immediately. Please note that you must contact the seller directly for this option

Is that the only charge?

Yes, we are not an auction website – we simply advertise your item for a one off fee with no hidden extras

How long does the advert last for?

28 Days with the Option to re-list should it be required

Is there a re-list fee?

There is no re-listing fee and your add will be posted for a further 14 days

Do I have to sell my item through Antique Arms Trader?

No we simply host the advertisement for you which means NO commission charges!!!

Can I have a link to my business website?

Yes, but we would like a link back, and have the right to remove the link at anytime

How long does it take for my item to be listed on-line?

Currently this can take up to 24 hours however in practice this happens in a considerable shorter period of time. As this is a site for Antique items only, all items listed are review before being listed

What items can I sell?

Any antique arms, armour or militaria this is not a site for surplus items If you are not sure please email us at admin@antiquearmstrader.com

What item categories does this include?

All types of Arms & Armour, Flintlock Pistols, Rifles, Carbines, Muskets & Blunderbuss’s, Rimfire Pistols, Rifles and Revolvers, Helmets & Uniforms, Militaria including WW2 German and non-offensive Nazi items, Percussion Pistols, Carbines, Rifles and Revolvers and Edged Weapons such as Bayonets, Swords, Dirks, Hangers and Daggers etc.

Will my items be listed on sites such as google?

Antique Arms Trader have gone to great lengths to ensure that the design of the website enables each advert to be visible by the search engines

Can you guarantee my item will be visible on google?

It is impossible to say what information google uses to display on it’s website, however, we have developers constantly watching out for changes in google requirements which can change daily!

Is this the only way Antique Arms Trader are advertising their site?

No, we have over 50 years of Antique Militaria experience and we are renowned throughout the world, and go to many of the Militaria shows such as the London Arms Fair, Bisley and Birmingham Arms Fair at the Motor Cycle museum, just to name a few, as well as constant visits to the continent, United States, Australia and New Zealand, hence we will be promoting it as often as possible along with relevant google pay per click campaigns

Why was this site set-up?

Constant problems with other websites such as eBay where trading is being prohibited yet not illegal