At Sellpy we evaluate each item individually based on parameters like brand, type of item and condition. This results in an estimated second hand value and each item worth 5 EUR or more is put up for sale. But there are certain types of items that we are unable to sell regardless of worth – due to legal, safety or hygiene reasons which are stated in detail below. By always packing whole and clean items you increase your chances of getting as much as possible sold. Defects reduce the value of your items.
Defects that significantly reduce the value of an item and often result in it being sorted out:
Broken
Dirty
Pilled
Washed out
Bleached
Shrunken
We never sell items with any of the following defects:
Traces of vermin/pests (e.g. moths, fur mites)
Distinct smell of smoke
Smell of damp and/or mold
Trademark infringement
For trademark owners - Here you can report trademark infringement and get in touch with the quality department: NOCI
Hygiene aspect
Used underwear
Sellpy does not sell some used underwear due to hygiene reasons.
Examples of items that we only sell in new condition:
Panties
Underwear
Sports underwear (e.g Jockstrap)
Underwear set
Body
Shapewear (only applies to garment worn on lower body)
Examples of items that we do not sell in acceptable or worse condition:
Bikini
Swim diaper
Swimming trunks
Swimsuit
Tankini
Sex toys
Sellpy does not sell sex toys regardless of condition.
Other items that can only be sold in new condition:
Earplugs
Protective mask
Pacifier
Bottle nipple
Beauty products
Sellpy only sells beauty products if the product is in new condition. Products in new condition include items where:
100% product remaining with no packaging nor seal
100% product remaining with original packaging
100% product remaining with sealed original packaging
Beauty products refer to:
all products/tools intended for cleaning, care or make-up of skin and hair
all products/tools intended for hygiene
all products/tools intended for hair removal
The beauty products category includes, among other things:
Makeup
Face paint
Face glitter
BB-cream
Bronzer
Brow kit
CC-cream
Concealer
Contour kit
Eyeliner
Foundation
Highlighter
Kajal
Lip liner
Lip gloss
Lip mask
Lip scrub
Lipstick
Makeup set
Mascara
Primer
Powder
Blush
Setting spray
Eyebrow pencil
Eye shadow
Eyeshadow palette
Powder puff
Makeup brush
Makeup sponge
Skincare
After shave
After sun
Moisturizer
Face mask
Facial oil
Peeling
Facial cleanser
Ansiktsservetter
Cosmetic wipes
Bath salt
Body butter
Body lotion
Self tanner
Day cream
Face mist
Skincare set
Body oil
Body scrub
Lip balm
Massage oil
Night cream
Pore strips
Serum
Makeup remover
Tanning oil
Sunscreen
Toner
Baby wipes
Eye cream
Eye mask
Shower sponge
Skin roller
Exfoliating glove
Wash cloth
Bath oil
Bubble bath
Deodorant
Shower cream
Shower oil
Soap bar
Liquid soap
Intimate cream
Intimate wash
Hair removal
Hair removal cream
Shaving cream
Epilator
Nasal hair trimmer
Razor blade
Razor
Straight razor
Shaving set
Eyebrow razor
Foot care
Foot file
Foot cream
Foot mask
Hygiene products
Incontinence pads
Menstrual cup
Sanitary products
Hair care
Conditioner
Hair mist
Hair dye
Hair gel
Hair mask
Hair mousse
Hair oil
Hair serum
Hairspray
Hair wax
Hair care set
Salt water spray
Shampoo
Silver shampoo
Dry shampoo
Hair volume powder
Volume spray
Heat protection
Oral care
Electric toothbrush
Mouthwash
Mouth spray
Cold sore cream
Teeth whitening
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Tongue scraper
Other beauty products
False lashes
Eyebrow color
Eyebrow gel
Eye drops
Eyelash curler
Eyelash adhesive
Eyelash serum
Henna
Nail polish remover
Nail glue
Nail oil
Nail care
Nasal irrigation
Antiseptic
Press on nails
Perfumes and other body fragrances can be sold in other conditions than new.
Safety aspect
Safety
We do not allow certain items that are not in new condition due to security reasons, for example:
Seat belt
Car seat
Helmet
Smoke alarm
Fire extinguisher
We only allow seat belts, child car seats, helmets and fire alarms in original packaging or with the price tag still on.
Items we do not allow due to security reasons:
Breathalyzer
Explosives, chemicals, harmful substances
Unhealthy and dangerous items are prohibited from being sent, for example:
Gas container
Lamp oil
Torches, miracle candles, flares
Liquid-gas (LPG), kerosene and other flammable substances
Fire extinguishers containing tetrachlorocarbon, including glass fire extinguishers, brass extinguishers with a handle shaped like a T
Fireworks and pyrotechnic devices
An unassembled airbag, belt tensioner, gas generators for airbags and deployed airbags
Items related to weapons
It is not allowed to sell weapons or weapon-related items due to security reasons, for example:
Firearms
Firearms, regardless of the weapon's ability to shoot, how old the weapon is or its collector value. Ammunition and firearms that are used to warn or signal (e.g. starting pistols and so-called explosive pistols)
Homemade firearms
Rifles, pistols and muzzleloaders
Crossbow, slingshots and blowpipes
Soft air gun
All illegal items related to firearms
Stabbing weapon
Knives that are classified as weapons and/or are particularly suitable for use as weapons in crimes against life and health
Knives with fold-out blade, e.g. stilettos and running knives
All stabbing weapons and knives designed so that the blade can be quickly folded or ejected from its handle
Knives that are camouflaged to look like harmless objects, e.g. knives that look like belt buckles, lipstick cases, pressure gauges, pens or the like
Ammunition
Ammunition
Loose ammunition
High-capacity magazines (magazines containing more than 10 rounds) and ammunition with charges (for example, gunpowder)
Equipment for handloading or manufacturing ammunition
Other weapons
Knuckles and knuckles with knife blades
Potato cannons
Karate sticks (nunchakus)
Bats, batons and blackjack
Throwing stars
Pepper spray, defense spray and tear gas
Flares and equipment for launching and receiving flares
All lead & metal canes, rods, crutches and sticks
Hand grenades or metal replicas of hand grenades
Decorative weapons, replicas of weapons or weapon accessories
Grenades, including military practice grenades, rifle grenades, dummy grenades, grenade launcher accessories and mines
Military weapons, munitions
Weapon accessories
Parts or accessories for semi-automatic firearms. It applies to all parts and accessories belonging to any type of weapon defined as semi-automatic
Silencers
Converter (items that can be used to make the weapon fully automatic)
Weapons as kits
Equipment that has been used within the army, and that they have not given up according to current rules for demilitarization
Uniforms and security services related Items
Sellpy does not sell items, uniforms or ID badges from the police, emergency services, security companies or other security-related businesses. Sales of items from other businesses that may lead to obvious security risks are also not permitted. Examples of items that may not be sold:
Current, or recent, police or emergency service uniforms
Government uniforms, civilian uniforms or parts of uniforms (for example, ties, hats, fabrics) issued within the last 10 years or still in use (from, for example, the army, fire brigade, airlines, airports, railway companies or security companies)
Military police badges, badges or badges from law enforcement organizations or other emergency services (such as the fire department), badges issued by national or international authorities, badges issued by private security companies and badges that are film props
Jackets used in raids
Lighting and sirens from emergency vehicles, blocking equipment
Equipment for controlling traffic lights
Copies or reproductions of police badges. Such badges infringe the copyright and trademark of the issuing authority
Originals, copies or imitations of nameplates, ID cards, logos, safety instructions, manuals, maps or notebooks marked as confidential (from, for example, the police, army, fire brigade, airlines, airports, railway companies or security companies)
Work clothes/official clothes
Clothing that is adapted for work (official clothes) is not allowed to be sold, for example:
Clothing with company logo
Accessories with company logo
Medicines
Medicines and medical equipment
It is not permitted to sell medicines and medical equipment, for example:
Medicines
Medicines intended for animals
Natural remedies
Allergy medicine
Liniment
Nose spray
Eye drops
Contact lens solution
Contact lenses
Nicotine chewing gum
Nicotine patches
Medical equipment
Blood sugar monitor
Defibrillators
Hearing aid
Insulin syringe
Syringes and needles
Ovulation test kit
Pregnancy test
Illegal copies and fakes
It is only allowed to sell genuine items on Sellpy.
Copies
It is not permitted to sell brand copies as it is prohibited by law to encroach on the immaterial rights of other parties.
Brand copies include:
Any kind of copies, replicas, bootlegs or counterfeits
Branded copies where the item purports to be from a brand but is not manufactured by the brand itself
Items that do not pretend to be a specific brand, but infringe on another brand's design right or patent
Forged autographs purporting to be genuine
Copied film, image, music, games or e-books that you do not own the rights to resell
Unauthorized recordings of shows or concerts
Counterfeit banknotes, coins and stamps
The sale of counterfeit currency and counterfeit stamps, as well as equipment intended to manufacture these, is prohibited. It is not allowed to sell, for example:
Counterfeit coins and notes
Counterfeit bonds and securities
Forged money orders and money orders
Manipulated or falsified objects will not be sold unless it is clear that the object through manipulation can be considered to have a collector's value. Manipulated objects refer to, among other things:
Genuine stamps with fake or enhanced (filled in) stamps
Genuine stamps that are distorted, for example, by tampering with the perforation
Fake letters, for example where the letter and the stamp do not belong together
Chipped consoles and mod chips
We do not sell devices that make it possible to bypass copy protection, to launch and play backups, or to play copied games. Chipped consoles and mod chips include:
Chipped game consoles, modified patches or hardware modified to play backups
Mod chips and flash cards
Game Enhancer devices that are for playing imported video games
Backups, Betas and Bootable Disks
Brands
Disallowed brands
Brands that, for legal or other reasons, may not be sold on Sellpy:
Adidog
Doctor Fake
Mimo
Mo
MO
Mo Woman
Monster energy
McDonald's
Porsche
Studio MO
Thor Steinar
Yuka
Lipoelastic
Animals and plants related objects
On Sellpy, it is permitted to sell animal products and animal parts but under certain conditions.
CITES
CITES is an agreement that produces a list where animals and plants are ranked based on their vulnerability. CITES regulates trade in endangered species. The County Administrative Board, or the equivalent authorities in a given country, examines permits for businesses that trade in species listed in the CITES agreement. If you are going to sell products from animals that are endangered, you may need to apply for a CITES certificate or CITES permit. Local rules and regulations may apply.
CITES is divided into different annexes depending on the vulnerability of the species.
Appendix A
A-listed species are species that are endangered as a consequence of trade. These species require the most protection. It is prohibited to trade species that are listed in Annex A. There are exceptions from the prohibition. In those cases you need a CITES-permit. There are also exceptions from the requirement of CITES-permit.
Appendix B
B-listed species are species that risk endangerment if the trade is not controlled and regulated. To trade with species listed in Annex B, documents proving the legal background of the item is required. The document can for example be a copy of the import permit, documents from the purchase or from the breeder. A receipt alone is not enough. Without the documents proving the legality of the item trade is forbidden.
Appendix C
C-listed species are species that are endangered in a certain country. All species in the C-appendix are linked to an origin country. To import a species from the listed country you need a CITES-permit issued by the origin country. For internal trade in the EU and within EU-countries, permits are not mandatory.
Prohibited to sell | Allowed to sell |
Mammals
Birds
Reptiles
Fish
Plants and seeds
Other
| It is allowed to sell furs, taxidermied animals and other products made of animal origin if the species are not endangered or covered by CITES.
For example:
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If your species is not listed in the examples
If the species you are looking for is not listed in the examples above you can use the resources Speciesplus or Checklist of CITES species to see in which appendix the species is listed.
Speciesplus: Enter the name of the species in the search bar and press search. You can see which annex the species is listed in under the headline EU LISTING
Checklist of CITES species: The common name of the species is listed in the column to the right. To the left you can see the latin name and in which appendix the species is listed.
Objects that may cause offense
Objects that may cause offense
We do not allow objects that glorify violence or objects that discriminate or attack people on the basis of gender, origin, nationality, skin color, language, faith, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, for example:
Newly produced objects (i.e. objects that lack historical value) that can be classified as incitement against a ethnic group
Newly produced National Socialist objects and other newly produced extremist objects
Music or films that promote hatred and racism
Uniforms or personal belongings of concentration camp prisoners
All kinds of banners, pennants, armbands and flags with Nazi symbols, even if they are authentic
Items that inappropriately portray ethnic groups
Pornographic material
We do not allow items that contain pornographic or soft pornographic material, such as:
Soft porn or hard porn depicted in e.g. films and in photographs
Objects where the product is presented using sexually suggestive images or descriptions and where the product is not the main focus
Material depicting human genitalia in a sexually suggestive manner
Alcohol, drugs and tobacco-related goods
Alcohol, drugs and tobacco-related goods
We do not allow alcohol, cigarettes, snuff or other smokeless tobacco regardless of whether the tobacco is usable or not, for example:
Flavored tobacco
Cigarettes and snuff
Packaging containing alcohol
E-cigarettes
Hookah
Drugs and drug-related items
It is not permitted to send drugs or drug paraphernalia, this includes items intended to be used in manufacturing, to conceal or to use a drug-classified preparation, for example:
Bongs, vaporizers and chillums
Rolled paper with steel wire
Smoking devices primarily intended for smoking cannabis or other smokable drugs
Personal data and ID document
Catalogs, information, Internet addresses (URL) and personal data
It is not permitted to sell catalogs, lists or other documents or media that contain addresses of manufacturers, retailers, or suppliers from whom a buyer may purchase directly.
National ID cards and identity documents
Items that look like or appear to be official identification documents or permits issued by authorities are not permitted, for example:
Birth certificates, driver's license, ID card or passport
Counterfeit ID cards and any equipment used to make such cards
Documents that allow the holder to misuse titles (e.g. academic & official titles), including professional titles (e.g. doctor and lawyer)
Bank card reader
Vehicles and vehicle parts
Vehicle parts and certificates for vehicle parts
Certificates for vehicle parts may not be sold separately, i.e. without the vehicle part. Vehicle parts may only be sold if it is clear how the vehicle's function and driving condition are affected by the part being fitted:
License & registration plates
It is not allowed to sell license plates.
Consumables
It is not permitted to sell consumables that are not in new condition, for example:
Candles
Modeling clay
Glow sticks
Ink cartridge
Disposable product
Stolen items
Stolen items
Stolen items are completely prohibited and if stolen items are suspected, we will report the seller to the police.
Food
Selling food on Sellpy is not permitted. Food refers to items that are intended to be eaten or drunk. This applies to both processed and unprocessed goods, for example:
Coffee
Protein powder
Food
Beverages
Food for pets
Supplements
Chewing gum
Electronics
Certain electronic equipment
Certain electronic equipment, including equipment that is illegal (for example, certain scanners, radio equipment and radar detectors), is not permitted. For example:
Card splitters, blockers, DSS emulators, programmed smart cards, smart card programmers, and similar products designed to bypass encrypted shipments
FM transmitters. FM transmitters that transmit at a frequency of 87.5 - 108 MHz and with a transmitter power of not more than 50 nW (nanowatts) are allowed
Laser pointers with a power of more than 1mW
Radar and laser warning devices
Scanners or radio receivers that can receive cell phone signals or have an unauthorized frequency range
Interference transmitter for e.g. mobile signals
USB memory and memory cards with incorrect or modified capacity markings
Software and electronic media
We do not sell backup copies of software, OEM software or unauthorized copies of software, for example:
Academic software may only be sold by authorized resellers of educational materials, educational institutions or teachers' bodies
Beta, test, or review copies and preview versions of software
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) software is software that comes with the purchase of a new computer. OEM software or software included in a package of hardware is not offered if it is not sold with complete and functional hardware
Software, free programs and recording devices, e.g. CD-R
Other
Body parts or human waste
It is not permitted to human bodies, parts of the human body or human waste.
Gift cards
We do not sell gift cards, for example:
Gift vouchers issued by private individuals
Gift cards issued by companies
Gift card issued to test a service (test-on-discount)