Marketplace rules

Prohibited items

These items are banned on Not Another Marketplace to keep buyers safe and to comply with UK law. Listings containing any of the categories below are automatically rejected at submission. Repeat attempts may lead to account suspension.

Counterfeits & replicas

Fake, replica, mirror-copy or 'inspired' branded goods — including anything labelled AAA, 1:1 or dupe of a real brand.

  • Replica Rolex / Gucci / Louis Vuitton / Chanel / Hermès
  • Fake designer bags, wallets or trainers (Nike, Adidas, Yeezy, Supreme)
  • Bootleg / knockoff / mirror-copy branded clothing
  • Counterfeit certificates of authenticity or receipts

Please note: this list is not exhaustive. Any item designed to imitate a protected brand — including unofficial "inspired by", "unbranded copy", "dupe" or "1:1" variants not listed above — is also prohibited and will be removed at Not Another Marketplace's discretion.

Genuine branded items are welcome. Our automated checker can make mistakes, so if a genuine item is flagged you can appeal and our team will review it.

Age-restricted items

Any product restricted by UK law to buyers 18+ — vapes, tobacco, alcohol, weapons, adult toys, gambling products.

  • Vapes, e-cigarettes, vape juice, disposable vapes
  • Tobacco, cigarettes, shisha, snus, chewing tobacco
  • Alcohol (wine, spirits, beer, champagne)
  • Knives and bladed tools (kitchen knives, axes, cutting blades: delivery needs an age check), guns, air rifles, tasers, pepper spray
  • Sex toys, adult toys, pornographic media, fetish gear
  • Fireworks, sparklers sold in bulk
  • Lottery tickets, scratchcards, gambling stakes

Live Animals, Pets & Livestock

Any live creature, mammal, reptile, bird, fish, insect, or hatching egg protected under UK welfare regulations.

  • Domestic pets (puppies, kittens, rabbits, hamsters, cats, dogs)
  • Livestock, poultry, or farm animals (chickens, sheep, goats)
  • Exotic animals, reptiles, amphibians, and live insects
  • Hatching eggs or live bait
  • Any items containing illegal ivory, uncertified taxidermy, or wildlife parts violating CITES agreements

Health hazards & regulated goods

Anything that risks buyer safety — used cosmetics, drugs and medicines, hazardous chemicals, unsafe electricals, bodily-fluid items.

  • Prescription or over-the-counter medicines (antibiotics, painkillers, steroids, Ozempic, Viagra)
  • Illegal drugs and paraphernalia (cannabis, cocaine, bongs, crack pipes, syringes)
  • Used cosmetics, skincare, perfume, makeup, contact lenses
  • Used underwear, bodily fluids, human/animal remains, taxidermy without CITES
  • Asbestos, lead paint, radioactive materials, pesticides, corrosive acids
  • Uncertified electrical goods (non-CE / non-UKCA chargers, adapters)
  • Recalled baby formula, expired food, raw meat, dairy

Allowed, at your own risk

Not insured. You can list these items, but they are not insured: if one is lost, broken or refused by the courier, there is no insurance claim or refund. Send at your own risk, pack it well, and choose a carrier that accepts this kind of item.

Fragile or Uninsurable Items

Items that carriers refuse to cover for damage (glassware, ceramics) or high-value uninsurable goods like fine jewellery.

  • Glassware, mirrors, fragile ceramics, pottery
  • Fine jewellery, unset precious stones

Hazardous Shipping Items

Items that carriers refuse to ship or have strict limits on (batteries, perfumes, aerosols).

  • Lithium batteries, power banks
  • Perfumes, aerosols, nail polish
  • Flammable liquids

Not sure if something is allowed? Contact hello@mintedukmarketplace.com before you list.