Weapons and Knives

Weapons listed on eChinabid must comply with the law covering the sale of weapons. Otherwise, these items are not permitted on eChinabid. Additionally, buyers and sellers must make certain that the weapon is legal in all countries in which it will be available for purchase, prior to listing. The sale of weapons to and from countries in which they are illegal is strictly prohibited. The following list contains general guidelines for listing weapons and knives on eChinabid.

Firearms

eChinabid prohibits members from listing firearms, including antique, collectible, and sport & hunting firearms as well as ammunition.

Weapons

Certain hand weapons are not permitted on eChinabid. Weapons not permitted include: nunchaku, brass or other metal knuckles, leaded cane/staff/crutch/stick, zip guns, hand grenades or metal replica hand grenades, throwing stars, billy clubs/batons, sandclubs, sandbags, or slungshots (also known as saps or blackjacks).

Knives

Knife listings are generally permitted on eChinabid, with certain exceptions:

Switchblade Knives

Switchblade knives with a blade over 2 inches are not permitted on eChinabid. A switchblade knife is defined as any knife that resembles a pocketknife with a blade that can be released automatically or by use of a trigger. Other names for switchblades include spring-blade knife, snap-blade knife, gravity knife, and butterfly knife.

Disguised Knives

Knives disguised to look like a harmless item are not permitted on eChinabid. These items include but are not limited to belt buckle knives, lipstick case knives, air gauge knives, and writing pen knives.

Stun Guns

Sales of stun guns on eChinabid are only permitted to the extent permissible by law. Sellers are responsible for reviewing the laws in their location and the location of the buyer and ensuring that sales are legal in both locations before listing and completing such transactions on eChinabid.
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