Community Guidelines

This marketplace works because members can trust that a listing is a real machine, a wanted ad is a real buyer, and a message is from a real person in the trade. These guidelines keep it that way. They apply to listings, wanted ads, profiles, messages and posts on the community board.

Listing rules

  • Real equipment only. List machines, tooling and parts you own or are authorized to sell, and that actually exist. No placeholder listings, no stock photos passed off as the real unit, no listings for machines you do not have access to.
  • Accurate condition and price. Describe the machine as it is. Mention known problems, missing tooling, worn rollers, electrical issues or anything a buyer would want to know. If you list a price, it should be the price you will actually accept or start from, not a bait figure.
  • One listing per machine. Each physical machine gets one listing. If you have three identical gutter machines, either list them together and say how many, or list each with its own serial number and photos.
  • Mark sold promptly. When a machine sells or is no longer available, mark it sold right away. Stale listings waste buyers’ time and hurt the whole marketplace.
  • Use the right category. Put the listing under the correct equipment type so people searching can find it.
  • Include real photos. Photos should be of the actual unit. A clear shot of the serial plate is strongly encouraged.

Posting and discussion rules

  • No spam or duplicate posts. Do not repost the same listing, wanted ad or thread to bump it. Do not post unrelated advertising.
  • Be respectful. Disagree about machines, brands and methods all you want. Personal attacks, harassment, slurs and threats are not allowed.
  • Stay on topic. Keep discussion related to metal roofing, equipment, and the business around it.
  • No impersonation. Do not pretend to be another member, a manufacturer, a dealer or a moderator.
  • Respect other people’s work. Do not copy another seller’s photos or descriptions.

Payments and contact information

  • No off-platform payment scams. Never ask a buyer to wire money to an unverified party, pay through a fake escrow service, or use gift cards or similar untraceable methods. The site does not offer escrow, so anyone claiming to provide escrow “for the site” is breaking the rules.
  • No contact harvesting. Do not collect members’ phone numbers, emails or details to build marketing lists, resell them or send unsolicited messages. Message members about a specific listing, wanted ad or service, not in bulk.
  • No pressure tactics. Fake deadlines, “another buyer is sending a deposit right now” and similar pressure are red flags and may be treated as scam behavior.

The safety tips page explains how to protect yourself when buying or selling.

Prohibited content

The following will be removed: stolen equipment, listings for items unrelated to the trade, illegal content, sexual or violent content, malware or phishing links, and anything that infringes someone else’s copyright or trademark.

How reporting works

Every listing, wanted ad, profile, message and post has a Report button. Use it when something breaks these guidelines or looks like a scam.

  1. You report it. Pick a reason and add a short note if it helps. Reports are confidential; the other member is not told who reported them.
  2. It is hidden for review. Reported content is hidden from public view while a volunteer moderator looks at it.
  3. A moderator decides. If the report is upheld, the content stays down and the member may be warned. If it is not upheld, the content is restored.
  4. Repeat offenders lose posting rights. Members with repeated upheld reports can lose the ability to post listings, wanted ads or discussion posts, and serious or deliberate abuse can lead to account removal.

Please do not file false or retaliatory reports. Abusing the report system is itself a guideline violation.

Volunteer moderators

Moderators are members from the trade who give their time to keep the site clean. They review reports, remove spam and enforce these guidelines as consistently as they can. They do not inspect equipment, settle payment disputes or take sides in a deal. If you think a moderation decision was wrong, reach out through the contact page.

Trusted-member status

Trusted-member status is earned, not bought. Members become eligible after they have had listings approved and have no upheld reports against them. The badge appears on their profile and listings.

Trusted status means a member has a clean track record on this site. It does not mean the site has inspected their equipment, verified their business or guaranteed any transaction. Status can be removed if a member later receives upheld reports.

Changes to these guidelines

These guidelines may be updated as the community grows. Significant changes will be announced on the community board. Using the site means agreeing to follow the current version, along with the terms of use.