Bowlerswap
Listing Rules
Clear, honest listings sell faster and keep the community healthy. Here's what every listing needs — and the extra rules for bowling balls.
Marketplace rules
Seller rules
- You must own the item you list
- Use real photos of the actual item
- Accurately describe the condition
- Disclose damage, wear, cracks, chips, drilling, plugging, missing parts, and other known issues
- No counterfeit, stolen, or unsafe items
- No duplicate or unrelated listings
How Bowlerswap works
What we do and don't do
- Every listing is reviewed before it goes live
- We may reject or remove suspicious, misleading, fraudulent, unrelated, duplicate, counterfeit, stolen, or unsafe listings
- We do not process payments or hold funds
- We do not ship items or guarantee transactions
- No buyer protection at launch — arrange payment, pickup, and shipping directly with the other party
- Anyone can report a suspicious listing using the Report button
Trust reminder for buyers: Before buying, ask for clear photos, verify condition, and confirm payment, pickup, or shipping details directly with the seller.
Every listing
Must include
- Real photos of the actual item
- Accurate title
- Brand
- Model, if known
- Price
- Condition
- City and state
- Shipping available or local pickup
- Honest description
- Any known damage or missing parts
No stock photos as the main listing photo unless it's clearly marked and the seller also includes real photos.
Bowling balls
Ball listing details
- Ball weight
- New, used, or new in box
- Drilled or undrilled
- Plugged before: yes or no
- Right-handed, left-handed, two-handed, or unknown layout
- Number of games used, if known
- Cracks or chips: yes or no
- Grips included: yes or no
- Thumb slug included: yes or no
- Original box included: yes or no
Bowling balls
Required ball photos
- Full ball
- Finger holes and thumb hole
- Track area
- Any cracks, chips, or damage
- Serial number or label, if available
- Original box, if included
Bowling shoes
Shoe listing details
- Shoe size
- Men's, women's, youth, or unisex
- Right-handed, left-handed, or universal
- Brand
- Condition
- Sole condition
- Heel condition
- Any missing parts
Bowling shoes
Required shoe photos
- Top view
- Bottom soles
- Heels
- Any worn or damaged areas
Bowling bags
Bag listing details
- Bag type: 1-ball, 2-ball, 3-ball, tote, roller
- Brand
- Condition
- Zipper condition
- Handle condition
- Wheel condition
- Any tears, stains, or broken parts
Bowling bags
Required bag photos
- Full bag
- Inside compartments
- Wheels
- Handle
- Zippers
- Any damage