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Listing Rules

Listing Rules for Model Plane Zone (MPZ)

Last updated: 1 July 2026

These Listing Rules form part of our Seller Terms (they are Annex A of those terms) and work together with our General Terms and Conditions and our other policies. They are published here on their own so they are easy to find. When you list an item, you agree to follow these rules. We may update them; the current version is always on the site, with the date at the top.

In these rules, "we", "us", and "MPZ" mean Model Plane Zone. "You" means the seller. A "buyer" is the person who buys an item.

1. The basics

Every listing must be:

  • Accurate and honest (it describes the real item you are selling);

  • Complete (it gives buyers the information they need);

  • Lawful (it follows EU, Dutch, and any other law that applies);

  • Not misleading (the title, photos, and description match the item);

  • In the right category, and priced correctly.

You will describe each item as accurately as you can, and you will not include misleading information. Use photos of the actual item unless you clearly say otherwise. Never use photos that hide faults. Where listing fields are filled in automatically from MPZ's model database, you are still responsible for checking them and correcting anything that is wrong or does not match your item. Keep your listing up to date, and remove or update it as soon as the item is no longer available.

2. Describe condition honestly

This is a collectibles marketplace, so describe condition in the detail collectors expect. Tell buyers about anything that matters, for example:

  • damage, missing parts, or missing accessories;

  • repairs, modifications, repainting, or custom work;

  • yellowing, glue marks, decal problems, broken or fragile parts, or non-original parts;

  • the condition of the box and packaging;

  • missing certificates or manuals;

  • smoke or pet exposure.

Be accurate about scale, manufacturer, model, aircraft type, livery, registration, edition, and item code where relevant. Only use words like "rare", "limited", "mint", "new", "sealed", "original", or "authentic" when they are true. Do not make claims about rarity, authenticity, history, or value that you cannot support.

3. Items you must not list (prohibited)

You must never list:

  • Counterfeit, fake, or unauthorised copies presented as genuine;

  • Stolen goods, or items you do not own or have no right to sell;

  • Items that infringe someone's intellectual property, for example unlicensed reproductions, or copied branding, logos, decals, photos, or text;

  • Unsafe or recalled items, or items that do not meet the safety rules that apply (for example toy-safety rules where an item is sold for children);

  • Illegal items under EU, Dutch, or other applicable law;

  • Real weapons, ammunition, explosives, or genuine military ordnance (whether or not made safe). Scale and model items only;

  • Real aircraft parts or components that are subject to export control or airworthiness rules;

  • Dangerous or hazardous materials that cannot be sold or sent lawfully;

  • Hateful, offensive, or adult content.

4. Items you may list only with care (restricted)

Some items are allowed only if you describe them correctly and follow the rules that apply to them:

  • Items with lithium batteries or other batteries (for example some electronic or radio-controlled models). You must declare them correctly and follow the carrier's dangerous-goods rules. Some may be suitable for local pickup only.

  • Paints, glues, solvents, aerosols, or fuels. These are often flammable or hazardous. Follow the carrier's rules, or offer local pickup where shipping is not allowed.

  • Radio-controlled models with batteries or fuel. Follow the relevant battery, fuel, and shipping rules.

  • Replicas, repaints, custom builds, or non-original items. Allowed if you clearly say what they are. Never present them as genuine, original, or factory condition.

  • Vintage items with fragile or hazardous finishes (for example old paint or coatings). Disclose this clearly.

  • Items sold for children. These must meet the toy-safety rules that apply.

If you are unsure whether you can list something, ask us before you list it.

5. Listing practices that are not allowed

Do not:

  • create duplicate or near-duplicate listings for the same item;

  • use keyword spam (irrelevant words, or brand or model names that do not match what you are selling);

  • put an item in the wrong category;

  • use misleading titles or photos, or stock photos presented as the actual item without saying so;

  • make rarity, authenticity, or value claims you cannot support;

  • share contact or payment details, or try to move the deal off the platform, where our rules do not allow it;

  • set or change a price to avoid our fees, or add hidden charges;

  • list items you do not have or cannot deliver.

6. Intellectual property

Only use photos, text, logos, and other content that you own or are allowed to use. Do not copy other sellers' photos or descriptions. Do not sell unlicensed reproductions of items, decals, or branding. If we receive a valid infringement notice, we may remove the content or listing, and we will follow the process the law requires.

7. Everything here is also subject to our discretion

These rules give clear examples, but they are not a complete list. We may decide that an item or a listing is not suitable for MPZ even if it is not named above, and we may add to or change these rules at any time. If you are unsure, ask us first.

8. If you break these rules

If a listing breaks these rules, we may edit, hide, or remove it, ask you to change it, restrict or pause your selling, or take other action, as set out in the Seller Terms. Where we do, we will give you a statement of reasons and explain how to complain or appeal, except where the law allows us not to. We act immediately, without prior notice, only where there is a safety, fraud, or legal risk.

9. Contact

  • Model Plane Zone (MPZ), eenmanszaak

  • KVK number: 99213974

  • Seller support: modelplanezone@gmail.com