Question 1

How do I sign up?

Accepted Answer

You can sign in with your Google account or with a magic link sent by email: enter your address, click the link you receive and you're in. No password to remember.

Question 2

Is VendoModellismo free?

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Yes, signing up, posting listings, using the chat and all the basic features are free. Only optional services such as featured listings (TOP/Showcase) are paid.

Question 3

What can I sell and buy here?

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Scale modelling only: RC, static kits, model railways, figures, dioramas and accessories. It's a platform dedicated exclusively to enthusiasts, no off-topic categories.

Question 4

Do I have to use a computer?

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No, VendoModellismo is mobile-first and you can install it as an app on your phone straight from the browser. It works great on both smartphone and desktop.

Question 5

How do I post a listing?

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From the listings section follow the wizard: upload photos, set category, scale, condition and price, write a description and publish. It takes just a few minutes.

Question 6

How many photos can I upload?

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You can add several photos per listing and reorder them by dragging. The more clear, well-made images you add, the higher your chances of selling.

Question 7

How much does selling cost? Are there fees?

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No commission on sales: the entire agreed amount stays with you. The platform takes nothing on transactions between users.

Question 8

What are featured listings (TOP/Showcase)?

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They are optional paid boosts that give your listing more visibility, showing it in prominent positions. They are optional: selling always stays free.

Question 9

Do I have to specify the model scale?

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Yes, specifying scale and category helps buyers find you through the search filters. Well-filled listings receive many more enquiries.

Question 10

Can I edit or delete an already published listing?

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Sure, you can update photos, price and description or remove the listing at any time from your personal area.

Question 11

How do I find what I'm looking for?

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Use the search with filters for category, scale, condition and price. You can also save interesting listings to your Favourites to find them again easily.

Question 12

What is the Wanted section?

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It's the space where you post an active search describing the model or accessory you want to find. Whoever owns that item can contact you directly.

Question 13

How do Favourites work?

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With one tap you save listings and searches you're interested in, so you find them all collected in your personal area without having to search again.

Question 14

Can I propose a different price from the listing one?

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Yes, through the chat you can send a price offer to the seller. They can accept it, decline it or make a counter-offer.

Question 15

How do I contact a seller or a buyer?

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Directly from the built-in chat: write from the listing or from a Wanted request and handle the whole conversation without leaving the platform.

Question 16

Can I send photos in chat?

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Yes, you can attach photos to messages to show details, condition or accessories. Handy for clearing up doubts before closing the deal.

Question 17

How do payment and shipping work?

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Payment and shipping are arranged directly between buyer and seller in the chat. The platform connects people but does not handle payments.

Question 18

How do reviews work?

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After a transaction, buyer and seller can leave each other a review. They help build a reputation and show others who is trustworthy.

Question 19

How do I tell if a user is trustworthy?

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Check the reviews received and the history on their profile. A good reputation built over time is the best indicator of reliability.

Question 20

What are RC fields and circuits?

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They are geographic listings of flying fields and RC tracks, useful for discovering where to run your models and meet other enthusiasts in your area.

Question 21

Where do I find modelling events?

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In the dedicated events section you'll find meet-ups, fairs and trade shows, so you don't miss the most interesting appointments near you.

Question 22

How do I report a suspicious listing or user?

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Use the report feature on the content: the team receives the report and assesses action. Reporting helps us keep the community clean.

Question 23

How do I avoid scams in exchanges?

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Keep the negotiation in chat, check your counterpart's reviews, beware of prices that are too low and of anyone insisting on payments outside traceable methods.

Question 24

I've lost access to my account, what do I do?

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If you use the magic link, simply request a new one by entering your email. If you sign in with Google, restore access to your Google account and you're back in right away.

Question 25

How do you handle my personal data?

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We use your data only to run the service and sign-in. We don't share information with third parties for purposes not necessary to the platform. Read our Privacy Policy for details.

Frequently asked questions

Getting started on VendoModellismo

Selling

Buying and Wanted

Chat and negotiation

Reviews and reputation

Community: fields, events and shops

Safety and account