How we verify sellers

Only people who know boards can sell on Surf Trader. Before a seller's first board goes live, we check who they are.

Surf shops

A real storefront address and business details
A website, Google listing or social account that matches

Shapers

Their shaping label or logo
Photos of boards they've shaped and signed

Pro and sponsored riders

Confirmation from a sponsor or team, or a public competition record
Their agreement that they're allowed to sell the boards they list

Boards from private surfers

Private surfers sell by consigning through a verified shop, which inspects the board before it's listed.

What verification doesn't cover

Verification confirms who a seller is. It isn't a guarantee of a board's condition, so always see a board before you pay. If something looks wrong, report the listing and we'll review it.