Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about buying and selling second-hand fencing gear.
Selling my gear
Posting a listing, setting a price and following its publication.
- How do I post a listing?Posting a listing on Escrime-Occasion step by step: create an account, describe your gear, add photos and set a price.
- What gear can I sell on Escrime-Occasion?Clothing, weapons, electrical equipment, bags: the fencing gear you can list for sale on Escrime-Occasion.
- What price should I sell my gear at?How to price second-hand fencing gear based on its condition, age and demand, so it sells quickly and fairly.
- Can I edit a listing?Editing a listing you have already published: where to find it, what you can change and what happens next.
- Why is my listing "Pending"?Your listing shows as "Pending": what that means, why we review every listing and how long it takes.
- I cannot upload photos to my listingYour photos will not upload: accepted formats, maximum file size and what to check before trying again.
My equipment
Choosing, checking and caring for your fencing gear.
- Why buy second-hand fencing gear?Cost, sustainability, quality: why second-hand fencing gear makes sense, especially when starting out or equipping a family.
- What should I check when buying gear?Weapon hand, size, 350N and 800N standards, blade condition: what to check before buying second-hand fencing gear.
- Caring for your fencing gear: how to make it lastWashing kit, looking after blades and electrical equipment: our advice for making fencing gear last.
The site
How Escrime-Occasion works, and partnerships.
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