Understanding the rules around Depop prohibited items is crucial to maintaining your reseller business on this vibrant platform. We’ve noticed many resellers facing confusion—especially around categories like kitchenware or battery-operated toys, which have led to unexpected suspensions. This guide clarifies Depop’s policies to help you sell safely and successfully.
🚫 Items Prohibited on Depop
Here are the main categories and specific examples of prohibited items on Depop:
🔞 Adult & Explicit Content
- Pornographic or sexually explicit items
- Adult magazines or DVDs
- Items depicting violence or bestiality
🍷 Alcohol & Tobacco Products
- Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, spirits)
- Cigarettes, cigars, tobacco
- Vaping products and related accessories (e-cigarettes, vape pens, liquids)
💊 Medicines & Medical Items
- Prescription medication
- Over-the-counter medication
- Medical devices (e.g., contact lenses, insulin pumps)
🔋 Battery-Operated & Electrical Items
- Toys and household items requiring batteries or mains power (unless new and sealed in original packaging)
- Unsealed kitchen appliances and gadgets
- Electronics not complying with local safety regulations
🔪 Weapons & Dangerous Items
- Guns and firearms (real, replicas, or deactivated)
- Ammunition or explosives
- Knives (other than typical kitchen cutlery)
- Self-defense items (pepper spray, stun guns)
🐾 Animal Products
- Ivory or endangered animal products
- Real fur or taxidermy from protected species
- Live animals or pets
💳 Counterfeit Goods & Fraudulent Items
- Fake designer goods (bags, clothes, accessories)
- Counterfeit electronics
- Replica currency, IDs, or stamps
📲 Digital & Financial Goods
- Gift cards
- Digital downloads (software, ebooks)
- Cryptocurrency or digital currencies
- Credit or debit cards
📦 Drop-Shipped or Non-Owned Items
- Items you don’t physically own
- Listings created solely from stock photos or catalog images
🚧 Hazardous & Flammable Materials
- Aerosol cans (hairspray, deodorant, paint sprays)
- Perfumes or fragrances
- Gas-powered or chemical items (propane tanks, pesticides)
🎫 Official Documents & Tickets
- Government IDs (passports, licenses)
- Event tickets
- Transit passes
⚠️ Unsafe Products
- Toys not meeting safety standards (small parts, magnets)
- Kitchenware and utensils not approved by local safety standards
- Cosmetics or skincare products not sealed or properly labeled
🛠️ Special Note on Kitchenware & Toys
There’s been confusion around kitchenware and battery-operated toys. Depop guidelines specify:
- Kitchenware: Appliances like blenders or mixers must be new, sealed, and in original packaging.
- Battery-operated toys: Must also be brand new, sealed, and comply with safety regulations. Used or open items can cause suspensions.
Staying Compliant & Protecting Your Store
Understanding Depop’s policies helps maintain a healthy selling account and community presence:
- Double-check items against Depop’s prohibited items list.
- Only list new, sealed electronic items or appliances.
- Clearly disclose condition, packaging, and compliance.
- If unsure, reach out directly to Depop support.
Learn more about safely expanding your reselling business:
- https://listperfectly.com/selling/a-guide-to-restricted-items-on-ebay/
- Explore List Perfectly’s reseller events for ongoing education and support
- Already a List Perfectly member? Join https://listingparty.com/
Have Questions?
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👉 Stay informed, sell safely, and grow confidently on Depop
