My reply was in the context of the OP, not your issue.
Certainly I would not condone the illegal sale of drugs and I commend the guy who would not hand over the rifle without correct procedure followed through.
TradeMe are there own though and are free to do as they wish (within the law). If it is to their disservice so be it, but I would very much doubt they really care too much about a niche sport such as hunting.
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