Used Fingerboard Listings: What Photos and Specs Should Show

Trucks have multiple small parts, any of which may be missing or worn. Photos should account for each one.

• Front view showing axle straightness — bent axles affect roll.
• Baseplate top and bottom — check for cracks, stripped screw holes.
• Hanger showing bushings and pivot cup — disclose wear, compression, missing cups.
• Lock nuts, screws, and any included spare hardware laid out separately.
• Kingpin condition — show if cross-threaded or damaged.

Wheel listings should show all four wheels together and close-up problem areas that affect roll quality.

• All four wheels from the front and side — check for matching wear and color.
• Rolling surface: flat spots and scuffs visible at a low angle.
• Bearing seats: show whether bearings are seated flush, loose, or locked.
• Package front and back if original packaging is included.
• A short spin video is helpful for high-value urethane sets — shows bearing noise and wobble.

A used complete setup listing should account for every component, not just present the assembled view.

• Full setup assembled: top and bottom.
• Deck underside and nose/tail separately.
• Truck close-up showing hanger, bushings, and axle.
• Wheel close-up showing bearing seats and rolling surface.
• Any original packaging, receipts, extra hardware, or stickers.

These dimensions and details allow buyers to evaluate fit, compatibility, and condition without having to ask for them.

• Deck width (mm) — measured at widest point.
• Deck length (mm) if known — affects wheelbase and proportions.
• Truck hanger width (mm) and axle width if measurable.
• Wheel diameter (mm) and durometer if known from packaging or product name.
• Bearing brand if known and whether bearings are locked, removable, or dual-bearing.
• Condition rating or description in plain terms: light use, heavy use, skated daily, display only.
• Whether grip tape is installed, fresh, used, or missing.

These are the most frequent sources of post-sale disputes on used fingerboard listings. Each should be photographed and named in the listing description.

• Edge chips on deck nose or tail — disclose size and location.
• Graphic wear — scratches, discoloration, or worn-through areas.
• Razor tail — tail worn thin from skating; affects pop.
• Delamination — ply separation visible at nose, tail, or edges.
• Re-drilled holes — additional or relocated mounting holes.
• Loose trucks — hanger wobble not fixed by normal bushing tightening.
• Missing hardware — individual screws, nuts, pivot cups, or lock nuts absent.
• Bearing noise — grinding, rattling, or catching during spin.
• Wheel flat spots — from skating hard surfaces or sliding without rotation.
• Bushing compression or cracking — visible when bushings are removed.

These questions address the most common gaps in used fingerboard listings. Buyers should ask them before committing to a purchase.

• What is the exact deck width in millimeters?
• What is the truck width, and do you have the original hardware?
• Are pivot cups and lock nuts present and undamaged?
• Do the wheels spin smoothly without noise or wobble?
• Are there any chips on the nose or tail?
• Has the deck been re-drilled or repaired?
• Is the grip tape fresh, used, or not installed?
• What is the wheel model or durometer, if known?
• Are original bearings still installed?
• Does the listing price include all the parts shown?

These patterns appear in listings that are more likely to result in condition disputes or misrepresented items.

• Only one glamour-angle photo — no nose, tail, side profile, or hardware.
• Vague condition language: 'barely used,' 'great condition,' 'light marks only' without photos of wear areas.
• No width or truck measurements stated.
• Rarity or limited-run claims without packaging photos or a sourced reference.
• Durometer or bearing model claimed from memory without evidence.
• Price that significantly exceeds documented retail without explanation.
• Seller declines to photograph specific areas on request.
• Listing photos that are stock product images rather than the actual item.

Clear photos reduce questions, speed up sales, and reduce post-sale disputes. These practical steps apply to any used fingerboard listing.

• Use natural light or a lamp — avoid flash directly on the deck, which obscures chips.
• Use a plain background: white paper, desk mat, or flat surface.
• Include a ruler, caliper, or coin for scale in at least one photo.
• Photograph damage close-up, not at full-frame distance.
• For completes, photograph assembled and then disassembled with parts laid out.
• For wheels, photograph the rolling surface at a low angle to show flat spots.
• For trucks, lay hardware out separately: screws, nuts, pivot cups, bushings, tool.
• For high-value items, record a short video of the wheels spinning to show bearing noise and wobble.

The listing photo checklist and required-specs section map directly to the Kingpin listing creation flow. Prompting sellers with these field hints during listing setup (deck width, truck width, condition notes, photo count) could reduce incomplete listings and buyer questions before purchase.