Junkyard Surf FAQs

  • Junkyard Surf is a dedicated online marketplace for surfers and business to offload new and used surfboards with advanced search filters, secure transactions, and a trusted community of surfers.

  • Unlike general classified sites, Junkyard Surf is built specifically for surfers, featuring surfboard-specific search filters, secure payments, and a community-focused experience.

  • Available on iOS and Android — just search Junkyard Surf in the App Store or Google Play.

  • Yes, a free account is required to buy and sell, save favourites, and message fellow surfers.

  • Sign up with your mobile number, Google, or Apple ID in under a minute.

  • Nope. It’s completely free to post a listing on Junkyard Surf. A small 7% commission is only taken if your board sells.

  • This fee helps us run the platform, support community features like boardriders club payouts, and offer secure tools like messaging, filtering, and payment support.

  • Premium subscribers gain access to exclusive discounts from partner brands, advanced tools like guided wellness programs, and special deals on brands and wellness products.

  • Our advanced search filters let you refine results by board type, size, brand, condition, material, and price range, so you spend less time searching and more time surfing.

  • Buyers pay securely through Junkyard Surf using Stripe. Once the sale is complete, funds are released directly to the seller. All transactions are local — sellers and buyers arrange pickup in person.

  • Yes. All sellers must verify their account at signup using a valid Australian mobile number and email. This ensures that every listing comes from a real, local user. We also monitor activity to help keep the community safe and trusted.

  • Simply create an account, take high-quality photos of your board, provide a detailed description, and list it in just a few minutes!

  • KYC (Know Your Customer) is a legal requirement that verifies sellers before they can receive payouts.

  • It ensures secure transactions and protects the Junkyard Surf community from fraud.

  • At signup. If you wait until after your first sale, Stripe may delay your first payout by 7–14 days.

  • No — only sellers need to complete verification.

  • We encourage resolving issues through direct communication, but if necessary, our customer support team can assist with dispute resolution.

  • Yes! Surf shops and board manufacturers can to list their new and secondhand boards to reach a dedicated surfing audience.

  • We’re launching in Australia first, but we have plans to expand to other surf-heavy markets like New Zealand, Americas, Europe and Asia.

  • Shapers, ding repair, coaching & lessons, surf photography, and start-up surf products — all promoted directly to local surfers through the app.

  • No you don’t need a website. Junkyard Surf gives your business visibility for free, so surfers can find your gear, lessons, or services directly inside the app.

  • Your business is featured on the Services Map in the My Junkyard section of the app, and listed in our business directory with filters so surfers can easily find exactly what they’re looking for.

  • If you need help, you can reach out to our support team through the app or email us at support@junkyardsurf.com.