Used Fingerboard Listings: What Photos and Specs Should Show

A used deck listing should give buyers enough visual information to evaluate condition without asking follow-up questions. Each angle reveals a different type of wear.¹

• 01Top surface: shows grip tape coverage, bubbling, peeling, or missing sections.
• 02Bottom graphic: shows graphic wear, scratches, chips, discoloration.
• 03Nose and tail: shows razor tail, chips, impact damage, and extent of wear.
• 04Side profile: shows concave shape and warp — critical for mold claims.
• 05Mounting holes: shows whether holes are original, stripped, or re-drilled.
• 06Any damage close-up: chips, delamination, cracks, or lacquer bubbling photographed separately.

Trucks have multiple small parts, any of which may be missing or worn. Photos should account for each one.²

• 01Front view showing axle straightness — bent axles affect roll.
• 02Baseplate top and bottom — check for cracks, stripped screw holes.
• 03Hanger showing bushings and pivot cup — disclose wear, compression, missing cups.
• 04Lock nuts, screws, and any included spare hardware laid out separately.
• 05Kingpin condition — show if cross-threaded or damaged.

Wheel listings should show all four wheels together and close-up problem areas that affect roll quality.^3, 4

• 01All four wheels from the front and side — check for matching wear and color.
• 02Rolling surface: flat spots and scuffs visible at a low angle.
• 03Bearing seats: show whether bearings are seated flush, loose, or locked.
• 04Package front and back if original packaging is included.
• 05A 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.⁵

• 01Full setup assembled: top and bottom.
• 02Deck underside and nose/tail separately.
• 03Truck close-up showing hanger, bushings, and axle.
• 04Wheel close-up showing bearing seats and rolling surface.
• 05Any 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.^1, 2, 3

• 01Deck width (mm) — measured at widest point.
• 02Deck length (mm) if known — affects wheelbase and proportions.
• 03Truck hanger width (mm) and axle width if measurable.
• 04Wheel diameter (mm) and durometer if known from packaging or product name.
• 05Bearing brand if known and whether bearings are locked, removable, or dual-bearing.
• 06Condition rating or description in plain terms: light use, heavy use, skated daily, display only.
• 07Whether 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.^5, 6

• 01Edge chips on deck nose or tail

  disclose size and location.

• 02Graphic wear

  scratches, discoloration, or worn-through areas.

• 03Razor tail

  tail worn thin from skating; affects pop.

• 04Delamination

  ply separation visible at nose, tail, or edges.

• 05Re-drilled holes

  additional or relocated mounting holes.

• 06Loose trucks

  hanger wobble not fixed by normal bushing tightening.

• 07Missing hardware

  individual screws, nuts, pivot cups, or lock nuts absent.

• 08Bearing noise

  grinding, rattling, or catching during spin.

• 09Wheel flat spots

  from skating hard surfaces or sliding without rotation.

• 10Bushing 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.⁷

• 01What is the exact deck width in millimeters?
• 02What is the truck width, and do you have the original hardware?
• 03Are pivot cups and lock nuts present and undamaged?
• 04Do the wheels spin smoothly without noise or wobble?
• 05Are there any chips on the nose or tail?
• 06Has the deck been re-drilled or repaired?
• 07Is the grip tape fresh, used, or not installed?
• 08What is the wheel model or durometer, if known?
• 09Are original bearings still installed?
• 10Does 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.^5, 7

• 01Only one glamour-angle photo — no nose, tail, side profile, or hardware.
• 02Vague condition language: 'barely used,' 'great condition,' 'light marks only' without photos of wear areas.
• 03No width or truck measurements stated.
• 04Rarity or limited-run claims without packaging photos or a sourced reference.
• 05Durometer or bearing model claimed from memory without evidence.
• 06Price that significantly exceeds documented retail without explanation.
• 07Seller declines to photograph specific areas on request.
• 08Listing 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.^5, 1

• 01Use natural light or a lamp — avoid flash directly on the deck, which obscures chips.
• 02Use a plain background: white paper, desk mat, or flat surface.
• 03Include a ruler, caliper, or coin for scale in at least one photo.
• 04Photograph damage close-up, not at full-frame distance.
• 05For completes, photograph assembled and then disassembled with parts laid out.
• 06For wheels, photograph the rolling surface at a low angle to show flat spots.
• 07For trucks, lay hardware out separately: screws, nuts, pivot cups, bushings, tool.
• 08For high-value items, record a short video of the wheels spinning to show bearing noise and wobble.