Is it unethical to sell a very lightly used climbing rope?

null have a Beal 10.2 climbing rope I don’t use because I have some hip issues keeping me from climbing. And when I say climbing I was just starting to climb outside when I bought the rope. Only used it maybe four or five times to climb top roped, easy climbs. I obviously spent good money on the rope brand new and would like to recover some of that money. But my question is, is it unethical/bad practice to re sell this rope, even if I honestly know it wasn’t climbed on hard, took only a few small falls on top rope, and the sheath was never cut or even fraying? I want to do the right thing, and so this is an open letter to see what the community thinks of this particular situation. I think respecting the climbing community is important, and I could obviously sell this to someone new to climbing who just wants a rope for cheap. But that’s not my style. So please give me some advice, thoughts, or what you would do, if ya do please. Thanks In advance.

People sell used ropes on the forum all the time. It’s fine as long as you honestly and accurately describe the condition. 

Very bad practice, ship it to me I’ll dispose of it 

RJ S wrote:

Very bad practice, ship it to me I’ll dispose of it 

Haha I like your style 

I have bought a used rope on here. As long as the seller is honest with condition and buyer assumes the risk and inspects it before use. I don’t see an issue. 

Potential buyers are going to ask how old the rope is. That pattern strikes me as not-that-recent. Age alone doesn't bother me, but I can't speak for everyone else.

It’s fraud to misrepresent what you’re selling.

It’s unethical to sell to somebody less experienced what your expertise tells you is wrong for them. 

Definitely fucked up to misrepresent condition but totally fine to sell. My hot take is that if you can’t inspect a rope you shouldn’t be using one.

Ethan, I like that you asked as it would seem to show that you are committed to doing this in the right way.  Thank you.

I suggest that if you decide to sell the rope that you list the approximate date you bought it and (if you remember) the vendor, whether it has length and lot/date info still on the rope, how it's been stored, a description of its usage history and your proposed method of packaging and shipping.  In short, list all you know about the rope.  And add that it is sold as is with no stated or implied warranty.

After that, it's up to a prospective buyer to do the rest.  Each of us is responsible to make our own informed decision so if someone buys it after you give them the best accurate info you can then the responsibility shifts to the buyer.

I wish you good luck if you sell the rope.

Lance