When someone replies to your ad, they never see your real email.
How the anonymous email relay works
When you publish an ad, MingList creates a relay address for it and shows that address on the page.
- A buyer replies to the relay address.
- MingList forwards the message to your real inbox.
- You reply from your own email client. MingList sends it back through the relay.
What we don't do
We'd rather say this plainly than let you find out later.
- We don't verify users. Anyone can browse and reply; posting needs a one-click Google sign-in. Read the safety tips before you meet someone.
- We don't handle payments. MingList is never part of the exchange of money. Pay in person, in a public place.
- We don't guarantee outcomes. We can't promise your item sells, or that every reply is genuine.
- We don't run an algorithm feed. Listings are sorted by place and time, not by what keeps you scrolling.
That's a shorter list of promises than most sites make. It's also a list we can keep.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need to sign in with Google?
It keeps the site free of passwords to steal and filters out most spam, without creating another account to manage.
Is MingList free?
Yes. Posting, browsing, replying and renewing ads are all free.
How long does an ad stay online?
30 days by default. You can renew it at any time from My ads, which also bumps it back to the top of the list.
Can I edit or delete my ad?
Yes — edit the text, price and contact name, mark it as closed, or delete it entirely from My ads. Deletion stops the relay address immediately.
Someone is misusing the site. What do I do?
Use the Report button on the ad. Reports go straight to the administrator, who can remove the ad and ban the account.
No account to browse or reply. Your email is never shown. Every reply reaches you through MingList's anonymous email relay. Free to post, free to browse.