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1000sADS Your Personal Marketing Channel
What is 1000sADS?
Is 1000sADS free?
Do I have to register to use 1000sADS?
What type of buying and selling formats does 1000sADS offer?
How do I find an item at 1000sADS?
What is My 1000sADS?

Postings
How do I post an item at 1000sADS?
How do I upload a picture?
How do I edit a posting?
How long will my posting appear on 1000sADS?
How do I remove my posting?
How do I save a posting to recall it later?
How do I add HTML to customize my postings?
Can I include personal contact information in my postings?

Classified
What is the Classifieds listing type?
As a seller, how do I post an item?

More Guidelines
What are things that potentially fraudulent sellers do?
What can I do if I suspect a fraudulent seller?
What are things that potentially fraudulent buyers do?
What can I do if I suspect a fraudulent buyer?
How can I avoid a fraud?
What kind of postings are forbidden / not allowed on 1000sADS?
Warning



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What is 1000sADS?
1000sADS Your Personal Marketing Cannel is online marketplace where you can advertise your products or services, where you can buy or sell, exchange and communicate to other users. Back to top

Is 1000sADS FREE?
Yes, 1000sADS is 100% free! However 1000sADS PRO is a premium services designed to make your marketing more effective. 1000sADS PRO is available as a VIP membership. Back to top

Do I have to Register to use 1000sADS?
No. You can browse the site in the Classified section without registration. Registration is necessary in order to post new adverts. Registration at 1000sADS is FREE and the process is very simple:

1. Click on "Register Now" and you will be asked to provide your basic contact information.
2. You are now Registered at 1000sADS!
3. 1000sADS will send a message with your login and password information to your e-mail address.

Once you have registered, you can manage your postings and personal information through the 'My 1000sADS' section of the site. Back to top

What type of buying and selling formats does 1000sADS offer?
1000sADS buying and selling formats make it easy for buyers and sellers to do transactions together. Back to top

How do I find an item at 1000sADS ?
You can Browse listings when you're not sure what you're looking for, or when you simply want to explore the range of items on 1000sADS or in a particular category. Click on Categories and Subcategories and if you find an item you're interested in, just click on the item title.

You can also Search for items when you are looking for a specific item that you can describe using a few words. In this case, simply go to the search box, enter a few words describing what you are looking for and click the "Search" button. A search results page of 1000sADS listings will be displayed. Review your search results pages and if you see something you're interested in, just click on the item title. Back to top

What is My 1000sADS?
With My 1000sADS, you can track and manage your 1000sADS marketing information, buying, selling, listings, personal account, information, messages, favorites and more from one single, secure location. You must be a registered user to access most of the My 1000sADS features. Back to top

Postings


How do I post an item at 1000sADS ?
Click on the "Post a free ad" button. If you don't have an account and don't want to register yet, just choose the location, the category and subcategory, and you are ready to post your classified ad. You can also register for an 1000sADS account by providing your basic contact information. Immediately after this very fast and simple registration process is complete you are ready to post. If you already have an 1000sADS account, simply login and follow the process. You will be asked to select categories and subcategories to post your item at 1000sADS. Posting at 1000sADS is FREE. Back to top


How do I upload a picture?
During the posting process, you will find the instructions to upload pictures. You simply have to follow them. 1000sADS picture upload process is easy and you can upload up to 5 (five) pictures per posting. Lighter pictures will upload faster; ideally less than 200kb each. Uploading pictures to 1000sADS is FREE. Back to top


How do I edit a posting?
If you are a registered user, you can edit your postings through the "All Listings" option in the My 1000sADS section of the site. Please go to the item and click the "Edit ad" button. Once you have made and approved the changes, they will take effect immediately. You can repeat this process any time you like. If you are not a registered user yet, you can also access the same features using the link enclosed in the confirmation email you receive each time you post an item on the site. Back to top


How long will my posting appear on 1000sADS?
Currently postings on 1000sADS appear for a maximum of 365 days. After that time, the posting will automatically expire and it will be removed. Back to top


How do I remove my posting?
If you are a registered user and your item sells or you simply decide to remove it, you can end your listing in the Active link within the 'All Listings' option in the My 1000sADS section of the site. Once you identify the item you can remove it from the listing by clicking in Remove Listing" button. Back to top


This option will be available soon in 1000sADS 2.1 How do I save a posting to recall it later?
Go to the listing you are interested in and click the "Add to Favorites" button to keep track of it. Back to top


How do I add HTML to customize my postings?
Yes. You can use HTML-formatted listings by cutting-and-pasting the code into the Description box during the posting process. However, we do not allow HTML in the Title field. Back to top


Can I include personal contact information in my postings ?
Yes. You can include personal contact information in your postings, except for the title of the ad in the Personals category (no email address, phone number, skype or other messenger ID). Back to top


Classified


What is Classifieds?
In the Classifieds-style listings, buyers will always contact the seller to negotiate, even if he/she puts a price. Back to top


As a seller, how do I post an item?
Click on the "Post a free advert" button to post without registration. If you already have an 1000sADS account, please login first. If you don't have an account yet and want to have the benefits of this FREE process, please register for an 1000sADS account by providing your basic contact information. After registration process is complete you are ready to post. You will start by selecting categories and subcategories that your posting will appear in. You will be asked to provide pricing -optional in some Subcategories- and delivery information together with an item description of any length. Posting on 1000sADS is absolutely FREE. Back to top


More Guidelines


What are the things that potentially fraudulent sellers do?

  • Ask you to wire money into on International account. Seller may ask you to send payment overseas and will only accept Western Union or another money transfer service (e-Gold).
  • List an address that is different from the address on their item detail page.
  • Recommend an unfamiliar escrow or payment service.
  • Not be up front about the authenticity of items for sale.
  • Will not provide you a verifiable telephone number.
  • Try to convince you not to use payment services which offer protection (accepted services are those like Escrow.com & PayPal).
  • Will repeatedly not answer phone calls or email.
  • Continuously provide excuses about why you haven't received an item.
  • Sell suspect copies of software, music, or videos.
  • Refuse to give you a working shipment tracking number.
  • Sell an expensive popular item at a suspiciously low price.

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What should I do if I suspect a fraudulent seller?
If you feel there is a posting on the site that is false or fraudulent, please contact us at Legal Issues. Back to top


How can I avoid a fraud?
At 1000sADS, we believe that buying items locally - where you can inspect the item, meet the seller and pay at the time of pickup or delivery -- is the surest and safest way to transact. For National or International items, we strongly suggest taking the following measures to protect yourself from fraudulent sellers: Back to top

·  Use always 1000sADS system When communicating with sellers on 1000sADS always do it using the "Contact Seller" link on the page that details the item. An email will be sent out to the seller with your email address and all transactions will be conducted between you and the seller directly via our system. This way, if we are notified of a seller's fraudulent activity, we will have your contact information to reach you and provide you with the information. Since our marketplace is always free, there should be little incentive to take communications off line.

·  Know what you are buying Before making an offer to a seller, ask questions to learn more about what they are selling. You can send a seller a pre-sale note, and then make your offer when you are comfortable with purchasing the item. We also recommend checking retail prices and other members' prices for comparison purposes. Remember, if the price looks too good to be true, it probably is. In particular, be careful when purchasing high-tech goods, especially when prices are far below retail. Certain high-end items such as flat-panel displays, notebook computers, and cell phones are likely targets for scammers. In many cases, it's appropriate to ask for a serial number before sending payment.

·  Ask for sellers address and telephone number Once you have negotiated the price and have decided to buy the item, ask for the seller's phone number and call him/her up at a random time to make sure he/she is receiving the calls. Honest sellers should be able to provide this information. Having a seller who has a registered telephone number at the other end, will make the seller more trackable and hence less likely to be a fraud.

·  Use a payment method with fraud protection We highly advise AGAINST sending payment via wire transfer. Many fraudulent sellers only accept money by wire transfer, Money Gram, or bank transfer because buyers cannot get their money back and sellers cannot be tracked. In some countries, we suggest using a postal money order. Postal money orders can be investigated, while other money orders cannot.

There are many forms of payment that provide protection for buyers. Credit cards, escrow services such as Escrow.com, C.O.D. shipping, and online payment services, offer varying degrees of protection.

·  Track your shipment Most major shipping companies allow people to track shipments while they are in transit. We recommended getting a tracking number from the seller, so you can monitor your item in transit. Make sure you are familiar with the seller's shipper, and be aware that there are fake shipping companies on the web which pretend to track a false shipment.

If you feel a seller is acting fraudulently, please contact 1000sADS immediately at: Legal Issues. Back to top


What are the things that potentially fraudulent buyers do?

  • Ask you to wire money into their account.
  • Buyer offers high-value (but fake) cashier's check in exchange for your for sale item. The value of cashier's check often far exceeds your item and the buyer asks you to wire the balance via money transfer service. Banks will often cash these fake checks AND THEN HOLD YOU RESPONSIBLE WHEN THE CHECK FAILS TO CLEAR . Scam often involves a 3rd party (shipping agent, business associate owing buyer money). We would strongly discourage you from wiring money.
  • Recommend an unfamiliar escrow or payment service.
  • Place large orders to be sent to a foreign location.
  • Say they will pay you half of what's due before they receive the item, and half payment afterwards.
  • Will not provide you a verifiable telephone number.
  • Pay with an international credit card or cashier's check.

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What should I do if I suspect a fraudulent buyer?
If you feel a buyer is acting fraudulently, please contact us at Legal Issues. Back to top


What kind of postings are forbidden / not allowed on 1000sADS ?
1000sADS prohibits the listing or sale of any items that are illegal, under any applicable law, statute, ordinance or regulation at local, state, provincial, national or international law. The following type of listings are prohibited on 1000sADS site:

Other items that are specifically prohibited include:

  • Pyramid selling
  • Blood, Bodily Fluids and Body Parts
  • Burglary Tools
  • Counterfeit currency, stamps or coins
  • Counterfeit Products
  • Electronic Surveillance Equipment
  • Embargoed Goods
  • Government and Transit Uniforms, IDs and Licenses
  • Illegal Drugs & Drug Paraphernalia
  • All type of illegal services and products.
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Destructive Devices and Explosives
  • Identity Documents, Personal Financial Records & Personal Information (in any form, including mailing lists)
  • Items which encourage or facilitate illegal activity
  • Lottery Tickets, Sweepstakes Entries and Slot Machines
  • Obscene Material and all types of Pornography
  • All type of offensive material
  • Pesticides
  • Pictures or images that contain frontal nudity
  • Police & Other Security Forces Badges and Uniforms
  • Prescription Drugs and Devices
  • Recalled items
  • Stocks and Other Securities
  • Stolen Property
  • Tobacco Products
  • Used Cosmetics
  • Weapons and related items (such as firearms, firearm parts and magazines, ammunition, BB and pellet guns, tear gas, stun guns, switchblade knives, and martial arts weapons).

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Warning
It is under the sole responsibility of 1000sADS users to verify and to complete this list in accordance with the current laws in your country of residence. Important disparities and changes can exist or happen in regards to the unique prohibited articles, the means of payment and their degree of safety, but also all other aspects governing the relations between buyers and sellers. In every country, this information can be directly obtained from the official authorities about these laws. As an Irish based company, 1000sADS provides the legal information required in Ireland. Please direct your comments and laws you'd like to add for your country to add to Legal Issues Back to top