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| Volume 16 Number 13 |
Updated Feb. 1
(Next update: Feb. 8)
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How do I submit my classified ad? Classifieds can be emailed to ads@secondhandnewsonline.com; faxed to 336-846-7569; phoned to 336-846-7469; mailed to 402 School Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694; or dropped off to our office at 402 School Ave. in downtown West Jefferson (a block past Arts Center at corner of Hice Ave). |
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When do I have to submit my ad to get it into Thursday's paper? Secondhand News must receive your ad by noon on the Tuesday before the Thursday of publication. Ads receieved after this deadline will be published in the following Thursday's paper. |
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| When I use the online form to submit, renew or cancel an ad, why don't I see my changes online right away? The website is only updated once a week on Thursday mornings. All new ads, renewals and cancellations submitted prior to the Tuesday at noon deadline, will take affect when the website is updated on Thursday morning. All changes sent in after the deadline will be added to the website the following Thursday. |
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What is the cost to run my classified ad? Personal classified ads are FREE. However, if you operate a business or buy and sell certain items on a regular basis, whether you use a business name or not, your ad is considered a business classified and will cost $3.50 per week. |
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What are business ads? If you operate a business or buy and sell certain items on a regular basis whether you use a business name or not, your ad is considered a business classified. Other ads considered to be business classifieds include: business service ads (construction, repairs, lawn maintenance, etc.), employment ads, home based businesses, commercial tree farms or anyone advertising Christmas trees, real estate ads for properties which are listed with a real estate agent, vehicle ads submitted by dealers, and dog/cat breeders. Business ads cost $3.50 per week per ad. |
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How do I pay for a business classified? Secondhand News does not accept credit cards. However, you can drop a check in the mail (P.O. Box 979, West Jefferson, NC 28694) or you can stop by our office in West Jefferson at 11 N. Jefferson Ave (across from Friendly Shoe Store). |
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| How long will my FREE ad run? Secondhand News will run your ad for two weeks. If your item does not sell during this time, simply call/fax/email us and we'll renew it for another two weeks. If your item sells right away, let us know and we'll remove it for the next issue. You can renew your free ad for up to 3 times, for a total run of 8 weeks. After 8 weeks, ads will be $3.50 each, per week. |
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How do I search the Secondhand News website for a specific item I'm looking for? Goto the web page of the category where the item you are looking for will most likely be found. Then, click the "Edit" drop down menu on the toolbar at the top of your browser, and click "Find" or use the shortcut Ctrl + F (Command + F for Mac users). Type in the item you are searching for in the search box and click the "Find Next" button. Your search word will be highlighted on the web page. |
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How can I advertise my business on your site? Web banners are available - your business logo/name and website link can be added. We also have static and rotating ads available. Contact Carlean at 336-846-7469 for details. |
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| Where is the printed Secondhand News delivered to ? 12,000 copies of the Secondhand News are delivered to pick up spots located in Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, Watauga and Wilkes Counties in North Carolina, as well as Mountain City, TN. For a list of actual locations where you can pick up a copy, CLICK HERE! |
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