Buying an Item Advertised on TPost.com.. 1
What types of ads are found on
TPost.com?. 1
Where are the advertisers on
TPost.com com located?. 1
Am I buying merchandise from
TPost.com?. 2
Do any of the services or
merchandise on TPost.com come with a warranty or guarantee?. 2
Are any of the vehicles
certified?. 2
What areas do you cover?. 2
Placing An Ad. 2
What types of ads are available
on TPost.com?. 2
What items may be advertised
with a “Run ‘til It Sells” photo or classified ad?. 2
How long will my ad run?. 2
What is the deadline to place my
ad online?. 3
Why do the online categories
differ from the print categories?. 3
How much do ads cost?. 3
When does my ad go “live”
online?. 3
Will my online ad run in TPost.com
& Photo Features magazines?. 3
How do I renew my ad?. 3
Will you remind me to renew my
ad?. 3
How do I change or cancel my ad?. 4
Do you guarantee that my ad will
be successful?. 4
What types of payment do you
accept?. 4
Is my credit card information
secure?. 4
What is your refund policy?. 4
What is the best way to
photograph my vehicle or item(s) for sale?. 4
What if I do not have a digital
camera or a scanner?. 5
Do I have to register to place
an ad on TPost.com?. 5
Register on TPost.com.. 6
Why should I register?. 6
Commercial Advertisers. 6
Whom should I contact if I need
assistance in placing a commercial ad?. 6
General 6
Who is Trading Post?. 6
Where can I find copies of
Trading Post & Photo Features magazines?. 7
Buying
an Item Advertised on TPost.com
·
What types of ads are found on TPost.com?
TPost.com
has more employment, general
merchandise, pets & livestock, real estate, services and vehicle ads in
Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Northwestern North Carolina
than any other website or print publication. Private parties, franchise &
independent car dealers and businesses advertise with us. In order to assist
you in finding the car, merchandise or service you are looking for, we have
searches by year, make & model for cars, and keywords for everything else.
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Where are the advertisers on TPost.com located?
Most
of the advertisers, both private party and commercial, are located in Northeast
Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Northwestern North Carolina. TPost.com,
Trading Post and Photo Features magazines are the industry leaders in
connecting buyers and sellers with our vast array of effective classified ads.
When
browsing the ads in any category, you can supply your zip code and sort the ads
based on the distance from your location.
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Am I buying merchandise from TPost.com?
NO
- TPost.com, Trading Post and Photo Features magazines are online and print
advertising media, which bring together buyers and sellers. TPost.com, Trading
Post and Photo Features magazines do not own or sell anything that is
advertised.
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Do any of the services or merchandise on TPost.com come with a
warranty or guarantee?
Warranties
or guarantees provided by the sellers may be available for the services or
merchandise on TPost.com. In some cases, extended warranties may be purchased
from third parties. Trading Post does not directly provide any warranties or
guarantees. To find out more information about a warranty or guarantee
options, please contact the seller.
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Are any of the vehicles certified?
Many
of the vehicles for sale are certified by the dealer selling the vehicle. To
find out more information about a specific vehicle’s certification, please
contact the seller.
We
have over 700 locations where you can find Trading Post & Photo Features magazines.
We cover Northeast Tennessee (Jefferson, Grainger, Hamblen, Hawkins, Green, Washington, Sullivan, Unicoi, Johnson and Carter Counties), Southwest Virginia (Buchanan,
Dickenson, Tazewell, Wise, Russell, Smyth, Washington, Scott and Lee counties)
and Northwestern North Carolina (Mitchell, Avery, and Wautauga counties). You
may view the cities & zip codes where Trading
Post and Photo Features Publications are available.
Placing
An Ad
·
What types of ads are available on TPost.com?
Photo
ads and classified (without photos) ads are available to private parties. All
ads will run for the number of weeks specified when placing an ad. There is an
option for “Run ‘Til It Sells” photo and classified ads available to private
party advertisers only. Certain restrictions apply to “Run ‘Til It Sells” ads.
What
items may be advertised with a “Run ‘Til It Sells” photo or classified ad?
“Run
‘Til It Sells” photo or classified ads are available to private party
advertisers only. Any type of service or on-going business activity is
considered to be a commercial advertiser and does not qualify for a “Run ‘Til
It Sells” ad. A “Run ‘Til It Sells” ads may not be used to sell multiple
items in a single ad.
When
placing a “Run ‘Til It Sells” ad, the content of the ad (except for the item’s
price) may not be modified online once the ad has been placed. You must call
the office to make the changes to the content of the ad description. All “Run
‘Til It Sells” ads are subject to approval by TPost.com and may be rejected at
their discretion.
How
long will my ad run?
Photo
ads appears online (with up to 4 photos) and in Trading Post and Photo Features
magazines for at least one week (depending on when the ad is submitted).
Classified ads appear online and in one or both printed publications from one
week or longer (depending on the ad option chosen).
“Run
‘Til It Sells” photo and classified ads appear online and in Trading Post and
Photo Features magazines for four weeks. After the initial four weeks, you may
renew your “Run ‘Til It Sells” ad every four weeks for as long as you need to sell your item.
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What is the deadline to place my ad online?
All
ads submitted online between Monday and Friday noon will be included on
TPost.com within 24 hours. Ads submitted online after Friday noon will appear
on TPost.com no later than Monday noon.
Ads
placed online by the deadline will appear in that week’s issue of Trading Post
and Photo Features. The deadline is Monday 1:00
p.m. for Photo Features and Tuesday 3:00 p.m. for Trading Post
- Why do the online
categories differ from the print categories?
The
website categories allow easier browsing for the user in a website environment
with different category navigation and the ability to search. Trading Post and
Photo Features magazines have more categories to fit the parameters of a
reader-friendly advertising publication. Every item in Trading Post and Photo
Features magazines will appear online. Likewise, all items advertised on
TPost.com will appear in both magazines.
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How much do ads cost?
Private
party Photo ads begin at only $12, and run for one week online and in Trading
Post magazine. Other packages run in both Trading Post and Photo Features
magazines. “Run ‘Til It Sells” photo ads (available to private party
advertisers only) begin at only $6.00, and run online and in both printed
publications (depending on the ad plan selected) as long as you need to sell
your item. “Run ‘Til It Sells” photo ads must be renewed every four weeks.
Most
ad packages available online will appear in Trading Post magazine, Photo
Features magazine and on TPost.com for maximum coverage.
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When does my ad go “live” online?
All
ads submitted online between Monday and Friday noon will be included on
TPost.com within 24 hours. Ads submitted online after Friday noon will appear
on TPost.com no later than Monday noon.
Ads
placed online by the deadlines -- Monday 1:00 p.m. for Photo Features and
Tuesday 3:00 p.m. for Trading Post will appear in that week’s issue of Photo
Features and/or Trading Post magazines.
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Will my online ad run in Trading Post & Photo Features
magazines?
To
gain the most exposure for your ad, most of the ad packages available online
will run in both Trading Post and Photo Features magazines. Depending on the
options chosen, the ad may run in one or both magazines.
·
How do I renew my ad?
Any
ad placed online may be renewed by logging in to My Account, and going
to the specific ad in My Ads.
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Will you remind me to renew my ad?
YES
– We will remind you to renew your ad at least 72 hours before your ad
expires. If you provided your email address when placing your ad you will
receive email renewal reminders before your ads expire.
·
How do I change or cancel my ad?
Any
ad placed online may be renewed or cancelled by logging in to My
Account, and going to the specific ad in My Ads. Please call
our office if you wish to change the wording and/or photos for your ad.
Changes
and cancellations made between Monday and Friday noon will be effective online
within 24 hours. Changes and cancellations made after Friday noon will be
effective no later than Monday noon. Changes and cancellations made by the following deadline will appear in that week’s issue
of Trading Post & Photo Features magazines: Monday 1:00 p.m. for Photo Features and Tuesday 3:00 p.m. for
Trading Post
·
Do you guarantee that my ad will be successful?
Although
we strongly believe that TPost.com, Trading Post and Photo Features magazines
offer the best advertising value in Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and
Northwestern North Carolina, we cannot guarantee results.
·
What types of payment do you accept?
We
accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover for ads placed online. We also accept
cash, checks and money orders if you are visiting our office or mailing in
payment for your ad. We do not recommend mailing cash. Please make sure to
include the completed Private Party Ad Form
when mailing in your payment.
·
Is my credit card information secure?
Using
your credit card at TPost.com is completely safe. We use an advanced
encryption technology that safeguards your personal information and ensures
your privacy as it travels over the internet. We also maintain a certificate
with Thawte that serves as an electronic substitute for your signature.
·
What is your refund policy?
We
are not responsible for errors made by customers. If you make an error in an ad
placed online, you may correct or modify your ad by logging in to My
Account, and going to the specific ad in My Ads. Likewise, you
may cancel any ad placed online by going to My Ads in My
Account.
We
do not issue refunds for ads. If we make a material error in your ad, we will
give you a credit toward the purchase of future advertising.
·
What is the best way to photograph my vehicle or item(s) for
sale?
If
possible, please use a digital camera to get the best quality photo for both
online and print. A plain background such as trees or a wall will work best.
Photos taken with film may be scanned and uploaded, but the online photo
quality may not be as good as digital photos. Please do not stand too close to
the item that you are shooting.
If
you are photographing a vehicle, the best shot of your vehicle is a simple 3/4
shot taken with a digital camera. See the examples below:
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What if I do not have a digital camera or a scanner?
If
you are unable to upload a photo of your vehicle to TPost.com, we offer several
options.
(1)
You may bring your vehicle to our
office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Wednesday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and we will take a photo for you at no additional cost.
Our
office is located at 3080 Highway 75, Blountville, TN 37617-6357. Map driving
directions to our office using Mapquest.com.
(2)
You may mail photos of your
vehicle, together with your payment and the completed Private
Party Ad Form to the address listed above.
·
Do I have to register to place an ad on TPost.com?
YES
- We need to be able to communicate with you if you are placing an ad on
TPost.com. Registration is quick, easy and free. Registered members have
access to several advanced features:
Sellers
can place and pay for ads which will appear on TPost.com, as well as in Trading
Post and Photo Features magazines.
Sellers
may renew, modify the price, or cancel ads online. If you provided your email
address when placing your ad you receive email renewal reminders before your
ads expire.
Buyers
can save ads that are of interest for longer than the current internet session
(in My Saved Ads in My Account).
Registered
members may participate in online promotions and are entitled to receive email
updates on new developments at TPost.com.
Go
to our Registration Page to register now!
Register
on TPost.com
Registering
with TPost.com is quick, easy and best of all FREE! Once you become a
registered member, you will have access to several advanced features:
BUYERS
can save ads that are of interest for longer than the current internet session
(in My Saved Ads in My Account). This enables you to do thorough
comparison-shopping for as long as you need to find the “item”. BUYERS ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO REGISTER.
SELLERS
must register in order to place and pay for ads online with our simple and
user-friendly online ad placement form. Sellers may also renew, modify the
price, or cancel ads online. If you provided your email address when placing
your ad you receive email renewal reminders before ads expire.
ALL
REGISTERED MEMBERS may participate in online promotions and are entitled to
receive email updates on new developments at TPost.com.
Go
to our Registration Page to register now!
Commercial
Advertisers
- Whom should I contact
if I need further assistance in placing a commercial ad?
We
welcome inquiries from businesses. Trading Post and Photo Features advertising
professionals are eager to design a customized package of targeted online and
print advertising for you. Businesses should call Karen at our office at
423-282-6660 or 423-323-2269, or email her at KarenC@TPost.com.
TPost.com,
Trading Post and Photo Features are Northeast Tennessee’s, Southwest Virginia’s
and Northwestern North Carolina’s premier sources for classified ads. We offer
superior customer service and generate better response than any other
advertising source. That is why we have more Northeast Tennessee, Southwest
Virginia and Northwestern North Carolina businesses and private parties
advertising than any other website or print publication.
General
·
Who is Trading Post?
Trading Post was founded
in 1974 as Northeast Tennessee’s, Southwest
Virginia’s and Northwestern North Carolina’s premier classified advertising
publication for vehicles, merchandise, businesses and services. Today, TPost.com,
Trading Post and Photo Features magazines are Northeast Tennessee’s, Southwest
Virginia’s and Northwestern North Carolina’s premier advertising source
connecting a wide variety of buyers and sellers. Our ad categories include
employment, general merchandise, pets & livestock, real estate, businesses
services, vehicles, and much more. New issues of Trading Post and Photo
Features magazines circulate every week on Wednesday morning, and TPost.com is
updated daily Mond