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How are Classified ads different?

CatValou
CatValou Posts: 323 Forumite
in Ebay, auctions, car boot sales, post & parcels
I'm looking to buy something and I didn't even know eBay had classified ads. What's the purpose of them?

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  • pitkin2020
    pitkin2020 Posts: 4,029 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    they are exactly what they say they are classified ads, its just like an ad the newspaper but a lot more people get to view the advert
    Everyones opinion is the most important.....no wonder nothing is ever agreed on.
  • CatValou
    CatValou Posts: 323 Forumite
    I wondered if there were different rules or something. I'm trying to look them up on eBay, but the help function is playing up.
  • StaffsSW
    StaffsSW Posts: 5,788 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    They are like a BIN with Best Offer, except the transaction is not carried out on eBay, and no feedback is left either way, and there are no fees on the completion of the sale.

    The rules on what can and can not be listed in Classified Ads are also a lot more relaxed, and it's not unusual to see blatant adverts for websites and "free ipods" in the classified format. Not all categories offer the classified format though, which is why it is a bit difficult to search for them.
    <--- Nothing to see here - move along --->
  • pitkin2020
    pitkin2020 Posts: 4,029 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    they seem more popular for motors and alike, higher value items, but others are using them to spam for such items like steve has mentioned
    Everyones opinion is the most important.....no wonder nothing is ever agreed on.
  • navig8r
    navig8r Posts: 553 Forumite
    If an item seem cheap then it could be a scam,be carefull if they will not accept cash on collection and insist on delivering after you have transfered funds.
    Dave
  • stone7
    stone7 Posts: 2,464 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    How does a private seller like me list an item in the classifieds?

    Can't seem to find a way.
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