Advertising FAQs
All ads are free.
There is no charge to place an ad on FinditClassifieds.com. Tell a friend or family member about the site if you find it useful.
How much does it cost to place an ad?
All ads are free. FinditClassifieds does not require a payment method to post a basic local classified ad.
How long will my ad run?
Ads run until an automated process removes them based on the current rules engine configuration.
Older data may be purged as needed to keep the site sustainable and low cost.
Why was my ad deleted?
An ad may be deleted if it is a duplicate, placed in the wrong category, violates site rules,
or does not meet FinditClassifieds “trash free” standards.
Why was my ad blocked?
FinditClassifieds focuses on quality over quantity. Ads may be blocked by a moderator or automated system.
For security reasons, the site does not disclose every detection rule.
If you believe your ad was blocked unfairly, email
support@finditclassifieds.com
and request a review.
Partial list of prohibited items and services
Laws vary by country, state, and city. It is your responsibility as an advertiser to know whether
an item can legally be sold or advertised.
Do not post illegal or regulated items.
When in doubt, do not post the ad until you have verified the law.
- Obscene materials, exploitation material, or illegal prostitution offers.
- Military-issued items not disposed of under proper demilitarization policies.
- Food stamps, WIC vouchers, SNAP EBT cards, infant formula from aid programs, or similar government-program items.
- Fireworks, destructive devices, or explosives.
- Alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances, illegal drugs, drug-manufacturing materials, or drug paraphernalia.
- Prescription drugs, medical devices, prescription lenses, defibrillators, needles, hearing aids, or false treatment claims.
- Blood, bodily fluids, or body parts.
- Household pets for sale. Small adoption-fee rehoming may be allowed. Breeding, stud service, animal parts, blood, or fluids are not allowed.
- Restricted plants, insects, noxious weeds, endangered plant species, live pests, pesticides, or hazardous substances.
- Illegal telecommunications equipment, access cards, jamming devices, password sniffers, unloopers, or descramblers.
- Stolen property, altered serial-number items, burglary tools, lock-picks, or vehicle master keys.
- False IDs, police-insignia items, citizenship documents, or birth certificates.
- Counterfeit currency, coins, stamps, tickets, knock-off goods, bootlegs, warez, or copyrighted material you are not authorized to sell.
- Restricted-transfer tickets, coupons, gift cards, lottery tickets, raffle entries, gambling devices, or slot machines.
- Used or rebuilt batteries, mercury-containing batteries, unsafe used bedding or clothing, non-packaged food, or adulterated food.
- Bulk email lists, mailing lists, or lists containing personal identifying information.
Internet advertising safety tips
The internet is useful for legitimate local buying and selling, but scammers target classified ads.
Use common sense, stay local, and protect your personal information.
- Always meet in a public place, such as a coffee shop or police department parking lot.
- Do not sell a vehicle or high-priced item to someone who refuses to see it in person.
- Do not accept overpayment.
- Do not arrange shipping for a stranger. If they want shipping, they should handle it safely and legitimately.
- Be cautious with buyers claiming to be overseas.
- Watch for pet adoption scams, especially expensive or unusual animals.
- Learn the warning signs of 419-style advance-fee scams.
- If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
- If a reply feels scripted, suspicious, or asks for unnecessary personal information, delete it and do not respond.
Overpayment check scam warning
Sellers of cars, motorcycles, electronics, and other high-value items should be especially cautious.
A common scam involves a buyer sending a check for more than the sale price and asking the seller to send the difference elsewhere.
Never refund an overpayment.
Even if your bank initially makes funds available, the check can later be reversed as forged, stolen, or invalid.
How the scam usually works
- You post a high-priced item for sale.
- A buyer contacts you and agrees to the price quickly.
- The buyer sends a check for more than the agreed amount.
- The buyer asks you to wire or transfer the extra money to a third party.
- The original check later fails, and you lose the money you sent.
Common warning signs
- Cashier’s check or money order from someone you have never met.
- Shipping agent, pickup agent, or third-party courier story.
- Buyer is overseas or unavailable to meet.
- Request for your full name, home address, and phone number before normal buyer questions.
- Pressure to act quickly.
Example scam pattern:
Buyer claims they are far away, sends more than the item price, then asks you to deduct your amount and send the excess to a shipping agent.
