Buying an Item Advertised on ReddingNickel.com.. 1

What types of ads are found on ReddingNickel.com?. 1

Does the vehicle pricing/payments include tax, title, plates or other costs?. 1

Where are the advertisers on ReddingNickel.com located?. 2

Am I buying merchandise from ReddingNickel.com?. 2

Do any of the services or merchandise on ReddingNickel.com come with a warranty or guarantee?  2

Are any of the vehicles certified?. 2

What areas of Northern California do you cover?. 2

Placing An Ad. 2

What types of ads are available on ReddingNickel.com?. 2

How long will my ad run?. 2

What is the deadline to place my ad online?. 2

Why do the online categories differ from the print categories?. 2

How much do ads cost?. 3

When does my ad go “live” online. 3

Will my online ad run in The Nickel?. 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?. 3

Do you guarantee that my ad will be successful?. 3

What types of payment do you accept?. 3

Is my credit card information secure?. 3

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?. 4

Do I have to register to place an ad on ReddingNickel.com?. 4

Register on ReddingNickel.com.. 5

Why should I register?. 5

Commercial Advertisers. 5

Whom should I contact if I need further assistance in placing a commercial ad?. 5

General 5

Who is The Nickel?. 5

Where can I find copies of The Nickel publication?. 6

 

 

 

 

Buying an Item Advertised on ReddingNickel.com

 

·         What types of ads are found on ReddingNickel.com?

ReddingNickel.com has more employment, general merchandise, pets & livestock, real estate, services and vehicle ads in Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Lassen, Glenn, Butte, and Siskiyou Counties 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.

 

• Does the vehicle pricing/payments include tax, title, plates or other costs?

The Vehicle pricing from the Dealers’ does not include tax, title & plates, where it’s applicable.  Also, advertised payments are based on Tier 1 Credit.

 

·         Where are the advertisers on ReddingNickel.com located?

Most of the advertisers, both private party and commercial, are located in Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Lassen, Glenn, Butte, and Siskiyou Counties.  ReddingNickel.com & The Nickel publication 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.

 

·         Am I buying merchandise from ReddingNickel.com?

NO - ReddingNickel.com & The Nickel publication are online and print advertising media, which bring together buyers and sellers. ReddingNickel.com & The Nickel publication do not own or sell anything that is advertised.

 

·         Do any of the services or merchandise on ReddingNickel.com come with a warranty or guarantee?

Warranties or guarantees provided by the sellers may be available for the services or merchandise on ReddingNickel.com.  In some cases, extended warranties may be purchased from third parties.  The Nickel does not directly provide any warranties or guarantees.  To find out more information about a warranty or guarantee options, please contact the seller.

 

·         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.

 

• What areas of Northern California do you cover?

Since 1989, the The Nickel has been serving Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Lassen, Glenn, Butte, and Siskiyou Counties.

 

Placing An Ad

 

·         What types of ads are available on ReddingNickel.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.   We reserve the right to limit, edit or reject any/all copy which conflicts, in our opinion, with the established objectives of the publication/website. In addition, we assume no responsibility for the authenticity, validity and /or reliability of any advertising or of the advertiser placing such ads in any of our publications or website. No portion of the publication or website may be reproduced, photographically, electronically or by any other means, without the express consent of the publisher.

 

 

• How long will my ad run?

Photo ads appear online (with up to 4 photos) and in The Nickel publication for at least two weeks (depending on when the ad is submitted).  Classified ads appear online and in the printed publication for at least one week (depending on the advertising package chosen).

 

 

·         What is the deadline to place my ad online?

All ads submitted online between Monday and Friday noon will be included on ReddingNickel.com within 24 hours.  Ads submitted online after Friday noon will appear on ReddingNickel.com no later than Monday noon.

 

Ads placed online by Monday 5:00 p.m. will appear in Thursday’s issue of The Nickel. 

 

• 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.  The Nickel publication has more categories to fit the parameters of a reader-friendly advertising publication.  Every classified ad in The Nickel publication will appear online.  Likewise, all items advertised on ReddingNickel.com will appear in The Nickel publication. 

 

·         How much do ads cost?

Photo ads (up to 15 words) begin at only $29.00, and run for two weeks online and in the The Nickel publication. 

 

Classified ads (up to 15 words without a photo) begin at only $6.75 for one week.  

All ads will appear in The Nickel publication and on ReddingNickel.com for maximum coverage.

 

We also have free classified ads for items which are free.  The first word of the ad text must be “free” and it is limited to one ad per household.

 

·         When does my ad go “live” online?

All ads submitted online between Monday and Friday noon will be included on ReddingNickel.com within 24 hours.  Ads submitted online after Friday noon will appear on ReddingNickel.com no later than Monday noon.

 

Ads submitted by Monday at 5:00 p.m. will also appear in that Thursday's edition of The Nickel.

 

·         Will my online ad run in The Nickel?

YES - To gain the most exposure for your ad, all ads placed online will run in The Nickel publication.

 

·         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.

 

·         Will you remind me to renew my online 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 modified or cancelled by logging in to My Account, and going to the specific ad in My Ads.

 

Changes and cancellations made to online ads 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 to online ads prior to Monday 5:00 p.m. will appear in that Thursday's edition of The Nickel. Refunds will not be given.

 

 

·         Do you guarantee that my ad will be successful?

Although we strongly believe that ReddingNickel.com & The Nickel publication offer the best advertising value in Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Lassen, Glenn, Butte, and Siskiyou Counties, we cannot guarantee results.

 

·         What types of payment do you accept? 

We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express 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 ReddingNickel.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:

·         What if I do not have a digital camera or a scanner?

If you are unable to upload a photo of your vehicle to ReddingNickel.com, we offer several options. 

 

(1)     If you are unable to upload a photo of your vehicle to ReddingNickel.com, you may bring your vehicle to our office and we will take a photo for you at no additional cost. The Nickel is located at 1175 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA  96003.  Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Directions to our office are available using mapquest.com.

 

(2)     You may mail photos of your vehicle, together with your payment and the completed Private Party Ad Form, to: The Nickel, 1175 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA  96003 

 

·         Do I have to register to place an ad on ReddingNickel.com? 

YES - We need to be able to communicate with you if you are placing an ad on ReddingNickel.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 ReddingNickel.com, as well as in The Nickel publication.

 

·         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 ReddingNickel.com.

 

Go to our Registration Page to register now!

 

 

Register on ReddingNickel.com

 

• Why should I register?

Registering with ReddingNickel.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 ReddingNickel.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.  The Nickel advertising professionals are eager to design a customized package of targeted online and print advertising for you.    Businesses should call our commercial advertising department 530-222-8500 ext. 105 or 866-734-6425 ext. 105 or email us at JaneH@ReddingNickel.com.  ReddingNickel.com & The Nickel are the region’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 businesses and private parties advertising than any other website or print publication in the seven county area we serve.

 

General

 

·         Who is The Nickel?

The Nickel was founded in 1989 as Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Lassen, Glenn, Butte, and Siskiyou Counties’ premier classified advertising publication for vehicles, merchandise, businesses and services. Today, ReddingNickel.com & The The Nickel publication are the region’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 The Nickel publication circulate every Thursday and ReddingNickel.com is updated daily Monday through Friday.

 

The Nickel is a member of Target Media Partners, one of the largest and fastest growing independent advertising publishers in the United States. For more information about Target Media Partners, please visit www.TargetMediaPartners.com.

 

·         Where can I find copies of The Nickel publication?

Every week, a new issue of The Nickel publication may be picked up in numerous locations such as Food Max, Rite Aid, Shell, Kmart, Safeway and Perkos, as well as restaurants, gas stations, post offices, tire stores, hardware stores, general merchandise stores, department stores and convenience stores.