adSort.com - Classified Ads Help

You can browse the listings or post an ad yourself.
You can look for a auto, home, job, or bride/groom. You'll find many ads in a host of categories.
It's fast and simple. You're just a few clicks away from reading or creating ads.

You must be a registered adSort user to post an ad. Registration isn't required to browse or reply to ads.

To browse classifieds ads:

Start on the search page of adSort.
Choose a category, and select a category to search. Currently, adSort Classifieds is available for most cities in India and most states of the United States
After a few clicks, you'll reach the ads themselves, which offer more details about the item or service for sell.

How do I post an ad?

To post an ad to any category within adSort Classifieds, you need: A adSort ID.

If you are not already have adSort ID register now. Once you've registered and signed in, follow the instructions:

Click on the Post Ad link at the top of the page.
Choose the appropriate category for the type of ad you want to submit.
Choose the appropriate subcategories for your ad.
Fill out the details in the form, giving as much information as you like.
Click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the form. If you receive an error message, you need to correct your ad or it won't post.

Important: Your ad should appear on our site within a few minutes and will stay up for 30 days. You can edit your ad at any time, however, this will not extend your ad for an additional 30 days.

How do I edit or delete my ad?

After you login, Click on the My Ads link at the top of the page.
From your My Ads page, you can view, edit or delete any or all of your ads.
Editing an ad: Click on the ad title link to edit the ad. You'll be taken to the edit ad form. Use this ad form to update any of the fields. Once you have made your changes click the "Update" button at the bottom of the form. Within a few minutes, the new version will replace the old one.
Deleting an ad: Click on the ad title link to delete the ad. You'll be taken to the edit ad form. Click on the "Delete" button at the bottom of the form to delete the ad. Once you delete an ad, it can't be recovered.

Please note: Editing an ad will not extend the ad for an additional 30 days.

How to Avoid Fraud When Buying?

Unfortunately, there isn't a single, surefire way to identify fraudulent sellers. However, we've listed some of the warning signs of fraud below. Please note that none of these signs is a definitive indicator of a fraudulent seller. They are only factors to help you identify high-risk transactions. Likewise, there is no guarantee that if a seller does not meet any of these criteria, it's a legitimate seller. If you are suspicious, it's a good idea to do some research.

Country of Origin: Sellers that request money to be wired to Romania, Ukraine, Macedonia, Belarus, Pakistan, Russia, Lithuania, Egypt, Nigeria, Colombia, Malaysia, or Indonesia tend to have a very high incidence of fraud. Unless you have a lot experience with international orders, you may want to decline to send money to these countries.
High-End Merchandise Items: Be wary of high-end electronics equipment, such as computers, and high-end automobiles -- especially if they are offered at less than market value.
"It's Now or Never": Beware of pressure for an immediate response or frantic claims of limited availability.
Email Address: In many fraudulent orders, the seller's email address is provided by a free email service, which is often relatively untraceable.
No Verifiable Information: Be wary of sellers that do not provide information that can be verified, such as an address or home or work phone number.
An order that meets one of the above criteria is not necessarily fraudulent. However, if an order has multiple warning signs, you should investigate it carefully. As a general rule, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

How to Avoid Fraud When Selling?

Unfortunately, there isn't a single, surefire way to identify fraudulent buyers. However, we've listed some of the warning signs of fraud below. Please note that none of these signs is a definitive indicator of a fraudulent buyer. They are only factors to help you identify high-risk transactions. Likewise, there is no guarantee that if a buyer does not meet any of these criteria, it's a legitimate buyer. If you are suspicious, it's a good idea to do some research.

Country of Origin: Buyers from Romania, Macedonia, Belarus, Pakistan, Russia, Lithuania, Egypt, Nigeria, Colombia, Malaysia, and Indonesia tend to have a very high incidence of fraud and often have unverifiable addresses. Unless you have a lot experience with international orders, you may want to decline to sell to these countries, even if the buyer offers to use a U.S. cashier's check.
Untraceable Email Address: In many fraudulent orders, the customer's email address is provided by a free email service, which is often relatively untraceable.
Expensive Items: Be wary when selling automobiles or high-end electronics equipment, such as computers.
An order that meets one of the above criteria is not necessarily fraudulent. However, if an order has multiple warning signs, you should investigate it carefully. As a general rule, you should never sell a valuable item unless you can verify the information.

What browsers can I use?

We highly recommend that you use the most up-to-date version of Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer when using adSort Classifieds.

If you use Web TV or another online service that doesn't support these browsers, you may have some difficulty using adSort Classifieds. If you do not use Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer, you may have problems browsing, submitting, editing, and removing your ads.

Occasionally some users report that they find themselves in a continuous loop and are unable to register. If you encounter this problem, sometimes hitting "reload" or "refresh" helps.

We are aware of most of the compatibility problems when using different web browsers, but if you would like to contact us to report your experience, please use our feedback form.

Shopping Safety

It's a good idea to take precautions when using adSort Classifieds to buy and sell your items or services. There's always some risk involved in transferring goods and payments between two parties. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind. These tips are not designed to scare you, but to encourage you to be smart, use common sense, and have fun.

Know who you're dealing with. Ask for personal information that you can verify. For example, a home or work phone number can be verified through directory assistance or by simply calling back to make sure that the number is valid. Always try to speak on the phone first. You can also ask the seller or buyer for a reference -- someone else who can tell you about their experiences with the buyer or seller.
Keep all records of correspondence. Keep all email, notes, shipping papers, and payment information. Be sure to print a copy of the ad. This is your responsibility. adSort does not provide user information or copies of old listings.
Ask to see the item before you agree to buy. If possible, ask to see the item before you make a final decision. This will help you verify the authenticity and condition of the item and the legitimacy of the seller.
Let someone know your plans. There may be a need for buyers and sellers to meet face-to-face to show the item or service for sale. Remember you are meeting a stranger. Use common sense and good judgment. When meeting face-to-face, let others know your plans. Give them the address, phone number, and name of the person you are meeting. If possible, bring a friend with you or try to meet in a public place.
Use common sense. If an item seems too good to be true, it probably is. Do some research. For example, look at other classifieds ads or auction listings to learn the going rate for the specific items or services that interest you. adSort Classifieds does not endorse or verify the information contained in any ad. Your best protection is to use common sense.
Evaluate your payment options. A deal should only proceed if the buyer and seller are comfortable with each other and the type of payment. The buyer and seller should also agree on a return policy, if any, in case the buyer is not happy with the item. If an item is expensive, don't send unsecured money or merchandise. Here are some payment and delivery options which can help protect the buyer and the seller:

Escrow services. Escrow protects both parties from credit card fraud, offers sellers protection from a claim of non-delivery of item, and gives the buyer an opportunity to inspect the product and return it if it is damaged or not as described.
COD Cash on delivery ties the payment to the delivery of the merchandise.
Person-to-person payment services. Person-to-person payments can take place online or with a check. There are built-in protections for both parties with these services. These protections may vary depending on the service.

Reminder: Use of adSort Classifieds is entirely at your own risk.
Please review our Terms of Service for more information.

What am I not allowed to sell?

Following is a list of items that are not allowed on adSort Classifieds. We've also provided a few suggestions for places where you can further research the laws and regulations governing an item you're interested in selling.

Bootlegs
CD-Rs
Warez
Back-up copies
Demo copies

Learn more about copyright and trademark issues: United States Copyright Office United States Patent and Trademark Office

Counterfeit or Knock-Off Goods:

Fake autographs
Fake brand name goods

Items Subject to Embargo:

Cuban cigars
Iranian rugs
Yugoslavian coins

Learn more about embargoed items in the U.S.: Office of Foreign Assets Control

Hate Materials:

Hitler mousepads
Swastika flags/patches/posters
KKK patches/belt buckles/hats

Goods Made From Protected Animal/Plant Species:

Claws
Teeth
Skins
Stuffed birds
Tortoise shell
Ivory

Learn more: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Recalled Goods

Learn more: U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission

Hacking/Surveillance/Interception/Descrambling Equipment:

Access cards
Viruses
Password sniffers
Cable descramblers

Learn more: www.cybercrime.gov

Cigarettes

Illegal Drugs and Paraphernalia:

Cocaine
Heroin
Marijuana
Anablolic steroids
Bongs

Learn more: Drug Enforcement Administration

Prescription Drugs and Medical Devices:

Viagra
Prozac
Contact lenses

Learn more: Food and Drug Administration

Body Parts and Bodily Fluids:

Urine
Sperm
Eggs
Blood
Organs (heart, liver, etc.)

Stolen Products and Items Used for Theft:

Lock-picking devices
Vehicle master keys
Stolen art and artifacts

Learn more about stolen art and artifacts: National Stolen Art File

Fireworks, Explosives, and Hazardous Materials:

Fireworks
Bombs
Dynamite
Detonation devices
Grenades

Learn more about restricted materials: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Environmental Protection Agency

Government IDs:

Birth certificates
Driver's licenses
Law enforcement IDs
Passports
Green cards

Police Items:

Badges
Sirens
ID cards
Stocks and Securities

Learn more: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Gambling Items:

Grab bags
Lottery tickets
Raffle tickets
Sweepstakes
Pyramid schemes
Slot machines

Services:

Legal services
Financial services
Massages
Travel planning
Psychic services

Individual Contracts:

Employment contracts

Non-Transferrable Items:

Plane tickets

Event Tickets

Non-Packaged Food Items

Used Clothing Items

Weapons and Accessories:

Non-antique firearms
Switchblades
Martial arts weapons
Concealed weapons
Ammunition
Rifle scopes

Learn more: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms

Adult-Oriented Items:

Pornographic material
Sexual bondage or fetish items
Any item or listing that is sexually explicit or primarily intended or marketed for sexual gratification.

Please Note: This is only a partial list to give you an idea of the types of items prohibited on adSort Classifieds.

What are the rules?

adSort Classifieds (including Autos, Matrimony, Real Estate, etc.) provides a place to post listings to meet or to buy and sell items. Just as in a real community, you'll find that you may have different opinions than others users of adSort Classifieds.

adSort Classifieds works best when people follow a few rules. Here are some key ones to remember:

Do not harass, abuse, or threaten other members.
Do not post content that is obscene or otherwise objectionable.
Do post ads in the category that is most applicable to your needs. For example, if you're selling a car, then choose Automobiles as your category and post your ad.
Do not spam the site.
Do not post copyrighted content without permission.

adSort doesn't edit the content of adSort Classifieds. Postings that violate the Terms of Service, which contain additional rules that govern adSort services, may also lead to the deletion, without notice, of your adSort ID and everything associated with it, including memeber accounts, posts, profiles, etc.

If you find an ad that violates any of these rules, please let us know.

Where do I report abuse?

adSort Classifieds is a service provided to memebers of adSort.

The content of the advertisements that appear here is the sole responsibility of those persons posting the ads. adSort does not control the content of the ads and does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of any information contained in the adSort Classifieds listings or in any of the products or services listed here. adSort will not be liable for any damages of any kind incurred as a result of the information contained in the adSort Classifieds. adSort disclaims any and all warranties relating to the service, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or use.

adSort reserves the right to remove ads at any time for any reason. You are solely responsible for content. By posting an ad in adSort Classifieds, you agree that you will not post any material that is libelous, defamatory, or unlawful, or that violates or infringes any trademark, copyright, or similar rights of others.

If you find an offensive or worrisome ad, please let us know adSort reserves the right to determine what action is necessary.

How do I report bugs or errors?

We're sorry if you've encountered problems using adSort Classifieds. Please contact us and describe the problem in as much detail as possible.