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There are several visual effects and listing options available. These are optional and may require a fee.
- HomePage Featured - These listings will be randomly selected to be displayed on our main page.
- Category Featured - The listing will be featured above other items in category listings.
- Gallery Listing - The listing will be featured in the gallery section.
- Highlight Listing - The listing with have a highlighed background to attract attention.
- Bold Listing - The listing title will be displayed with a bold font.
- Hit counter - A free service to help track how many views your listing has received.
- Auto Relist - Automatically relist an unsold item (a multiple item listing that has had at least one sale will not be auto relisted).
To list items for sale or trade, you must first enter the item information.
The folowing fields are required:
- Category - This is the category and/or sub-category where your listing will be located.
- Title - The title of your listing.
- QuantityThe quantity of goods to be sold or traded.
- Item Location - The location the items will be shipped from.
- Detailed Description - Any information about the item(s) for sale or trade.
- Selling Method - Traditional Auction, Dutch Auction, Fixed Price Listing, Classified Ad, Trade Listing
- Number of Days to Run - The listing duration. If this option is not present, the Seller must enter the Start and/or End dates for the listing. (See below)
- Starting Price - The lowest acceptable price for your listing (unless you specify a Reserve), or the cost of goods for a Fixed Price listing.
The following fields are optional:
- Hit Counter Style
- Home Page Featured
- Category Featured
- Gallery Listing
- Highlight Listing
- Bold Listing
- PayPal Email - Supply your PayPal email address and a link will be created for the winning bidder(s) to make a payment.
- Shipping Cost - The additional charge for shipping and handling the item(s).
- Who Will Pay Shipping? - Indicate if the Buyer or Seller will pay for the cost of shipping the item(s).
- Auto Relist - Allows you the option of having your items automatically relist if they go unsold (a multiple item listing that has had at least one sale will not be auto relisted).
- Upload Base Image - This is the main image for your listing. This image is used if the "Gallery Listing" feature is selected.
The following fields optional:
- Free Images - (2) Images can be added to the listing without extra fees.
- Premium Extra Images - Additional images that can be added to the listing for a fee.
The following options are optional and only available for Traditional Auctions:
Some item categories may require additional information. For example, a category called "Textbooks" may require the seller to include the ISBN or edition.
Adding Images - You can add images when you list an item. You can also edit a listing to include additional images.
Images must be in .jpg or .gif format.
- .jpg - File format that reduces file size without reducing image quality.
- .gif - Common file format used specifically for web graphics.
To upload an image (from the 'Sell an Item' form):
- Click "Browse"
- Locate the image file on your computer
- Select the file name
- Click "Open"
To change an image (from the 'Sell an Item' form):
- Check the box marked "Delete"
- Click "Browse"
- Locate the image file on your computer
- Select the file name
- Click "Open"
The images that you choose for your listing can be interchanged. If you do not like the original image order, you can rearrange them by changing their sequence number.
Edit a Listing - Complete listing information can be edited IF:
- Auction and Dutch Auction - The item has recieved 0 (zero) bids
- Fixed Price Listing - 0 (zero) items have been sold
- The listing is a Classified Ad
If a listing has received bids or one of multiple items have sold, the following changes can be made:
- The Seller can append a note to the item description
- Listing Options can be added
To Edit a listing:
- Login to your account
- Access your My Account/My Auctions menu
- Select the "Selling" tab
- Select [edit item]
- Make changes to available fields
- Click the button "Save Changes"
Cancel a Listing - There are two ways to cancel an active listing. You can:
- End the listing early OR
- Delete the listing
To End a listing early (immediately):
- login to your account
- Access your My Account/My Auctions menu
- Select the "Selling" tab
- Select [edit item]
- Scroll to the bottom of the Edit Item page
- Type the word "End" into the appropriate text field
- Click the button "End Early"
To Delete a listing (immediately):
- login to your account
- Access your My Account/My Auctions menu
- Select the "Selling" tab
- Select [edit item]
- Scroll to the bottom of the Edit Item page
- Type the word "Delete" into the appropriate text field
- Click the button "Delete Item"
Storefronts:
What are Storefronts? A storefront is an optional feature on NetSide Market that allows you to market and sell your products and/or services to local communities in SE Wisconsin and Northern Illinois using a virtual store format.
What are the benefits of having a storefront? * All your listings are grouped in one area and appear in categories. * You can upload a image banner that will appear at the top of your store. * Profile page so you can tell us all about your shop. * Feedback page * Direct url to your store www.netsidemarket.com/username * Your store will appear on the stores page http://www.netsidemarket.com/stores.asp
What is the cost of opening a storefront? A onetime setup fee of $20.00 will be charged to open your storefront afterwards there will be a monthly fee of only $10.00 Final value fees on all completed sales will be assessed as described under “final value fees” section viewable on our “Fees” page. All storefront fees and final value fees are billed monthly.
How do I create a storefront? Go to My Account > click Storefront (under account) Enter your store name Short description (This will appear on the stores page) Upload your banner Upload your logo - (this will appear on the stores page) Go to My Account > click Profile (under account) Add your about information (This will appear in your store and can also be viewed via the listing page)
Should my username when I register be the same of my store? NetSide Market recommends that your username is the same as your store name or a shortened version. Your username appears in each of your listings. For more information on registering (changing my username etc) please see the registration help section.
What is the recommended banner size? The banner width can't be longer than 950px, height is up to you. Anywhere between 700-950 wide and 150 -200px high @ 72dpi. Please make sure your image size is no larger than 1 meg.
What is the recommended size of my logo? Recommended size: 150px x 150px @ 72dpi
If I don't have a storefront can I still list items and where/how will they appear? Yes, you can still list items and they will appear in your chosen categories. When the buyer clicks on "View seller's other items" in one of your listings your listing will appear on one page.
I have created a storefront but it doesn't appear on the stores page? Your store will only appear on the stores page if you have active listings.
Need assistance? Please contact our help desk if you would like assistance regarding Storefronts by emailing us at helpdesk@netsidemarket.com
Prohibited Items:
Alcoholic Beverages
Blood, Bodily Fluids and Body Parts
Burglary Tools
Counterfeit currency, stamps or coins
Counterfeit Products
Electronic Surveillance Equipment
Embargoed Goods
Endangered or protected species, or any part of any endangered or protected species
Escort services that offer or indicate sexual services
Illegal Drugs & Drug Paraphernalia
Illegal Services
Illegal telecommunication and electronics equipment such as access cards, password swiffers, radar scanners, traffic signal control devices or cable descrambler
Hazardous Materials including but not limited to radioactive, toxic and explosive materials
Fireworks, Destructive Devices and Explosives
Identity Documents, Personal Financial Records & Personal Information (in any form, including mailing lists)
Items which encourage or facilitate illegal activity
Lottery Tickets, Sweepstakes Entries and Slot Machines
Material that is obscene, pornographic or adult in nature, or harmful to minors
Offensive Material
Pictures or images that contain nudity
Government and Transit Badges, Uniforms, IDs, Documents and Licenses (e.g. internal manuals of commercial airlines, polie or postal service uniforms)
Prescription Drugs and Devices
Prostitution or ads that offer sex, sexual favors or sexual actions in exchange for money
Recalled items
Stocks and Other Securities
Stolen Property
Tobacco Products
Used Cosmetics
Used or rebuilt batteries or batteries containing mercury
Weapons and related items (such as firearms, firearm parts and magazines, ammunition, BB and pellet guns, tear gas, stun guns, switchblade knives, and martial arts weapons)
Multi-level marketing or pyramid schemes
Business or job opportunities that require upfront or periodic payments
Business or job opportunities that pay only commissions, unless the Ad makes it clear that the sole source of compensation would be commission and clearly describes the product or service that would be sold
Business or job opportunities that require recruitment of other members, distributors or agents
Ads that are not clear regarding what type of work would be required
Ads for employment that are stating a preference or requirement based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability
Ads that contain pornography or individuals engaging in sexual activities
Ads that ask for sex from under age persons
Ads that offer sex or sexual activities in exchange for money, products or services
Ads that depicts a person(s), regardless of gender, engaged in actual sexual conduct
Ads that contain bestiality
Ads that contain masturbation
Ads that contain sadistic or masochistic abuse
Ads posted by Men in the "Women seeking Women" category
Ads posted by Men in the "Women seeking Men" category
Ads posted by Women in the "Men seeking Men" category
Ads posted by Women in the "Men seeking Women" category
The following types of items are generally permitted to be listed if and to the extent that their sale and purchase is legally permitted in your State of residence, and that such sales and purchases occur in compliance with applicable laws and regulations:
Electronic Equipment
Event Tickets
Food Items
Non-prescription Medical Devices
Real Estate and Rental Properties
Used Clothing and Bedding
Vehicles, Vehicle Equipment and Devices
Wildlife products and products made from or preparations of species of animals and plants
Artifacts and Cultural Goods
Pesticides
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