Progressive U now offers students a place to list their old school necessities to help other members heading off to further their education.
Buying Items (2)
A guide to help you buy items listed in the Progressive U Classified Ads.
The only charge you will have as a buyer or as a recipient of any item listed on Progressive U is set by the seller of the item. This might include shipping and handling charges or the cost of the item itself. You may browse through the Classified Ads for free - and should you choose to buy or accept a donated item, you make arrangements with the seller.
If the seller requires payment, then you must make arrangements with him. Hopefully, the ads will be detailed enough (i.e., price, preferred method of payment) to make this process easy.
Whatever agreement you arrange, both you and the seller are responsible to maintain. This will mean setting dates to send payment, and setting dates for item shipment. Be sure you keep your communication open with the seller throughout the entire process to avoid problems.
Selling Items (5)
If you've got something you'd like to list for sale or to give away, read through this guide to find answers
On your menu, click on "Create Content". This will open up a page that lists the available types of content you have permission to create (Blog Entry, Forum Topics, etc...)
Click on the link that reads "Classified Ads". From there you will be taken to a page where you can fill in the needed information. Ads can be no more than 500 characters long, so be sure the ad is short and sweet with as much detail as necessary.
When you've finished, click "Submit" and you will see your finished ad.
Please note - at this point, your ad is viewable by you only. To make it public, you will have to pay (via PayPal). However, you may edit and reedit your ad as many times as you like before publishing it.
To publish your ad, you must pay a $5 fee. This fee goes to helping maintain the Progressive U website and classified ads system - and guarantees your ad will be listed until it sells or for a period of one month (whichever comes first).
When you're ready to pay to publish your ad, click on the title of the ad. You will see near the top of the page a tab that reads "PayPal Publish". Click on that tab to be led to a page where you can go to PayPal to publish your ad.
Please note, you may post any number of Classified Ads you like (one ad per item, please); However, none of these ads will be viewable by other members of the site until they are paid for.
If you don't have a PayPal account, you may sign up for one free by going here.
Currently, we do not accept any other method of payment for placing Classified Ads.
You will not be required to submit a payment for your classified ad until you try to publish it for public view. At that time, you can click on the tab that reads "PayPal Publish" and submit your payment via PayPal. Once that payment has been made, there will be no further charges for your ad. You may edit or refine your ad as many times as you like and not be charged.
The ad will remain published for a period of one month, or until someone has agreed to accept your item - whichever comes first. If your item has not sold by then, you may choose to have your ad deleted, or you may pay another $5 to place the ad for another month.
Once someone has agreed to buy your listed item, or has accepted your donation, it is your responsibility to set up an arrangement between the two of you to exchange the item for any monies. Progressive U is not participating in the exchange of these items - only giving you a place to list them.
Your method of shipment and, if applicable, your method of payment is up to you to set. If you prefer the U.S. Postal Service over FedEx...then it's your prerogative. If you wish the buyer to pay you via online means, such as PayPal - that is also up to you. Please make sure your ads list these criteria.
Progressive U takes no responsibility over the arrangements you've made with the buyer, and will not be made to replace any lost items or monies via the Classified Ads.
Your responsibility includes attaining the buyer's contact information to settle any arrangements and potential disputes that may arise. If you prefer payment first, before shipping the item, this is also up to you. Please be sure to include this information while making arrangements with the buyer. You may also want to list this detail in your ad.
Do not ship the item until you have made sure that the contact information is correct. Additionally, as the seller, it is your responsibility to make sure that the item you're shipping is, to the best of your ability, protected during shipment. To lessen the chances of damage or loss during shipment, be sure the address information is correct, and any packaging materials necessary are used.
By using this service it is understood that you have read and understand the following Disclaimer.
ProgressiveU.org classified ads directories is a pay for use service to our registered members and sponsors; put in place to give current and soon-graduating students a chance to get rid of items they no longer need while helping someone else and giving future students a chance to acquire some of the needs for school that they might not be able to get elsewhere.
No BUSINESS links or BUSINESS email addresses are allowed unless pre-approved. If you wish to advertise your business please contact us.
ProgressiveU makes no claims as to the fitness, condition, warranty, safety, functionality, availability or use of any items posted for sale or trade by the general Internet public in any of the ProgressiveU.org Classified Ads.
In addition, all agreements, arrangements and financial transactions are the sole responsibility of those using this Classified Ads service. ProgressiveU.org, our sponsors and affiliates remain as 3rd party non-interested entities with their only responsibility being the maintainers of this service for as long as its offered.
Users of this service agree to hold harmless ProgressiveU.org for any injury, damage or loss incurred from the use of items purchased through this Classified Ads service.
The site administrator reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of the user agreement without prior notice to the user. It is the responsibility of the user to regularly review the terms of this agreement.
The seller agrees to the following terms:
• It is the responsibility of the seller to provide truthful and accurate information of items listed, and act in good faith in dealings with the buyer.
• Any Sales Tax due as a result of a transaction from ProgressiveU.org are the responsibility of the seller when applicable to the appropriate governing body.
• The seller must be the legal owner the items posted for sale.
• Ads must not contain any Vulgar, Abusive, Racist, or Sexist Language or violate any other ProgressiveU official policies. The account will be terminated.
• Only one ad per item allowed (we will not allow ad spamming).
• Items and services deemed illegal under by applicable federal, state and local laws, in addition to alcohol and tobacco sales, are expressly prohibited. The account will be terminated.
The buyer agrees to the following terms:
By making contact on an ad to a seller, the buyer agrees that any sale arrangement entered between buyer and seller is proprietary, private transaction and does not involve ProgressiveU.org in any way. The buyer agrees to hold harmless ProgressiveU.org on any and all claims, returns, or shipping issues resulting from the sales transaction. The buyer agrees to act in good faith in dealing with the seller and to adhere to any applicable federal, state and local laws.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER:
Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and ProgressiveU does not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. ProgressiveU has no liability whatsoever for any third party claims arising in connection with such advertisements or any products or services mentioned therein. Please review ProgressiveU's Classified Ads Terms of Use for additional information on warranties, disclaimers, and limitations on liability.
The Classified Ads on Progressive U serve two purposes...
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They allow members a place to unload some of their items that they might have no use for anymore, and are just collecting dust. This might mean textbooks, laptop computers, calculators, cameras, extra notebooks...
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They offer members of Progressive U a place to search for some items that they might need but can't afford to buy through retail stores.
So, you can help a fellow student and member of Progressive U out by either donating or selling your used items to the next generation of students.
No, this is not a place where you can sell your washer and dryer, free kittens, or find a "soul-mate"... but anything related to school and education is welcome to be listed.
Of course, you don't have to donate your items. As much as we would love it if all of our members could donate and give away their old items to help fellow students, sometimes it's just not possible.
No...we will not be implementing any price limit to the items you wish to sell rather than to donate. However, remember that if your price is unreasonable, chances are it won't get sold.
