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.
