| There is a help feature
that is always available while you are viewing or placing ads. It
is accessed by clicking on the word "help"
on the right side of the top or bottom blue tool bar at the top
and bottom of every page. |
First go to FREE
CLASSIFIED by clicking on the top header where it says FREE
CLASSIFIED or on the yellow button that says GO TO FREE
CLASSIFIED. The classified screen will show the major categories
of marine engines. Click on the one you want to look
at. You will then get a choice of sub-categories. Click on the
sub-category that you want to see (or click on "Display All
Ads...), and you will get a list of all the ads in that group.
Click on the Subject title to see the full ad and thumbnail of the
photo if available. When you are viewing the full ad you can click
on the small photo (if it includes one) to see an enlarged view.
Any time that you want to go back to the main Free Classified
screen, click on "main"
on the blue toolbar at the top and bottom of every page.
You can also use the search function from any page, or the advanced
search function. |
| In order to post an ad
you must register as a new user. Click on "post ad" on
the blue toolbar. Then if you haven't registered before, click on "New
User Registration Form". Follow the instructions to
register. When you are finished, click on "post ad"
again, and enter you e-mail and password. Then pick a category for
your ad, then pick a sub-category, and enter your ad information.
You don't have to fill in every field. For instance price or
condition. The only required field is the Headline. |
The purpose of the
registration three-fold.
First it allows users to have access to all the ads they have
posted, so that they (and only they) can edit or delete the ad.
Second it speeds up the process of placing ads. Your nickname,
e-mail, and location are already established in your "user
profile", and do not have to be re-entered for each ad.
Third it allows a viewer to click on "Display ads posted by
XYZ" to see all the ads posted by a user. Registration
is NOT for the purpose of allowing me to sell or share your
information with others. I will not sell or share your information
with anyone. I may occasionally send you e-mail to notify you
about information related to this site. The
registration is quick
and easy. Phone number and street address is not required. You may
also want to read our Privacy
Statement. |
| If you don't want to
list your phone number than don't. It is not a required field. You
may also want to read our Privacy
Statement. |
| No. This is a
classified ad service, not a newsgroup or a links page for your
site. Allow the buyer or seller to contact you by e-mail or phone.
Html tags will not work in the system. We appreciate your valid
use of the system and will edit ads that do not conform. |
| If you are strongly
opposed to listing any personal information, I would suggest that
in the registration process you enter your first name only.
Remember, only your username will appear in the ad. You must
include your city and state so that can appear in the ad as the
location of the listed item. |
| OldBoat.com is for the
listing of historic, antique, classic, and all pre-1970
powerboats. That includes launches, runabouts, cruisers,
steamboats, workboats, and all the categories you see on the
"main" Free
Classified page. Ads for anything not directly related to pre-1970
powerboats are not allowed. If you have any questions about
whether a listing is appropriate or not, please contact
me. If you would like me to add a category or a sub-category
for a pre-1970 powerboat related item, contact
me about it. |
| Your ad should present
as much information as possible to the reader. The Headline of the
ad should contain the general description, including the
manufacturer's name, and not be cluttered with details. Include
the details in the "Additional Information" section.
Listing a price and condition is usually helpful and will increase
the "qualified response" to your ad. A good photo is
always a help. Don't use abbreviations that will confuse the user.
Don't use all capitals, it looks TOO LOUD, and is difficult to
read. If the location of the item is different from the location
in your "user profile", be sure to state that in the
body of the ad. |
| Select "ad
maintenance" from the blue toolbar. Note the expiration date
of the ad indicated with each ad. Select the renew button,
and then pick a time duration for the renewal. |
| We will send you an e-mail notification
approximately three days prior to the expiration of your ad so you
can choose to let it expire or to renew it. |
| Simply go into "ad
maintenance" and delete the individual ad. |
| At the login screen you
can click on the link "forgot
Password?", and you will
prompted for your e-mail address. Enter your address, and you
password will be mailed to you. Your password can only be mailed
to the address that you registered with. |
| You have a lot of
options for how to buy or sell anything, including old boats.
OldBoat.com has certain advantages over other advertising options.
Unlike the major online auctions and the traditional print media,
it is free. Unlike the other boating classified sites, it is
specific to pre-1970 powerboats. Your ad will not get lost in the
muddle of sailboats, fish finders, life jackets, exercise
equipment, or Pokemon cards. Our focus is old boats. We are
directing our advertising and our search engine position to be
noticed as the online source to buy and sell antique, classic, and
older boats. Focused users at the site will help you buy or sell
your old boat. |
| No. Spamming or
inappropriate use of this service is not allowed. If your ad is
relevant to more than one category or sub-category you can post it
to more than one location. You cannot repeatedly post the same ad.
If you need to modify an ad, edit it in the "ad
maintenance" area. We reserve the right to delete or
edit any ad, and may ban offending users from the use of the site.
See our Terms
of Use. |
| Individuals or business
may use the classified ads to buy or sell individual items in the
relevant categories. Individuals or business may not post
an ad with a blanket description of their products or services.
They also may not include a URL address. E-mail address'
may be included in the ad and e-mail posting occurs automatically
by clicking on the "reply to ad" text to the left of the
full view of the ad. In the future we will offer banner
advertising for relevant advertisers. Contact
us if you would like more information. |
| No. Individuals or
businesses posting ads here take full responsibility for the
content of their ads. We do not check the ads for accuracy, or the
users for credibility. We do not accept any responsibility for,
and will not be liable for, any direct or indirect damages caused
by the use of this classified ad service. Read our Terms
of Use. |
| Like many other sites
on the Internet, we are trying to provide a service, and generate
repeat use of our site. With sufficient activity, there are
options for advertising to the users of the site in order to
generate revenue. I will say though, that I don't like sites that
bombard the user with excessive flashy and animated ads. We will
endeavor to keep the site clean and functional for the user, and
provide advertising in as relevant and unobtrusive manner as
possible. |
| Simply click on the
words "reply to ad" on the upper left side of the full
view of the ad. |
| NO. It is
commonly agreed that mixed upper and lower case text is easier and
more pleasant to read. All capitals LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING,
and tends to put off the reader. Mixed case will make your ad more
likely to be read. |
The desired result for
your ad is to have a qualified potential buyer contact you for
more information. What..... the goal of the ad is not to sell the
item?!! Ultimately, it is, but the ad will not sell the item, you
will. The ad will just put you in contact with buyers.
The best way to get qualified buyers to contact you, is to
include as much relevant information as possible, and include a
good photograph. Be as complete as possible in your description of
condition, age, and features. Don't use abbreviations.
Abbreviations are common in print classified ads because the
seller is billed by the character. These ads are free, and
abbreviations may confuse some potential buyers. With For
Sale ads, in most cases it is best to include the price, not doing
so may waste your time with response from buyers who are looking
for something well below your asking price.
Most importantly, follow up quickly and thoroughly when someone
contacts you for more information. Classified ads can bring in
potential buyers, but you have to close the deal. Be
prepared for the expected question, such as additional information
on condition, price flexibility, shipping or delivery information,
etc. When you answer the first such question, save the text in a
word processing or notepad file so you can copy and paste it into
the response to the next inquiry. E-mail is an ideal method of
communicating this sort of information. You may have to repeat the
same information to multiple potential buyers, and e-mail makes it
easy to replicate the response. |
| Click on the "New
ads posted today" link on the main page. If you want to see
more than just today's ads, in a chronological listing, go to the
search function and type in the month (abbreviated as done in the
system, Jan, Feb, Mar, etc). Then click SEARCH. For example
"Feb" will get you all the posts from February
plus a few others where feb is part of another word. Give it a
try. |
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