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Buying an Item Advertised on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com.. 1

What types of ads are found on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com?. 1

Does the vehicle pricing/payments include tax, title, plates or other costs?. 1

Where are the advertisers on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com located?. 2

Am I buying merchandise from EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com?. 2

Do any of the services or merchandise on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com come with a warranty or guarantee?. 2

Are any of the vehicles certified?. 2

What areas of California Central Coast do you cover?. 2

Placing An Ad. 2

What types of ads are available on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com?. 2

How long will my ad run?. 2

What is the deadline to place my ad online?. 2

Why do the online categories differ from the print categories?. 2

How much do ads cost?. 3

When does my ad go “live” online. 3

Will my online ad run in Easy Ad or Photo Ad?. 3

How do I renew my ad?. 3

Will you remind me to renew my ad?. 3

How do I change or cancel my ad?. 3

Do you guarantee that my ad will be successful?. 3

What types of payment do you accept?. 3

Is my credit card information secure?. 3

What is your refund policy?. 4

What is the best way to photograph my vehicle or item(s) for sale?. 4

What if I do not have a digital camera or a scanner?. 4

Do I have to register to place an ad on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com?. 4

Register on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com.. 5

Why should I register?. 5

Commercial Advertisers. 5

Whom should I contact if I need further assistance in placing a commercial ad?. 5

General 5

Who is Easy Ad or Photo Ad?. 5

Where can I find copies of Easy Ad or Photo Ad magazine?. 6

 

 

 

 

Buying an Item Advertised on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com

 

·         What types of ads are found on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com?

EasyAdWeekly.com and PhotoAdSlo.com have more employment, general merchandise, pets & livestock, real estate, services and vehicle ads in California’s Central Coast than any other website or print publication.  Private parties, franchise & independent car dealers and businesses advertise with us.  In order to assist you in finding the car, merchandise or service you are looking for, we have searches by year, make & model for cars, and keywords for everything else.

 

  • Does the vehicle pricing/payments include tax, title, plates or other costs?

The Vehicle pricing from the Dealers’ does not include tax, title & registration, where it’s applicable.  Also, advertised payments are based on Tier 1 Credit.

 

·         Where are the advertisers on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com located?

Most of the advertisers, both private party and commercial, are located in California’s Central Coast.  EasyAdWeekly.com, PhotoAdSlo.com, Easy Ad magazine, and Photo Ad magazine are the industry leaders in connecting buyers and sellers with our vast array of effective classified ads. 

 

When browsing the ads in any category, you can supply your zip code and sort the ads based on the distance from your location.

 

·         Am I buying merchandise from EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com?

NO - EasyAdWeekly.com, PhotoAdSlo.com, Easy Ad magazine, and Photo Ad magazine are online and print advertising media, which bring together buyers and sellers. EasyAdWeekly.com, PhotoAdSlo.com, Easy Ad magazine, and Photo Ad magazine do not own or sell anything that is advertised.

 

·         Do any of the services or merchandise on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com come with a warranty or guarantee?

Warranties or guarantees provided by the sellers may be available for the services or merchandise on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com.  In some cases, extended warranties may be purchased from third parties.  Easy Ad or Photo Ad does not directly provide any warranties or guarantees.  To find out more information about a warranty or guarantee options, please contact the seller.

 

·         Are any of the vehicles certified?

Many of the vehicles for sale are certified by the dealer selling the vehicle.  To find out more information about a specific vehicle’s certification, please contact the seller.

 

  • What areas of California’s Central Coast do you cover?

Each week, a new edition of Photo Ad magazine is distributed all over the entire Central Coast of California, encompassing 3 counties - from Gonzales in southern Monterey County, throughout San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara counties, as far south as Carpinteria.

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Placing An Ad

 

·         What types of ads are available on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com?

Photo ads and classified (without photos) ads are available to private parties only.  All ads will run for the number of weeks specified when placing an ad. 

 

“Run ‘Til It Sells” photo or classified ads are available to private party advertisers only.  Any type of service or on-going business activity is considered to be a commercial advertiser and does not qualify for a “Run ‘Til It Sells” ad.   A “Run ‘Til It Sells” ad may not be used to sell multiple items in a single ad.  A “Run ‘Til It Sells” Ad is available only for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RV’s, boats, tractors, pets and animals.

 

When placing a “Run ‘Til It Sells” ad, the content or text of the ad (except for the item’s price) may not be modified online once the ad has been placed.  Please email text or other changes to ads@photoadslo.com  All “Run ‘Til It Sells” ads are subject to approval by EasyAdWeekly.com & PhotoAdSlo.com and may be rejected at their discretion.

 

  • How long will my ad run?

Photo ads appears online (with up to 4 photos) and in Easy Ad or Photo Ad magazine for at least one week (depending on when the ad is submitted).  Classified ads appear online and in the printed publication for at least one week (depending on the option chosen).

 

 

·         What is the deadline to place my ad online?

All ads submitted online between Monday and Friday noon will be included on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com within 24 hours.  Ads submitted online after Friday noon will appear on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com no later than Monday noon.

 

Ads placed online by the Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. will appear in Thursday’s issue of Easy Ad or Photo Ad. 

 

  • Why do the online categories differ from the print categories?

The website categories allow easier browsing for the user in a website environment with different category navigation and the ability to search.  Easy Ad or Photo Ad magazine has more categories to fit the parameters of a reader-friendly advertising publication.  Every item in Easy Ad or Photo Ad magazine will appear online.  Likewise, all items advertised on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com will appear in Easy Ad or Photo Ad magazine. 

 

·         How much do ads cost?

Photo ads (up to 25 words) begin at only $35.00, and run for two weeks online and in color in Photo Ad Magazine. To view other options, please go to Submit An Ad.

 

Classified ads (up to 25 words without a photo) begin at only $8.00 for one week online and in Easy Ad Magazine.

 

All ads will appear in Easy Ad, EasyAdWeekly.com and PhotoAdSlo.com for one week.

 

Free classified ads may be submitted for items priced under $150.  The price MUST be displayed in the ad.  There is a limit of two free classified ads per household. 

 

·         When does my ad go “live” online?

All ads submitted online between Monday and Friday noon will be included on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com within 24 hours.  Ads submitted online after Friday noon will appear on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com no later than Monday noon.

 

Ads submitted by the Tuesday 4:00 p.m. will appear in that Thursday’s edition.

 

·         Will my online ad run in Easy Ad and/or Photo Ad Magazines?

YES - To gain the most exposure for your ad, all ads placed online will run in Easy Ad and/or Photo Ad magazine.

 

·         How do I renew my ad?

Any ad placed online may be renewed by logging in to My Account, and going to the specific ad in My Ads.

 

·         Will you remind me to renew my ad?

YES – We will remind you to renew your ad at least 72 hours before your ad expires online.  If you provided your email address when placing your ad you will receive email renewal reminders before your ads expire.

 

·         How do I change or cancel my ad?

Any ad placed online may be modified or cancelled by logging in to My Account, and going to the specific ad in My Ads.

 

Changes and cancellations made between Monday and Friday noon will be effective online within 24 hours.  Changes and cancellations made after Friday noon will be effective no later than Monday noon.  Changes and cancellations made by the deadlines listed above will appear in that week’s issue of Easy Ad or Photo Ad. Refunds will not be given once an ad appears online.

 

 

·         Do you guarantee that my ad will be successful?

Although we strongly believe EasyAdWeekly.com, PhotoAdSlo.com, Easy Ad magazine, and Photo Ad magazine offer the best advertising value in California’s Central Coast, we cannot guarantee results.

 

·         What types of payment do you accept? 

We accept American Express, MasterCard & Visa for ads placed online.

 

·         Is my credit card information secure?

Using your credit card at EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com is completely safe.  We use an advanced encryption technology that safeguards your personal information and ensures your privacy as it travels over the internet.  We also maintain a certificate with Thawte that serves as an electronic substitute for your signature.

 

·         What is your refund policy?

We are not responsible for errors made by customers. If you make an error in an ad placed online, you may correct or modify your ad by logging in to My Account, and going to the specific ad in My Ads.  Likewise, you may cancel any ad placed online by going to My Ads in My Account.

 

We do not issue refunds for ads that have appeared on our website.  If we make a material error in your ad, we will give you a credit toward the purchase of future advertising.

 

·         What is the best way to photograph my vehicle or item(s) for sale?

If possible, please use a digital camera to get the best quality photo for both online and print.  A plain background such as trees or a wall will work best.  Photos taken with film may be scanned and uploaded, but the online photo quality may not be as good as digital photos.  Please do not stand too close to the item that you are shooting.  

 

If you are photographing a vehicle, the best shot of your vehicle is a simple 3/4 shot taken with a digital camera.  See the examples below:

 

·         What if I do not have a digital camera or a scanner?

If you are unable to upload a photo of your vehicle to EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com, we offer two options. 

 

(1)     If you are unable to upload a photo of your vehicle to PhotoAdSLO.com, you may bring your vehicle to our office Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and we will take a photo for you. Please be advised that rates listed on this site are for ads placed online only. Contact us at 805-543-4624 for more information. Our office is located at 145 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 at the corner of Prado Rd and South Higuera. Map driving directions to our office using mapquest.com.

 

(2)     If you are unable to come to our office, please phone us at 805-543-4624 for more options and information.

 

 

·         Do I have to register to place an ad on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com? 

YES - We need to be able to communicate with you if you are placing an ad on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com.  Registration is quick, easy and free.  Registered members have access to several advanced features:

 

·         Sellers can place and pay for ads which will appear on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com, as well as in Easy Ad or Photo Ad magazine.

 

·         Sellers may renew, modify the price, or cancel ads online.  If you provided your email address when placing your ad you receive email renewal reminders before your ads expire.

 

·         Buyers can save ads that are of interest for longer than the current internet session (in My Saved Ads in My Account).

 

·         Registered members may participate in online promotions and are entitled to receive email updates on new developments at EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com.

 

Go to our Registration Page to register now!

 

 

Register on EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com

 

  • Why should I register?

Registering with EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com is quick, easy and best of all FREE!  Once you become a registered member, you will have access to several advanced features:

 

BUYERS can save ads that are of interest for longer than the current internet session (in My Saved Ads in My Account).  This enables you to do thorough comparison-shopping for as long as you need to find the “item”.  BUYERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REGISTER.

 

SELLERS must register in order to place and pay for ads online with our simple and user-friendly online ad placement form.  Sellers may also renew, modify the price, or cancel ads online.  If you provided your email address when placing your ad you receive email renewal reminders before ads expire.

 

ALL REGISTERED MEMBERS may participate in online promotions and are entitled to receive email updates on new developments at EasyAdWeekly.com or PhotoAdSlo.com.

Go to our Registration Page to register now!

 

Commercial Advertisers

 

  • Whom should I contact if I need further assistance in placing a commercial ad?

 

We welcome inquiries from businesses.  Easy Ad or Photo Ad advertising professionals are eager to design a customized package of targeted online and print advertising for you.  Dealers should call our commercial advertising department at 805-543-4624, or email us at or

 

EasyAdWeekly.com, PhotoAdSlo.com, Easy Ad and Photo Ad are California Central Coast’s premier sources for classified ads.  We offer superior customer service and generate better response than any other advertising source.  That is why we have more California Central Coast businesses and private parties advertising than any other website or print publication.

 

General

 

·         Who is Easy Ad or Photo Ad?

Easy Ad was founded in 1975 and Photo Ad was founded in 1981. Together they are the Central Coast's premier classified advertising publications for vehicles, merchandise, businesses and services. Today, EasyAdWeekly.com, PhotoAdSlo.com, Easy Ad and Photo Ad are California Central Coast’s premier advertising source connecting a wide variety of buyers and sellers. Our ad categories include employment, general merchandise, pets & livestock, real estate, businesses services, vehicles, and much more.  New issues of Easy Ad and Photo Ad magazine circulate every Thursday, and EasyAdWeekly.com & PhotoAdSlo.com is updated daily Monday through Friday.

 

Easy Ad and Photo Ad are members of Target Media Partners, one of the largest and fastest growing independent advertising publishers in the United States. For more information about Target Media Partners, please visit www.TargetMediaPartners.com.

 

·         Where can I find copies of Easy Ad or Photo Ad magazine?

Each week, a new edition of Photo Ad magazine and Easy Ad magazine is distributed all over the entire Central Coast of California, encompassing 3 counties - from Gonzales in southern Monterey County, throughout San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara counties, as far south as Carpinteria. You may find a copy of Photo Ad and Easy Ad magazines in all Albertson’s, Ralph’s, Vons, Long’s Drug Stores, 7-Eleven, Jack in the Box, Arco AM/PM, Carl’s Jr., and hundreds of other restaurants, gas stations, liquor & convenience stores. Look for the new editions of Photo Ad and Easy Ad at one of these locations every Thursday morning..

 

 


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