Posting Ads
What does it cost to post an ad?
Nothing. It's free.
How do I post an ad?
- Start by clicking on this link
- Select the type of ad you'd like to post.
- Enter your ad information into the form.
- Upload photos that you'd like to include with your ad (This step is optional).
- We send you a confirmation email.
- Click on the activation link in the email.
- That's it. Your ad will appear on the web site immediately.
How long will my ad run?
All ads (other than ads for Auctions and Conferences) expire in 30 days. Auction and Conference ads expire on the date of the event.
How do I edit or delete my ad?
- Click on the link in the activation email that was sent to you when you posted the ad.
- You will be taken to a web page with links for editing and deleting your ad.
- If you've lost the activation email, go here to have us send you another one.
How do I include a photo with my ad?
When you submit the form for your ad, you will be asked if you want to attach photos to the ad. If you do:
- Click on the Browse button, select the file folder where the first photo is stored, and select the photo.
- Repeat this process with each photo that you wish to include. You can include up to 4 photos.
- When you've selected all of the photos, click on the Continue button at the bottom of the page. You'll then be able to Review your ad and the attached photos.
- We accept the following file formats: JPG, PNG, BMP and GIF
- The maximum file size for each photo is 2 MB. We will automatically resize and optimize the photo so it appears correctly in the ad.
How do I repost an ad?
Post it as a new ad using the same procedure as you used the first time.
How often can I repost my ad?
You must wait a week before reposting your ad. Ads that violate this guideline are considered to be spam and are subject to removal.
I haven't received the activation email. What do I do?
- Make sure that you entered your email address correctly in your ad.
- Check your spam folder. If the activation email is in it, move it to your inbox. You also need to "white-list" us so that future emails are delivered to your inbox. Go here for instructions on doing this.
- Go here to have us resend the activation email.
- If all else fails, try using a different email account provider.
What html tags are supported?
We do not currently support the html tags in any of the ad input fields.
If I give you my email address, will it appear in my ad?
No. Your ad will show an anonymous email address at DealStream.com. When people send email to this address, we will forward it to you.
Replying To Ads
How do I reply to an ad?
- Click on the "Reply To" link in the ad. This should open your email application.
- If your email application doesn't open, cut and paste the email address into your email application.
- Some ads have an email address or phone number in the body of the ad. You can use these to reply to ads as well.
The email address in the ad is a DealStream address. Will you forward my email to the person who posted the ad?
Yes. We will forward your email immediately.
Why do you use anonymous email addresses as the reply to addresses for ads?
It's a matter of privacy. We don't want spammers using our site to harvest email addresses. If an advertiser wishes, they can put their email address in the body of their ad, but few advertisers choose to do this.
Will the person who posted the ad be able to see my email address?
Yes. When you send an email to an advertiser the email will look like it came directly from you. Your email address will appear as the From address in the email.
Can I send an attachment with my reply?
Yes, you can attach files up to 1 MB.
My email came back as undeliverable. What should I do now?
- Make sure that the ad is still posted on the site. We stop forwarding emails to advertisers when their ads are deleted.
- If you copied the email address into your email application, make sure that you copied it correctly.
- Did you include a large file or image? Attachments must be less than 1 MB.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you review ads before they are posted on your web site?
No. We publish ads "as is" and we rely on our users to tell us about ads that violate our Terms Of Use.
Why was my ad deleted?
There are three possible reasons:
- Your ad expired.
- You deleted the ad yourself.
- Your ad was flagged by other DealStream users for violating our Terms Of Use.
What are flags and flagging?
Users may flag ads they believe are in violation of our Terms Of Use by clicking on one of the links at the upper right corner of each ad. There are three types of flags:
- Prohibited means the ad advertises a prohibited item.
- Miscategorized means the ad is posted in the wrong category.
- Overposted/Spam means the ad is posted too frequently. Ads for the same item or service may only be posted once a week.
Ads that receive a sufficient number of qualified negative flags are subject to removal.
How can I protect myself from "scammers" and "fraudsters"?
- Be suspicious. If an offers sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.
- Check people out before you do business with them and be wary of people that are hard to check out. Many scammers claim to be senior officials of foreign companies or governments.
- Never give out financial information (bank account, social security number, or credit card). Fraudsters can use this information to steal your identity.
- Be careful about accepting cashier's checks and money orders from people you don't know. Forged checks are common.
How do I contact you?
Go here to send us a message.