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What items can I sell
Cars, car parts and related items. Related items can be automotive tools, literature, manuals, models, toys. Retail stores, specialty vendors can sell used or discontinued items, 2nd's or damaged items.
What items CAN'T I sell
Retail stores cannot list new items. Retail stores, specialty vendors and dealers can advertise in the Specialty Vendor section.
No multiple listings of the same item.
No multiple listings using the same photo with different descriptions.
Violatiing these policies will result in:
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Your listing will be cancelled.
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Your privilage to use our site will be revoked.
- Your listing fees will be forfeited on cancelled listings.
Contact us here with any questions.
If the item you are selling bears the name or logo of a
company, but it wasn't made or endorsed by that company, DO NOT LIST IT on Roonuts.
Violatiing these policies will result in:
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Your listing being cancelled.
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Your privilage to use our site will be revoked.
- Your listing fees will be forfeited on cancelled listings.
You agree that any images or text you submit to Roonuts were
either created by you, or you have the written permission of the owner
of such materials. The use of copyrighted materials in any submission
to Roonuts without the written permission of the owner is not
permitted. These materials would include any text or images from
manufacturers websites which are copied. In essence
any images or text not created by you is not permitted. Intellectual
property owners may contact Roonuts here with the item number or a link to
copyright violations. You can expect a reply within 48 hours.
Contact us here with any questions.
What is the difference between an auction and a classified ad?
An auction creates an environment where multiple prospective buyers can bid on your item. You choose the starting price. You may also choose whether to have a reserve price. The reserve price is typically the least amount you are wiling to accept. If the bids do not meet or exceed your reserve price by the end of the auction, then the item is not sold. If you do not set a reserve price, then the item is sold to the highest bidder at the end of the auction. You also choose the duration of the auction, 3-10 days.
A classified ad is where you state the price you would like for an item. Buyers can choose to buy the item at the stated price by selecting the "Buy It Now" button. Or, they may contact you with a lower offer. You have the option of accepting or declining their offer. Classified ads run for 30 days.
How do I start an auction or classified ad?
You'll need to register first. Go here if you haven't registered. Once you've done that, go to My Page, and select either "Start an auction" or "Place a classified" in the left hand column.
Tips for writing a good listing
The Roonuts search engine searchs titles only.
For a car listing be sure to include the year,make,model in the title. You may also want to include things such as coupe, convertible, exterior color etc.
- Example: 1974 Alfa GTV 2000 silver coupe.
In the description be sure to include vin #, mileage and any other pertinent informatioin.
For a car part, include the make, model, item name. List the item under the sub-category that best fits the item.
- Example: Porsche 930 brake calipers & rotors.
In the description be sure to include information such as what model and year the parts fit and any other pertenant information.
How do I load photos?
It's important to include photos of the item you're selling. This gives buyers the opportunity to see exactly what they are buying and to ask questions.
You can add up to nine images for each listing. The first image will be the
main thumbnail for that item-, the one buyers see in searches and at the top
of the listing. Make sure it is clear and shows the entire item. Your
photos should be at least 430 pixels wide, and no more than 200K in file
size. Images will be automatically resized to 600 pixels wide if they are
more than 600 pixels wide, they are also scaled down for the thumbnails.
Roonuts accepts images that are JPEG, GIF or PNG format.
When editing or creating a listing, click on the "browse" button and locate
an image on your computer. Then click the "upload" button and you'll see a
thumbnail of the image. Images must reside locally on your computer, you
can't use a photo that exists on the web.
How do I edit or revise my auction or classified ad?
If your auction or classified ad does not yet have any bids, then it can be edited through My Page. Click on the "edit" icon box on the item you want to edit. When finished click "Preview ad", confirm the changes, then click "Submit".
You may edit any part of the listing, including the Title, Opening Bid, Reserve Price, Description, or other aspects.
How do I upload photos to my active auction or classified ad?
If your auction or classified ad does not yet have any bids, then it
can be edited through My Page. Click on the "edit" icon box on the item
you want to edit. When finished click "Preview ad", confirm the
changes, then click "Submit".
You may edit any part of the listing, including the Title, Opening Bid, Reserve Price, Description, add or delete photos.
How do I add a link in my auction or classified ad?
You cannot ad links to your auction or classified ads.
How do I sell multiple items?
The seller can only list one item per auction or classified ad, with the exception of "Lot items".
What are lot items?
This is a group of items that are sold as 1 item. The winning bid, or "Buy It Now" price is for the entire lot. You can list the items that make up the lot, but cannot sell the items individually.
If your auction or classified ad does not yet have any bids, then it
can be edited through My Page. Click on the "edit" icon box on the item
you want to edit. When finished click "Preview ad", confirm the
changes, then click "Submit".
What happens when someone buys my item?
You will receive an e-mail stating that someone has bought your item, either through an auction or a classified ad.
The following information will also be included:
- The item and final price
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The buyers name and address.
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A link to the Roonuts site where you can e-mail the buyer
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The steps you should take to complete the transaction.
What is a "pending sale"?
At the end of an auction inwhich there is a winning bidder the auction item is moved to the "Sales pending" page on your "My Page".
When a buyer agrees to buy an item by selecting "Buy It Now" that item is marked "Sales pending" in the classified listings. The item is also moved to the "Sales pending" page on your "My Page". We do this to make it easier to track items which may have sold but payment hasn't been received.
When you have received payment for an item, mark it sold. The
item will move to your sold items page.
If the item didn't sell, click on the "didn't sell" X. A classified ad
is automatically re-listed and runs to its original expiration date. An
auction item is moved to the closed auction page where it can be re-listed for a fee.
How to I find a record of items I've sold?
Go to "My Page" and click on "Sold items." Go there now.
How do I verify the payment is good?
You should check with your bank regarding their payment receipt policies. Depending on the form of payment (personal check, certified check, etc), your bank will have specific deadlines for "clearing" or "guaranteeing" the funds. This may range from three days to one week. Generally speaking, you should be able to call your bank and confirm the deposit and subsequent clearing of a payment.
How do I protect myself?
Sellers have two risks to consider:
- Receiving a valid payment.
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Delivering an item as described.
Delivering the item as described is the seller's responsibility. You should pack the item well and ship it insured. If the shipping company loses or damages the item, you, the seller, are responsible in all cases to offer a refund to the buyer.
Do I have to respond to messages from other members?
It's not mandatory to respond to all emails even though we encourage it. However, if you have started a transaction, then you are obligated to respond to that buyer until the transaction is complete.
How do I relist an item when the buyer didn't pay?
Go to "My Page" and click on "Sales pending", select "Didn't sell".
- A classified ad is automatically re-listed and runs to its original expiration date.
- An auction item is moved to the Closed auction page where it can be re-listed for a fee.
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Go to your Sales pending page now.
AUCTIONS:
How do I change the opening bid on my auction?
If your auction does not yet have any bids, you may edit the auction through My Page. Once logged in, go to My Page, click on the edit icon of the item you wish to edit. This will take you back to the edit page where you can make changes. When finished, select the "Preview Auction" button, then select the " Submit Auction" to post the revise ad.
How do I change the reserve price on my auction?
If your auction does not yet have any bids, you may edit the auction
through My Page. Once logged in, go to My Page, click on the edit icon
of the item you wish to edit. This will take you back to the edit page
where you can make changes. When finished, select the "Preview
Auction" button, then select the " Submit Auction" to post the revise
ad.
How do I close my auction early?
If your auction does not have any bids, then you may close the auction through My Page. Once logged in to My Page, click on the box under the close column of the item you wish to close.
On My Page select the close icon of the item you wish to close. On the "Close a listing" page enter your reason for closing the auction early, then click on "Close the listing"
How do I relist an expired auction?
Go to "My Page" and click on "Closed auction" to relist an item. Go there now.
CLASSIFIED ADS:
How do I close my classified ad?
Go to My page and check the box in the closed column of the item you wish to close. Click the "Process selected items". The item is moved to "Expired ads".
How do I mark an item sold?
When a buyer purchases an item through "Buy It Now", the item is marked "Sales pending" and moved to the "Pending sales" page until the seller checks the box in the Sold column. The item should be marked sold when the seller receives payment.
How do I relist an expired classified ad?
Go to "My Page" and click on "expired ads" to relist an item.
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