What is BUYandSELL.co.ke?
BUYandSELL.co.ke is a free, online classifieds site. It is intended to serve as a more efficient and cost effective alternative to print classified ads. BUYandSELL.co.ke has a nationwide and neighborhood community orientation.
How much does it cost to advertise my items?
NOTHING! Free classified advertising is offered to private individuals and merchants selling, buying, or trading their own personal use articles. Merchants wanting to sell their articles can contact us for more information on how to do so.
Is there a commission on the ads?
No - you keep all of your sale proceeds.
Can I buy or sell online?
No. We here to connect people and allow them to consummate transactions face to face. One of the biggest categories of online fraud complaints are consumer auction sites. Also, many items just don´t lend themselves to being shipped via courier – you have to see them – kick the tires so to speak.
Is there a limit on how many ads I can place?
For the time being no. Being a new site, but one of the fastest growing, we want to see how people use the site and we´re actively seeking their feedback
I signed up as a regular member, but still do not have my activation email. What do I do?
Sometimes the system gets bogged down with many people trying to register at the same time.
- We ask that you give us up to 2 hours for us to send you your activation email.
- If you still have not received it, double check that your email was put in properly.
- Also check you junk mail, and make sure that you have the following names added to your safelist/whitelist: admin@buyandsell.co.ke
- To request the activation email to be resent, please click here to contact us.
How much should I ask for this item?
If you are unsure on how much to ask you can look online at other ads for similar items in the appropriate classification. Even if the item is not identical you will get an idea of how much to ask. You could also check shops or your local shopping center, or dealerships for autos. Finally, you can look at the cost of similar items and apply an appropriate discount.
How do I post on BUYandSELL.co.ke?
Posting anything on BUYandSELL.co.ke is simple. All you need to do is click on the "Place an Ad" link located at the top of the homepage and follow the instructions to make sure your posting is placed in the proper category, and fill in the fields on the listing sheet. Posting is completely self-service and you have complete control over the content that appears in your posting.
When I submit my post will it automatically appear on BUYandSELL.co.ke?
YES. After you submit your post there is generally a little delay before your listing goes online. We may on occassion try to undertake a quick review of postings on a sampling basis.
Why do you need this extra step before a posting appears?
The main reason for this step is to provide a better experience to the users of BUYandSELL.co.ke by cutting down on the amount of spam and illegitimate offers that appear on the site. It also allows us to verify the e-mail addresses of people posting on BUYandSELL.co.ke which helps to protect our visitors from inappropriate and malicious postings.
How can I edit my posting?
You can make changes to your posting at any time by logging into your BUYandSELL.co.ke account, go to your ad, and modifying the information you want changed.
How long will my posting remain on BUYandSELL.co.ke?
All postings will remain on BUYandSELL.co.ke for the time you selected your ad to be online, or until the lister takes the post down themselves.
How can I have my posting remain on BUYandSELL.co.ke for longer than 60 days?
In order to have your posting remain active for more than 60 days, you will need to renew your posting. A few days before your posting is due to expire, you will receive an e-mail advising you of this and providing you with a link you can click on to automatically and easily renew your posting.
Are there any types of postings which are not allowed?
Postings which involve any illegal activity or fraudulent or misleading practices are prohibited. For further details on this subject, please see our Policy and Terms and Conditions Page.
What does BUYandSELL.co.ke do about scams?
BUYandSELL.co.ke is simply the provider of a space for posting and neither reviews postings which are placed on BUYandSELL.co.ke or monitors the process when someone responds to a posting. As a result, BUYandSELL.co.ke cannot, and does not, have any responsibility for any fraudulent activity which occurs on BUYandSELL.co.ke or which occurs as a result of postings on BUYandSELL.co.ke.
In general, if you post something on BUYandSELL.co.ke, you should use caution when dealing with any distant buyers, particularly those who want to pay for a purchase using cashier’s checks, money orders, escrow services and electronic money transfers. The problem with transactions such as these is that many online escrow services are fraudulent and many cashier´s checks and similar financial instruments are fake. It is safer to pay at the bank while the teller is counting the payment or a good reliable forex office.
Buyers should also be wary of postings which seem too good to be true or which require the payment of funds to an out-of-town seller by means of electronic transfers or online escrow services. In addition, you should never provide personal financial information to any buyer or seller that you become acquainted with on BUYandSELL.co.ke. Other personal information, such as your social insurance number also should not be provided (for example to a potential employer) unless you are completely satisfied that the request for such information is being legitimately made by a legitimate company.
If you believe any posting on BUYandSELL.co.ke is fraudulent, you should indicate this by sending us a message through the "Contact Us" tab found at the bottom of the screen. If a sufficient number of BUYandSELL.co.ke users take this action, the posting will be automatically removed. In addition, if you believe you have been subject to any fraudulent activity, you may want to consider contacting your local law enforcement agency.
Does BUYandSELL.co.ke have a privacy policy?
Yes, BUYandSELL.co.ke has a privacy policy which describes what information is collected and how that information is used. Most importantly please know that, among other privacy protections, BUYandSELL.co.ke will not sell, rent or otherwise provide your personal information to any third party without your express, prior consent. For further details on this subject, please see the Privacy Policy Page.
Did we miss your question?
If your question has not been answered here, please use our "Contact Us" link at the bottom of your screen.
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