Buying an Item Advertised on DandyDime.com.. 1

What types of ads are found on DandyDime.com?. 1

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

Where are the advertisers on DandyDime.com located?. 2

Am I buying merchandise from DandyDime.com?. 2

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

Are any of the vehicles certified?. 2

What areas of Southern Arizona do you cover?. 2

 

Placing An Ad. 2

What types of ads are available on DandyDime.com?. 2

How long will my ad run?. 2

What is the deadline to place my ad online?. 3

Why do the online categories differ from the print categories?. 3

How much do ads cost?. 3

When does my ad go “live” online. 3

Will my online ad run in Dandy Dime or Cars & Trucks?. 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?. 4

What types of payment do you accept?. 4

Is my credit card information secure?. 4

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 DandyDime.com?. 5

 

Register on DandyDime.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 6

Who is Dandy Dime or Cars & Trucks?. 6

Where can I find copies of Dandy Dime or Cars & Trucks magazine?. 6

 

 

 

 

Buying an Item Advertised on DandyDime.com

 

·         What types of ads are found on DandyDime.com?

DandyDime.com has more employment, general merchandise, pets & livestock, real estate, services and vehicle ads in Southern Arizona 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 DandyDime.com located?

Most of the advertisers, both private party and commercial, are located in Southern Arizona.  DandyDime.com, Dandy Dime magazine, and Cars & Trucks 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 DandyDime.com?

NO - DandyDime.com, Dandy Dime magazine, and Cars & Trucks magazine are online and print advertising media, which bring together buyers and sellers. DandyDime.com, Dandy Dime magazine, and Cars & Trucks magazine do not own or sell anything that is advertised.

 

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

Warranties or guarantees provided by the sellers may be available for the services or merchandise on DandyDime.com.  In some cases, extended warranties may be purchased from third parties.  Dandy Dime or Cars & Trucks 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 Southern Arizona do you cover?

Each week, a new edition of Cars & Trucks magazine is distributed all over Southern Arizona, encompassing Tucson and the surrounding areas like Green Valley, Nogales, Sierra Vista, Benson and Marana,

 

Placing An Ad

 

·         What types of ads are available on DandyDime.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” ads may not be used to sell multiple items in a single ad..

 

When placing a “Run ‘Til It Sells” ad, the content of the ad (except for the item’s price) may not be modified online once the ad has been placed.  You must call the office to make the changes to the content of the ad description.  All “Run ‘Til It Sells” ads are subject to approval by DandyDime.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 Dandy Dime and/or Cars & Trucks 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 DandyDime.com within 24 hours.  Ads submitted online after Friday noon will appear on DandyDime.com no later than Monday noon.

 

Ads placed online by the Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. will appear in Friday’s issue of Cars & Trucks.   Ads placed online by the Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. will appear in Friday’s issue of Dandy Dime. 

 

 

• 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.  Dandy Dime or Cars & Trucks magazine has more categories to fit the parameters of a reader-friendly advertising publication.  Every item in Dandy Dime or Cars & Trucks magazine will appear online.  Likewise, all items advertised on DandyDime.com will appear in Dandy Dime and/or Cars & Trucks magazine. 

 

·         How much do ads cost?

Paid Classified ads (up to 15 words) begin at only $10.00, and run for one week online and in Dandy Dime magazine.   Photo ads (up to 15 words) begin at only $16.00, and run for one week online and in Dandy Dime magazine.  

 

Free classified ads may be submitted for items priced under $300.  The price MUST be displayed in the ad.  There is a limit of three free classified ads per household.  Free ads may be placed in the appropriate category.

 

·         When does my ad go “live” online?

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

 

Ads placed online by the Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. will appear in Friday’s issue of Cars & Trucks.   Ads placed online by the Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. will appear in Friday’s issue of Dandy Dime. 

 

 

·         Will my online ad run in Dandy Dime and/or Cars & Trucks?

YES - To gain the most exposure for your ad, all ads placed online will run in Dandy Dime and/or Cars & Trucks 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.  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 Dandy Dime or Cars & Trucks. Refunds will not be given.

 

 

·         Do you guarantee that my ad will be successful?

Although we strongly believe DandyDime.com, Dandy Dime magazine, and Cars & Trucks magazine offer the best advertising value in Southern Arizona, we cannot guarantee results.

 

·         What types of payment do you accept? 

We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express for ads placed online.  We also accept cash, checks and money orders if you are visiting our office or mailing in payment for your ad.  We do not recommend mailing cash.  Please make sure to include the completed Private Party Ad Form when mailing in your payment.

 

·         Is my credit card information secure?

Using your credit card at DandyDime.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.  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 DandyDime.com, we offer several options. 

 

(1)     If you are unable to upload a photo of your vehicle to Dandy Dime, you may bring your vehicle to our office 4500 E. Speedway Blvd Suites 72 and 73, Tucson, AZ  85712.  Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Directions to our office are available using mapquest.com.  

 

(2)     You may mail photos of your vehicle, together with your payment and the completed Private Party Ad Form Dandy Dime, P.O. Box 13303, Tucson, AZ  85732.   Please be advised that rates listed on this site are for ads placed online only. Contact us at 520-327-4907 for more information..

 

 

·         Do I have to register to place an ad on DandyDime.com? 

YES - We need to be able to communicate with you if you are placing an ad on DandyDime.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 DandyDime.com, as well as in Dandy Dime or Cars & Trucks 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 DandyDime.com.

 

Go to our Registration Page to register now!

 

 

Register on DandyDime.com

 

• Why should I register?

Registering with DandyDime.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 DandyDime.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.  Dandy Dime or Cars & Trucks advertising professionals are eager to design a customized package of targeted online and print advertising for you.  Dealers should call Cheryl in our commercial advertising department at 520-327-3344 x247, or email us at ads@dandydime.com.

 

 

DandyDime.com, Dandy Dime and Cars & Trucks are Southern Arizona’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 Tuscon & Southern Arizona businesses and private parties advertising than any other website or print publication.

 

General

 

·         Who is Dandy Dime or Cars & Trucks?

Dandy Dime was founded in 1973 and Cars & Trucks founded in 1989 are the region’s most prominent classified advertising publication for vehicles, merchandise, businesses and services. Today, DandyDime.com, Dandy Dime and Cars & Trucks are Tucson and Southern Arizona’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 Dandy Dime and Cars & Trucks magazine circulate every Friday, and DandyDime.com is updated daily Monday through Friday.

 

Dandy Dime and Cars & Trucks 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 Dandy Dime or Cars & Trucks magazine?

Each week, a new edition of Cars & Trucks magazine and Dandy Dime magazine is distributed all over Southern Arizona.  Look for our magazines in Food City, the University of Arizona campus, Pima College Campuses, Kmart, Circle K, Blockbuster, Fry’s, Walgreens, Albertsons, Quik Mart, Jiffy Lube and Wal-Mart, and hundreds of other restaurants, gas stations, bus stops, liquor & convenience stores. Look for the new editions of Cars & Trucks and Dandy Dime at one of these locations every Friday morning.