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How to write an ad

We hope these tips will aid you to place your ad.

• Ad Headline

The Ad Headline should describe the advertised goods in just a few short words. The Ad Headline is displayed in the search result when users are search through our ads. We recommend that you do not use UPPER CASE in your text, as from our experience most people find it annoying to read.

• Questions

Try filling in as many of the questions asked as possible as this will give the buyer more information. In our experience, the more information a buyer can see, the more likely they are to be interested.

• Description

A good description will help make your ad appeal to potential buyers. Try to include as much information as possible about the item you are selling. We recommend that you do not use UPPER CASE in your text, as from our experience most people find it annoying to read.

• Price

We recommend that you always include a price with your item or goods as it stops people calling you just to find out the price. Be sure to include in the description if your price is negotiable or not.

• Photos

Adding photos to your ad make it more appealing to potential buyers. From our experience, you have a better chance of selling your goods if you include a photo. Only use photos of the item you are selling. More information on the advertising laws can be found by visiting http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/consumer-affairs/consumer-protection/consumer-rights/consumer_advertising

• Multiple Items

If you have multiple items to sell you should advertise them individually as it makes it much easier for potential buyers to find your items. All ads are free so give yourself a better chance of selling your items by advertising them individually.

• Sold Your Goods

Be sure to remove your goods when they have been sold to avoid unnecessary phone calls and e-mails.

How to place your ad for free

Follow our simple 4 step process to place your ad on BEWAZ

Step 1 – Enter Ad Details

• Click on Place your Ad.
• Choose an ad type and enter the Ad Headline, then click submit.
• Select a category to enter your ad into and click on it. (This makes it easier for buyers to find your ad).
• Complete the questions and enter a description and price. (We recommend that you include a price with your ad)
• Select if your ad is a Private ad or a trade ad.
• Now choose how you wish to be contacted – You can select to be contacted by either phone or e-mail or both.
• Click submit.

Step 2 – Upload Photos

• Here you can upload photos to your ad.
• Please follow the instructions on this page to upload your photos.
• Click on submit.

Step 3 – Register or Login

• If you have used BEWAZ before, please enter your e-mail and password here and click submit.
• If you have used BEWAZ before but can’t remember your password, follow the easy steps to reset your password.
• If you are a new user, please enter your Name, E-Mail Address and choose a password. Note that the name you enter here will appear in your ad. Your e-mail address will never appear in your ad.
• You will receive an e-mail within a few minutes. If you do not, please check your “Junk” folder. Click on the link contained in the e-mail. This will activate your account.
• Enter your E-mail address and password.

Step 4 – My Account

• Your ad will now be live. In My Account you can review,edit, renew and remove your ads.

If you are having difficulty and need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.

How to move your Ad to the top of the Search Page for free

• You can bump your ad to the top of the search page for free after it has been live for 3 days.
• Simply Login to your account.
• In My Ads you will see all your ads.
• Click on Renew this ad in the options column on the right side of your ad and follow the simple steps.

How to Update or Edit Ad

• You can update or edit your ad content at any stage for free.
• Login to your account.
• Now go to My Ads where you will see all of your ads.
• Here you can view, edit, renew or remove your ad.
• To edit, simply click on edit this ad in the options column. Then make the changes you want and click submit.

How to Remove an Ad

• You can remove you ad at any time.
• Login to your account and click on My Account
• Now go to My Ads where you will see all of your ads.
• In the options column click on Remove this ad.
• You will now be asked if you are sure you want to remove your ad
• If you are happy to remove your ad, please select the reason for removing it from the drop down menu and click delete ad.
• Your advert will now be removed.

How to Report an Ad

• On every ad there is a “report this ad” link. Click on it in the ad you wish to report.
• Fill in the Contact Box outlining briefly why you are reporting the ad.
• Ensure you include your e-mail address.
• Click on send.

Why Report an Ad?

Please “Report an Ad” if you think:

• The ad is not suitable for BEWAZ
• The ad may not be legitimate
• It is using false advertising

How long will my ad be visible?

Any ads placed on BEWAZ will be visible for 2 months.

A couple of days before your ad is removed we will send you a short e-mail, in case you want to renew the ad for another 2 months.

If you want you can easily remove the ad yourself at any time.

My ad is not displayed under the correct category?

When you are placing your ad, you need to ensure that you select the correct category and subsequent sub-categories from the drop down lists. This will ensure that potential buyers can easily find your ad.

However if you have already placed you ad and it is still not appearing in the correct category, you can simply log in to your account and click on “My Ads”. From here you will see all of your ads that are active. Then simply click on “Edit this ad” which will allow you to change the category that your ad will appear in.

Why do I need to include a phone number in my ad?

Valid phone numbers must be included in all ads on BEWAZ as they add a lot of trust and security for both buyers and sellers of second hand items.

I can’t get through to the phone number to contact a seller

If you are experiencing difficulties or problems with a phone number displayed in an ad, it is usually due to one of the following reasons:

• Cross Border – If the phone number is from the opposite side of the border that is in Ireland or Northern Ireland, you need to ensure that you add the country prefix to the phone number. See our guide: “How to make cross border telephone calls”
• Error or Mistake- The advertiser or seller might have input the wrong phone number by mistake when they were placing their ad. You could try to contact the seller by email and if this does not work, you could “report the ad to us” and we will contact the seller advising them to update their phone number.
• Scam – It may be a scammer who won’t display their real phone number. We would ask you to be extra careful and vigilant if phone number does not work. If you do suspect that the ad is a scam, please “report it to us” and we will investigate and remove it.
• It could also simply be down to the seller being unable to answer their phone. They may be at work or have their phone on silent. This is highly unusual but does happen on occasion. We recommend that you try to contact them by e-mail or maybe try again later on.

BEWAZ Tips for Buying and Selling

Tips for Buying Second hand Goods

• Don’t pay in advance for any goods
• Be cautious if the goods are cheaper than normal. As the old saying goes “If it sounds to good to be true it usually is”
• Be cautious if the seller is pushing you to buy quickly.
• We recommend that you use cash or bank drafts when paying for goods.
• Never pay for goods using money transfer services such as Western Union.

Tips for Buying Dogs or Cats

• Be sure that you will be able to provide food and healthcare for your new pet
• Dogs and Cats often make great companions so be sure you can provide companionship for you new pet dog or cat.
• It is always advisable to see the mother when you are buying a puppy or kitten.
• Ensure that the puppy or kitten breeders facilities are clean and the animals look healthy and alert.
• You should ensure that you new puppy or kitten has had the appropriate injections or vaccinations and we recommend that you have your new puppy or kitten checked out by a vet as soon as possible.

Tips for Buying a Horse

• Be sure that you will be able to provide food and health care for you new pony or horse.
• Ensure that the horse or pony’s breeding facilities are clean and that the horses or pony’s look health and alert.
• Ensure that your horse or pony has a valid passport.
• We recommend that you check out the following website for more information about buying a horse or pony. www.ispca.ie

Tips for Buying a Car

• Check the background of the car you are buying with mywheels.ie or motorcheck.ie
• Has the car passed the NCT and when is the next NCT due.
• Check with the Hire Purchase Register (phone 01-2600905) to make sure that the vehicle is not under a Hire Purchase Agreement.
• It is always advisable if possible to have mechanic inspect a second hand car prior to purchase.
• You need to ensure that the correct paperwork is completed to transfer ownership of the vehicle. Information on this can be obtained from Citizens Information.

Buying & Selling Safely

How to Buy safely

Here are some tips on how to buy safely

• Always deal with people locally who are willing to meet in person.
• Never pay for goods in advance
• Never send cash in the post
• Never give anyone your personal bank details over the internet
• Be extra cautious if the goods are cheaper than normal or if the seller is putting you under pressure to buy quickly. As the old saying goes, “if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is”
• Always be extra vigilant when buying branded goods and tickets and be sure that they are originals.
• Always get the seller to sign a proof of purchase for you.
• Ask the seller for their home number as well as their mobile, which will allow you contact them should you have a problem.
• Use cash or bank drafts when paying for goods
• Never pay for goods by western union or other similar money transfer services

How to Sell Safely

Here are some tips on how to sell safely

• Do not part with your goods until you have received payment in full
• Always insist on cash or bank drafts as payment.
• Never give anyone your personal bank details over the internet
• We do not recommend accepting personal or business cheques as payment for goods.
• Always check with the Bank that issued the bank draft that the draft is genuine before handing over your goods. You can phone the bank or go into one of their branches.
• Never ever accept foreign bank drafts or foreign cheques as payment

How to avoid Scams

• Nearly all transaction on BEWAZ are 100% genuine however as in all walks of life there are some chancers and bad individuals out there who will try various scams. We ask all users of BEWAZ to let us know of any potential scam and we will keep users informed of any potential scam we become aware of. We have technology employed on our site to eliminate scammers, however there may always be some that slip through the net.
• The easiest way to avoid a scam is by using common sense and here are some tips to help you avoid the scammers.
• Only deal with people that will meet you in person.
• Never trust anyone that guarantees you a sale as there is no such thing.
• Never pay for goods by western union or other similar money transfer services
• Never buy and sell to a foreign country