Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

 

 

Buying an Item Advertised on NickelSaver.com.. 1

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

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

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

Am I buying merchandise from NickelSaver.com?. 2

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

Are any of the vehicles certified?. 2

What areas do you cover?. 2

Placing An Ad. 2

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

How long will my ad run?. 2

What is the deadline to place my ad online?. 2

Why do the online categories differ from the print categories?. 2

How much do ads cost?. 3

When does my ad go “live” online. 3

Will my online ad run in Nickel Saver publications?. 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?. 3

What types of payment do you accept?. 3

Is my credit card information secure?. 3

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 NickelSaver.com?. 4

Register on NickelSaver.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 5

Who is Nickel Saver?. 5

Where can I find copies of Nickel Saver magazines?. 6

 

 

 

 

Buying an Item Advertised on NickelSaver.com

 

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

NickelSaver.com has more used car, used truck, used SUV, used motorcycle, used RV, used boat, used travel trailer, real estate, employment, job, and pet classified ads in Moses Lake and Central Washington 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 vehicle that you are looking for, we have searches by year, make and model for cars, and keywords for everything else.

 

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

Vehicle pricing from 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 NickelSaver.com located?

Most of the advertisers, both private party and commercial, are located in Basin City, Cle Elum, Connell, Coulee City, Davenport, Electric City, Ellensburg, Ephrata, George, Grand Coulee, Hartline, Lind, Marlin, Mattawa, Mesa, Moses Lake, O’Sullivan Dam, Odessa, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Royal City, Schawana, Soap Lake, Vantage, Warden, Washtucna, Wilbur, and Wilson Creek.   NickelSaver.com and Nickel Saver magazine are the industry leaders in connecting buyers and sellers using 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 NickelSaver.com?

NO - NickelSaver.com and Nickel Saver magazine are online and print advertising media, which bring together buyers and sellers. NickelSaver.com and Nickel Saver magazine do not own or sell anything that is advertised.

 

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

Warranties or guarantees provided by the sellers may be available for the services or merchandise on NickelSaver.com.  In some cases, extended warranties may be purchased from third parties.  Nickel Saver 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 do you cover?

Each Thursday, a new edition of Nickel Saver magazine is distributed throughout Basin City, Cle Elum, Connell, Coulee City, Davenport, Electric City, Ellensburg, Ephrata, George, Grand Coulee, Hartline, Lind, Marlin, Mattawa, Mesa, Moses Lake, O’Sullivan Dam, Odessa, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Royal City, Schawana, Soap Lake, Vantage, Warden, Washtucna, Wilbur, and Wilson Creek.

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Placing An Ad

 

·         What types of ads are available on NickelSaver.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. 

 

Please email text or other changes to ads@NickelSaver.com.  All ads are subject to approval by NickelSaver.com and may be rejected at their discretion.

 

  • How long will my ad run?

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

 

Ads placed online by Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. will appear in that week’s issue of Nickel Saver.

 

  • Why do the online categories differ from the print categories?

The website categories allow easier browsing for the user with different category navigation and the ability to search.  Nickel Saver magazine has more categories to fit the parameters of a reader-friendly advertising publication.  Every item in Nickel Saver magazine will appear online.  Likewise, all items advertised on NickelSaver.com will appear in Nickel Saver magazine. 

 

·         How much do ads cost?

Classified ads (up to 20 words without a photo) begin at only $6.50 for one week online and in the Magazine.

 

All ads will appear in Nickel Saver and NickelSaver.com for at least one week.

 

 

·         When does my ad go “live” online?

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

 

Ads placed online by the Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. will appear in week’s issue of Nickel Saver. 

 

·         Will my online ad run in Nickel Saver Magazines?

YES - To gain the most exposure for your ad, all ads placed online will run in Nickel Saver 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 online.  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 Nickel Saver. Refunds will not be given once an ad appears online.

 

 

·         Do you guarantee that my ad will be successful?

Although we strongly believe NickelSaver.com and Nickel Saver magazine offer the best advertising value in Basin City, Cle Elum, Connell, Coulee City, Davenport, Electric City, Ellensburg, Ephrata, George, Grand Coulee, Hartline, Lind, Marlin, Mattawa, Mesa, Moses Lake, O’Sullivan Dam, Odessa, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Royal City, Schawana, Soap Lake, Vantage, Warden, Washtucna, Wilbur, and Wilson Creek, we cannot guarantee results.

 

·         What types of payment do you accept? 

We accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover for ads placed online.

 

·         Is my credit card information secure?

Using your credit card at NickelSaver.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 that have appeared on our website.  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 NickelSaver.com, Please phone us at 509-765-5681 for more options and information. 

 

 

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

YES - We need to be able to communicate with you if you are placing an ad on NickelSaver.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 NickelSaver.com, as well as in Nickel Saver 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 NickelSaver.com.

 

Go to our Registration Page to register now!

 

 

Register on NickelSaver.com

 

  • Why should I register?

Registering with NickelSaver.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 NickelSaver.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.  Nickel Saver advertising professionals are eager to design a customized package of targeted online and print advertising for you.  Dealers should call our commercial advertising department at 800-962-0311, or email us at

 

NickelSaver.com and Nickel Saver are Central Washington’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 Central Washinton (including Basin City, Cle Elum, Connell, Coulee City, Davenport, Electric City, Ellensburg, Ephrata, George, Grand Coulee, Hartline, Lind, Marlin, Mattawa, Mesa, Moses Lake, O’Sullivan Dam, Odessa, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Royal City, Schawana, Soap Lake, Vantage, Warden, Washtucna, Wilbur & Wilson Creek) businesses and private parties advertising than any other website or print publication.

 

General

 

·         Who is Nickel Saver?

Nickel Saver was founded in 1976. Nickel Saver offers a great mix of both private party and display ads and is Central Washington’s one stop shopper for new & used automobiles, real estate, and farm equipment. By bringing buyers & sellers together, we get results!   New issues of Nickel Saver magazines circulate every Thursday, and NickelSaver.com is updated daily Monday through Friday.

 

Nickel Saver is a member 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 Nickel Saver magazine?

Each Thursday, a new edition of Nickel Saver magazine is distributed all over Central Washington. Nickel Saver distributes 20,000 free copies weekly to over 250 rack locations, and is carried in a variety of great locations, including Wal-Mart; Safeway; Big R Ranch & Home; Food Pavilion; Astro Gas Station; Lake’s Market; and Bob’s Café at the Inn.