"Buyer" Features

Our classifieds site provides the perfect venue to find all of the items you are looking for. Our sellers are satisfied with the quality or service they are getting and we want our buyers to be equally satisfied. We are proud to offer the following benefits to all of our buyers:

-FREE Registration
-"Welcome" feature let's you know you are currently logged in
-Personal "My Account" area
-Edit your account information
-"Ad Filter" feature allows you to set search criteria to "watch" for items not yet placed by sellers
-"Add to Favorites" feature allows you to maintain a list of ads for a quick recall later
-"Communication System" allows you to communicate with sellers anonymously or openly
-"Contact Seller" button on each ad display page
-"Printer Friendly" page to print each ad easily
-"View Seller's Other Ads" button located on all ad display pages
-Thumbnail image preview of items while browsing
-much, much, more...

"Seller" Features

Using our classifieds service will allow you to enjoy many unique features to help you sell your items FAST! It is the perfect, user-friendly venue to connect sellers with buyers. Please review the features below for a comprehensive list of all the benefits you will enjoy when listing your items with our powerful, yet affordable classifieds service:

-FREE Registration
-"Welcome" feature let's you know you are currently logged in
-Image/s Upload for ads
-Featured Ads
-Bolded Ads
-Better Placement of Ads - priority placement feature
-Attention Getters
-Pay by Paypal or Credit Card and have your ad posted immediately
-"Signs & Flyers Builder" dynamically creates signs and flyers for each of your ads
-Edit Your Ads after posting
-Ad Renewal feature
-Ad Upgrade feature
-Ad Removal feature
-Personal "My Account" area
-Edit your account information
-View "My Active Ads"
-View "My Expired Ads"
-View "My Current Information"
-View your current price plan information
-Personal "Communication System" settings allow you to communicate with buyers anonymously or openly
-Place "Sold" indicator on items that have been sold
-"View Seller's Other Ads" button to help buyers find your other items
-much, much, more...

How much does it cost to place an ad?

You can find all our pricing information HERE

How do I send a picture to you if I'm having problems uploading one with my ad?

You can click HERE to send your pictures to us.  Be sure to fill all the information in on the form.  This will help us match your picture with your ad.

How secure is my credit card information?

We use a Geotrust certificate for Secure Socket Layer (SSL) transactions. Geotrust certificates offer strong RSA-based encryption for secure transactions. All of this means that your credit card information is sent directly to the credit card processor in a very secure manner, so that nobody else can see it. That protects you by ensuring that nobody but you and the credit card processor will see your card.

Does Carolina Bargain Hunter share it's customer database with third party companies?

No.  None of the information entered when you sign up as user is shared!

Does Carolina Bargain Hunter charge a percentage of sales on the site?

No.  Prices are a per ad basis.

How do I sign up or register?

Simply click on the sign up now button at the top of any page and follow the instructions.  It is free and very simple.

Why should I sign up if I'm not selling anything?

When you create an account, you are given a favorites folder where you can store ads that have sparked your interest.  This will also allow you to communicate with the seller of an ad. 

If I sell something, who contacts the buyer?

You do.  Carolina Bargain Hunter does not monitor communication between buyer and seller.

When I purchase an ad, what is the business name that will show up on my credit card statement?

Matrix Systems.  This is the parent company of Carolina Bargain Hunter and the name on the credit card statements.

What is a featured ad?

This is an ad that shows up at the top of the home page.  The thumbnail picture and text will be larger then normal ads posted.  This draws attention to all ads in the featured section.

What is an attention getter?

When you are placing an ad, you have the option to add highlighted text to help your ad stand out in the list.

How do I upload my photos?

To upload a photo from your computer, simply place the image on your desktop.  When placing your ad, you will be asked to upload your photo.  Click the browse button and locate the photo you saved on your desktop.  The final step will be to click the upload button. The first photo you upload will be the thumbnail photo to the left of your ad.

How current is Carolina Bargain Hunter?

The site is updated on a daily basis.  The staff at Carolina Bargain Hunter constantly checks the site for old ads and problems.  The seller who places the ad is also able to delete or display a sold sign on their ad.  This feature can be found when editing your ads.  This will prevent unwanted communication when the item is sold. 

How do I find my lost password?

Simply click on the login button.  Under the sign in button, you have an option to have your password emailed to you.

Do I need to log out?

Although not necessary, it is advisable to log out after each session.

How can I get a refund?

Carolina Bargain Hunter only issues refunds if the staff made an error.  Once an ad is placed by a seller, there will be no refunds

I did not find the answer to my question here.

Please send an email to sales@carolinabargainhunter.com and one of our staff members will be glad to answer any question you may have.