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Do I need to create an account to post an ad?
How to create a Gyos account
How to post an ad
How to reply to a post
How to edit or delete a post
How to include pictures
Reporting inappropriate ads
Be aware of scams
Tips for selling your items on Gyos

Do I need to create an account to post an ad?

Gyos requires you to have a free account to post an ad to help protect our users from scams and illegal posts. By having an account, users are also able to easily see all their ads, edit their ads, and create a list of all the favorite ads they viewed for future reference.

How to create a free Gyos account

Creating a Gyos account is free and easy to setup. Follow these easy instructions to create a Gyos account.

Click the create account link in the header of any Gyos page
Fill in your email address, choose a password, agree to the terms of service and click the "CREATE ACCOUNT" button
Check your e-mail for a message from Gyos. Once you click the confirmation link in the message your Gyos account will be activated and ready to use.

How to post an ad

All ad postings are completely free and you are not charged it you sell your item on Gyos. Posting is easy. Simply follow the steps below:

If you haven't already, create your free Gyos account then click on the "Post" link in the header of the page.
If you are not already signed-in, you will be asked to sign in to your account to continue. Simply enter your email address and password you have created when you created your account.
Choose a category for your ad.
Enter your ad details, like title, description, price and add photos if you have any.
By clicking the "more posting options" you will be shown optional other fields like contact options and location mapping features.
You will be given some additional promotion options to increase exposure of your ad. These include paid and free services and are completely optional. Simply check-off the services you would like to use.
Click the "Post ad" button when you are finished. Your ad will appear right away in the category you have chosen.
Note: If you are purchasing any paid promotion options, you will first be taken to a check-out page where you will be asked to enter your credit card information on an encrypted and secure page. After making your purchase, you will be redirected to your new ad.

How to reply to a post

To reply to a post by email:
Most posts have a user contact form on the right side of the ad. You can use this form to contact the user by email.

Other reply options:
If the poster has chosen not to be contacted by email, then chances are the poster has added a method of contact in the post.

How to edit or delete a post

If you are logged in, you can edit or delete any post you made by clicking the My ads link in the header of any Gyos page. Beside each of your posts is an EDIT and DELETE button. You can also visit your post and click the EDIT or DELETE button at the top of your ad.

How to include pictures

On almost all categories, you have the ability to add up to 4 photos to your ad. Towards the bottom of the posting form is the "Add photos" section.

Click on "insert a photo". A popup window will appear
In this new popup window, click the BROWSE... button then search through your computer's directory to locate your first image file. THE IMAGE MUST BE SMALLER THEN 800PX WIDTH AND 800PX HEIGHT AND 250KB IN SIZE. After finding the file, click OPEN.
Click UPLOAD IMAGE
Finally, click PLACE IMAGE AND EXIT UPLOAD WINDOW. The image file will appear in the first photo field.
Repeat these steps for the remaining photos you wish to include.

Reporting inappropriate ads

Gyos offers an instantaneous self-publishing service for everyone. We offer an ad reporting system to facilitate the timely removal of inappropriate ads. If you see an ad that you think is miscategorized, illegal, offensive or spam, you can notify us by clicking the "Report ad" link at the bottom of the ad.

Be aware of Scams!

The following steps can help you avoid potential scammers:

To avoid 99% of scam cases, deal locally and with people you can meet in person.
Never wire funds to the recipient. If the person is asking you to wire the funds then they are a scammer.
Be aware that fake cashier checks and money orders are common and banks will cash them and then hold you responsible when the fake is discovered weeks later.
Gyos is not involved in any transaction. Gyos does not handle payments, guarantee transactions, offer escrow services, or offer "buyer protection" or "seller certification".
Avoid deals involving shipping or escrow services and know that only a scammer will "guarantee" your transaction.

Tips for selling your items on Gyos

Have great photos

Take one or more photos of your item in a well-lit area. Pictures that are bright and sharp will aid tremendously in selling your item. Use a tripod when possible to ensure you have a photo that is in focus. Evenly distributed artificial or natural light is better than a camera's flash for most items. Upload the original camera photos, Gyos will automatically resize your photos to the proper specifications.

Create a good title (Maximize your item Title)

The title is the most important part of your ad and is critical in helping users find your ad. Be sure to include key words that buyers will search for, unique or descriptive attributes, and always check your spelling. There is a character limit so it is crucial to make the most of the space allowed.

Offer a detailed description

Your description should be well organized, concise and easy to read. Try to be as detailed as possible and anticipate questions a buyer may have. Make the most of Gyos and try to complete all the fields that are available to you.

Research a proper price

Find out what the item you are selling is worth by researching your item on other used good websites like Ebay. If you are receiving a good traffic rating but still not able to sell your item, try lowering your price. Unless you specify that your price is firm, you should expect to receive offers that are less then the asking price. Remember, buyers will more likely follow through with a purchase if they can get it for less then the asking price.

Respond quickly to inquiries

Always respond quickly to any buyer questions. There's a greater chance the buyer will follow through with a purchase if they can see that you are serious about selling your item. Remember to be friendly and make sure you are clearly answering the buyers questions.

Be Honest

Always be accurate and honest in your ad. Online shoppers tend to be Internet savvy and will often use Google or other websites to research the item you are selling to determine the accuracy of your ad and what is a fair price.