Pistonheads-No free ads

Blackrat · 06-08-11, 08:42 AM

I just went to list a car on Pistonheads and it appears that they have withdrawn the free ad.
It just gives two options now, trade price or private price of £9.99.
I fear they may have shot themselves in the foot there as peeps will not pay and move somewhere else...Doh!

Daveymaclad · 06-08-11, 10:54 AM

spot on there. Who the hell would list there when autotrader and ebay have almost infinitely more footfall.

Shame really but that's what happens sometimes, silly decision. Lets hope they realise before its too late

Gouldy · 06-08-11, 07:23 PM

i only advertise on there because its free , would NEVER pay for it as "average Joe" doesnt know about the site

fourringsrus · 06-08-11, 10:07 PM

I have just listed a '95 coupe and the wifes '52 cabby in the free ad section last night with no problems whatsoever. Might be a good idea to try again

Stuart

stuartmmcfc · 06-08-11, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gouldy

i only advertise on there because its free , would NEVER pay for it as "average Joe" doesnt know about the site

you're right although it does have a certain "kudos" and it's assumed if you advertise there then you know your cars and the buyers are "informed", I had loads of interest for my quattro from there.
Ebay has an reputation for "chancers" both buying and selling.
However there do seem a lot of decent cars advertised on autotrader nowdays where it used to be only for"mondeo man", I dont know what their rates are though.

missfire · 06-08-11, 10:40 PM

remember the olden days when they sent a photographer out to your house then you waited for the magazine/paper to come out in the shops..? i'm sure they charged about £60+ aswell for it! (autotrader) its probably cheaper now than it was 15 years ago.

Coxy · 07-08-11, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missfire

remember the olden days when they sent a photographer out to your house then you waited for the magazine/paper to come out in the shops..? i'm sure they charged about £60+ aswell for it! (autotrader) its probably cheaper now than it was 15 years ago.

Yep! They charged £29 for it!!

and I listed a car last week on PH and it was a FREE ad.

AFAIK, it's free if you are a member on there still and always has been.
It's only £9.99 if you are not registered on PH which is fair really.

**edit, just read this

Advertising a car

When advertising a car you will be able to add up to 9 photos and can write an unlimited amount of text. All adverts are charged at £9.99 and for this you will be able to advertise your car to 4 million potential buyers making PistonHeads the best value place to advertise your vehicle.

Coxy · 07-08-11, 05:41 AM

RE-EDIT!!!

Just uploaded an advert!

You’re nearly there

Your Premium Advert will look exactly as it appears below.

As a loyal member of PistonHeads we are pleased to publish your advert free of charge. Your loyalty is important to us and we hope you achieve a quick sale from your advert.

Coxy · 07-08-11, 05:46 AM

yep, mines now listed and it is free still!

phew, had me worried for a minute!

right, off to AITP!

fourringsrus · 09-08-11, 07:20 PM

I was of the opinion that your ad is free with up to 3 photos and then charged if you go premium and load 9 photos

06-08-11, 10:54 AM	#2
Daveymaclad 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bursledon - Southampton Posts: 2,575	spot on there. Who the hell would list there when autotrader and ebay have almost infinitely more footfall. Shame really but that's what happens sometimes, silly decision. Lets hope they realise before its too late __________________ 2008 RS6 avant SOLD 1988 UR Quattro

06-08-11, 07:23 PM	#3
Gouldy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: W.Somerset Posts: 1,083	i only advertise on there because its free , would NEVER pay for it as "average Joe" doesnt know about the site

06-08-11, 10:07 PM	#4
fourringsrus Grown up member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ashford Kent Posts: 468	I have just listed a '95 coupe and the wifes '52 cabby in the free ad section last night with no problems whatsoever. Might be a good idea to try again Stuart

06-08-11, 10:40 PM	#6
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	remember the olden days when they sent a photographer out to your house then you waited for the magazine/paper to come out in the shops..? i'm sure they charged about £60+ aswell for it! (autotrader) its probably cheaper now than it was 15 years ago.

07-08-11, 05:41 AM	#8
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	RE-EDIT!!! Just uploaded an advert! You’re nearly there Your Premium Advert will look exactly as it appears below. As a loyal member of PistonHeads we are pleased to publish your advert free of charge. Your loyalty is important to us and we hope you achieve a quick sale from your advert.

07-08-11, 05:46 AM	#9
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	yep, mines now listed and it is free still! phew, had me worried for a minute! right, off to AITP!

09-08-11, 07:20 PM	#10
fourringsrus Grown up member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ashford Kent Posts: 468	I was of the opinion that your ad is free with up to 3 photos and then charged if you go premium and load 9 photos