Forbidden Items : What NOT to sell on Jamdeal

The more things are forbidden, the more popular they become.
-Mark Twain

In the last post we looked at Policies that help to create structure on the Jamdeal site as well as to inform members of their rights. As a community, we strive to make the website as user friendly and appealing to as many different users as possible. Below are a list of items that are forbidden on the website.

Firearms: It is illegal to have a firearm without the proper documentation which would make it considered as "licensed". The sale of firearms on the website is strictly prohibited. Click Here to Read Firearms act as prepared by the Ministry of Justice in Jamaica.

Recreational Drugs: Drugs are illegal! You may not post any form of drug whether herbal or chemical. It is not to be sold on the website. This includes "happy pills" and so on. No form of street drugs should be pushed on the site. Remember, Jamdeal is a trading site not a place for contraband. If we find that any of these substances have been posted, they will be removed right away and the authorities will be contacted if necessary.

Tobacco: This is quite similar to the recreational drugs as mentioned above. No Tobacco or Tobacco based products should be sold on the site. In 2013 a policy on smoking in public spaces was passed. Read Article Here. Encouraging other members to "light up" a  Tobacco is strictly frowned upon.

Unlicensed Music/ Movies: If you visit our entertainment section on the website, you will see a sub sub category for Music, DVDs and Movies. If you are planning on selling any of these, they must be authorized/licensed. Licensed means it is the official version, it bears the official logo, record label and so on. Going on a website like bear-share or a movie site to download a song or music is not considered as official. Believe it or not this is against the law, it might be prevalent in Jamaica but that does not make it right. People spend millions of dollars to get their material out to the public and when a person goes and get that information from a questionable source, they have all right to sue both parties. Let's not take that route for the safety of yourselves and the website.

Software that interfaces with the Jamdeal Website: This is more technical for you to imagine but it has to do with the development of the website. The overall operations on the website are constantly changing (to facilitate the needs of all our members) Any software that could cause complication on the Jamdeal site is banned.

Our Removal of Listings Clause: "Listings are not pre-screened for content therefore Jamdeal reserves the right to remove any listing that it deems unsuitable or in breach of terms and conditions.

Click to Read the Jamdeal Policies

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Playing by the Rules: Jamdeal Policies

You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.
-Albert Einstein

Rules are an integral part of any society. Rules are needed to create structure and also helps citizens to know their rights. Selling on Jamdeal is no different, now that you know the basics its time to go over a few policies of the site. Today, we'll be focusing on six important policies.

Most importantly, you must advertise your service or product accurately and truthfully. Selling or auctioning illegal goods is strictly prohibited. There are rules/laws that are considered illegal as it relates to trade in Jamaica. It's simple, be honest and be responsible in all your engagements and make sure that whatever is agreed upon is what is actually delivered.

Advertising: Apart from being a "selling site" Jamdeal is essentially an auction site. It is not to be used as a platform to promote or market business that has nothing to do with what the site is about. It is also not a site to "solicit" support for listings on other sites, that is a huge misdemeanor. The purpose of the site is for products to sell itself inadvertently.

Bogus Listings: This is a big no-no. The Jamdeal site should not be used as a tool to promote inappropriate goods. These might include Pornography or anything considered defamatory ( in any form) or anything that is considered outlandish. All items listed have to actually exist and is true to picture or description.

Categories: Items of a similar category should be posted accordingly. There is no need to post haphazardly or post randomly as this creates clutter and in a sense drives potential buyers away. If a buyer goes under electronics and see bedding , this distracts from the actual listing. On that note, there only needs to be single entry posts, meaning for everything that you post, only one post is needed. There is a thing as Too Much Information and buyers get really annoyed when they see the same item pop up in various categories. This is also a form of Spamming.

Copyright Content: This is a touchy topic. Not everyone who sells might have a Camera and would like a high quality picture to sell their items quicker. Let's face it, Sales is visual people want to see what they are buying before they back out hard earned cash. Google is every body's friend for everything under the sun .. even high quality pictures. Anything you take off the Internet without stating it, is considered as stealing. All item description and images should be your own.

Offensive Language: The Jamdeal site does not support any use of profanity,discriminatory terms or any type of loose arguments that is not related to selling or buying or items. There should be no foul language in any of the listings. The is a G- rated site for "General" rather than Gutter mouth. If your item has to be muzzled, do not post it.

General Consumption Tax: Auctions and classifieds must be listed in Jamaican Dollars ( JMD) and should include the GCT. Tax obligations are the responsibility of the Seller and/or Buyer and should be carefully calculated so that fees are clear.

As you've probably figured out by now, Jamdeal has a number of policies targeted at sellers which outline specific conditions and outlines which enables you to sell on the website. These rules are there to guide you to make the selling process easier, the onus is on you to read them.

Click Here to read Jamdeal Policies

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The Selling Process

The Selling Process

"The separate, but related, stages forming the activity of personal selling; these include pre-approach, approach, need identification, presentation, handling objections, closing the sale and post-sale follow-up"
http://www.marketing-dictionary.com/s.php

Selling is a well thought out process that must be followed step by step for quality results and continued results. Below are tips on how to sell on JamDeal as a beginner:

1. Register to become a member. Click here to read previous post on a quick guide on how to sign up for an account on JamDeal. This is a fairly easy and straightforward step based on the speed of your computer and your level of patience.

2. Click on the "Sell" Tab: This can be found on the top of your page, next to the "Buy" Tab.

3. Select a Category: There are 3 categories ( General Item, Car, Bikes & Parts and Real Estate Properties). It is important to pay close attention to the category you choose as they come with different entitlements. For example, selling an item in the Cars, Bikes & Parts category will attract a cost of $100 JMD for the duration of the ad whether or not you've had success. Once you've selected the relevant category, click "Next" located below the grey bar at the end of the categories. You will notice it populates a list of subcategories which is then broken down in sub- sub categories and so on. This makes selling an item specific and easier to find for buyers. If you followed the steps correctly, you should see something like this below. ( Depending on the Category you chose)

Example of Sub Categories on JamDeal

4.Enter the Item Details: You will see an area comes up where you must enter details about the item you are selling. In the first box is "Item Title", give the item a name that is true to what you are selling and not misleading. For example, if you selected Cellphone, your Item Title could be
"Slightly used I-Phone 5S". Next, enter the condition of the Phone whether its New, Brand New or Almost Used; Be sureto enter the current condition of the phone. The Box with the largest space is where you will have to write a detailed description about the phone. Keep it short yet informative, Click next to move to the next step.

5. Upload a Photo and Enter Price: This step is straightforward and easy to navigate. Starting from "Quantity" enter the information paying close attention to cost and quantity. Below that is "Item Feature" which allows you to choose where you would like your Item to be featured. This attracts a price starting from $50JMD to $200JMD. Follow the instructions until it takes you to upload photo. You are allotted up to 4 photos. Wrap up by entering your Parish and the area that is closest to you. Click Next

6. Ship and Pay: The fields indicated by an asterisk must not be left out. Enter the Shipping cost, Shipping method, Shipping Payments and Details as well as the Payment methods you accept.

7. Preview: This gives you the chance to review the information you entered to ensure everything is correct so that there are no mishaps once the item has been placed on the site. If the information is to your liking, go ahead and move on to the next step; If not, edit.

8. Finish: This is your final step. Once everything is correct indicate as such and you will be sent a confirmation E-mail as well as the link to see your Ad live on the Jamdeal Blog. This will also show whether or not your payment was accepted.

Visit the JamDeal Blog to become a member today

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Buying On Jamdeal

Oh, I think there are a lot of people who would be buying and selling online today that go up there and they get the information, but then when it comes time to type in their credit card they think twice because they're not sure about how that might get out and what that might mean for them.
Bill Gates

You have discovered the Jamdeal Website, something catches your eye and you are probably wondering, "how do I make a purchase"? Here's all you need to do:

1. Visit the Jamdeal site at www.jamdeal.com
2. Select the Register Tab and fill in your information. There is an Individual and Business option, select the one that is applicable to you. Ensure the information is carefully filled in and you pay close attention to the PIN as it is being entered.
3. Once your account has been activated, select Buy and select the item you are interested in.

Once you've successfully set up an account, you will be directed to "My Jamdeal" which serves as a Dashboard where you are able to see information such as Your Account statement ( each member starts with JA $100) as well as your Buying/Selling status. There are over 10 category lists you can choose from when you are considered as a "Buyer". A Buyer is one who makes a purchase from the website.

We live in an age where once something is Internet Based the word scam is not too far from it. Jamdeal eases that worry by providing information on the seller, in terms of location, how long the seller has been on Jamdeal and the option to message the Seller. If you see an item you love, such as a cellphone which is considered as hot or popular, you will sometimes notice conversations under the item between the Seller and the Buyer. You are also able to get information on the description of the item, shipping, as well as payment methods. If all that information is not sufficient, there is a "Safe Buying Tips Guides" for members.

Most importantly, it is important to know that Buying on the Jamdeal site is a process. It is fairly easy, however it is still important for you to read all the steps involved and follow them accordingly.

Visit the Jamdeal Website to register for your account

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