Private party advertisers only; for commercial rates, please call Debbie at 515-779-4616. Ads run in print and online editions; includes color photo and 35-word description; runs until sold (8 week max.); all ads must be placed online at www.DesMoinesDollarDealer.com.

A Note From The Publisher

Welcome to Des Moines Dollar Dealer!

I can’t begin to tell you how pleased I am to bring this publication and Web site to buyers and sellers in Central Iowa. We have been working on this project for several years and have closely watched classified revenue from daily newspapers decline and Web sites like Craigslist and Ebay continue to grow. And with the economic times being a bit tight right now, we know that consumers are looking for deals and selling unwanted items, too. We now feel the timing is right for a local Web sute and a free publication like this.

More than a shopper

Des Moines has not had a local shopper since The Des Moines Register purchased the Press Citizen/Shopper Network and closed all but one zone down, leaving a void in Central Iowa for advertising customers who had previously benefited from this readership. Most metro areas have long-standing and effective rack distributed shopping guides like The Thrifty Nickel. Des Moines doesn’t… until now. Des Moines Dollar Dealer fills this void, bringing a shopper back to Central Iowa and providing information to bring buyers and sellers together.

More than a Web site

Sites like Ebay and Craigslist have made a significant impact in the way consumers now buy and sell. And they have done some great things, but are missing the local benefit. We took their strengths, added some new features and came up with a local site with the power to bring Central Iowa buyers and sellers together like never before. Visit www.DesMoinesDollarDealer.com.

100 percent demand distribution

Every person who reads Des Moines Dollar Dealer or visits the Web site is interested in buying or selling. We keep our advertising rates low by not wasting circulation through mailing to homes that don’t want our publication. And we are glad to provide this publication for free.

Photos and prices sell

We know that sellers get their best results when they include a photo and the price of the item they are selling. We also know that buyers appreciate that. So all ads must have an accompanying photo and selling price.

An easy read

Des Moines Dollar Dealer was designed with you in mind. Daily newspapers have lost classified buyers and sellers over the years by decreasing the type size and increasing the costs, forcing the use of awkward abbreviations and condensed copy. We provide a lengthy 35-word description and a large color photo for every private party ad.

The Web site also provides unique features like thumbnail image previews, recently posted ads and most viewed items, all in a simple and easy to use format.

Locally owned

Des Moines Dollar Dealer is published by Big Green Umbrella Media, Inc., one of the few remaining locally owned publishing companies. My partner Michael Gartner and I own 100 percent of the stock, and we intend to keep it that way. Our company also publishes Des Moines’ alternative newsweekly Cityview and the Iowa Living magazines in Johnston, Urbandale, Adel, West Des Moines, Clive, Ankeny, Grimes, Waukee and Altoona.

To advertise your business

You should expect results from your advertising; and Des Moines Dollar Dealer delivers. If you own a business and would like to learn more about how advertising in this publication and www.DesMoinesDollarDealer.com can help you, call Debbie Moon-Davis at 515-779-4616 or email debbie@dmcityview.com.

Feedback

As always, I welcome your feedback. Let us know what you think of this publication and our Web site. Drop me a note at shane@dmcityview.com.

Thanks for reading.

Shane Goodman

Publisher

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