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1. How does PropertyNut market the website so buyers or renters come find my Ad? |
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We market PropertyNut in many ways like, billboards, radio, TV, magazines and internet search engines where buyer who don't yet know about PropertyNut will look and be guided to our Ads and your property. We utilize Google, Yahoo, MSN, AOL Search and many others. |
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2. How would you best describe PropertyNut? |
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We are the new and very improved Real Estate Classified Ads section of your newspaper. Here are just a few of the improvements;
- each property ad has full color photos showing the property
- for those that run ads in the newspaper; ours cost is a fraction of the cost of theirs.
- our ads allow for hundreds of words describing the properties not a few words and abbreviations
- owners may be contacted by phone or email to ask questions or arrange to see the property
- the ads show the status of the property when sold or rented, sale pending and are updated minute by minute for accuracy
- you can search out only those properties that fit your needs keeping your from looking through dozens of Ads that don’t have the features you want or need
- we designed this site to be “Easy to Use” and “WORK”.
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3. Is this a "For Sale by Owner" website? |
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No, we offer Real Estate Classified Ads to anyone and everyone. We exclude no one. Just like the Ads you read in your local newspaper every day in the Classifieds Section, you have homes, land, apartments, commercial properties and so on all there offered by Owners, Realtors, Property Managers. We are your Internet Website of the Newspaper Classified Ads at a FRACTION of the cost! |
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4. Should I advertise on PropertyNut even if my property is listed with an Agent? |
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You or your agent will want to be where the buyers are looking for properties. We drive the buyers to PropertyNut. You would want your property to get seen by the MOST Buyers for the LEAST cost to you. That is the definition of PropertyNut! |
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5. What do I have to do to Find a property? |
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Clicking on any of the FIND buttons will take you to the Find a Property page. Get started by selecting the State in which you wish to begin your search. After selecting a State you can narrow the number of properties displayed by selecting a city or cities or you can use zip codes if you know them. These options keep the locations specific to where you want to look. Then, after displaying those properties you can narrow even more by clicking the Advanced Search Button on the Search Results of Properties displayed and define the price range, the number of bedrooms or many other property features. This will make it easy for Step by Step selecting those features that are important to you in finding the right property. |
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Post/Advertising a Property |
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1. Can I post a foreclosed property? |
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Yes. When creating your ad, the system will ask you whether this is a foreclosure sale. If you select yes, you will notice a FORECLOSURE notice diagonally on the thumbnail photo of the property. |
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2. Can I run multiple Ads and manage them on PropertyNut. |
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Yes, we provide all purchasers of Ads with a MyPropertyNut feature that allows you to;
- Edit all “Current Properties Advertised”
- Manage my SOLD properties – keep a list of sold properties for a year
- Add a property to the OPEN HOUSE section and then Edit the times if needed
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3. Does PropertyNut have spell checking when I am creating my Ad? |
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Yes. We provide the spell check for you. We aren’t very good spellers either. |
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4. Does PropertyNut offert he use of Virtual Tours? |
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Yes. When creating an ad, you will see the area for Virtual Tours where you can upload the URL link. |
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5. How can I cancel my Ad? |
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You can cancel your Ad at any time by clicking on the My Property tab on the Home page NAV bar. Once logged in you simply select the Status button of the advertisement you would like to cancel and from the drop down menu click on cancel. |
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6. How long will it take to setup an Ad on PropertyNut? |
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The best way to get your Ad up in the shortest amount of time is by being prepared. Take few minutes and sit down with paper and pen, or on your computer and write a great description of your property. Describe the features that make your property a “real buy”. Then, take plenty of photos of your property. Decide on a dozen or so that really make your property look great! With those two tasks completed, the rest of the process is less than 15 minutes. |
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7. I am planning to hold an Open House. Do you have an Open House Section like the newspapers do on Sundays? |
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Better than that. You can post in our Open House any day, any times and edit your times even after posting the Open House. We have an Open House section where only those properties that participate in the Open House feature will be listed. |
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8. What file format works best for photos on PropertyNut? |
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Your photos need to be JPG files. Be sure when saving the photos to your computer, or after view or editing the photos to save them as .jpg files. The size is adjusted automatically by our website to be fit the display screens for viewing in “Supersize” mode. |
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9. What if my zip code comes up as unknown? |
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The database of zip codes is in the process of being updated to the latest USPS version available. Until such time, if the system shows a zip as unknown, you may use the nearest available zip code. If you have any questions please email us and we can provide a zip code for you. |
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Finding a Property |
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1. Is there a cost to FIND a property on PropertyNut? |
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No. The finding of properties is easy and FREE. No user sign up is needed unless you want to use the great friendly features that require us to send you info like; PropertyWatch, where each time new property is Advertised that meets you specific needs and desires is Posted, you get an email alert so you can see it first! For that we need some info about you and how to get in contact by email. So, ok you need to give us the minimal info and setup a member account with user name and password so you can manager those properties. You may also want to mark properties that interest you for later consideration. We call that Favorites and to manage that you need your user account too. It's easy, no charge and we DON'T email or call you. That's NOT the PropertyNut way. |
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2. What do I do to Find a property? |
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It's so Easy! Clicking on FIND anywhere you see it takes you to Step1 where you pick the State. Now you can see all properties in that State OR go ahead and pick a City or Cities OR you can use Zip Codes if you know them. Next Step is to pick your property category (Residential or Land or Rental or Student Housing, etc.) and of course the property type (single family home, condo... or Land Lots for homes or Commercial Land.... or Student Apartments or Condos and so on) and that’s it! Click Continue and see what's being offered on PropertyNut. ** Remember *** Properties are being added every minute of everyday by owners, agents and property managers; check back OFTEN!! |
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3. What features are available for property Buyers or even Investors? |
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In addition to easy to follow search property features, a list of properties that is up-to-date, a website that makes sense and works; the MyProperty feature offers unlimited tracking of Favorite properties and a PropertyWatch feature which will email you the minute a property is posted on PropertyNut that matches your saved search criteria. |
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4. What features does PropertyNut provide that enables me to be FIRST to FIND newly posted properties and even Track properties I FIND that I like? |
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By creating the Quick Member account which is only a user name, password and email address you can be notified the minute that a property is post on PropertyNut that has just those features you want and at a price you need. |
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5. What is PropertyWatch? |
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which matche your search requirements. To start a Property Watch simply click Find on the home page. Then, once you've registered with a Username and Password, you can save the property as a favorite and it will be in your MyProperyNut under Favorites. |
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MyPropertyNut Feature |
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1. Are there limits on editing my Ad and photos? |
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The only limitation on editing is the Street Address of your Ad can not be changed once you have completed and posted your ad. There are NO limits on how often you edit features or change photos. You can edit your Ad at any time by clicking on the My Property tab on the NAV bar. Once logged in you simply select the Ad you would like to edit. |
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2. Can I create my Ad and then go back and add or substitute photos or even edit my description later? |
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Yes. With the My Property feature you can edit your description, add or replace photos as often as you like at no added cost. |
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3. How can I cancel my Ad? |
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Inside MyPropetyNut is a list of all your Current Ads. On each one you can Edit the Ad, Change the Status (Sold, Rented, Pending Sale...) or Cancel the Ad. But remember, you can NOT bring back a Canceled Ad. Use the Status feature while waiting to be sure you have the property taken before you cancel. |
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4. How can I update my member Information? |
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You can edit your member information inside the MyProperty feature. From the Home page clicking on MyProperty will prompt you to log into MyProperty. You will see your member name and the Edit Profile link that you can click. |
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5. How long can I keep my property Ad, sold and properties I’m following on MyPropertyNut? |
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All Buyers and property investors will find PropertyNut a very valuable asset. You can manage your purchases and sales here in the MyProperty feature. At-a-glance you will see what you have for sale, sold, pending and so on. You may keep this information on PropertyNut for years. The MyFavorites lets you keep track of specific properties and allows you to make notes about conversations you have with buyer and sellers to make you a more informed negotiator. |
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6. I am looking for a very specific property; can PropertyNut let me know if someone Posts a property that is my ideal match? |
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Yes. With the PropertyWatch feature you will be notified the minute a property matching your search has been Posted. |
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7. I am planning to hold an Open House. Do you have an Open House Section like the newspapers do on Sundays? |
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Yes but much better than that! You can hold your Open House when you want, as often as you want and there is NO added charge for our Open House Feature. Plan your Open House in advance so you can be seen by buyers looking in our Open House section days before your house is scheduled Open. We run special ads for Open Houses ONLY! They get incredible activity! Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!! |
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8. What features are available for property Buyers or even Investors? |
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Using PropertyWatch and MyFavorites will allow Buyers and Investor Buyers to see properties before the masses. It's easy and fun to track properties and get alerts when the property you desire is Posted for sale. |
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9. What is Property Watch? |
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This feature will Alert you when the property you are searching for is Posted for sale on PropertyNut. It's automated. You provide a user name and email address so we can send out those properties that are your definition of the perfect property. |
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10. What is the My Property feature? |
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My Property is an easy to use area of the website made for you to manage all aspects of your PropertyNut activity. Including tracking and editing your Ads, your favorite searches and member information. |
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11. Where do I go on the website to indicate my property is under contract or has a sale pending? |
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Inside the MyProperty feature you will see your current Ads displayed. Each Ad has a Status button to the right of the address - Clicking the Status button will produce a drop down list allowing you to make a status change (SOLD, Sale Pending, etc.) This change will be indicated to those using the FIND a Property feature with the Status change in RED across the small photo while browsing properties that match their search. |
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Offered by Owner |
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1. Can I offer my property as a sale or rent by owner and still make my property available to Realtors that may have a buyer or renter for me? |
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Yes. We ask you in the process of creating your ad whether you would like to offer a commission to a Realtor that brings you a buyer or not. You can change your mind and edit this part of your ad later as well. |
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2. Should I advertise on PropertyNut even if my property is listed with an Agent? |
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The "Key" to selling your property is exposure. Your property needs to be seen by the most potential buyers as possible. Our Marketing efforts get your property seen by thousands of property searchers across the internet, by local news, radio, TV, billboards and many other creative energies to get your property noticed, sold or rented. Listed by Agent or For Sale by Owner, you need to be on PropertyNut! |
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Realtor Related Questions |
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1. Are Realtors welcome here? |
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Absolutely! All buyers, sellers or the agents of buyers or sellers that are interested in promoting their available property or finding the desired property are welcome. PropertyNut is the perfect place for both licensed and non-licensed Realty Professionals, Individuals and Corporations to market themselves and their realty. |
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2. Can I post my listings with my Agency Logo and a photo of myself? |
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Yes, we will keep a list of Logo’s and you fill in the address, phone numbers and other info about your office you wish to have viewed by buyers and sellers. If you Logo is not in the list, you can upload it to us or email it to realtorlogos@propertynut.com and we’ll update the list! Uploading the personal photo is one of your photos in the ad creation uploading a photo. |
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3. Can I send reports to my owners/clients with detailed visits count or activity results? |
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Yes. Visit counts can be viewed and printed from the MyPropertyNut feature inside the MyCurrentAds section. Future versions of PropertyNut will allow for more detailed analysis and reporting. For the time being, if you would like us to provide you with a snapshot of more detailed information, don't hesitate to call or email us with a specific Property ad ID#. |
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4. Can PropertyNut automatically take my listings from MLS to save me the time in posting my ads onto PropertyNut? |
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Not yet. We are looking seriously into an IDX or auto-scraping system which would allow for this to happen. However, we do know there is value in putting the ads up yourselves onto PropertyNut. It allows you to use and explore all of the great features of the website. In an effort to simplify the process a little, you can cut and paste from MLS into PropertyNut. The nice thing is, it only takes 10-15 minutes to put your ad onto ProeprtyNut. From there it goes to a dozen other sites. So, that's an average of 12 minutes per ad to go out to a dozen sites...this breaks down to 1 minute per website for the exposure of your ad!!! How great is that?! |
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5. Is PropertyNut considered a leads website, taking leads and selling them? If not, how do realtors on PropertyNut follow up on leads from their ads? |
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No. We are NOT a leads website, we do not collect or sell emails, phone numbers or information of any sort. One of the great things about PropertyNut is that ALL inquires from your listings go directly to you-either by email or phone! The "nutty" thing is, we simply work for you to get your listings advertised and sold! |
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6. Is this a Realtor operated site? |
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No. This is an internet property marketing site. This site provides property owners or agents of the owners a way to maximize the exposure of the property they have available to interested parties through internet advertising at a price to which you can only say “why wouldn’t I do this”. |
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7. Should I advertise on PropertyNut even if my property is listed with an Agent? |
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You and your Realtor Professional need to decide who is doing the marketing and when. If you want the maximum opportunity to get your property seen by interested parties, get "Crackin" and Advertise it on the Nut! |
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Cost of Advertising |
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1. Do you charge additional fees for reposting to other sites? |
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No, your fee of $9.99 includes ALL marketing and ALL features. There are no hidden fees or attempts to charge extra for additional features or services. |
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2. How much does it cost? |
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PropertyNut charges only $9.99 per month per ad. There are no contracts and ads can be edited and/or cancelled at anytime. We promise you will see the value and get results from having your properties advertised on PropertyNut. |
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3. How often do I have to pay for each of my ads or update the listing? |
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Ads are billed monthly and are recurring to your credit card until such time that the ad has been cancelled. |
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4. INSTRUCTIONS to Step by Step Pay for My Ads |
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STEP
by STEP Instructions to complete the payment process for your ads on PropertyNut®
Note: The newly enhanced website with
improved marketing of your ads by PropertyNut® will
be active November 6, 2007. Follow these simple instructions to complete the
check out process.
- Go to PropertyNut.com and click on MyPropertyNut
and sign in.
- Click on MyCurrentAds.
You will see that PropertyNut®
has labeled all of your ads Finish then CheckOut in the
Status column. Ads that came over from the previous version of PropertyNut are
Actively
displaying and await your payment. Select the Ads that you want to
place in your Cart for checkout. You have 3 options to select the ads:
Option 1 - You can check the individual selection box or boxes to the far right of
each ad you want to place in your cart.
- Then scroll down to the bottom of the page and
click either Review Cart or Checkout button.
- If you click Review Cart, you will see the
list of ads you selected and your monthly total. Click the Check Out
Now button to continue the process.
- You will now be on the Review Cart Page with
your billing information added. You will see that PropertyNut®
automatically filled in the Billing Details
from your Member Account, which you can edit.
- Enter the credit card information on the right
side that you will use for your monthly recurring ad charges and click the
Continue button.
Option 2 - You can click the "All Ads" button which will put all your ads in
the Cart.
- This option will take you to the Review Cart
Page which will show your total monthly billing amount. Click the Check
Out Now Button.
- You will now be on the Review Cart Page with
your billing information added. You will see that PropertyNut®
automatically filled in the Billing Details
- Enter the credit card information on the right
side that you will use for your monthly recurring ad charges and click the
Continue button.
Option 3 - You can click "This Page" button which will put all your ads on
that page in your cart.
- This option will take you to the Review Cart
Page which will show your total monthly billing amount. Click the Check
Out Now Button.
- You will now be on the Review Cart Page with
your billing information added. You will see that PropertyNut® automatically filled in
the Billing Details from your Member Account, which you can edit.
- Enter the credit card information on the right
side that you will use for your monthly recurring ad charges and click the
Continue button.
- Note: The use of Coupons is for any Agent or
Broker that has a minimum of 50 ads. Please contact us for more information on the use of Coupons for
volume discounts.
- You will now be viewing the Review Cart page
one additional time so you can edit or Click Continue.
- Congratulations! Your ads are now live on PropertyNut®.
- There are two ways that PropertyNut® will stop billing your credit card:
- You Mark an Ad as SOLD.
- You Cancel the Ad.
Additional Information:
- Once you have paid for your ads, the label on MyCurrentAds
will change to Active Paid in the status
column.
- When you place new Ads, you will be required
to reenter your credit card information with every new Checkout.
For your protection, PropertyNut® does not store any credit card or financial
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If you
have any questions while following the above instructions, you can call us 7
days a week at 480-980-3881 or 602-430-9341.
The Nut Guys
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5. What are promotional codes for? |
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Promotional codes are used to help us track our marketing programs. If you don't have one, don't worry. You don't need one and are not missing out on anything. If you do have one, put it in for us so we know what is working and where you are coming from. Thank you. |
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6. What methods of payment do you require? |
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We take ALL major credit cards and debit cards. |
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