Private-party classified advertising rates and deadlines
For the most up-to-date specials, call us at 256-532-4222 or 800-239-5271 ext. 4222 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Rates for the most common categories of private party classified ads (placed by individuals, not companies) are shown in the table below.
| Category | Package prices | +1 line |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Maximum Results Package: Run it till it sells. Appears in The Huntsville Times, Wednesdays in FreeBee and online at al.com. Includes “new ad” logo. | 2 lines minimum: $49. Call to renew after 14 days; lower asking price by $100 to continue ad until it sells | $8.50 |
| Recreational Maximum Results Package: Appears in The Huntsville Times, four Wednesdays in FreeBee and online at al.com. Includes “new ad” logo. | 0 lines minimum: $49. Call to renew after 14 days; lower asking price by $100 to continue ad until it sells | $8.50 |
| Three-day Private Party Ad: Includes “new ad” logo, FreeBee and online at al.com. Excludes pets, rentals and real estate (see below). | 4 lines for $12 | $3 |
| Seven-day Private Party Ad: Includes “new ad” logo, FreeBee and online at al.com. Excludes pets, rentals and real estate (see below). | 4 lines for $21 | $5.25 |
| 14-day Private Party Ad: Includes “new ad” logo, FreeBee and online at al.com. Excludes pets, rentals and real estate (see below). | 4 lines for $28 | $7 |
| Garage Sales: One to two days. | 4 lines for $24 | $1.50 |
| Bargain Buys: Up to two items priced under $1,000. Includes “new ad” logo and FreeBee. | 3 lines for 7 days: $12.75 | $1.50 |
| Pets and Livestock: Includes “new ad” logo | 4 lines for 7 days: $31 | $4 |
| Lost Ads | 3 lines for 7 days: $12.75 | $1.50 |
| Found Ads | 3 lines for 7 days: FREE | None |
| Three for Free: One item priced under $200. Appears twice in The Huntsville Times and once in Sell It. | 3 lines for 2 days: FREE | None |
| FreeBees: For autos, recreation, merchandise, tickets, lost and found. Advance reservation for three consecutive publications of one item priced at $20,000 or less. Limited to one ad per classification; seven ads per month; 10 free ads per classification per year. | 3 lines: FREE | None |
| Real Estate Maximum Results Package: Appears in The Huntsville Times, four Wednesdays in FreeBee and online at al.com. Includes “new ad” logo. | 5 line minimum for 30 days: $99 | $5 |
| Rentals Maximum Results Package: Appears in The Huntsville Times, four Wednesdays in FreeBee and online at al.com. Includes “new ad” logo. | 5 line minimum for 30 days: $99 | $5 |
| Three Days: Rentals or real estate for sale by private party. Includes “new ad” logo, FreeBee and online at al.com. | 4 lines: $30 | $7.50 |
| Seven Days: Three Days: Rentals or real estate for sale by private party. Includes “new ad” logo, FreeBee and online at al.com. | 4 lines: $56 | $14 |
| 14 Days: Three Days: Rentals or real estate for sale by private party. Includes “new ad” logo, FreeBee and online at al.com. | 4 lines: $70 | $17.50 |
Prepayment
Some of our advertising programs require prepayment. Payment may be made with a credit card by phone or by check mailed or delivered to the Classified Counter in the lobby of The Huntsville Times’ main building, located at 2317 S. Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL 35801.
Editing
All ads are subject to the approval of The Huntsville Times, which reserves the right to edit, reject or properly classify any ad. Submission of an advertisement does not guarantee publication. Publication of an advertisement does not guarantee continued publication.
Errors and cancellations
Please read your ad on the first day. If you see an error, The Huntsville Times will gladly re-run your ad correctly. We accept responsibility for the first incorrect insertion only and will run a correct insertion or refund the price paid for the first insertion.
