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Joey Ivansco/ jivansco@ajc.com

Ahhh, springtime in Atlanta. It’s a beautiful time of year, though most of us could do without the pollen dust covering our cars and those pesky allergies. As we come out of winter hibernation, preparing the yard for spring planting is on the mind of most green-thumbs. You can shop for lawn/garden/nursery tools on ajcexchange from the comfort of your own home.

Another popular task this time of year is spring cleaning. We tackle those basements and attics and find that we have a lot of items we could do without. Just this past weekend I passed several garage sales and even a lemonade stand. Local resident Tom Zarrilli, who has been documenting the history and trends of garage sales, says there are more yard sales now and people are more willing to part with premium merchandise, due to the faltering economy. On ajcexchange, you can post your items for free, as well as post a free listing for your own garage sale. If you are a garage sale junkie, you’re in luck, because we have plenty of upcoming garage sales listed on ajcexchange.

What spring cleaning tips or traditions do you have?

VINO WONG / VWONG@AJC.COM

Did you not find the wedding gown of your dreams at Filene’s Running of the Brides event? Did you miss the event entirely and are regretting the chance to find a good deal on a wedding dress? Not to fear, check out ajcexchange for a selection of wedding gowns for sale.

Maybe you purchased a dress at the event as an impulse buy, but now you’ve had some time to think about it and you’ve decided it’s not for you? No problem, you can post a listing for free on ajcexchange.

We hope you are enjoying all of the great features on ajcexchange, Atlanta’s free, online classifieds. As with any online marketplace, there are those few bad apples that will try to post fraudulent ads or scams. We are dedicated to making sure our users don’t become victims, by monitoring postings and promptly removing suspicious or flagged ads. We also have a Safety Center that every user should read before buying and selling merchandise on ajcexchange. Here are a few important tips:

• Never send or wire money upfront
• Deal locally with a buyer you can meet in person
• Beware of overpayment schemes
• Secure Payment First
• Verify the Authenticity of Certified Checks and Cashiers Checks with the Issuing Bank

By following these simple tips, you will avoid 98% of frauds out there. Check out this real-life example. This email was received after contacting the seller expressing interest in the puppy:

Hello,
Thanks for your interest in my baby!. The little puppy is still very much AVAILABLE for adoption. This little Baby is so lovely.and potty trained and very friendly with children,fit in the palm of your hand.also AKC registered puppy,Adorable and sociable with great Personalities and very good bloodlines.vet-checked, up to date on shots and deforming, and is health guaranteed.. All the papers will accompany the puppy,But right now i am in Africa on a Christian mission with my wife and we have the puppy right here with us.we are going to ship him to you via express delivery on next day delivery after shipment through a shipping agent,so if you are interested in having the puppy, i want you to get back to me with your full name,address including the nearest airport to you. Please if you know that you are not going to take very good care of my baby, do not reply me because i am giving the baby on adoption because of bad condition or anything i am
only giving this puppy out because we don’t have time to take care of the puppy again due to the mission work before us here. will be going for free so i will like you to get back to me with your full name and full address including your nearest airport and your contact phone number so that i can carry out shipping.The lovely puppy will come along with all his necessary like……
UKC Registered Paper
2 Years health Guarantee
health Insurance Paper
Vet Record
Birth Certificate
Shot Book
Toys And Foods
Price: $0.00usd
Shipping Fees:$250.00 Usd
Total cost:$250.00 Usd
I will accept Western Union or Money gram.If you are really interested in having my puppy as part of your family,I want you to get back to me with the below following……

As you can see from the example above, there’s usually plenty of red flags contained in the details of the correspondence.

As ajcexchange users, you can help us by reporting any suspicious ads you see, just use the “report this listing” form that is an option on all ajcexchange listings. Let us know what else ajcexchange and other users can do to make their online shopping experience safe.

Louie Favorite / lfavorite@ajc.com

If the Atlanta Journal-Constitution International Auto Show has whetted your appetite for anything auto-related, check out the selection of vehicles for sale on ajcexchange. Peruse through the Cars, Boats & Vehicles listings on ajcexchange, where you can sort by most recently added or by price.

Looking for just trucks, or are you an antique car lover? Our listings are sorted by vehicle type, to make your car search even easier.

If you are interested in selling a car, we have you covered as well. Post a free ad on ajcexchange.

Have you bought a vehicle online before? What tips do you have for other car buyers and sellers?

The Exchange welcomes all bargain hunters to ajcexchange, ajc.com’s new online classifieds site. We think you will find that the improvements we’ve made will make your buying and selling experience on ajcexchange safe, fun and easy – all the things you look for when shopping online.

So, what’s new and improved? Check these exciting features out:

• Free: That’s right, all basic classified ads placed on ajcexchange.com are now free! Post as many basic classified ads as you like online at no charge. Want more photos on your online real estate or vehicle ads? Then check out our premium listing service.
• Social networking capabilities: You can now share your ajcexchange listings on several social networking sites, and Facebook users can post their ajcexchange classified listings on their wall to share with their Facebook friends. Also, make sure to follow ajcexchange on Twitter!
• Safety center: We’ve taken extra precautions at ajcexchange to ensure your buying and selling experience is safe, and we’ll provide you with tips along the way to maintain your safety while using our online classifieds.
• View most recent postings: You’ll always be able to see the most recent listings posted directly from the ajcexchange homepage, under First Dibs.
• User-friendly site navigation: We’ve made it easier for you to post and browse listings on ajcexchange, to make your buying and selling experience a breeze.
• Events calendar: Users can post their community events for free on ajcexchange.

And of course, all of the benefits from the AJC, a local, trustworthy brand with stellar customer service.

We encourage you to take a look around, and give ajcexchange a test drive. Then let us know what you think – we look forward to hearing from you!