Code of Conduct

WELCOME to the Pembina Valley, MB Stop & Shop on the VarageSale platform - the way online sales should be!

Also, please familiarize yourself with the important content provided in the ADMIN TIPS Category. There is lots of helpful information there that you should know and follow. Thank-you for your cooperation and ENJOY!
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Please understand that to keep things running well & fairly, there must be rules and structure. Any violation may result in photo deletions without notice. In serious offenses, a temporary or permanent removal from this group will result. By joining this group, you are agreeing to abide by the rules and the information provided under the Admin Tips category. We have a "3 Strikes Policy" in effect here to preserve the integrity of this group.

MAIN RULES 
1: Be honest and describe your items accurately(add extra photos of the item in the comment section). Allow the buyer to fully inspect before purchasing. 
2: In addition to items not allowed on varagesale: http://help.varagesale.com/article/371-what-items-are-not-allowed-to-be-listed: expired car seats, tub rings, baby walkers, medicine, drop side cribs, vitamins/supplements, opened cans/bottles of formula and pets. No selling of free samples (formula, diapers, etc) and coupons. All food that is posted should be sealed and not expired.
3: Any abusive behavior or language will not be tolerated, this includes harassment or harassing other members ( you will be deleted and blocked). Show courtesy & respect to all Members & the Admin Team.
4: Sellers must be fair and go in order according to the TIME STAMP, whether that's in a message or beneath the post in the comment section. If you are selling the item as FIRST COME FIRST SERVE that should be written in your description. (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE means the first person to be able to pick up and buy the item gets it) NOTE: tagging someone else does not give them dibs
5: The seller has a 24hr "window" in where it is acceptable to pass to the next person if the "1st" person does not contact them in THAT TIME FRAME.
6: No duplicates and No posting more than one image of the same item
7: All items are required to have a price. No bidding or make me a offer post.
8: Home businesses'/Small Businesses' may post 1 ad, per person, per business, in the 'Small Business' category.
9: Handmade have their own category. No links to pages/websites in this category. You may place your ad in the Small Business Category. 
10: We can no longer allow the sale or give away of home made goods (i.e: home baked/made food) without a food handlers certificate from the health & safety. If you have a certificate, please note that in your ads. Ad's without this, will be deleted.
11: All event tickets MUST show a picture of the ticket, showing the amount of the ticket paid. Asking for more than the ticket is worth is illegal.

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*Any reports of theft and the member will be removed from the group immediately. *
*Links and advertising are not allowed on ads or under your "About Me" section but you may mention "check out my ad in the Small Business Directory" 
*PRIVATE MESSAGE LOWER OFFERS, please. Nobody should feel put on the spot on the wall feed.
*Make all your MEETING ARRANGEMENTS via Private Message ONLY
*KEEP APPOINTMENTS & BE PROMPT: If you cannot make an appointment, notify the person IN ADVANCE -- gas is expensive and time is precious! They have the right to move onto the next interested buyer if you are a No-Show.
* One item per ad please unless you are selling as a lot.
GOOD LUCK and ENJOY! We are glad to have you here in our group! Please Click the HELP button in the bottom right for any questions, clarifications, tech support, etc. Thanks!