The Online Classified Service Service & Advertising Information ********************************* Online Classified Service 5766 South Lansing Court Englewood, CO 80111 Editor: JJ Heim Voice: (303)220-8161 The Rocky Mountain DATApark Modem: (303)290-0980 ********************************* OVERVIEW ======== OCS was developed to help the buyer and seller communicate better. Through the use of computers, OCS provides the public with access to nationwide classified advertising. It's incredibly easy and fast to find, and view the item or service you desire through OCS. OCS can be found on many BBSs, mainly through the file section. In some cases, you'll be able to find OCS available to view, online! If you would like your favorite BBS to become an OCS Affiliate, have them dial the DATApark, and download the Sysop Kit- it's a great addition! WHAT EXACTLY IS OCS? ==================== OCS is an online/offline publication- we release 9 files each week crammed full of classified ads. If you're looking for something, check your newspaper, check some magazines, but don't forget to check OCS! ADVERTISING =========== As of this file's creation, we estimate 80,000+ people across the nation have access to the OCS publication. We're growing every week, and hope to be everywhere, soon! If you've placed an ad in your local newspaper, then you know the costs invloved- and still your not sure if your item will sell there. That's why we've made the OCS NO RISK POLICY. OUR NO RISK POLICY ================== Our policy allows you to place an ad, no matter how long, for one week- WITH NO PAYMENT! If in that week you get a good response, and wish to keep your ad in OCS, you can pay the full amount, and we'll keep your ad running. If the response was negative, simply don't send any money, and we'll remove your ad. This allows you to "try before you buy"- somewhat of a shareware concept. All this, at no risk. All you must do is find the time to place your ad on our system. The entire ad process (except for the payment) can be done through your modem, or if you prefer, through the mail. To place an ad over the modem, call the DATApark (info above). You can move freely through the system with our hot-keyed menus. Format ------ Our online/offline publication's format is very easy to read. There are no colors in the files we distribute, making it simple to read with a text editor. Comfortable viewing and searching are the two main factors of OCS. We've developed a special offline viewer for those of you who prefer color. Not only can you zip/scan/scroll through each issue, but you can change the colors as well. The viewer provides ALL the colors, and you can change them over and over. Information on the viewer and other OCS files can be found below. Deadlines --------- OCS releases each issue as early as sunday, so they can be placed online by monday. Each release lasts for a week (7 days), starting on monday, through the following sunday. The deadline for classified ads is every friday at midnight (MST). Your ad's placement is GUARANTEED if you get it to us before then. If you miss the deadline by a few hours, or get it to us on saturday, we'll do our best to place your ad in the upcoming issue. Cancels/Renewals ---------------- Canceling or renewing your ad can be done through voice phone. Call the OCS offices (info above), and we'll take care of everything. Advertising Rates ----------------- The rate for advertising in the OCS online/offline publication is $.50 per line. Each line can be up to 37 characters long, with any variation of letters, numbers, and ANSI characters. We don't allow the use of ANSI color. We offer 50 different sections to place your ad under. Ad topics include Business, Careers, Computers, Education, Merchandise, Notices, Transportation, Travel, and Real Estate. You may run your ad for as many weeks as you wish (providing you send payment), in as many as sections as you wish. The cost of the ad doubles with the number of weeks and ad sections you use. $.50 X number of lines in ad X weeks to run X number of sections. Payment can be in check or money order form. Please make payable to JJ Heim. There are no delays for paying by check. FILES TO NOTE ============= We've made our share of OCS files for viewing, searching, and even customizing our services for you. The following is a list of our files, and what they do. Each of these files can be found on the DATApark for easy (and free!) downloading. The DATApark will ALWAYS have the latest versions/releases. These files are provided FREE OF CHARGE, and may be distributed only in their original form, anywhere and everywhere as long as there are no money transactions invloved. OCS_ADS.ZIP - OCS Classified Advertisements. This file is updated and released every sunday. Contained in this compressed file are classified ads from around the nation. Also included are small text files with information about OCS. << This is the main attraction! >> OCS_VIEW.ZIP - The OCS Offline Viewer. An excellent program that's lets you scroll, search, and customize the colors of the OCS ad files. Built for use with color monitors, but can be used with monochrome. OCS_KIT.ZIP - The OCS Sysop Kit. A file for BBS operators who are thinking about becoming an OCS Affiliate. Included with this file is a program to customize the colors of the ad files for online viewing. Registration is required for sysops who carry OCS, but is FREE! Complete information is included. THOUGHTS ======== If you've ever tried to find a certain classified ad in a newspaper or magazine, it probably took you a while to find exactly what you were searching for. Our service is designed to speed up this process, and make it easier, if not more fun, to find that certain item. We've made OCS so that when you have an urge for a used item, you can easily download our publication to your home or office, and quickly locate your preference. No ink stains, no crammed text- just an easy to read publication from your computer. At the touch of a button, you can find exactly what your looking for, and if it's not there, you'll know in a matter of minutes. Simple, fast, and effective! WHO IS THE EDITOR? ================== JJ Heim, the founder of the Online Classified Service, is the main editor in charge. He puts everything together, and makes OCS what is is. If you stumble in a writer's block while writing your ad, give him a call! Also, he has his own section in the OCS publication. Editor's View is where you can find out what's happening with OCS, and occasionally, a few good hints on making your ad more effective. THAT'S OCS! =========== Now that you know a little more about our service, give us a try! Clean out your attic, sell a few old tapes, post some important information, or wish someone a happy birthday! Try our No Risk Policy for yourself to see how powerful OCS really is. If there are any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding OCS, give us a call! (number above.) We'll be glad to help out! Thanks for your interest in OCS, and we hope you enjoy using it as much as we enjoy making it!