Frequently Asked Questions

Michels Communications started AD*Venture Classifieds as their first publication back in 2001. AD*Venture Classifieds is the region's premier classified advertising publication and web site for vehicles, merchandise, businesses and services.

AD*Venture Classifieds has automotive, real estate, agriculture, pets and livestock and general merchandise ads from a 100 mile radius of Sioux Falls. Private parties and businesses both advertise with us.

Most of the advertisers, both private party and commercial, are located within a 100 mile radius of Sioux Falls making us the most trusted source for local bargains. Do business with your neighbors with a trusted, local magazine and website.

We have over 400 locations in a four-state area where you can find our magazine. Additionally, we direct mail 100's of copies as requested subscriptions. Finally, we have almost another 1000 unique readers of our digital edition. Our print circulation covers north to Watertown, SD, south to Sioux City, IA and west to Mitchell, SD and east to Worthington, MN.

Photo ads, liner ads and display ads are all searchable on our website.

All ads run two weeks and private party ads are always FREE. There is a small charge for commercial ads and private party individuals that want to add a photo or enhance their ad in other ways (bold, border, attention grabber)

All ads placed through our site can be managed online. You can change the price anytime using this feature.Your ad will not change until the next print/internet cycle is complete. (every Wednesday morning)

Ads can be submitted online. Standard 20 word ads. These ads are FREE for private party clients. Commercial ads do carry a small charge ($8 two week standard ad). If you want to take advantage of our "Best Buy" ad (your ad runs in print and online including a print photo for 6 weeks only $23). Additional paid options include bold print, bordered ads, attention grabbers and headlines ($2/week)

You ad will appear online and in print Wednesday morning.

Using your credit card online is completely safe with us. We use an advanced encryption technology that safeguards your personal information and ensures your privacy.

We are not responsible for errors made by customers. Please make sure that your ad copy is correct before placing your ad.

Including a photo is easy! Simply follow the directions on our ad placement system.

No problem. Bring your item to our office located at 622 S. Minnesota Avenue and we will take a photo for you. Otherwise, you can always run your ad without a photo.

We will need your name, address, phone number and the ad worded as you would like for it to appear. Please remember that your phone number and price are each considered one word. FACT: Items sell quicker when you include the price in your ad.