Updated: (How to) Post a Classified

Classifieds Policy Changelog

An updated publication and moderation policy was instituted on May 1, 2025 that superseded the original policy, dated 1/1/21. The changes were made to:

• Ensure listings contain all of the necessary information and are formatted clearly;
• Enhance SEO visibility;
• Increase the likelihood of success;
• Reduce SPAM;
• Help protect the privacy of the seller and the buyer (if desired); and to
• Change the payment tiers based on the type and value of the classified.

Updated Classifieds Policies

• Wanted to Buy Classifieds must be posted on the Forums site without a listing fee. Free membership is required.
• Cocoa for Sale Classifieds can be posted on the Forums site, also for free. (Free membership is required.) Classifieds for derivatives (nibs, liquor, butter, powder, pulp, juice) must be posted here on the main site.
• For Sale Classifieds with a value of less than $€£1000 can be posted on the Forums site for free. (Free membership is required.) If you want the listing to appear here on TheChocolateLife, you must be an annual TeamTCL member of TheChocolateLife ($42/year).
• For Sale Classifieds with a value between $€£1001 and $€£5000 are subject to a flat listing fee of $150 or annual Team TCL Leader membership in TheChocolateLife. This price includes creating, publishing, and promoting (to TheChocolateLife membership and groups on Facebook) the classified, which includes a featured image and up to six additional images.
• For Sale Classifieds with a value between $€£5001 and $€£10,000 are subject to a flat listing fee of $250 or annual Team TCL Champion membership in TheChocolateLife. This price includes creating, publishing, and promoting (to TheChocolateLife membership and groups on Facebook and LinkedIn – total reach: 100,000+ group members) the classified, which includes a featured image, up to nine additional images, and one embedded video.
• For Sale Classifieds with a value over $€£10,000 are subject to a flat listing fee of $420 or annual Team TCL Guru membership in TheChocolateLife. This price includes creating, publishing, and promoting (to TheChocolateLife membership and groups on Facebook and LinkedIn – total reach: 100,000+ group members) the classified, which includes a featured image, unlimited images and videos, in addition to all the benefits of Guru membership.
• Extra cost option: promote your classified in a banner ad on TheChocolateLife and Forums site(s) for $20/month, minimum one month. One month free for Guru members, six months free for Lifetime members.

1. “Listing price” does not include shipping and handling charges.
2. Fees must be paid in advance either by becoming a member at the stated level or payment of an online invoice (e.g., via credit card) in the equivalent amount. The invoice can also be paid via Zelle, Venmo, or ApplePay.
3. Additional classifieds (in a membership year) will be charged at the same rate. Renewal of the membership fee includes one classified each year at no extra charge. Guru members get one additional classified (for a total of two) at no extra charge each year. Lifetime members get up to three classifieds per year at no additional charge.
4. Listings can be updated to indicate a change to the offer (e.g., some items have been sold, a change in price, or any other reason until the items in the listing have been sold. There is no charge for updating classifieds. When a listing is updated, the publication date will be modified at no charge to members to bring it to the top of the feed.
5. Classifieds age off the home page as new posts are published. Classifieds appear on the Classifieds page automatically and age off only as new classifieds are posted.
6. $€£ - USD$ €uro, £GBP based on the location of the seller. If another currency is used, the amount will be converted to USD$.

Editorial Process Notes

• Classifieds posted on TheChocolateLife are reviewed for completeness and the seller has final approval on what is posted.
• Classifieds will be edited for grammar and spelling, for clarity, and presentation.
• Media (photos/videos) will be processed for size, clarity, orientation, and other factors, and placed for maximum effect.
• Classifieds posted on the main TCL site must contain at least one featured or “hero” image. If only one image is provided it will be used as the featured, or listing, image. Landscape (horizontal) images are required for the featured/hero image. Preferred minimum pixel count is 1280 in the short dimension. Once we receive the request we will let you know where to email the images.

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