Classified
Advertising
Your Local Classified Source Since 1959
Vast distribution and dedicated readership in print and online.
Our Classified ads are not only for advertisements directed at buying and selling of goods, but also include postings of events, job openings, business services, and legals.
Appear in 2 Publications and Online
Classified ads are published in both The Guide and Maryland Guide, as well as online at TheGuide.com.
Published every Wednesday and updated online every Wednesday by 7am.
Add up to 6 Photos
At no additional charge, we can attach 6 FREE photos to appear
with your online classified ad version at TheGuide.com.
Photos can be uploaded when placing your ad through our online ad submittal or by email to info@theguide.com. Ads placed by phone will receive a link to upload 6 photos
Choose Banner
For an additional $5 charge, you can choose from any of our 5 colorful banners to add to your online classified ad.
Add A URL Link
URLs (website links) are available with your online ad version at a $10 additional charge. Charge is per link, per week, per category.
Choose From Over
48 Categories
From advertising your business or placing an item for sale, we offer the most wanted categories to place your ad within.
Pay an Affordable Price
$8.50: First 3 lines (approximately 15 words). Each additional line, $1.50.
BOLD: 17¢ per word, minimum $1. Cost for all bold is 17¢ per word, no more than 30% total cost of ad.
AFFIDAVIT: Additional $20 for a signed, notarized affidavit will be available after the ad is published.
Charges are per week, per category.
Place Your Classified Ad
DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT 10AM
You can also place your ad by Phone/Fax/Email/Postal Mail
Phone: 302-629-5060 / Fax: 302-628-9207
Email: info@theguide.com
Physical Address: The Guide, 24904 Sussex Highway, Seaford, DE 19973
Mailing Address: The Guide, P.O. Box 1210, Seaford, DE 19973
ADVERTISING GUIDELINES | FAQs
SAFE & SECURE BUYING AND SELLING PRACTICES | PRIVACY
Please check your advertisement on the first day it appears. In the event of an error, we are responsible only for the first incorrect insertion of an advertisement. We do not assume any responsibility for any reason for an error in an advertisement beyond the cost of the advertisement itself. Report any error at once by calling our office 302.629.5060 or by emailing info@theguide.com.
We reserve the right to deny any advertisement for publishing that contains potential legal liability or upholds and/or creates public controversy. We also reserve the right to censor, revise, edit, or reject any other type of advertisement for publishing. For more information please refer to our Terms of Service.
© Copyright April 7, 2023 by O'Rourke Media Group. This publication is copyrighted as a compilation under federal law. No derivative use or other reproduction is authorized without the express written permission of the owner of the copyrights. O'Rourke Media Group assumes no liability for the content of advertising herein or for any costs or damages arising therefrom.