oshawa.kijiji.ca

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1.2 Based on 40 reviews

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PtitPandaRoux
⭐️ 1-Star Review (They Don’t Even Deserve That)

⭐️ 1-Star Review (They Don’t Even Deserve That) The paid advertising system of this platform is extremely misleading, poorly designed, and supported by shockingly indifferent customer service. I placed a WANTED ad and paid for promotion in what was advertised as a highly visible area of the site. Five hours later: zero views. The ad didn’t even show up where any reasonable user would expect it. When I reached out to support, I was casually informed — after my payment was processed — that WANTED / SWAP ads do not appear in the main section. This vital information is not disclosed before payment, not prominently, not transparently, and certainly not in a way that would prevent someone from wasting their money. Let’s be clear: The platform took my payment My ad was effectively hidden I received no views And only afterward was I told “that’s just how it works.” To make matters worse, customer support was dismissive, rude, and ultimately ended the call instead of providing a resolution. Such contempt for paying users speaks volumes. This is not a misunderstanding — it’s a systemic issue. The platform: Accepts payment upfront Fails to clearly explain how ad visibility operates Sells “promotions” that can lead to zero exposure Offers no accountability, no transparency, and no meaningful remedy That is not honest advertising. It is deliberately misleading by omission. If a service offers paid promotions, it has a responsibility to: Clearly inform users where ads will and will not show up Alert users that certain ad types may be functionally invisible Be upfront about limitations before payment Treat paying customers with basic respect This platform does none of this. What they are really selling is false hope — encouraging users to spend money while knowing that some ads will never perform. That is not a marketplace built on trust. It’s a system designed to extract money and deflect responsibility afterward. I strongly advise anyone considering paid promotions on this platform: do not assume that paying guarantees visibility. You may be paying to be completely invisible — and when you raise concerns, don’t expect assistance. This practice is shameful.

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Date of experience: Jan 12, 2026
Job Fisher
Misleading Advertising and Poor Support

The paid advertising system is incredibly deceptive, poorly structured, and supported by unhelpful customer service. I placed a WANTED ad and paid for promotion in what was advertised as a prominent section. Five hours later: zero views. The ad wasn't even visible where it should have been. When I reached out for help, I was told—after payment—that WANTED/SWAP ads don’t appear in the main section. This crucial information was not disclosed prior to payment. To clarify: I was charged, my ad was hidden, I received no views, and only afterward was I informed of the situation. To make matters worse, customer support was dismissive and ended the call without resolution. This reflects a serious structural issue. The service accepts payments but fails to clearly explain ad visibility, sells promotions that may lead to no exposure, and offers no accountability or transparency. This is not honest advertising; it’s misleading by omission. If a service offers paid promotions, it should clearly inform users where ads will be displayed, warn about limitations, and treat paying customers with respect. This service does none of this. What they are really selling is false hope, encouraging users to spend money while knowing some ads will never gain visibility. I strongly advise against assuming that paid promotions guarantee exposure; you might end up paying for invisibility, and don’t expect any help if you raise concerns.

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Date of experience: Jan 10, 2026
Sanford Sanders
Excellent Customer Support Experience

I am very pleased that the service provides genuine customer support without the hassle of automated systems. I encountered an issue while posting an ad and reached out for assistance. The response was quick, and I received clear, professional help from a representative. I highly recommend this platform for anyone looking to buy or sell. In the past, businesses had real human representatives who could effectively resolve issues. Unfortunately, many have replaced this with automated systems, making it difficult to get help when needed. When a business seeks your patronage, they should offer a reasonable level of customer support. The current trend often leaves customers feeling neglected. It’s frustrating to deal with automated systems when you require human interaction. The situation seems to be worsening, and I long for the days when customer service was more personal and respectful.

5
Date of experience: Dec 10, 2025
SpaceMan2
Limited Review Options for Users

When a transaction goes wrong due to a dishonest seller, users cannot leave a review unless prompted by the seller, which they rarely do. This creates a biased review system that fails to guide potential buyers effectively. I suggest changing the review policy to allow feedback from users who have interacted with removed ads.

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Date of experience: Jun 03, 2025
Lila Wright
Inconsistent Account Management

My account was disabled without warning despite previous communication with the support team, who assured me there would be no issues. After a few hours, I received an email stating my ads were removed and my account was disabled without any explanation. When I tried to get more information, the support agent ended the chat abruptly, citing policy violations without further details. This experience has left me confused and frustrated, especially since I had minimal usage of the website.

1
Date of experience: Sep 02, 2022
Courtney
Frustrating Ad Posting Experience

The operation here is quite poor. Every time I attempt to post a job ad, it gets removed or made inactive. When I reach out to support, I receive generic responses or are told to create a new account, only to face the same issue again. I'm not violating any guidelines, yet my legitimate ads are being blocked. Their automatic review process is ineffective and needs improvement. I just want to hire someone, but I can't post a simple ad.

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Date of experience: Mar 22, 2022
Eleanor Reed
Caution with Business Accounts

I was posting ads and paying for premium placements, which led to a sales call about a business account. After signing up, I realized the service wasn't delivering the expected ROI, so I canceled. However, I continued receiving bills, which I was told were errors. After multiple attempts to reach my sales rep, I learned I was supposed to pay for 60 days post-cancellation, something I was never informed about during the sales process. Be wary of financial traps when signing up for business accounts; the focus seems to be on making sales rather than providing customer support.

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Date of experience: Jan 15, 2021
Karl Adams
Ad Removal Issues

I posted an ad regarding gaming consoles, advising people to wait before making purchases from certain sellers. However, my ad was removed while others advertising inflated prices were allowed to stay. This inconsistency is very disappointing. Additionally, the review system seems flawed; I've received low ratings from users simply because I rejected their offers. It feels unfair to have my character questioned based on these interactions.

1
Date of experience: Dec 10, 2020
Tigerlily Rogers
Flawed Review System

The new review system is problematic. I received a one-star review from a seller who attempted to sell me a counterfeit item, claiming it was authentic. After verifying it was fake, the seller retaliated with a poor review. The platform refused to take action against the seller, who continues to sell counterfeit goods. This situation is unacceptable.

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Date of experience: Sep 26, 2020
Djazzy5688
Skeptical About Using the Service

I'm becoming skeptical about this platform. Many potential buyers expect to pay significantly less than the asking price, and if I refuse, they leave negative reviews. This feels like an attack on my character, which is unnecessary. I may choose to stop using this service altogether.

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Date of experience: Aug 26, 2020

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