Know Your Ad

Thank you for your interest in advertising with the Southern Tier Shopper.

First it’s important to know what your ad will look like. You can choose a Classified ad or a Display ad. Let’s look at those two types.

The standard Classified ad is just how you remember it.

A Display ad can have a photo as well as design elements.

To Submit a Display Ad:

Please call us at 607-569-2622 or email us at ads@the-shopper.com to discuss the many features of your desired ad.

Classified Ad Submission:

Payment is required at time of submission. The amount will take into account if it’s a business or personal ad and the price per word ($0.10) will be reflected in the total price. Please note your ad will not run until payment is received.

We accept payment by Credit Card processed through PayPal, a PayPal account is Not Required. You can use a standard credit or debit card to make payment or if you have a PayPal account you can pay with your PayPal balance.

Pricing depends on whether your ad is personal or a business:

Personal ads: $8.50 for 10 words and 10¢ per word thereafter.
Business ads: $10.50 for 10 words then 10¢ per word thereafter.

Step 1: Select Your Ad Type. Required

Ad Type:

Classified Deadline is Thursday at 12:00 Noon for the following Tuesday publication.


Step 2: Select how many Weeks You Want Your Ad to Run. Required




Step 3: Enter Your Contact Information.

First Name:


Last Name:


Email:


Phone:



Step 4: Enter the Copy for Your Ad. Required

Be sure to include all information you would like to appear in print - Don't Forget your Phone Number. Please do not use the return key or tab key when entering text.
Your Ad Copy:



Step 5: Pay using a Credit/Debit Card. (Processed through PayPal. You don't need a PayPal account.) Required

Note: This is required to submit your ad. PayPal will process your credit card, a PayPal account is Not Required.

If you experience repeat errors with your PayPal submission please send your ad through our Contact Page and we will be in touch with you promptly about payment options. Be sure to include your contact information and the content of your ad. Thank you!