Newspapers are taking a big hit around the globe. They have lost nearly 5 percent of all their classified advertising, according to the World Association of Newspapers (WAN). That’s front-page news for papers that rely on ads for their revenue. Their problem, say experts, is online classifieds, and the problem is a major one. Classifieds on the Internet surely are not going anywhere. On the contrary, they’re becoming more convenient, more widespread, more cost-effective, and more profitable every day.

Should you feel sorry for your local rag? No, of course not. There’s a reason online classified services are beating out newspapers. Internet classified services are better. They offer more of everything good—inexpensive ads, dependable privacy, and competitive bidding—and less of everything bad—dead-end phone calls, tiresome paper trails and legwork, and black ink on your hands.

Buysellcommunity.com is a prime example of why classified services on the Web are better. The site is an online oasis for buying, selling, and negotiating for anything from a pair of athletic shoes to a set of antique furniture, from a used automobile to a million-dollar property.

For buyers, Buysellcommunity.com offers a virtual encyclopedia of items for sale. Unlike a newspaper, this Web site makes buying something as easy as logging onto the Web. When you find something that gets your sales sense tingling, you can get in touch with the seller in an instant. Ask him questions about the item, barter on the price tag, or make a deal right then and there. It’s all up to you.

For sellers, Buysellcommunity.com gives you access to buyers outside of your neighborhood, even outside of your country. All you need to do is write up the ad, perhaps attach a photograph, and wait for the offers to come rolling in. There’s no middleman to go through before getting your ad published. What’s more, there are no fees at all for basic ads or for closing transactions. You can even leave your ad on the site for up to 60 days, with free renewal.

As any veteran user will tell you, Buysellcommunity.com has all the features of traditional newspaper classifieds and then some. The site takes the shopping experience to another level with these additional features.

Proper privacy. With Buysellcommunity.com, there’s no need to place your home phone in a newspaper where thousands of people can see it. All of your personal information is stored online, which, by the way, Buysellcommunity.com does not hand out to other users. Instead, the site leaves it up to buyers and sellers to communicate with each other.

World-class selection. Buysellcommunity.com brings buyers a world of goods, literally. With the Internet’s global reach, you can find the best deals from the four corners of the world. With your local newspaper, you probably have better luck finding steals at your neighborhood flea market.

Easy, breezy browsing. Unlike a newspaper, where you have to scour ad after ad to find what you want, Buysellcommunity.com provides search features, which you can use to locate items by categories (such as clothing or furniture), keywords, and locations.

In short, Buysellcommunity.com is just plain easy for everyone involved. Try it out for yourself when you have the inkling, anytime of the day, any day of the week. The site is always “in print” and it is always open for business.