How To Advertise in the Classifieds

Questions? Call us at 410-268-7000
Write your own Classified Ad in the comfort of your own home with our new Ad Wizard!
Welcome to our classifieds!
Your in-column print classified ad will also be placed on all of the Capital-Gazette Newspapers' websites, HometownAnnapolis.com, HometownGlenBurnie.com and HometownBowie.com — free of additional charge if it is among the categories listed on our online order form (see below for link).
If your ad is not among the categories listed below, send us an email at classifieds@capitalgazette.com. Make sure to include your company's name, address, contact name and daytime phone number.
PRIVATE PARTY RATES!
Private Party rates are for private individuals selling their personal merchandise and applies to cars, trucks, boats, SUVs, merchandise, roommates, etc.
GOOD $27*
- In print - Ad will appear in the Capital newspaper for 7 consecutive days, and includes Wednesday and Saturday Maryland Gazette and Thursday Bowie Blade-News, Crofton News- Crier and West County Gazette. Each additional line in print is $2.00*. Rates are for private individuals only.*
- Online - ad will appear for 7 days on MarylandOnlineClassifieds.com and includes up to 4500 characters, 1 image/photo, Buyer/Seller Communication and a Share Tool.
BETTER $39*
- In print - ad will appear 14 consecutive days in The Capital Newspaper, includes (2) Wednesday and Saturday Maryland Gazettes, and (2) Thursday Bowie Blade-News, Crofton News-Criers, and West County Gazettes Each additional line in print is $2.50*. Rates are for private individuals only.*
- Online - ad will appear 14 days on MarylandOnlineClassifieds.com, includes up to 4500 characters, 1 image/photo, Buyer/Seller Communication and a Share Tool.
BEST $59*
- In print - ad will appear 14 consecutive days in The Capital Newspaper, includes (2) Wednesday and Saturday Maryland Gazettes, and (2) Thursday Bowie Blade-News, Crofton News-Criers, and West County Gazettes. Each additional line in print is $2.50. Rates are for private individuals only.
- Online - ad will appear 14 days on MarylandOnlineClassifieds.com, includes unlimited characters, 10 images/photos Buyer/Seller Communication, Top Ad Placement, a Share Tool, a Map, Email Lead and the Click-N-Buy option.
FREE ADS
Maryland Online Classifieds offer FREE ads for merchandise priced under $299. Ad runs 7 consecutive days online up to 500 characters & in print up to 5 lines. 7 consecutive days in The Capital, (1) Wednesday and (1) Saturday in the MD Gazette, and (1) Thursday in our Bowie Blade News, Crofton News Crier and West county Gazette papers. Pets and Antiques are prohibited. Price must appear in the ad. Total price of the items being sold cannot exceed $299.
Please note there are no refunds for early cancellation.
All private party ads require prepayment with a VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card prior to the start date of the ad.
Restrictions apply — call 410-268-7000 if you have a question, or email our Classified Ad department.
Commercial Advertising
We now offer the opportunity for commercial advertisers to place their own ads through our Ad Wizard.
We have print and online packages as well as online only.
Online Only Packages
Anyone may choose to purchase our Online Only packages
GOOD ONLINE PACKAGE $25
- 7 Days on MarylandOnlineClassifieds.com includes: up to 4500 characters, 1 image/photo, Email Lead and Share Tool.
BETTER ONLINE PACKAGE $40
- 14 Days on MarylandOnlineClassifieds.com includes: up to 4500 characters, 1 image/photo, Email Lead and Share Tool.
BEST ONLINE PACKAGE $50
- 14 Days on MarylandOnlineClassifieds.com, Unlimited character limit
- 10 image/photo, Email Lead and Share Tool, Top Ad Placement, Map, Video.
For local contract commercial advertisers, please contact your sales rep to place your ad or contact our Classified Advertising department or call us at 410-268-7000.
Realtors can also submit display ads using our Real Estate Form.
Hours of Operation
Our Classified Department is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for walk-in customers.
Methods of Payment
We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover/Novus, and American Express. If credit approval has not been previously established and you are not using a credit card, there is a $150 credit limit. Download a credit application now.
Deadlines
To assure your ad's start date, be sure to use our handy on-line form at least 2 full business days prior to print date.
Please note: The earliest your ad will be in print is Tuesday if you have placed the ad on the weekend (after 5:00 pm on Friday).
If you have any questions, give us a call at 410-268-7000.
To Place Your Classified Ad
- Use our Write your own ad service at www.marylandonlineclassifieds.com
- REALTORS: Use our special display ad form to submit your print display ad.
- You may call, fax or email your ad to us; mail it, or drop it off.
Capital Gazette Communications, Inc.
Classified Ad Dept.
Phone: 410-268-7000
Fax: 410-268-4643
classifieds@capitalgazette.com
2000 Capital Drive
Annapolis, Maryland 21401