What Does: 'one City, One Category' W/in 48 Hrs (tos) Mean?

THe terms of Service as I read it is ambiguous to me. Does it mean I can post in several categories in the same city, within 48 hours of each other? Can I post in same category in several different cities w/in 48 hours? Or does it mean One and ONLY one posting, period? Maybe it is clear to others, but it totally unclear to me what is meant. That's all it says no elaboration. Thank very much for any help. jh

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Answer #1: Posted by roadrunnertim on December 11th, 2012 5:57 PM

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Yes, you can post 10, 50, or even 100 different ads on Craigslist in the same city. They just have to be different items and you have to wait at least 48 hours before you re-post the ads.

Answer #2: Posted by roadrunnertim on December 11th, 2012 3:56 PM

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You can post as many different listings as you like, but you can only post the same listing one time, in one category and in one city. Plus, you can only re-post it once every 48 hours. That rule is prevent people from "topping off" their ad every few hours. In other words, constantly re-posting it to keep it at the top of the first page of listings.

They do not want you posting the same ad in multiple categories or in multiple cities. That would be considered spamming their website and it will get you banned in no time.

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