I always try Friday-Ad first for selling things locally. I use the free service and have had a lot of success - not 100% but I feel sure that is simply because sometimes nobody wants what I'm selling!
I have used the friday ad since it started as a small paper in Brighton in the 1970s. It has got better and better. The site is easy to use and it is easy to place ads. There is always a good response from prospective customers. I would highly recommend the friday ad.
I thought my advert was free so that I didn't have to pay for it . I have paid a few times for it witch I didn't mind. When I press button for free advert I thought I didn't have to pay again.