Buy, Sell or Trade

Classifieds appear here as a free service to member newspapers. Non-member newspapers and out-of-state newspapers can place ads for $25 for two months. E-mail ads to paulineword@texaspress.com along with a billing address.

Looking to Buy Newspapers:

10/01/08 THINKING ABOUT SELLING? – Longtime newspaper publisher seeks publishing opportunities in Texas. Large or small. We are a family-owned company with an interest on Main Street, not Wall Street. If you have been thinking about selling now is the time to talk. We are ready to move quickly on good opportunities. Contact Ken Fortenberry, President, Media Development Co., Inc. by email at: publisher@charter.net.

Newspapers/Shops for sale:

10/20/08 Small monthly publication for sale. Perfect for couple or an individual. Publication is based in the Ozarks region of Arkansas and the focus is on the Ozarks. Five year old company with established advertising base. Free publication, with some subscribers. Sale includes all equipment: computers, printers, phones, office furniture, etc. Want to retire. $30,000. Call office at 501-884-4288 or cell 501-253-2455.

8/20/08 For Sale: West Texas weekly group with commercial print shop, screen printing and vinyl cutting also available. Grossed $350,000 last year. Owner ready to retire! Serious inquires only e-mail letter of interest to newspaper2008@hotmail.com.

7/31/08 North Central Texas. Weekly publication with over 80 years history. Awarded Best Sports Coverage in small weeklies. One of the fastest growing counties in Texas, lots of potential. 45 minutes from metroplex. Priced to sell. Contact Robert alvordnews@ntws.net or call 940-427-2112. This paper sets the standard for community publications.

4/10/08 Southeast Texas weekly newspaper and free companion shopper with combined distribution to 8,000 readers. Consistent support from two school districts, readers and wide variety of advertisers equals ongoing growth for a paper near $300,000 in gross sales. Outstanding business opportunity with growth potential in a dynamic community that combines attractive small town lifestyle with easy access to big city amenities. Email setxpaper@yahoo.com for more information.

5/21/07 Three Community Weekly Newspapers For Sale: located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, one of the fastest growing areas of the state. One is well-established, published since 1923, same owner last 11 years. Second, was started two years ago and doing extremely well. Third began this year and very well received by the community. These three papers surround the Harlingen-Brownsville metroplex to cover the popular hometown news of the areas. Heavy support from city and school officials. All production handled out of one office, other two have satellite offices. No real estate. If you have questions, call Mr. Wright, 956-330-6838 or e-mail contact information to mbwtx@aol.com.

3/20/06 Monthly free tab publication in Denton County. The Lewisville-Flower Mound Business Journal is for sale. $72,000 revenue last year. In business for 7 years. Very profitable. Contact roylemons@earthlink.net or call 940-594-1701.

Equipment to Buy:

10/13/08 Wanted good used lock boxes. Need 5-10 in good working condition. Send E-Mail to mike@glenrosenewspaper.com.

5/20/08 Looking to buy older, but workable, count-o-veyor stacker. Please contact Joe Thompson, Hood County News, 817-573-7066 or 817-578-5954. E-mail at hcnjoe@hcnews.com.

7/31/07 The Hamlin Herald is looking for an ink fountain for an offset press, an AB Dick 9910 xcd. If anyone has an extra one or one they don't use. please contact Rudy Martinez, 325-576-3606 or cell 325-201-2118.

7/11/07 WANTED: Newspaper Press. Goss,Weblander, Atlas, King or similar. Email mywebpress@yahoo.com phone 416-523-5151

Equipment for Sale:

11/13/08 Free: Canon Microfilm reader with a Canon PC Printer 70. Call Kristen Weaver at 830-216-4519.

9/2/08 1976 Goss Community 7 units and SC Folder. New 75hp Motor and Drive installed Feb 2007. $100,000 Press is still in production to set up appointment to see call Bryan Gray at 830-613-5404. Press will be available for pick up in January 2009.

6/25/08 For Sale, NuArc FT40V6VP Flip Top Platemaker, Pako 26-EL Film Processor, NuArc VVES 2024 M2 Horizontal Camera and Fincor 30 hp DC Motor (rebuilt) for Goss Community Press. Call or email, Jim Hudson, The Perryton Herald, 806-435-3631 or jhudson@ptsi.net.

6/23/08 Full-color laser printer: Konica Minolta magicolor 7300. $550. Contact Kristen Weaver at the Wilson County News, 830-216-4519.

6/23/08 High-volume printer: HP LaserJet 8150, manufactured 04/2005. $600, excellent buy! Contact Kristen Weaver at the Wilson County News, 830-216-4519.

12/06/07 Epson LQ-2180, 21 Pin Dot Matrix Printer. Includes 2 new ribbons. Paid $800+ two years ago. Asking $350. Works great, we just don't print labels anymore. Works perfectly for any newspaper using Interlink for their postal labels. 512-268-7862