Trading Post Goes Digital for 50th Anniversary

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The Trading Post, a popular classified ads program in Danville, Virginia, has gone digital for its 50th anniversary. Residents can now call the main office between 12pm-5:30pm to get their items listed on the daily digital listings. The Trading Post has strict rules, including a limit of 2 calls/submissions per household per week and a maximum of 6 items per listing.

Why it matters

The Trading Post has been a community institution in Danville for decades, allowing residents to buy, sell and trade a wide range of items. Going digital expands its reach and accessibility, while maintaining the program's core values of connecting neighbors and reducing waste.

The details

The Trading Post has operated in Danville for 50 years, providing a platform for residents to list items for sale or trade. The program has now shifted to a fully digital format, with callers able to phone in their listings to the main office during set hours. The Trading Post has strict rules, including a limit of 2 calls/submissions per household per week and a maximum of 6 items per listing. No firearms or business listings are allowed, though the program does offer advertising options.

• The Trading Post has operated in Danville for 50 years.
• The program went fully digital on February 24, 2026.

What’s next

The Trading Post plans to continue its digital operations, with the main office available to take calls and listings from Danville residents Monday-Friday, 12pm-5:30pm.