{"id":"6490","date":"2020-12-28T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/blog\/?p=6490"},"modified":"2023-11-03T16:28:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T23:28:29","slug":"sell-on-facebook-marketplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/sell-on-facebook-marketplace\/","title":{"rendered":"How to sell on Facebook Marketplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Less than a decade ago, it might’ve seemed strange to buy things on Facebook. That’s what eBay and Craigslist were for, right? Yet when Facebook Marketplace launched in 2016, it quickly proved to be viable for buyers and sellers alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook’s foray into online shopping came at a perfect time. People were already creating and joining buy-and-sell groups on the platform. Facebook just made it official.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Facebook Marketplace, you can buy and sell within your community. If you’re a U.S.-based merchant, you can sell across the continental United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Unlike Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace provides public profiles and ratings for sellers and buyers. The ratings, which are visible on the Facebook app for Android and iOS, help both sides feel confident about their transactions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Through Facebook Messenger, you can chat with prospective customers. Facebook Pay simplifies the payment process, though you’re free to use other forms of payments such as cash and PayPal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can sell anything on Facebook Marketplace, from cars to TVs to ice skates \u2014 new or used. You can even list a house for rent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And because Facebook is free to join and doesn’t charge seller fees, it’s an ideal platform for anyone looking to start a lucrative journey selling online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a primer on how to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n

How do I sell things on Facebook Marketplace?<\/h2>\n\n\n

The first step is to create a listing for the item you’re selling. Here’s how, using the Facebook app for iOS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select Facebook Marketplace<\/em> from the main menu and navigate to the Sell<\/em> button at the top of the Marketplace menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will prompt you to choose between four types of listings: items, vehicles, homes for sale or rent, and jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next, upload a product photo, title, price, category, condition, location, description, and so on. You can arrange a no-contact pickup if you’d rather not interact with the buyer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve provided the necessary information, click Next<\/em>, then Publish<\/em> to make your listing live. It’ll be visible to everyone \u2014 on Facebook and off. (You can choose to hide the listing from your Facebook friends if you prefer.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, let’s break down the four sales categories on Facebook Marketplace. <\/p>\n\n\n

Facebook Marketplace categories <\/h3>\n\n\n

Here’s what’s allowed and prohibited in each sales category. <\/p>\n\n\n

Items<\/h4>\n\n\n

All items must be tangible, physical products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approved product categories include: clothing and accessories, electronics, entertainment, family, hobbies, home and garden, and deals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve outgrown your Nintendo Wii, you’ll likely find a buyer on Facebook Marketplace if you price it right. Same goes for TVs, couches and chairs, tables, bookshelves, baby gear, and other common household goods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prohibited items on Facebook Marketplace include: weapons, ammunition, animals, drugs, tobacco, dietary supplements, adult products and services, real or fake currency, healthcare products, any product with a before and after photo attached, and recalled products.<\/p>\n\n\n

Vehicles<\/h4>\n\n\n

It’s absurdly easy to buy and sell used cars via Facebook Marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s how my partner bought a vintage Toyota truck, all souped up for off-roading. He saw it on Facebook Marketplace on a Saturday morning, did some research, negotiated with the seller, and picked the vehicle up later that day. He’s been in love with it ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To list a car for sale, use NADAguides<\/a> and Kelley Blue Book<\/a> to determine the value of your car and what similar vehicles are selling for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In your listing, include the year, make, model, miles, the reason you’re selling the car, and any issues the car might have. This won’t necessarily deter buyers. Most used cars have something <\/em>imperfect about them. It’s better to be upfront than to hide the problem, which can lead to an angry customer later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve kept detailed records of the car’s maintenance, mention that. It adds credibility to your listing. <\/p>\n\n\n

Homes for sale or rent<\/h4>\n\n\n

You can list a room or a house for rent on Facebook Marketplace. It’s a great place to advertise a vacation rental. Some people even list homes for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the details to include in your listing: <\/p>\n\n\n\n