Using Facebook Marketplace

[RogerS]

So... taken the plunge and joined as I need access to Marketplace as we're selling a load of gardening stuff such as a load of Agriframe Lock and Link plant supports like this



I created a listing and got offered a load of local groups to join which I did. Does this mean that my listing will feature on these groups 'pages' automtically ?

What happens if I join other groups at a later date ? Does my listing automatically appear there also?

TIA


NB Have limited all Profile public visibility stuff as much as possible.

 

[LarryS.]

when you post a listing it will give you the option of posting to those groups (or not). I'd recommend you do from my experience as the local groups seem to get more views / buys than just to "general" marketplace. I'm no expert BTW but this approach has worked for me

 

[RogerS]

Thanks Larry

 

[Lons]

Wot he said Roger.

You usually have to tick the relevant box for each group. I've sold loads on facebook just watch out for the usual scammers, I nearly responded to one on messenger yesterday until I realised he's in Africa.

 

[Nail]

Get ready for the time wasters!

It seems to be the worst place, and not just my experience!

 

[glenfield2]

Facebook Marketplace is both great and awful. The scammers (usually quick responders with ‘is this still available? from some weird FB account) are a total pain but to be able to sell stuff locally for cash at no cost is the perfect way to get rid of stuff like yours.

 

[Etaf]

i have sold stuff on nextdoor.com quite well, also facebook marketplace groups - some groups specifically say NOT for selling items - so be aware of that.
My son has sold a few items on gumtree recently
As mentioned , loads of scammers so be very careful..

 

[RogerS]

The ones I like winding up on Gumtree are those who say that their wife/dog/hamster/hernia are interested in my item and could I email the details to [email protected] or wherever.

 

[Peter Sefton]

Hi Roger, hope all is well. I have used Marketplace a few times for selling, always been good for me.

Cheers

Peter

 

[Volksfish]

It is a very useful tool, if you can put up with the time wasters, you have to keep reminding yourself its free!