This is the Ultimate Guide to Facebook Marketplace in 2022 to learn How to sell and buy from it and How it works?
Here I explain:
- What is Facebook Marketplace?
- How it works?
- Is it a good place to sell?
- Is is safe?
and many other things…
So if you are looking for an ultimate guide about Facebook Marketplace, this article is for you.
Let’s start.
Definition
What’s Facebook Marketplace?
It is a destination on Facebook, that lets you easily buy or sell items with people in your community.
Now, one question might arise in your mind 🤔
Who can sell or buy new and used items on it?
Is it free or does it take a cut from the user?
Yes, it is totally free. Any Facebook user can buy and sell from it.
Now, you know, What Facebook Marketplace is and Who can sell and buy items from it, Let’s talk about How it works?
Working Principle
Let me tell you now, How does Facebook Marketplace Work?
As I told you above it is a destination on Facebook.
But, where to find it? 🤔
On Desktop, you can spot it on the left sidebar of the Facebook homepage.
In Android, it resides inside the hamburger menu.
In iOS, it is present at the bottom of the app inside a Market Icon.
Purchasing Guide
Let’s talk about, How to purchase an item from Marketplace?
If you want to buy an item, you can search for it or can apply filters like location, category, and more.
You can use the built-in location tool to adjust the region from where you want to buy an item. You can choose different cities altogether.
Once you spot an interesting item, you can tap on it and check details about it. For example, the item description, its seller information, and location.
You can also save the item to find it later.
Suppose, you decide to purchase the item.
In that case, you can send a direct message to the seller.
Afterward, you can talk with the seller to know how to purchase the item and make a payment.
Note: Currently, Marketplace doesn’t have the option to deliver and accept payment for the item.
So this is How you can purchase items on Marketplace. Let me tell you now, How to sell on it?
Selling Guide
Selling products on Marketplace is also very simple.
- Open Facebook Marketplace.
- Tap on Sell on Phone or Create Listing on Desktop.
- Tap on either Items, Vehicles, Homes for Sale or Rent, Jobs.
- Add the photos of your item, title, price, category, condition, Description, and Location.
- Post it.
Now if anyone in the chosen location is looking for the same item will see it and message you if want to buy it.
Availability
The marketplace is currently available worldwide and anyone can join it for free.
While Marketplace is available worldwide for all, some users who are using it report, they can’t able to access it.
Well, that happens when you violate any policy.
However, if you believe, you haven’t violated any policy, then can appeal for the review.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Below I have listed some of the most popular questions that have been asked about the Marketplace.
As I told you above, Facebook Marketplace doesn’t deliver or accept payment. It’s up to the buyer or seller how they can purchase and sell products. The Marketplace just helps them to meet. Facebook Marketplace doesn’t have any Buyer Protection.
Yes, it is available for free to all Facebook users.
It doesn’t have any separate app and you can access it from the Facebook App and website.
Any Facebook user can sell items on Facebook Marketplace.
Your Facebook friend can’t able to see your marketplace listing directly.
Conclusion
Facebook Marketplace was launched in June 2018.
In April 2021, Mark Zuckerberg announced, Marketplace has more than 1 billion visitors per month.
Facebook Shops that was launched last year now have more than 250 million monthly visitors.
With this number of growing users, Marketplace might become one of the big eCommerce places in our neighborhood.
Hence, it is the right time to learn about it.
So, did you enjoy our guide about Facebook Marketplace?
While reading this article if you meet with any doubt, don’t be shy to punch it in the comments down below 🙌
