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Facebook Marketplace has slowly become the main landing spot for buying andselling used items online.
Let’s get shopping.
To make it even easier,you could set up alerts for your searches.
That way, you don’t have to manually do it every time.
Facebook will alert you of new items that match your search terms.
This is especially useful for things that are hard to find.
For example, mid-century modern furniture or IKEA items that are regularly out of stock.
Search for groups in your area and you might find some great deals.
Adjust the Search Area
Another good way to refine your results is to use the location filter.
This allows you to create a search radius for the item you’re looking for.
But if it’s a harder-to-find item, you might need to expand the area to 20-40 miles.
Agree on a Price Before Pickup
Bargaining on price is a big part of buying used stuff.
That way, both parties know what to expect.
Just a simple question like “what payment options are you taking?”
can save both sides a lot of hassle.
It’s actually really easy to do.
Just go to facebook.com/marketplace and use it like you normally would.
It’s always better to give more details than you think you need.
You’ll also avoid more questions from potential buyers.
Watch Out For Scams
Lastly, as an online marketplace, Facebook is not immune from scams.
There areseveral common scams that get people on Facebook Marketplace.
Don’t be too trusting of someone just because they have a Facebook profile.
