Buying and selling on Facebook has never been easier with the free marketplace that was added. Facebook Marketplace is free for all to use and can be accessed on the web or Facebook app.
So whatever device that you’re using to browse, you don’t have to worry about the marketplace not working or showing. However, just some parts of the world can use the Facebook marketplace.
Yes, the Facebook marketplace is free for all, but you need to have an account on the platform to use it. It is easy and quick to use. So, if you have anything for sale and need a quick way to sell, then the marketplace app is for you.
Facebook Marketplace is Free for All
Facebook marketplace is a place for people and businesses to discover, buy and sell items that are listed on the platform within their locality. With the marketplace free on Facebook;
- You can reach buyers on Facebook where they’re already browsing products.
- Provide fast answers with real-time messaging.
- Deliver useful information such as price and product description.
- Target buyers on the go with mobile-friendly listings.
There are categories on the marketplace to classify your products or even search for an item if you want to buy something.
Buying and Selling on Facebook Marketplace
Buying and selling on the Facebook marketplace are very easy and quick to do, all you need is to know exactly what you want to buy. But as I said, you need to be logged into your account on the platform. However, have in mind that new accounts are not allowed on the marketplace, so the account must be old enough.
Locating the marketplace icon is very easy to do, once you’re logged in, you will see the shop icon on your page. That icon is the marketplace app on Facebook.
How to Sell on Facebook Marketplace
Selling on the Facebook marketplace is simple to do and can be done with the steps below;
- Open your account and then load the Facebook marketplace.
- Then “Sell Something” on the page.
- Now, choose the “item for sale” option.
- Once you are on the new page, fill in the details of the item you want to sell such as price, and all the necessary things needed.
- Now, place the item into the category that fits it.
Once the steps above are followed correctly, the item will be listed for sale and you’ll be contacted if there’s an interested buyer.
How to Buy on Facebook Marketplace
This is actually much easier and faster to do, as all you need to do is to locate the item you want to purchase.
When you come across what you want, hit on the message button to send the seller a message letting them know you’re interested in the product. The seller will get back to me if the item is still available and how to make a deposit and delivery.
