{"id":81,"date":"2026-05-06T13:19:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/townsvillages.com\/edu\/?p=81"},"modified":"2026-07-20T00:51:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T23:51:42","slug":"how-to-use-facebook-marketplace-to-list-and-sell-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/townsvillages.com\/edu\/how-to-use-facebook-marketplace-to-list-and-sell-items\/","title":{"rendered":"How to List and Sell Items on Facebook Marketplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What to Know<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Open <strong>Marketplace<\/strong> in the Facebook app, tap <strong>Create new listing<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Item for sale<\/strong>, add up to 10 photos, a price, and a short description, then <strong>Publish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Listing is free. Facebook only takes a fee when a buyer pays through checkout shipping in the US (10%, or $0.80 minimum). Local pickup sales cost nothing.<\/li>\n<li>Price it right, use clear photos, and meet buyers in a public place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These steps apply to the Facebook app on Android and iPhone as of July 2026. The menu labels are the same on both.<\/p>\n<h2>How to List an Item<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Facebook app and tap <strong>Marketplace<\/strong> (the storefront icon).<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Create new listing<\/strong>, then <strong>Item for sale<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Add up to 10 photos. Shoot in daylight and show any damage.<\/li>\n<li>Enter a <strong>Title<\/strong>, <strong>Price<\/strong>, <strong>Category<\/strong>, and <strong>Condition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Write a short description. State the size, age, and why you&#8217;re selling.<\/li>\n<li>Set the location and choose <strong>Public meetup<\/strong> or shipping.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Publish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your listing shows to people near you first. To reach more buyers, also post it to local buy-and-sell <strong>Groups<\/strong> when you publish.<\/p>\n<h2>What Selling Costs<\/h2>\n<p>Creating a listing is free, with no monthly fee. The only charge is on <strong>US checkout shipping<\/strong> sales, where Facebook takes 10% of the total, or a minimum of $0.80. If a buyer picks the item up and pays you in person, you keep every dollar. Fees and shipping options differ by country, so check what appears in your own app before you list.<\/p>\n<h2>What Sells Well<\/h2>\n<p>The fastest movers are everyday household items that people want cheaply and locally:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Furniture, especially tables, chairs, and storage units<\/li>\n<li>Baby and kids&#8217; gear, strollers, cots, and toys<\/li>\n<li>Phones, laptops, TVs, and other electronics<\/li>\n<li>Tools and home-improvement equipment<\/li>\n<li>Kitchenware and small appliances in good condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Highly specialized electronics and niche collectibles often sell for more on eBay, where buyers search worldwide. Items under about $5 are rarely worth the back-and-forth of arranging a pickup.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips That Get a Sale<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Photograph flaws.<\/strong> Show a scratch or crack instead of hiding it. Honesty builds trust and cuts down on no-shows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Give an area, not an address.<\/strong> Say &#8220;near the market on Main Street,&#8221; not your door number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Say if the price moves.<\/strong> Add &#8220;or best offer&#8221; if you&#8217;ll negotiate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mark it sold.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Mark as sold<\/strong> when done so buyers stop messaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Stay Safe<\/h2>\n<p>Meet buyers in a busy public spot in daylight, and bring someone if you can. Take cash or a payment that clears before you hand over the item, and never share your home address or bank login. Treat &#8220;I&#8217;ll send a courier and pay extra&#8221; messages as a scam.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>Does it cost money to sell on Facebook Marketplace?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Listing is free. Facebook only charges 10% (minimum $0.80) on US checkout shipping sales. Local pickup is free.<\/p>\n<h3>How many photos can I add to a listing?<\/h3>\n<p>Up to 10 per item. More clear photos usually mean faster sales.<\/p>\n<h3>Why is my item not selling?<\/h3>\n<p>Usually the price is too high or the photos are unclear. If there&#8217;s no interest in the first week, lower the price or improve the pictures.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I sell without shipping?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Choose local pickup and arrange to meet the buyer in person. This is the most common way to sell and it carries no fee.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/townsvillages.com\/edu\/how-to-sell-on-facebook-marketplace\/\">How to Sell on Facebook Marketplace<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/townsvillages.com\/edu\/facebook-marketplace-community\/\">What Is Facebook Marketplace?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What to Know Open Marketplace in the Facebook app, tap Create new listing &gt; Item for sale, add&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":83,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"How to Sell Items on Facebook Marketplace","_seopress_titles_desc":"List an item on Facebook Marketplace in minutes. 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