Facebook launched Marketplace in 2016 and it immediately became a popular platform for selling things to local shoppers. When selling locally, Facebook Marketplace is a safe and user-friendly tool to use. Signing in to Facebook Marketplace and getting started is also very easy.
Facebook sets itself apart from other available platforms, such as eBay, by allowing qualified vendors to offer nationwide delivery for items in specific categories, carrying giving them a significantly larger consumer base than local sellers.
If you are new to the Market, take some time to look around and explore what is available. You can buy and sell almost anything, from vehicles to sofas, video games, furniture, etc. However, besides that, you also have to take care of some things that you cannot sell on platform, which can be found in the Facebook Commerce Policies. Also, make sure you follow all other community standards for selling and buying products on Facebook Marketplace and you should never have any problems with it.
So now let’s see what we have here!
Article overview:
- How do I sign in to Facebook Marketplace?
- For mobile phones
- For the desktop Facebook site
- Do you have the Facebook Marketplace app?
- Are there any criteria for accessing and using Facebook Marketplace?
- How do I Buy and Sell Products on Facebook Marketplace?
- Selling products
- Buy product
- How to prevent yourself from being scammed on FB
How do I sign in to Facebook Marketplace?
Signing into Facebook Marketplace is as simple as logging into Facebook. Those who don’t know a bit about the platform are probably wondering how, but it’s literally and figuratively true. Still haven’t received it? Don’t worry, the steps listed below will make it clearer:
For mobile phones
- Open the Facebook app.
- Fill in your email address or phone number and password.
- Click the login button and enter your account.
- Locate the menu icon (three horizontal lines). For Android users, it will appear in the upper-right corner, while for iOS users, it will appear at the bottom of the screen. By tapping on it, you will be taken to the Menu page.
- Scrolling through it, you will come across the Marketplace option. Tap it and boom, that’s your Facebook Marketplace.
Via the Facebook website on desktop
- Open a browser and go to the Facebook login page.
- Fill in your login information and click the login button.
- After accessing your Facebook Home, you will see a left sidebar containing several options, one of which will be Markets.
- Click on it and you will be directed to your Facebook Marketplace account.
Now you see, accessing Facebook Marketplace is as simple as logging into your Facebook account 😅. Therefore, to use Facebook’s Marketplace, you are not required to log in separately elsewhere. You can only access it through your Facebook account itself.
Do you have the Facebook Marketplace app?
If you’re using the Facebook Marketplace app, remove it immediately. Why? Because it is FAKE! 😮
Must be a shock, right? But it is true…
There is no Facebook Marketplace app. Facebook Marketplace can only be accessed using the Facebook app or website.
The app you’re using, let’s say it’s the original Marketplace powered by Facebook, must be some third-party app that’s becoming lucrative by sucking your personal data from your original Facebook account your. To get started with apps, they ask for your correct Facebook credentials, so they look holy and people assume they’re a Facebook product. But in reality, you are giving them your private data, which can be used against you in the future. So be aware of such scam apps and remember, NO FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE APPLICATION!
Also, don’t confuse other marketplace apps available on the app store with Facebook Marketplace. There are several apps with the same name ‘Market’ and these are also ARE NOT products from Facebook. These may be Marketplaces operated and managed by some other company, whose primary USP may be the same name as Facebook Marketplace, i.e. ‘Marketplace’.
Are there any criteria for accessing and using Facebook Marketplace?
To access Facebook Marketplace, simply log in to your Facebook account and get started, just like the instructions in the previous section.
However, there are some points that you need to take care of before you start using the platform. Some of these are outlined below:
- You should not be a new user of Facebook. If you have a newly opened Facebook account, you will not be able to access its Marketplace. You must use Facebook for several days before you can access Marketplace and its services.
- Currently, the platform is not available for all locations in the world. So don’t panic if you don’t see the Facebook Marketplace icon in your Facebook menu, it could be because it’s not available in your current location. However, if you are sure that the Marketplace service is available in your area but still not showing, check ‘Can’t access Facebook Marketplace? Fix if it is Not Available’ for a possible solution.
- Facebook Marketplace is not available in the languages offered by Facebook. To change the language of your Facebook and Marketplace profiles, visit ’10 Possible Methods to Solve Facebook Marketplace Not Working’ article.
- You must be at least 18 years old to use Facebook Marketplace.
- Facebook Marketplace is only accessible through compatible devices. You won’t be able to use it on your iPhone if it’s older than iPhone 5.
How do I Buy and Sell Products on Facebook Marketplace?
Selling products
Facebook Marketplace is all about buying and selling products easily right from your home. You can sell something on Marketplace when you create a public listing that can be viewed by anyone on Marketplace and in News Feed, search, and other places on or off Facebook. All Marketplace posts and merchandising groups must comply with Facebook’s Commerce Policies in order to continue using Facebook Marketplace without any problems.
However, if you’ve mistakenly violated the terms of use and you’re currently unable to access Facebook Marketplace due to some unexpected error, you must submit a review request to Facebook to regain access.
Now, back to our topic, let’s see the steps to list and sell products on Facebook Marketplace:
- First, visit your Facebook Marketplace dashboard.
- From the left pane of the Facebook Marketplace screen, select the Create new listing option.
- Then, choose one of the options, based on the item you want to sell: Items for sale, Vehicles for sale, Property for sale or rental.
- Click the Add Photo option to upload a photo of your product for sale.
- Next, you must provide information about the product you are selling, including Title, Price, Category of the product, Condition – new or used, product description, Availability – a pcs or in stock and provide your current location. To mark a product as Free, enter 0 in the price column.
- If you want to hide the list from your friends, turn on the option Hide from friends.
- Click the Next button. If it’s greyed out, then you have to leave some important information out when filling it out. So make sure you’ve provided all the information and that it’s too accurate.
- Finally, click the Publish button to publish your product.
Buy product
Now, to buy the product, you have to click on the image of the product you like. Once its page is opened you will see the Send option, by clicking on it a message on Messenger will be sent to the seller saying you are interested in the product. Then you have to discuss with the seller yourself and figure everything out.
If the product is sold locally
- The majority of local transactions are being paid in cash at the time of delivery.
- Buyers can also ask the seller to pre-order the item, pay a deposit, or pay in full through an online or offline payment method. Buyers and sellers can also negotiate list prices and choose payment methods in their Facebook Messenger discussion. Also, make sure you never share your credit card or personal banking details on Messenger with a merchant because you don’t know the person yet.
If the product is not sold locally
- Payments can be made using an online payment processor provided by Facebook. In the product post, the advertised item will indicate the sale price, which usually includes postage. All handling costs are borne by the seller. Depending on the advertisement, the buyer pays only for the price of the item, with or without postage.
How do I prevent myself from being scammed on FB Marketplace?
Without a doubt, Facebook Marketplace is a very useful platform to buy and sell products. However, there is still the possibility of being scammed when purchasing an item. To prevent yourself from dealing with such a situation, keep in mind some of the tips listed below:
- Check seller profiles and ratings.
- If you plan to pick up the product yourself, meet the seller in a public place and/or ask someone to accompany you.
- Never give out your bank account or credit card information, which can be misused against you.
- To keep your phone number private, contact your provider via Facebook Messenger.
- Always pay in cash when you’re ready to receive your order. Pay only after thoroughly evaluating the item, which reduces your chances of being scammed.
- Report to Facebook, if you spot a fraudulent seller.
- Don’t buy the product if you have a bad feeling about it!
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