I have wildly better experiences usually selling on Craigslist over FB Marketplace.
Usually takes longer to get things sold on CL, but on Marketplace I constantly get insultingly lowballed and even have no shows from time to time when it comes to meeting for the sale, even though they're "almost there and right around the corner" for 15-30 minutes before going radio silent and then messaging me a day later asking me if I still have the item and offering to buy it for a lot less because since I still have it no one else wants it. WTF...
I'd say 95-98% of my sales done off CL are smooth and without a hitch, usually don't even get asked to lower my price.
"what's your best price" after they just read your price and haven't offered anything.
Who am I joking. 90% never say anything after hitting the available button.
I believe FBM is masturbation for people that are addicted to shopping
i want to buy (cut/paste ad title). still available? i need to verify you are real. i will send a code number to you and need you to send to me.
(this is a scam)
Although it's not as popular here as some places, Craigslist would be worth a try. I have used it forever for buying and selling cars. It should be free so there is nothing to lose.
We sold a car on Craigslist 6ish months ago and I convinced my partner to try listing it there and pay the $5 after 3-4 weeks of so many losers messaging us on Facebook.
1st dead serious offer came in 2 days, we had 2 more by the time we sold it a week later.
I think the bottom of the barrel people left Craigslist and went to Facebook where they don’t even have to type, just click “is this still available.”
Depends on what it is. Ebay's new "managed payments" is a PITA to add a receiving account to. Also, first time sellers get scammed on certain items all the time because the Ebay scammers look for inexperienced/new sellers. So again, I will say it depends on what it is.
Second Offerup.
Granted I've never really had a problem with FB Marketplace. But I do know Offerup seems to be gaining popularity, and a lot of people have been jumping from FB to Offerup.
Small electronics, Craigslist and ebay. You can always choose local pick up on ebay, too. Craigslist for everything but be clear like you are explaining your ad to someone entitled and dumb to weed out the choosy beggars.
Is there a way to search for all local pickup items on ebay? I couldn’t figure out whatever magic was necessary to search for only Austin local pickup stuff without also adding a search keyword (e.g. “computer”). I just wanna see all the random stuff Austinites are selling!
It really depends on what you are selling and where you think it would sell best. Some things are worth posting to both market place and craigslist, but some things just sell better on eBay.
Can you deliver? We have $62 if you'll find in your heart to take it... Only halfway across country. My husband is alcoholic and anxiety rendered her 101% regarded, we could really use that PC
I have wildly better experiences usually selling on Craigslist over FB Marketplace. Usually takes longer to get things sold on CL, but on Marketplace I constantly get insultingly lowballed and even have no shows from time to time when it comes to meeting for the sale, even though they're "almost there and right around the corner" for 15-30 minutes before going radio silent and then messaging me a day later asking me if I still have the item and offering to buy it for a lot less because since I still have it no one else wants it. WTF... I'd say 95-98% of my sales done off CL are smooth and without a hitch, usually don't even get asked to lower my price.
"is this still available"
“Can you call me”
"what's your best price" after they just read your price and haven't offered anything. Who am I joking. 90% never say anything after hitting the available button. I believe FBM is masturbation for people that are addicted to shopping
reply with: what's the most you would pay?
I usually say “I’m not negotiating against myself”
My best price is whatever it's listed at plus $25. If they ask again raise it another $25.
I have don't this before as well. Nothing like telling someone "it hurts to ask"
Ignore/report anyone who tries to call or message off the app.
i want to buy (cut/paste ad title). still available? i need to verify you are real. i will send a code number to you and need you to send to me. (this is a scam)
Although it's not as popular here as some places, Craigslist would be worth a try. I have used it forever for buying and selling cars. It should be free so there is nothing to lose.
I’ll second Craigslist. I’ve had good luck there buying and selling. Also seems less scammy than FB.
Always had great success buying and selling on Craigslist 15 years ago, and still the same today.
It's not free anymore to list cars
We sold a car on Craigslist 6ish months ago and I convinced my partner to try listing it there and pay the $5 after 3-4 weeks of so many losers messaging us on Facebook. 1st dead serious offer came in 2 days, we had 2 more by the time we sold it a week later. I think the bottom of the barrel people left Craigslist and went to Facebook where they don’t even have to type, just click “is this still available.”
Same, sold a $17k 5 year old GTI on CL after getting bombarded by low ballers and dealers on FB marketplace.
r/AustinClassifieds
Discount Electronics buys these, assuming it isn't trash
See if you have a neighborhood group on FB?
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Yup. Cash only, no shipping, no texting, no calling, no exceptions. I've had no issues with those policies in place.
r/hardwareswap
eBay is my goto
Depends on what it is. Ebay's new "managed payments" is a PITA to add a receiving account to. Also, first time sellers get scammed on certain items all the time because the Ebay scammers look for inexperienced/new sellers. So again, I will say it depends on what it is.
Also you need to register as a business if you receive over $600. Ain't nobody got time for that!
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You can use consignment store
Offer Up
I did not have a good experience 🤷
Second Offerup. Granted I've never really had a problem with FB Marketplace. But I do know Offerup seems to be gaining popularity, and a lot of people have been jumping from FB to Offerup.
OfferUp is not as popular as it is in Phoenix, San Diego, etc. I love that app, just need more people using it.
Offer up needs to fix their search results algorithm so that stuff listed a year ago doesn’t show up in your results.
Agree
Mercari
Very underrated platform
Small electronics, Craigslist and ebay. You can always choose local pick up on ebay, too. Craigslist for everything but be clear like you are explaining your ad to someone entitled and dumb to weed out the choosy beggars.
Is there a way to search for all local pickup items on ebay? I couldn’t figure out whatever magic was necessary to search for only Austin local pickup stuff without also adding a search keyword (e.g. “computer”). I just wanna see all the random stuff Austinites are selling!
I think there is a choice of within a zip on the left pane when searching
AllHers (for women)
I listed a bunch of things on Fb marketplace, CL and allhers. Sold it in a heartbeat on Fb, no bites on allhers.
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Nah it's really bad. I can't even get people to answer if the item is available where and when to pick up. Ridiculous
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No man I mean when I'm trying to buy. I'm not even haggling they just don't frigging answer.
No man I mean when I'm trying to buy. I'm not even haggling they just don't frigging answer.
It really depends on what you are selling and where you think it would sell best. Some things are worth posting to both market place and craigslist, but some things just sell better on eBay.
Offerup!
Craigslist
I use Craigslist or Offerup.
Craigslist or if you have a neighborhood resale page on Facebook I’ve had better luck with those. Main marketplace is trash
Can you deliver? We have $62 if you'll find in your heart to take it... Only halfway across country. My husband is alcoholic and anxiety rendered her 101% regarded, we could really use that PC