I buy higher end string instruments and have to carry more cash then I like. I always bring a friend when buying a item. He's 45 and his last name is Glock. Be safe
I always wait about an hour after I've made the sale then I'll message that person back and thank them for making the purchase then I inform them that I gave them a 5 star buyer rating and then tell them that seller feedback is always appreciated.. By doing this I have managed to keep a 5 star seller rating vs before I would ask for feedback I would never get any.. I've found I get more traffic and more features from Facebook when I have a 5 star seller rating
I love selling locally. No holds unless given a deposit, hardly any no shows because I knock $5 off for same day meet up (price high). I am able to post to 14 groups in my area and I've only had a few items sit!
@@maryjoabrams8966 Hello Mary Jo. I would suggest using the Facebook app and use the marketplace feature! There's also apps like LetGo & OfferUp, however I do like Marketplace best!
I have great success selling on local sales!! Furniture I no longer need, clothing brands and more. I enjoy it and I make great money! I have had very little no shows (only one) and I’ve sold 15 items so far. Tips I have is I don’t give address until they say they are on the way. I only sell from my house if it’s heavy furniture. I also say no holds and tell people I also respect and try not to assume everyone is a flake. I also don’t sell junk. I see so much junk that needs to be just thrown away!
I always ask for an etransfer deposit to hold. If they don't I tell them its first come first served. They ALWAYS show up. Works like a charm. I love selling on Facebook because it keeps me in cash.
You are awesome, love your channel....another negative selling on Facebook is that they allow your post into ONLY 10 group pages. Where I live (Charlotte, NC area) I could potentially put my item post into 50 or more groups as there are so many buy/sell/trade groups especially considering Charlotte boarders many cities just a few miles south into South Carolina. That part annoys me. Another negative, SO MANY people use the Marketplace platform that once you post your item, you need to wait 7 days before “renewing” to get your item back to the top to be seen. After a posted item is at the 4 day mark the likelihood of selling that item becomes unlikely unless a person is looking for that specific item. Tip, if I may....use your “notes” app or google pages app or MS Word app to write the title of your item and the description, and save it in a folder labeled SELLING with the date you posted the items. Then, once it’s time to renew the item...DON’T RENEW IT. delete the item and create a whole NEW post to sell all the items in the folder you created 7 days prior. Why? What happens is Facebook along with most local apps will show buyers how many days the item has been on line. I sell and buy so when buying time comes, first thing I look at is how long the item has been posted. This gives you a little better chance at getting the item at a much lower price. Days on line show 25....the same item being sold by a different seller showing days on line is 5....I’m immediately going to attempt negotiations and even really low ball that seller before communicating with the 5 days on line seller. So if you SELL I suggest DELETING the posting after 7 days and create a whole new listing for that product. If you are a buyer, attempt the items that have been on line longer. Now the hiccup in the buying aspect is soooo many folks do not mark their items sold so because it shows it’s been posted for 25 days, many times the seller will message you back that the item is sold...depending on my mood, I may say ok thanks and leave it or I may suggest marking the item sold so I don’t ask about the item again in 2 days. Lol. Anyone have thoughts or tips?
That's how I usually do it. People who are honestly interested offer mostly payment in full by e-transferl, when I mention that there are a few people lined up. Excellent close-up pictures - as many as possible - of CLEAN items, and a good description are important. And being flexible, sometimes I offer delivery when I am on a grocery-shopping trip and they live in the area.
Wow! great tips, and you are a NATURAL, on camera! I like your idea of keeping a paper notebook, since sometimes I get many replies about one item, and it's hard to keep straight on msgr.
Thanks for providing the tips! They were helpful, and hopefully things succeed for now on in my current job. Because this past week, I was trying to upload pics of used vehicles on Facebook marketplace on behalf of my workplace, and 2 guys said that they'll show up the next day to take a look at a few used vehicles but I they never did. So, thank you again for listing out the tips!
I meet the buyer at my storage unit during business hours. I run Craig's list ads and I always put my phone number that the buyer must call. I let the buyer know that I don't respond to text messages due to spam. This way if the buyer is serious they have to actually call me. I then tell them to call me 10 minutes before we are suppose to meet so I can meet them there. I have never had a No Show or wasted trip. I tell the buyer to bring the exact amount of cash as I do not have change on me. I have had excellent success with selling on Craig's list. I find that on FB Market place people like to play low ball games behind their computer screens.
I always meet up at a police station. Most police stations have a policy regarding this. Some have a designated area in the parking g lot for commerce exchange whereas others suggest coming into the police lobby for exchange. You can google your state plus the terms "commerce exchange and police department" for a list of how each town police station operates
VERY BAD IDEA, am a fb , offerup seller and I know from experience this will drive away a lot of potential customers. Meet at Walmart or Kroger parking lot in broad daylight is a better idea
Lovely video! Good details explained Yes, one of The biggest pros of selling locally is the NO shipping cost that can sometimes intimidate the buyers as well Besides that no fees for local selling and no hassles for returns and negative ratings once revenue has been made the entire goes into seller's kitty!
How about making a video about all the excuse people give about why thy didn't show. That would be funny 😂. I had a women not show up for porch pick up 4X and when she finally came, she didn't like the item. Arrrrrrrrrrgh.
Grr this is so frustrating!! I have home based business where i make and sale wreaths/home decor. I had a lady ask about items like 6 to 7 times and everytime there excuse why she end up not coming/meeting up. She sick....things going on with her grown daughter (stress and used these 2 mainly)...decided not come to town and so on. I totally get things happen but dang least let people know smh
Good tips. Group pick-up/exchanges good idea if you're very active locally. I agree with that "con" about people not showing up, re-scheduling, etc. A lot of people are really a pain in the ass. Excuse my language, but if you've been doing this long enough I think you'll agree. Luckily there are many nice people too. Good video Lindey. Best tip: absolutely stay safe and be careful where you meet. NEVER bring people to your house to meet. I might be too overly nervous about this, but better to be safe, right? :-)
Lauren R hey, so would you say it’s such a pain in the ass that it’s not worth even doing it? I’m planning on moving this year and am currently disabled where I have flare ups and can’t really predict when, so I need to be really careful how I ration energy. That said on “good days” I can post, reply & meet up...can schedule around my condition & have a friend step in if needed, and also and have a place to meet close to home. I just keep going back-and-forth about whether it would be worth my time. Of course I need the extra money...! I’ve heard there are so many wishy-washy characters and it’s just really time-consuming and a royal pain in the arse so curious to hear what you think?
I have had four come to my house. Most of my items draw women, depression glass, vintage home etc. I have never had a problem. I did have one man who agreed to leave the cash under a bag of deco rocks. Item was on my porch seat. Wasn’t much money but hey didn’t use any gas. A pool deck had to be pick up but hubby was home and a pool filtering system I couldn’t lift. Had it moved to front porch. Most people on FB are local. Check out their page to verify vicinity and they’re not new or fake.
Its a hassle when you post on marketPlace and they review Everything you post! I Can post a pair of silvers jeans and BAM im suddenly under review! But yet there are others listed!! How do you get around that!
Hi Jennifer! I try to use Venmo and PayPal as much as possible. We have a cash under the mat policy for cash. We are probably too trusting but we have never had an issue. I always look at the buyer reviews of the person before I share my address. I block anyone who seems shady.
same with me i dont mind them coming to my home, i live in a complex and i usually give my street number first and when they get to the entrance they call me what unit am i lol
I know a lady who was selling a bike and her purse got stolen by the meetup person who also stole the bike and rode away with her purse. So be careful. I would say not to carry a handbag, but to have your wallet and phone in your pockets.
You are helping me..Tip for you..Put 2 or 3 appts..close together in mall where you can wait and have coffee...say you will confirm later..then if 1st does not come...sell to 2nd.. I need small sales fast too at times..
In a former incarnation I refurbished and sold laptops both locally and online. Had two customers via Craig's List late last year, neither of whom I knew personally, both complete strangers. The first showed up with a personal check and was quite miffed that I wouldn't take it, stating, "I'd no idea this would be a cash only transaction". Mental illness is more common than you'd think. The second showed up with no money. When told that I could process PayPal payments, it took him a full hour of bumbling and consulting with his wife before he finally pulled off the transaction. Those were typical of my local sales experiences.
Things about selling on Marketplace: It has a button for shoppers that automatically sends, "Is this still available?". I don't waste time on those. Someone who is really interested will actually type a message. I have punks trying to hone their haggling skills, making a low offer. I never respond. Trolls don't buy. I might carry something to someone at home or at work if I'm going by. I have no problem with someone coming to the house to pick up, but then I'm selling expensive tools and I have two big dogs outside and two small dogs inside.
Hey Lindy, Love your videos. Facebook Market Place does have a buyer/seller rating option. The only way I would have known is a seller who had rated me, but rarely. Great Content-all the way from OR. NW HILLS PICKER!
Excellent show! But I disagree about not showing up for a scheduled appointment just because you can't reach them via Facebook a half hour before the time. Not everyone's tech works correctly all the time, and Facebook is annoying enough that not everyone keeps an app on their phone. You need to protect your reputation and show up! Better yet, get their phone number so you have a backup way to contact.
I personally will always show for this reason. And I also make pickup location 1/4 mile from my house so as to minimize the waste of my time. But if you're 15 mins late and not replying, I'm out.
1. Use buy sell groups! 2. FB has most traffic. 3. Keep track of all interest. Use a notebook or something, your item on top and names of ppl that contacted below. Messages, comments. Write down significant info like offers, time, whatever, next to their name. 4. Make sure people will actually meet. Ask if they're still on before going to meet. Schedule group pickup times if you're selling a lot. Every X at X... At least some buyers will show. Meet in public places! Just off major streets. Not huge parking places. 5. No fees, no returns, no reviews!! It's a lot of work though...
I attempted something similar to that with a guy on Craig's List who was allegedly selling a used car. I attempted to arrange a meeting twice, and the second it became clear I wanted to conduct business in populated, well lit, security camera festooned places, he accused me of trying to "dictate terms", and demanded that we meet in secluded public park areas. I decided it was in my best interests to give up.
My city's police station has hours for exchanges to ensure the safety of it's residents. I'm also making exchanges in city building parking lots like Libraries, Post Offices, etc.
I resale hustle full time. I cross list across eBay, Mercari, Marketplace, OfferUp, and LetGo. Last year eBay was about 70% of my profit. This year eBay has been dead and local sales have been about 85% of my sales so far.
I make wreaths/home decor...i have done ok locally sales but things can be so frustrating with the excuse...no shows...all the custom orders that backed out once u have it ready for future refrence make sure u get a up front partial non refundable payment to cover supply costs or full payment. I personally do 1/2 payments and yes I lost sales by doing this but its best do it then trying to sale the item once they back out . I do explain why i ask for the deposit some are understanding some u never hear back from lol. But i look at it as saving my a$$ plus it lets you know who may just back out when the day comes. I have seen and heard it all!!÷
this doesn't work anymore :( multiple group post just 10 now I think....uhh we used to be able to hit 60+ groups for one click .. how are you doing now? @Lindeyglenn ?
Thanks for the advice Lindsey. I've been selling locally for a long time. I've contacted people and said "will you be there at x time" they say yes, and still don't show or give up the excuse.
Hey Elisa, we tell our buyers we won’t leave the house until we hear from them-we tell them we live 3 minutes from Starbucks and to text when they’re there or almost there and we’ll head over. No once have we had a true flake with this method. Hope that helps! 😀
I forgot to mention that the RCMP even posted on FB that they encourage people to use their parking lots for trades or sales. Sometimes I meet people on the parking lot right at the entrance area of a bank.
Please could you do a video on how to price items (how to judge what to price items at)? I have an Ebay business and it's pants but i don't know how to price on FB marketplace!
Always do first come first serve on items. I've had ppl want me to hold for a week til payday and in my opinion if you do have 30 dollars you can spend for 1 item don't waste my time.
Hey....I am trying to find info, and I can’t seem to find it. I noticed facebooks “shipping” and wondered if anyone has tried it. What are there thoughts? Issues. If anyone has...I would be really interested to know how it went.
Hi I am having trouble listing clothing items on fb marketplace. Every time I go to post gives me a message “... items must be genuine and authentic to be on fb marketplease”. All my electronics and non clothing items post fine. But when I go to post clothes I get this message. What can I do to get around this ?
Great tips Lindsey Glenn. Do you get the money from them 1st? I have found that they want to "inspect" the item 1st before they will pay me the agreed price, or we'll meet & they'll try to talk me down even more. I always hate handing over my item, I'm always afraid they'll try to pull a fast one & take off with it, but whenever I've asked for the money 1st, I've found that some people get upset. IDK, it's a fragile balance sometimes. I've had alot of people stand me up too, it's so annoying. Also, alot of people like to waste your time with not giving you a strait answer, oh the joy of selling. lol
I'd advise the customer that it's just like buying anything else online. The customer pays the advertised price or can schlep all over town looking for bargains. You can't have the advantage of shopping online (like a catalog with pictures,descriptions, and prices), "order" the item, and then try to get it for less. Some people will sense that you're new and try to push you, but you own the item and set the rules.
Do you accept cash only or do you also sell things out of State? And how do you get paid when you ship things out of State? Could you please explain how to do that? And thanks for this video. You had some real nice tips.
Right, so 2 years later and you are still getting views on this vid. I like to use my local Wal-Mart and tell them I will by the Amish Parking. Right now I am trying to sell a sewing travel bag and some wall shelves. Posted this morning and have 22 views so far on the travel bag, but only 4 on the shelf units. I just pushed the shelves to alternate places ( buy, sell groups) and hopefully they will sell by the weekend. Thankyou for all the tips. Stay safe.
You can sometimes find good deals in thrift shops, goodwill shops, second hand stores, ect. I sell mostly books and i get most for free or super cheap. Have landed books worth $300+ from goodwill for less than a dollar :-)
How can I list an item on Facebook marketplace without it being visible to friends on my news feed? Seems like lot of people are experiencing this issue
75 percent of my sales in marketplace go thru paypal and I ship the next day.... Only about half of the people will go that rought but PayPal and shipping is SO much easier and you get the money immediatly
Hello, Could you explain how you go through the PayPal and shipping route...what do you exactly put in the description in the marketplace for that. Thanks.
@@CarlosRestrepoImages ok.... so when people respond to my market place ad..i simply go thru the motions to sell the item...then when they ask about meeting up i say i prefer paypal and shipping, or fb intantpay, or something similar....but will meet under the right circumstances, i just say its so much easier just to ship the item....9 times out of 10 people go for it....
Not in the US; all you need is a standard FB account. Click on "Marketplace" on the left side, and then click on "Sell Something" on the left side. Very quick and easy...
I recently had an issue with a seller that sold me an air fryer for 40 bucks! Long story short, Got the fryer home and it did not work, so she gives me the runaround for the past week about an exchange which never happened so I went and purchased a new one and asked for my money back needless to say I did not get that either. Keep in mind this was a unit that was supposed to be in perfect working order because supposedly she had used herself. So now I am out her unit that does not work, and 40 bucks. And no I am not happy about it so I decided not to purchase anything that Is electrical on Facebook.
What about shipping your items to customers? I know it takes profit away but at least it’s a lot safer. I don’t agree with people coming to your house,the person may be dodgy or an axe murderer
first of all have been long time lover of facebook and thank you very much for being so helpful in connecting people and connection families and whole world i do sales on facebook and i would like to use facebook marketplace so badly .... please if you can allow me to use facebook markeplace i would be so much thankful for that ... my brother is having birthday tomorrow, when asked whats the best birthday gift would you like, he says to be a Facebook marketplace member if you can help me with that i would be so much thankful to you for this birthday present for my brotheer i love you
To avoid flakes, Have them get there first before you meet up and always keep it close to your place
I buy higher end string instruments and have to carry more cash then I like. I always bring a friend when buying a item. He's 45 and his last name is Glock. Be safe
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Amen! My friends name is Sig, and his last name is Sauer.
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I always wait about an hour after I've made the sale then I'll message that person back and thank them for making the purchase then I inform them that I gave them a 5 star buyer rating and then tell them that seller feedback is always appreciated.. By doing this I have managed to keep a 5 star seller rating vs before I would ask for feedback I would never get any.. I've found I get more traffic and more features from Facebook when I have a 5 star seller rating
I learned a long time ago that if you’re going to meet somebody yes definitely contact them within a half hour of meeting!
Girl I just started selling toys on Facebook market place yesterday and I’m so stress out! Your video came to me right on time 😃
I love selling locally. No holds unless given a deposit, hardly any no shows because I knock $5 off for same day meet up (price high). I am able to post to 14 groups in my area and I've only had a few items sit!
Please tell me how to get on some selling sites. I'm now moved to Tryon, NC near Spburg, SC
@@maryjoabrams8966 Hello Mary Jo. I would suggest using the Facebook app and use the marketplace feature! There's also apps like LetGo & OfferUp, however I do like Marketplace best!
Lindey, you are such a sweet girl. It is so thoughtful of you to share your ideas with everyone.
Jane Moss she's so pretty
I have great success selling on local sales!! Furniture I no longer need, clothing brands and more. I enjoy it and I make great money! I have had very little no shows (only one) and I’ve sold 15 items so far. Tips I have is I don’t give address until they say they are on the way. I only sell from my house if it’s heavy furniture. I also say no holds and tell people I also respect and try not to assume everyone is a flake. I also don’t sell junk. I see so much junk that needs to be just thrown away!
Very informative presentation! You speak clearly and at a pace that is easy to follow!
I always ask for an etransfer deposit to hold. If they don't I tell them its first come first served. They ALWAYS show up. Works like a charm. I love selling on Facebook because it keeps me in cash.
Kathy Glassford that's an excellent idea. In my area I've experienced no shows, etc. what method of etransfer do you use? Thanks.
gmail into my bank account. I never have no shows. I usually sell boots, shoes, purses, coats and some toys this way.
this x100 ask for a deposit to hold if not its first come first serve!
That's great idea...
@@kathyglassford Super, thank you so much, Kathy. I was always wondering how to weed out the no-shows :).
I love your personality. Very open to helping others grow. So sweet of you.
You are awesome, love your channel....another negative selling on Facebook is that they allow your post into ONLY 10 group pages. Where I live (Charlotte, NC area) I could potentially put my item post into 50 or more groups as there are so many buy/sell/trade groups especially considering Charlotte boarders many cities just a few miles south into South Carolina. That part annoys me. Another negative, SO MANY people use the Marketplace platform that once you post your item, you need to wait 7 days before “renewing” to get your item back to the top to be seen. After a posted item is at the 4 day mark the likelihood of selling that item becomes unlikely unless a person is looking for that specific item. Tip, if I may....use your “notes” app or google pages app or MS Word app to write the title of your item and the description, and save it in a folder labeled SELLING with the date you posted the items. Then, once it’s time to renew the item...DON’T RENEW IT. delete the item and create a whole NEW post to sell all the items in the folder you created 7 days prior. Why? What happens is Facebook along with most local apps will show buyers how many days the item has been on line. I sell and buy so when buying time comes, first thing I look at is how long the item has been posted. This gives you a little better chance at getting the item at a much lower price. Days on line show 25....the same item being sold by a different seller showing days on line is 5....I’m immediately going to attempt negotiations and even really low ball that seller before communicating with the 5 days on line seller. So if you SELL I suggest DELETING the posting after 7 days and create a whole new listing for that product. If you are a buyer, attempt the items that have been on line longer. Now the hiccup in the buying aspect is soooo many folks do not mark their items sold so because it shows it’s been posted for 25 days, many times the seller will message you back that the item is sold...depending on my mood, I may say ok thanks and leave it or I may suggest marking the item sold so I don’t ask about the item again in 2 days. Lol. Anyone have thoughts or tips?
That's how I usually do it. People who are honestly interested offer mostly payment in full by e-transferl, when I mention that there are a few people lined up. Excellent close-up pictures - as many as possible - of CLEAN items, and a good description are important. And being flexible, sometimes I offer delivery when I am on a grocery-shopping trip and they live in the area.
Wow! great tips, and you are a NATURAL, on camera! I like your idea of keeping a paper notebook, since sometimes I get many replies about one item, and it's hard to keep straight on msgr.
Thanks for providing the tips! They were helpful, and hopefully things succeed for now on in my current job. Because this past week, I was trying to upload pics of used vehicles on Facebook marketplace on behalf of my workplace, and 2 guys said that they'll show up the next day to take a look at a few used vehicles but I they never did. So, thank you again for listing out the tips!
No Shows, No Shows, No Shows. I'd say about 25% of the people end up flaking out on me. This week alone I am at 50%. Frustrating.
50% ? You do lucky ,I will say 80% is no show
I meet the buyer at my storage unit during business hours. I run Craig's list ads and I always put my phone number that the buyer must call. I let the buyer know that I don't respond to text messages due to spam. This way if the buyer is serious they have to actually call me. I then tell them to call me 10 minutes before we are suppose to meet so I can meet them there. I have never had a No Show or wasted trip. I tell the buyer to bring the exact amount of cash as I do not have change on me. I have had excellent success with selling on Craig's list. I find that on FB Market place people like to play low ball games behind their computer screens.
which day of the week and what time of day do you have the most success when posting?
yes madam you are absoulity correct ebay very slow selling items now
I always meet up at a police station. Most police stations have a policy regarding this. Some have a designated area in the parking g lot for commerce exchange whereas others suggest coming into the police lobby for exchange. You can google your state plus the terms "commerce exchange and police department" for a list of how each town police station operates
The police? No thanks! I'll take my chances with the criminals.
VERY BAD IDEA, am a fb , offerup seller and I know from experience this will drive away a lot of potential customers. Meet at Walmart or Kroger parking lot in broad daylight is a better idea
Lovely video!
Good details explained
Yes, one of The biggest pros of selling locally is the NO shipping cost that can sometimes intimidate the buyers as well
Besides that no fees for local selling and no hassles for returns and negative ratings
once revenue has been made the entire goes into seller's kitty!
How about making a video about all the excuse people give about why thy didn't show. That would be funny 😂. I had a women not show up for porch pick up 4X and when she finally came, she didn't like the item. Arrrrrrrrrrgh.
Grr this is so frustrating!! I have home based business where i make and sale wreaths/home decor.
I had a lady ask about items like 6 to 7 times and everytime there excuse why she end up not coming/meeting up.
She sick....things going on with her grown daughter (stress and used these 2 mainly)...decided not come to town and so on. I totally get things happen but dang least let people know smh
I have a flee market booth every Sunday. And I use that as a pop up shop for my customers to come and check out my listings or pick up items.
Good tips. Group pick-up/exchanges good idea if you're very active locally. I agree with that "con" about people not showing up, re-scheduling, etc. A lot of people are really a pain in the ass. Excuse my language, but if you've been doing this long enough I think you'll agree. Luckily there are many nice people too. Good video Lindey. Best tip: absolutely stay safe and be careful where you meet. NEVER bring people to your house to meet. I might be too overly nervous about this, but better to be safe, right? :-)
Lauren R hey, so would you say it’s such a pain in the ass that it’s not worth even doing it? I’m planning on moving this year and am currently disabled where I have flare ups and can’t really predict when, so I need to be really careful how I ration energy. That said on “good days” I can post, reply & meet up...can schedule around my condition & have a friend step in if needed, and also and have a place to meet close to home. I just keep going back-and-forth about whether it would be worth my time. Of course I need the extra money...! I’ve heard there are so many wishy-washy characters and it’s just really time-consuming and a royal pain in the arse so curious to hear what you think?
I have had four come to my house. Most of my items draw women, depression glass, vintage home etc. I have never had a problem. I did have one man who agreed to leave the cash under a bag of deco rocks. Item was on my porch seat. Wasn’t much money but hey didn’t use any gas. A pool deck had to be pick up but hubby was home and a pool filtering system I couldn’t lift. Had it moved to front porch. Most people on FB are local. Check out their page to verify vicinity and they’re not new or fake.
It actually depends on what you're selling if you're selling large items like furniture and what not you have to meet them at your house
Its a hassle when you post on marketPlace and they review Everything you post! I Can post a pair of silvers jeans and BAM im suddenly under review! But yet there are others listed!! How do you get around that!
I basically switched all my sales from ebay to local sales such as FB marketplace and Kijiji here in Canada
We sell hundreds of items each month and ONLY do porch pick up. Never had a bad experience yet! Saves so much time and stress.
Hi Jennifer! I try to use Venmo and PayPal as much as possible. We have a cash under the mat policy for cash. We are probably too trusting but we have never had an issue. I always look at the buyer reviews of the person before I share my address. I block anyone who seems shady.
We're do u get the stuff and what stuff do h sell?
what wording do you use for your porch pickups?
I don't mind people coming to my home. I've had no shows but no shady characters. I guess I've been lucky.
same with me i dont mind them coming to my home, i live in a complex and i usually give my street number first and when they get to the entrance they call me what unit am i lol
If your an ongoing seller though and they know you hold cash they may target you.
Same but I get a feel for them first
I know a lady who was selling a bike and her purse got stolen by the meetup person who also stole the bike and rode away with her purse. So be careful. I would say not to carry a handbag, but to have your wallet and phone in your pockets.
I like the group pickup tip, it’s similar to how many online estate sales are done.
You are helping me..Tip for you..Put 2 or 3 appts..close together in mall where you can wait and have coffee...say you will confirm later..then if 1st does not come...sell to 2nd..
I need small sales fast too at times..
Good tips and good comments below as well! 👍
Thank you for the great tips Lindey. I am just getting started with selling through Facebook and I need all the help i can get. lol!
Great tips... I do a lot of local selling and love it. Usually quick sales. The no shows stink, but I will be trying your tips for that.
In a former incarnation I refurbished and sold laptops both locally and online. Had two customers via Craig's List late last year, neither of whom I knew personally, both complete strangers. The first showed up with a personal check and was quite miffed that I wouldn't take it, stating, "I'd no idea this would be a cash only transaction". Mental illness is more common than you'd think. The second showed up with no money. When told that I could process PayPal payments, it took him a full hour of bumbling and consulting with his wife before he finally pulled off the transaction. Those were typical of my local sales experiences.
I use to live and die on local sales.. LITERALLY 75% of all my sales were local around 2010-2012
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Its so much harder to sell on fb anymore.. too many rules which is ridiculous considering you are meeting in person!
Things about selling on Marketplace: It has a button for shoppers that automatically sends, "Is this still available?". I don't waste time on those. Someone who is really interested will actually type a message. I have punks trying to hone their haggling skills, making a low offer. I never respond. Trolls don't buy. I might carry something to someone at home or at work if I'm going by. I have no problem with someone coming to the house to pick up, but then I'm selling expensive tools and I have two big dogs outside and two small dogs inside.
Hey Lindy, Love your videos. Facebook Market Place does have a buyer/seller rating option. The only way I would have known is a seller who had rated me, but rarely. Great Content-all the way from OR. NW HILLS PICKER!
Excellent show! But I disagree about not showing up for a scheduled appointment just because you can't reach them via Facebook a half hour before the time. Not everyone's tech works correctly all the time, and Facebook is annoying enough that not everyone keeps an app on their phone. You need to protect your reputation and show up! Better yet, get their phone number so you have a backup way to contact.
I personally will always show for this reason. And I also make pickup location 1/4 mile from my house so as to minimize the waste of my time. But if you're 15 mins late and not replying, I'm out.
1. Use buy sell groups!
2. FB has most traffic.
3. Keep track of all interest. Use a notebook or something, your item on top and names of ppl that contacted below. Messages, comments. Write down significant info like offers, time, whatever, next to their name.
4. Make sure people will actually meet. Ask if they're still on before going to meet. Schedule group pickup times if you're selling a lot. Every X at X... At least some buyers will show. Meet in public places! Just off major streets. Not huge parking places.
5. No fees, no returns, no reviews!! It's a lot of work though...
Yes I had a no show, sick she said, I offered delivery if still wanted item ,no response, will contact first next time.
I ask the buyers to meet at my local police station most people are ok with that but some people really dont want to meet their which is ok with me
Juan Herrera but you're illegal?
To avoid potentially dangerous situations, I would set up exchanges at the police station parking lot. I've heard too many scary stories.
I attempted something similar to that with a guy on Craig's List who was allegedly selling a used car. I attempted to arrange a meeting twice, and the second it became clear I wanted to conduct business in populated, well lit, security camera festooned places, he accused me of trying to "dictate terms", and demanded that we meet in secluded public park areas. I decided it was in my best interests to give up.
My city's police station has hours for exchanges to ensure the safety of it's residents. I'm also making exchanges in city building parking lots like Libraries, Post Offices, etc.
Oh, the constant 'Is this available?' questions...so annoying. But the no fees are awesome!
Good ideas. Thank you
I resale hustle full time. I cross list across eBay, Mercari, Marketplace, OfferUp, and LetGo. Last year eBay was about 70% of my profit. This year eBay has been dead and local sales have been about 85% of my sales so far.
Tulsa Clovis where do you get your products from and how do you know what products will sell locally?
I make wreaths/home decor...i have done ok locally sales but things can be so frustrating with the excuse...no shows...all the custom orders that backed out once u have it ready for future refrence make sure u get a up front partial non refundable payment to cover supply costs or full payment. I personally do 1/2 payments and yes I lost sales by doing this but its best do it then trying to sale the item once they back out . I do explain why i ask for the deposit some are understanding some u never hear back from lol. But i look at it as saving my a$$ plus it lets you know who may just back out when the day comes. I have seen and heard it all!!÷
this doesn't work anymore :( multiple group post just 10 now I think....uhh we used to be able to hit 60+ groups for one click .. how are you doing now? @Lindeyglenn ?
Thanks for the advice Lindsey. I've been selling locally for a long time. I've contacted people and said "will you be there at x time" they say yes, and still don't show or give up the excuse.
Hey Elisa, we tell our buyers we won’t leave the house until we hear from them-we tell them we live 3 minutes from Starbucks and to text when they’re there or almost there and we’ll head over. No once have we had a true flake with this method. Hope that helps! 😀
I love selling on Facebook. I make sales much more quickly and make a lot more money.
Alexis Martin where do you get your products from and how do you know what products will sell locally?
What products sold best? How did you avoid flaking?
I forgot to mention that the RCMP even posted on FB that they encourage people to use their parking lots for trades or sales. Sometimes I meet people on the parking lot right at the entrance area of a bank.
Anyone get people that say
“is this still available?
and just never message you about it later?
What tips can I get to stop this nonsense?
That's a pre-populated button and I think people accidentally hit it.
Unfortunately there isn't an easy way to stop them from doing so; I agree though that it's the most annoying message to send.
I sell left over carpet my husband has. So if I get more I message them when I get more.
How many items Lindey do you normally have listed on Facebook?
Thank you this was very helpful and informative 👍👍
Do you engage the people who simply like the post too?
Please could you do a video on how to price items (how to judge what to price items at)? I have an Ebay business and it's pants but i don't know how to price on FB marketplace!
Always do first come first serve on items. I've had ppl want me to hold for a week til payday and in my opinion if you do have 30 dollars you can spend for 1 item don't waste my time.
Offer up now and has this thing where a person can leave you a deposit to hold it for them
Do I have to pay taxes for locally sales if I receive cash from that sales?
Thank you for your videos and sharing all info....the question is why you don’t sell on facebook shop?
Your tips really help,
Should I avoid making a business page if I want to sell in the marketplace? What's the best strategy, as an individual or as a business?
Thanks for the tips! Very helpful.👍
Trying to sell some ski boots locally because they're so heavy to ship. We'll see how it turns out.
Thanks Lindey!
You are the pro of RUclips great video
Hey....I am trying to find info, and I can’t seem to find it. I noticed facebooks “shipping” and wondered if anyone has tried it. What are there thoughts? Issues. If anyone has...I would be really interested to know how it went.
Hi I am having trouble listing clothing items on fb marketplace. Every time I go to post gives me a message “... items must be genuine and authentic to be on fb marketplease”. All my electronics and non clothing items post fine. But when I go to post clothes I get this message. What can I do to get around this ?
i usually get more views on my items on offerup, not marketplace.
Why can’t I add 50p 70p 99p etc increments of Facebook market place?
should you make a whole new account to sell stuff on marketplace or is it better to just use you personal account?
What a great ideas! Wow
Anyone ships from FB marketplace?? How do we do that? Im a mom of 2 kids under 2 and its kinda hard trying to go meet people left and right!
houseofMaki Yes I tell them I charge a additional 5.95 shipping is much easier for me 😂
Very good video, as always!
Great tips Lindsey Glenn. Do you get the money from them 1st? I have found that they want to "inspect" the item 1st before they will pay me the agreed price, or we'll meet & they'll try to talk me down even more. I always hate handing over my item, I'm always afraid they'll try to pull a fast one & take off with it, but whenever I've asked for the money 1st, I've found that some people get upset. IDK, it's a fragile balance sometimes. I've had alot of people stand me up too, it's so annoying. Also, alot of people like to waste your time with not giving you a strait answer, oh the joy of selling. lol
I'd advise the customer that it's just like buying anything else online. The customer pays the advertised price or can schlep all over town looking for bargains. You can't have the advantage of shopping online (like a catalog with pictures,descriptions, and prices), "order" the item, and then try to get it for less. Some people will sense that you're new and try to push you, but you own the item and set the rules.
I've mostly been selling on Letgo but it usually doesn't end up in serious sales. Is it really much better on FB marketplace?
when people don't show up i block them so they can't see my listing anymore.
Do you accept cash only or do you also sell things out of State? And how do you get paid when you ship things out of State? Could you please explain how to do that?
And thanks for this video. You had some real nice tips.
Right, so 2 years later and you are still getting views on this vid. I like to use my local Wal-Mart and tell them I will by the Amish Parking. Right now I am trying to sell a sewing travel bag and some wall shelves. Posted this morning and have 22 views so far on the travel bag, but only 4 on the shelf units. I just pushed the shelves to alternate places ( buy, sell groups) and hopefully they will sell by the weekend. Thankyou for all the tips. Stay safe.
Jeff did they sell mate?
thank you Lindey!
i think better to send everywhere houses with box office and box offife will puy you the money of customery
Hey! I am curious where do you get your products from to sell locally? Thank you anyone who answers!
Many ways ,you can buy used items at garage sales or at storage units ,I personally only sell new items ,I import directly from overseas
You can sometimes find good deals in thrift shops, goodwill shops, second hand stores, ect. I sell mostly books and i get most for free or super cheap. Have landed books worth $300+ from goodwill for less than a dollar :-)
how can i post my yard sale on facebook merketplace
How can I list an item on Facebook marketplace without it being visible to friends on my news feed? Seems like lot of people are experiencing this issue
Exactly! I don't want to fill other peoples news feed with all my Marketplace listings - HELP!
You still get reviews on facebook but you can make it private. My rating is public.
Dang you look like happiness... I gave thumbs up.
75 percent of my sales in marketplace go thru paypal and I ship the next day....
Only about half of the people will go that rought but PayPal and shipping is SO much easier and you get the money immediatly
Hello, Could you explain how you go through the PayPal and shipping route...what do you exactly put in the description in the marketplace for that. Thanks.
Yes, I'd like to know too!
@@CarlosRestrepoImages ok.... so when people respond to my market place ad..i simply go thru the motions to sell the item...then when they ask about meeting up i say i prefer paypal and shipping, or fb intantpay, or something similar....but will meet under the right circumstances, i just say its so much easier just to ship the item....9 times out of 10 people go for it....
another tip is to offer to pay for shipping....if the item you sell is market up a few extra dollars to include that cost....which i usually do
@@@J-Rad- Thanks for the reply. When you say "but will meet under the right circumstances"
Do you meet up in person anyway? Thanks again!
Do you deal with sales tax when you sell locally?
fine like wine
What does pinned mean on facebook? Thank you for your videos very useful
I"'m gonna try this with my tshirts
Im selling like 400 dlls a week in craigslist.... and I'm always on the phone texting
Could you share how you manage to be so successful? I need to do something even quarter as profitable
What do you sell on craigslist every week for 400?
Nice video but I've sold triple on offer than fb and I'm on both daily....
Thank you so much for the video❤️ I have a question. Do I need a license to be able to sell legally on Facebook market?
Not in the US; all you need is a standard FB account. Click on "Marketplace" on the left side, and then click on "Sell Something" on the left side. Very quick and easy...
Thanks for the advise, just sent a bunch buy sell trade group requests in my area. Started the FB market place yesterday.
I recently had an issue with a seller that sold me an air fryer for 40 bucks! Long story short, Got the fryer home and it did not work, so she gives me the runaround for the past week about an exchange which never happened so I went and purchased a new one and asked for my money back needless to say I did not get that either. Keep in mind this was a unit that was supposed to be in perfect working order because supposedly she had used herself. So now I am out her unit that does not work, and 40 bucks. And no I am not happy about it so I decided not to purchase anything that Is electrical on Facebook.
Wow that's like going out to eat at a restaurant and not being happy so you don't go to restaurants anymore
Next time use Pay Pal and you can get refund .
What about shipping your items to customers? I know it takes profit away but at least it’s a lot safer. I don’t agree with people coming to your house,the person may be dodgy or an axe murderer
I’ve had about 10 people come to my house today alone.. make them come to me lol
10 people that's good I would like to know what you're selling
gstep50 dog tags engraved they come buy them every day
@@joe30725 o ok cool keep that steady flow
Mercari works well for me
me too
Why ppl say trying give u money? Your not giving money your selling and buying
first of all have been long time lover of facebook and thank you very much for being so helpful in connecting people and connection families and whole world
i do sales on facebook and i would like to use facebook marketplace so badly .... please if you can allow me to use facebook markeplace i would be so much thankful for that ... my brother is having birthday tomorrow, when asked whats the best birthday gift would you like, he says to be a Facebook marketplace member if you can help me with that i would be so much thankful to you for this birthday present for my brotheer
i love you