Unbelievably Easy Ways to Sell for Top Dollar on Marketplace

[@Alisha-vy5lb]

As a highly rated seller, I’d just like to add to eliminate scammers altogether, is to put” I will not respond to is it available!” Using that headline in all my listings has completely eliminated scammers even thinking about contacting me. Usually within the 1st 10 minutes of a listing being published, is scammers reaching out. Never respond to is it available or next most likely they’ll ask for your phone number. Great video!

[@johnsysays]

That has nothing to do with scammers. Is it still available is literally the default button every buyer must use to initiate effortless contact. How you can't figure this out is beyond me

[@UndertheMedian]

We don't sell items for other people.

[@Simplewisdomwithandrea]

Thank you for sharing this awesome tip!

[@carolyndavis6657]

When they ask, I immediately check out their profile. Most I don’t respond because you can tell . If I’m asked for a phone number I just say no thanks and never hear another peep.

[@jolenemanion3780]

I am a new Marketplace seller. This is an excellent video explaining how to get started. Thank you for sharing.

[@diananixonbowerswright1913]

I am happy to be back watching these two people sharing information on how to be frugal and smart with money. My husband has an inoperable brain tumor & progressed parkinson's. We have just made it through a few tough months and it feels good to be back learning more to be smarter with money. Thank you to you two for doing so much to help people. Oh I worked for Radio and TV in Large Markets for many years too.

[@larryware1]

So deeply sorry for what you and your husband are going through at this time. Life is a precious gift and reading your comment brought that home to me. Every day we have is precious. Thank you for your kind comment. Prayers for both of you. May God richly bless the time you two have together.

[@robertadunaway7030]

My prayers are with you.

[@cimism610]

Research natural cures. Ginger alone is a great food.

[@catladylife]

I have sold a couple of things on marketplace. I sold a vehicle about two years ago. That sell went really well. I sold it very quickly. This past week I sold a sofa and loveseat set. Because we are getting a new set. Had a lot of responses to it but the first few were scammers. I'm glad that I figured it out and did not give them any detailed information. Ended up selling it in less than 24 hours and a lady came and picked it up it was really in need of one. She couldn't believe how low I listed it for but I kind of just wanted to make sure I could sell it before the new set comes. So, the main issue I have with marketplace is the scammers. I'm thinking they are foreign and still peoples pictures and have very little on their profile. They insist on paying online. I don't have a zelle account or a venmo. They all disappeared when I told them I take cash on pickup

[@larryware1]

Unfortunately, there are always opportunists out there who are on the take. That's why I take cash only.

[@jasonsims007]

Zelle is built into every banking App so if you have a banking account you have zelle

[@Ir-of4zn]

​@@jasonsims007Really?

[@teagoldleaf4137]

Excellent tips. Police department has to be the safest place to do a transaction, love it 👍

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Tea.

[@lcm4him]

That is what keeps me from selling on MP. I am 10 miles from a PD. Not far from the FD but driving more than 10 miles cuts into the amount of $$’s you can make if you are paying $3 a gallon for gas.

[@johnsysays]

@@lcm4him Go to a bank that has security, or any public location that has security

[@joshcookify]

Some of my local departments have parking spaces just for transactions like this

[@carolkokx9638]

Thank you for telling me about this because I've been apprehensive about selling on Facebook Marketplace than being a real chicken about it I have so much stuff that I could

[@connieblack5276]

I'm a new viewer and just want to say I absolutely love your channel. One way I save on my budget, I know you don't use zip lock bags but I live in a small mobile home and the zip locks help with saving space in my fridge and pantry. I will take that bag and reuse it by turning it inside out and throwing it in the washer and air dry it . I'm able to reuse it several times.

[@jontnoneya3404]

WOW! VERY Helpful!! Thank you so much. I'm brand new to FBM and had no idea how to get started selling some stuff. Thanks so much for all this helpful info!!

[@Sanslab-wu8tv]

As an experienced seller, I agree with your points. I would only add that I very rarely get paid what an item has sold for on eBay (even actual sales) before shipping. I generally expect to get about 75% to 80% of the eBay sales before shipping. Remember that eBay sellers are appealing to a much larger market and are much more likely to find someone who is searching for the exact item you are selling.

[@mgarcia2445]

I just watched a YT video by someone on here who sold on eBay for a long time, then got a brick and mortar store, and now is also selling on Facebook Marketplace and Whatnot. Re: Facebook Marketplace, she took 3 identical items that she had listed on eBay nine months ago and which had not sold and then put them on Facebook Marketplace. The first one sold in one minute, the other within 20 minutes, and the last within 45 minutes. I have had the same experience with eBay. Items sit on there forever, even if there are a lot of potential buyers. eBay is not what it used to be years ago. I had a store on there back then, and I sold my items super fast, but no more. I'm done with eBay.

[@jumpinjavajane8253]

Thanks for the tip on Marketplace under 'Availability' to see what has sold and the price. Great tip! I sold a tiffany style lamp on marketplace and only looked at others online after, only to realize I let it go way way too cheap! 10 years ago, nobody wanted these! But when I checked marketplace availability sold, I see I was somewhere in the middle, too low for sure but not scalped as bad as I thought....lol

[@botialoach1]

Always to the point and exact and helpful info. Personally I always meet the potential buyers at an independent place like parking lot in grocery store or public place never in my house as a precaution

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Botialoch.

[@TC-fx5zu]

You can’t be too careful nowadays. If I’m buying or selling a rather expensive item I wont meet anywhere except the sheriff’s office. I’ve had several refuse to meet there which shows that they were up to no good.

[@s.torres242]

This is so informative! We are getting ready to downsize to an RV for a year and we have many items that are too nice for our yard sale. Thank you!

[@samuelbanks5556]

This was a fantastic video! I recently sold a few items on FB marketplace and this will certainly help me in my future sales. Thank you so much!! 😊 God bless!

[@Simplewisdomwithandrea]

This is the best and most informative FB marketplace video ever! Thank you so much for sharing both of your knowledge.

[@katherinerichardson1767]

This was one of your most helpful video. We sure appreciate the time and energy you two do to help us.

[@maureenmannion6748]

I want to echo those remarks. Just this week I decided to sell some things but felt a bit scared of the process. Your video was so detailed and practical I feel much more encouraged about doing the selling on Marketplace. Your tips for good photos were also terrific. Many thanks to you both

[@valeried2941]

Thank you for your incredible tips! I have been thinking about this and am now ready to take action!

[@carolyndavis6657]

Thank you for this great video. I am in the process of decluttering and hoping to make some cash too and this is great. I have a great camera on my phone but my pictures were coming out terrible . Now with better lighting they look so much better. Thank you !

[@mariannewesten3638]

Went to a fleamarket,and I have sold a lot👍 that was a great decluttering. Love the athmosphere there.

[@horacepierce9210]

Do you set up a table, or just sell to the vendors there? If you are a vendor, what do they charge you to sell?

[@mariannewesten3638]

@@horacepierce9210 I Set Up a Table. With me many others👍

[@larryware1]

That can be SO much fun, Marianne. I used to sell electronics at our annual Hamfest. I met so many fun people doing that and put some cash in our pockets.

[@PKEDRM]

I wish all sellers followed your guidelines. It's unbelievable how many sellers do such a lackluster job of listing their items: photos where you can't even identify the item listed, filthy items and surroundings, atrocious grammar in the title or description (if there IS a description at all), omitting the general location of the product up front - I want to QUICKLY decide if it is locally available or not, and more. Your tips are spot on. My last complaint is with Facebook itself: your location sort tabs are almost meaningless. I have adjusted my location radius based on how far I am willing to travel to buy an item. Why, on God's green earth, do listings pop up under local that are clear across the country from me? It is such a time waster to sort through all of the items that way outside my geographic search area. Thank you Larry and Hope for all of the great videos you produce. I think you have the most practical and realistic information on frugality.

[@lynnharris7119]

Wow I thought it was me and I was doing something wrong, thanks so much for sharing that😊

[@judithscharf6318]

I want to thank you for this excellent segment. I added a video of my item showing it works. I got my first bid and I have 4 days to go.

[@95646od]

Good topic!

[@larryware1]

Thank you!

[@schrodingerssquirrel6973]

Loved the Bloopers! 😂

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Schrodinger.

[@tammiepowell2818]

I am a full time reseller so just some additional comments to add. If you sell more than $600 and ship on any platform they will require SSN information for tax purposes. Facebook Marketplace offers ZERO seller/buyer if something does go wrong. I have in the past sold on Marketplace but the new algorithm isn’t very conducive for selling now (just my opinion mind you) so selling in local community groups or NextDoor is a better option.

[@maureenmannion6748]

I am interested in the full time reseller job. Do you purchase low and sell high? Any tips for someone looking into this as full time job?

[@Speckled_Butterfly7206]

Now that I am out of work for a little bit, I have time to clean out the house and have started listing on marketplace, and just doing local pickup & cash only.

[@debwhitmore2574]

Great information ~ Thank You So Much! Happy Mothers Day to Hope 🌷

[@carmenhampton2946]

Love ❤️ the end of the video (: You two are so cute 😊.

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Carmen. Thanks for watching!

[@carmenhampton2946]

@@larryware1 you're welcome 😊. Have a lovely weekend (:

[@deidrecampbell9454]

Great video. I’m feeling very smug as we already do all the things you’ve suggested in this video for selling on Marketplace and eBay. We even use the foam board light box trick. Here in the U.K. Marketplace items don’t seem to sell for as much as they do on eBay. We find we can make more money selling on eBay even after fees and shipping costs.

[@horacepierce9210]

I think Ebay is better for bigger ticket items, where FB Marketplace is better for smaller ticket items. Why? The wide audience of Ebay provides access to deeper pockets, and the shipping cost on higher priced items is more easily absorbed into the overall cost. For lower-priced items, shipping makes the over-all price cost prohibitive. Also, selling higher-priced items locally can make your home a target (even if you sell it a a police station, since people can fairly easily look up where you live anyway).

[@larryware1]

So true, Deidra. Marketplace has its advantages and disadvantages. Thank you!

[@deidrecampbell9454]

@@horacepierce9210 that’s a very accurate assessment of low value vs high value on each platform especially with regard to the postage. I tend to stick with high value items as I find the process too tedious for a small return.

[@judithscharf6318]

I have sold my late mother-in-law's jewelry at the police station. They have cameras in the lobby and parking lot.

[@larryware1]

Good practice. Yes, it's a very safe place.

[@nyimakyizom4846]

Just found out your page. Your languages are very clear and informations are to the point. Thank you for the great informations.

[@Thefarm1889]

This is so helpful, I needed directions for this process .Thank you so much

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Kathy!

[@lindarussell1932]

Great information!

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Linda!

[@karenedwards427]

Love the video! As a new marketplace seller very helpful.

[@leslieboe6379]

I love the police department tip. As a single woman I fear for my safety, and I don't want to be considered a drug dealer!!!

[@Sunshine_State]

Thank you for the great tips! You two are so cute together ❤️

[@larryware1]

Awe, thank you, Tiffany! Blessings.

[@sharonking2124]

Awesome information explained step by step with such simplicity! ❤it Thanks a million for sharing!

[@BethStoner-t8v]

Good video🎉 just came across your channel, cant wait to watch your videos!!!

[@emeraldwaterlifehomestead2180]

Super great video. ❤. I love selling on OfferUp, Mercari also. My side hustle. Y’all are precious. More bloopers please. 👏👏👏🎬

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Emerald!

[@marksimon8393]

That is a lot of information in one video, thank you

[@Blueblur599]

I love the Facebook marketplace me and my husband do alot of door pick up and have already made a couple thousand dollars on stuff we don't use anymore like video games and old phones :) idk any other app or place that does at door pick up

[@maureenmannion6748]

What do you mean by door pick up?

[@lisagardner9798]

Great video! Very helpful! Thank you both for the time you put in to the video.

[@mgarcia2445]

Thanks so much for this great tutorial! I'm really sick of eBay, and I need a better platform. But if you do porch pickup, can't they just take the item and not pay for it? Can't we do prepayment via PayPal?

[@mgarcia2445]

Also, I just found this on FB Marketplace - "Local pickup items using person-to-person payment methods are not covered by Purchase Protection. Facebook does not offer refunds for any person-to-person transactions. Always be cautious when using person-to-person transactions to purchase Marketplace items, especially if an item needs to be shipped." So that doesn't sound too good for buyers.

[@victorm6176]

Hi when i sell cash only,facemarket knows who i sell to, so do i have ro respond to facemarket it was sold to? Or just delete the list hope i explained but i think you i try to explain thanks.

[@frankcicero4444]

Meeting at the Police station is a great idea and thank you for this informative video.

[@victorm6176]

Hi one question do you think cash only is the best way to go thanks. Thank you for tbe inf.😊

[@roxannearcher8210]

Really great tips, thank you so much

[@kaylynnbeign6499]

You are a cute couple. I just had to comment on that. God bless you both and thank you for the advice. I sell jewelry and wanted to try marketplace.

[@victorm6176]

Thank you for the information and nice great videos. How can respond to individuals who dont give me trust or confident so they wont feel descriminated? Thanks.

[@markalbert2169]

Great info thank you.

[@debraadamsadams6955]

Thank you for the tips

[@annawarner5483]

Yes indeed. I sell on Marketplace too.

[@dantickle5562]

I see you sell die cast cars. I've got a bunch of Nascar die cast that I want to sell. Some might be valuable and hope to sell and get a good deal.

[@gladysperez8156]

Just what I needed to know to sell my queen size bed !

[@Jessie-bn8qt]

Love this video, thank you! Silly question: if you are selling a never-used item, do you take it out of the box for photos or just say NIB?

[@UndertheMedian]

Leave them in the box and show a photo of what is in the box. In our example I had already taken the item out of the box. So, having the actual box really didn't increase the value at all.

[@horacepierce9210]

@@UndertheMedian For a new item from an unopened box, you can grab and use stock photos from manufacturer's websites. This is especially useful when you have a box that is hard-to-open or unpack for pictures. And, it is generally best to not open a box which is sealed in plastic, but rather leave it sealed.

[@UndertheMedian]

@@horacepierce9210 , yes. That's a great way to do it. I probably should have specified in the video that if the box is sealed to leave it sealed.

[@Jessie-bn8qt]

@@UndertheMedian Thank you!

[@mabel55ulster]

Hi this is a very good video. How many products do you list on facebook market place a day?

[@janicejones6202]

Thank you for your very informative video! I lost my husband about 2 years ago, and am getting back into re-selling. Down sizing a very large farm house, so lots of things to sell. I have sold a few things on market place and on E-bay. I have not put the messenger app on my phone because several of my friends have been hacked and it seemed to go back to messenger. Have you had any problem with that ? Do you have any tips on safe guarding that issue? Also I just tore down a very old barn, so alot of the items would need to be picked up at my home. Any suggestions to safe guard me? I live in the country, do have security cameras. When do you reveal an address? Thanks in advance for you help!

[@jordanwhite5470]

You showed using a DSL camera for taking photos. How do you get the pictures from there to FB Marketplace (both computer & cell phone)? Wouldn't it be easier to just take pictures with your phone?

[@PurpleFlower84]

Great tips! thanks for sharing! You may have mentioned this in the video, I'm listening in the background while I work, but are there better days to post items on Marketplace than other days? Kinda like buying gas during the week is better than a weekend day for example.

[@Chaves_Novo_Quiz]

Complete guide, look no further , thank you very much.

[@UndertheMedian]

Glad it helped

[@Lynore_Marie]

Great video !! *QUESTION* I’m ready to sell a TON NIB big items, some are still in the shipping box, never opened, as well as I had bought on new Amazon. I really don’t want to take them out of box. Can I post a picture of the exact item that’s in Amazon, as well as the picture of what is shown? I hope I’m making sense.

[@UndertheMedian]

Yep. Leave them in the box and show a photo of what is in the box. In our example I had already taken the item out of the box. So, having the actual box really didn't increase the value at all.

[@Lynore_Marie]

@@UndertheMedian Thanks a bunch !

[@1414141x]

Even though you are Americans I would like to thank you for you concise info on how to use Facebook marketplace effectively. Here in the UK we have to pay 10% for some reason. It's still far better than ebay with all its strict rules. I hope all goes well with your elections and you get through this crazy period in your history. I was only joking with the 'even though.....'.

[@stevesmith1383]

It’s only free for local sales UK charges for local sale? How would that even work?

[@MadmaxH22A]

Great video thanks

[@vintagebodymindsoulradley9151]

Great ideas

[@Robert74450]

I can’t get Facebook to fix my shipping button ever since the day they were down for hours our shipping button won’t work and my local people say they can’t see my photos

[@Shopgirl325]

Random question but is that a craftsman lamp behind you, or maybe a Tiffany lamp?

[@UndertheMedian]

It's a craftsman. But, it's a reproduction we got years ago.

[@jenniferjuneau7329]

Super great video, but do people have to pay with cash if they pick it up? Or can the money for a sold item be used through facebook, a debit card that is online with facebook?

[@janjaley1167]

thank you ;)

[@alp-156]

Hi, how do you sell in an area in which you do not live. For example, If I live in California and I want to sell something in Florida, how can I get my advertised item show up in Florida?

[@donnae2013]

Do you have a video on the best way to make sure it’s a legitimate Buyer

[@justincook4460]

Nice vid

[@kathythornhill731]

After you get the photos on the iphone how do you get it on marketplace?

[@horacepierce9210]

I connect my phone to my computer and upload the photos. Then I attach them when on-line. I would assume most people just do the whole thing from their phone, but I'm old school.

[@larryware1]

I export them from the iPhone to my Mac computer using a Bluetooth function called "Airdrop." It transfers all the photos I have checkmarked on the iPhone to the "Download" folder. If you don't have this capability you can connect your phone to your computer using your USB charging cord. If you still have trouble ask someone among your friends of family that can help you.

[@leandracooper1534]

I use to sell and give away free it became a nightmare . I was Harassed many of times for how I look. To point got so bad they hacked my account got my cell number. Called me and leaked my info. I had change my number and get my info took off site. So people becareful.

[@larryware1]

Oh no! So sorry, Leandracopper.

[@leandracooper1534]

@larryware1 be careful please

[@wendyjardine366]

Is the info that says how much things sold for in marketplace only accessible on a computer? I only use my iPhone right now and can’t find how to do it from my phone.

[@WeDidntExpectthis]

4 minutes ago Thanks - loved the tips on how to find previous sold for prices on Ebay and FB Marketplace and also the ‘lighting’ tips on creating a lighting booth! By the way, do you ever sell items for other people? We are living in Mexico now and have a few cool items to sell, but it’s a bit tricky shipping them from here (I think it creates doubt in the buyers mind when they hear things are located in Mexico plus the shipping prices from here are insanely $$ - would be better to send a few at a time to an honest reliable source to sell for me). If this is of any interest, let me know how I can get in contact with you? 🌵🌮🌴🌶

[@debmoore629]

Don’t say, needs to be cleaned. CLEAN IT, then list it.

[@occasionalotaku23]

I agree, I don’t bother with items that are listed as needing a clean!

[@Thathustlebus]

Eh just don't buy it.

[@lasciachesiaa]

How do you trust that they will leave the money and not just take the item??

[@jackiesicilian5720]

How do you deal with keeping all these interested people organized on messenger I find that very difficult

[@annturner8327]

when you sold the item, its best to delete the item. beleive it or not, even if it sais sold, people will still ask about it. So, if u delete it dont have to worry about that :)

[@dannyfree-jz4pc]

Can I use a photo album with multiple products on marketplace

[@michaelscott356]

6:10 No move "availability" button, guys!

[@gretchenbray2268]

Hello What if your item is not selling. It's in excellent condition but only one inquiry. It's a leather jacket.

[@stephaniehalo7005]

I can't get opl to look at my listings...but I see ppl selling the same stuff...what am I doing wrong?

[@hello-vs4me]

Never getting on Facebook

[@larryware1]

Totally understand.

[@karencook3808]

Indeed! Me too!!

[@Lynore_Marie]

Same here only for market place. I’m downsizing and have lots to sell.

[@KC-dr3cg]

Too dangerous..right across from the police station. A murder for a pair of shoes last month..

[@michelleraney3577]

I only use Marketplace, nothing else.

[@Puddycat00]

I want to sell on Marketplace but when I tried to apply, I was asked for my social Security number . Is that normal? Or was it a scammer ?

[@annawarner5483]

Remember if a buyer asks for your cell number and personal info they are scammers. Never give that info out and report the scammers and delete them after reported.

[@rossdougross2010]

Still trying to figure out HOW TO USE IT and not how easy it us to do it when you learn.

[@pristinabread]

You must live in an area where people come buy stuff. All I get is scammers.

[@jasonsims007]

Work yourself out of the hood

[@pristinabread]

@@jasonsims007 I guess there is always one who reads into my comments wrong. The scammer are from other countries.

[@Ir-of4zn]

​@@jasonsims007 Explain...

[@poojasheokand5799]

Just got 2 texts from people they said they already paid...but one of them living outside the country and I didn't even said yes to them...gotta know they are scams..

[@girlymel2323]

Why do you guys mark items sold? I have always been curious why people do this it does not take it out of the queue. It just fills my search with a lot of things that I can’t have. It’s irritating. Why don’t you just delete the item? Why do you need to have it on there? I really don’t understand. Please help me understand this.

[@Sway-la]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ProperSkill]

Why Do People Post Sold On Items In Facebbok Marketplace??? Its because they been told the price is too much by another person. So when they do sell it they want everybody to know they got what they wanted for it. Especially that person who told them the price was too high. Its just a way to gloat. ( I got what i wanted for it, see everybody, you see)

[@randyb8302]

People are ridiculous to deal with anymore.

[@clifford7594]

Yeah, but you left out the Facebook is Evil component. Important.

[@jasonsims007]

To you maybe. It's a free advertising platform is use manage the listing yourself

[@clifford7594]

@@jasonsims007 Yes, to a conscious human being.

[@Pineconepicker1]

The chances of being ripped off by any online store is 8.9 in 10. NOT good odds. Then there the extremely high odds of having your package stolen at your front door.

[@yvonnethorpe5224]

Do you not get all your medical /dental/ opticians costs free as you are a single parent? Don’t want to assume you haven’t already checked what you are entitled too but hope that you are entitled getting help with these particular services.

[@kenny4813]

people should understand if your selling pre purchased items you should not expect any more then 50% of the original value of the item... i'm sick and tired of people trying to sell pre purchased items for a whopping 50 dollars cheaper.... anybody with a brain would choose to buy brand new...

[@swbottles]

Yeah if you're ready to spend a lot of time listing 100 things just to sell 4 or 5 then market place is for you. It's just like Craigslist.

[@michaelscott356]

One question: If I can sell a CAR and a BICYCLE on Marketplace....why won't they let me sell a WHEELCHAIR?? Please don't say it's against their policy of NOT allowing Medical or Healthcare products. I can understand banning ads for things that you ingest or inject...or that could cause a hemorrhage, or a brain aneurysm .......but a chair? With wheels on it? Is there anyone over 20 years of age in their Legal department.....anyone who has SEEN a wheelchair?

[@bennym1956]

If they don't want to meet at the police station, they ain't legit !

[@HMHug]

Sure. Let’s play Russian Roulette and see if we can get scammed. Pass

[@carolkokx9638]

I hope you can read this comment I need help with Facebook Marketplace after watching your videos I got up the nerve to start selling on there I was doing very well I was only selling locally