I constantly have old gear and knicknacks to get rid of, and Facebook Marketplace is ideal to get some cash back fast. However, it can be a scammer's haven, espcially if you're desperate to sell or don't stop to think.
Before Facebook Marketplace, I listed items all over the place on various sites. This is obviously a chore, but it was the only way to maximize the odds of selling my stuff quickly. Facebook Marketplace's massive advantage is in the sheer number of people who use Facebook.I also happily pay for Facebook ads for my more expensive listings, and in my experience, this really helps. It's worth paying $5 to sell a $500 item quickly, and Facebook Marketplace makes it much less of a chore to set up an ad than other services I've used in the past.My first ironclad rule is that I never ship anything. I will only sell something in-person. One of the best things about Facebook Marketplace is that you can specify how far away people can be from your location, and I generally set it to within an hour's drive of my address.Use Facebook Marketplace to reach more buyers and pay for ads for faster sales.