Thank you Facebook Marketplace for sponsoring this post. There’s something for everyone!
Hey friends hey! Can you believe the holiday season is here?! My mind is still at the Thanksgiving dinner table, even though I’m shopping for friends, family, and my work team. With all the shopping and busyness in this season, I have completely put getting my home ready on the backburner. With a need to update my home work space, new desk, and holiday decor, I headed to over to Facebook Marketplace to find something to make my own. Facebook Marketplace is a super easy and convenient way to buy new or used items, and for you to sell items taking up space in your home. Plus, whenever you decide to sell something, you have the chance to earn a little extra income without having to download a new sell/buy/trade app or create a new account outside of your personal Facebook. In the past, I have bought and sold tons of things through Facebook Marketplace including clothes, shoes, home decor, and college regalia post graduation.
When searching for a desk and decor this season, I had two things in mind: 1. affordable and 2. easy to switch up. The first day I looked on Facebook Marketplace, I didn’t see a modern desk that I was in love with, so I saved my search and set up alerts to notify me when more desks were available for sale. The next day, I got an early in the morning notification about the perfect desk just under $100 that fit my space to a T and blended in with my current decor. A major plus to this purchase was that the person who was selling it also had small holiday decor they previously used on their mantle. Since I wanted my workspace to be as festive as my Christmas tree, the small silver tree and mini flocked trees were perfect additions to my desk. My seller happened to be someone I had previously met in college who was still living locally and downsizing/getting rid of tons of furniture before graduating in December. That same day, I was able to pick up the desk and decor, reorganize my workspace, and start using the space that same evening. With a few items I already had in my storage closet and the new items, I was able to turn my small space into a festive work corner. If you’re considering buying or selling on Facebook Marketplace, here are my tips for you:
- ALWAYS check out the person’s profile. This way you can have a better sense of who you are looking for when meeting up. You can even see if you share any mutual friends!
- ALWAYS communicate through Facebook Messenger versus phone call or text. Your messages stay connected to that sale in case anything goes wrong.
- Save your searches and set up alerts. This saves you time by not having to search every day for what you are looking for. You also get first dibs on items by seeing them as soon as they are posted.
- If using cash, make sure you have exact amount and change whenever buying or selling in case the other person doesn’t. Another option is to use payments within Messenger.
Well friends, that’s all that I have for you today! Have you tried buying or selling on Facebook Marketplace yet? If so, what gems have you stumbled upon? I would love to know in the comments. -xo, Azanique
I honestly have never heard of Facebook Marketplace until this today! This is such a neat feature! I’d love to use it to sell stuff!
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I’ve never used it but we are selling our furniture so I’m going to look into it! Great tips!
This is so cool! I have never previously heard of Facebook marketplace. Going to check it out for sure!
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I have been browsing Facebook marketplace the last couple weeks, but I have yet to make a purchase. You’ve convinced me! xo
I love this new feature that Facebook has incorporated!! Definitely need to go and check it out now!
Kileen
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The Facebook Marketplace is the best! Love all of your finds.
Rachel
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i love facebook marketplace! I’ve gotten a bunch of stuff off it over the years and always look at it for rentals for our upcoming move!
I’ve actually never used the marketplace feature! I should check it out!
interesting! i’ve never thought to go on there – mostly because it’s all people from back home selling baby clothes, lol!
I always get notifications from FB Marketplace, but never actuallly browse through it! Thanks for this.
There really are some amazing things you can find! Love this!
I’ve learned to love Facebook Marketplace so much. I’ve used it for buying AND selling and had excellent experiences with both. It’s so cool that you found some of your dream products on there as well!
Whoa! You made out so well! I love the Market place on FB!
I always sell online here in Chile, but I haven’t actually used Facebook Marketplace. It’s a really good tool!
My favorite piece of furniture I found on Facebook Market place! And I also sell tons of stuff on there too!
facebook marketplace is actually really great!
Oh I love facebook marketplace! Literally used it to furnish half my apartment and have had such good luck!
I love Facebook Marketplace! I’ve gotten so many good things on there, like my BOB stroller and a wooden play structure for my son.
xo, Laura
You were able to find so many modern and color-coordinated items! One of my favorite pieces in my bedroom I found on there!
i haven’t bought anything through facebook marketplace yet but i have tons of friends that swear by it!