What if we tell you that along with connecting with your friends and family, you also have the option to buy and sell on Facebook? Facebook has introduced the platform for online sales through which you can buy and sell goods by just sitting at homes.

Facebook Marketplace which originally started for peer-to-peer shopping now gives an option for merchant selling too. Now you can use fb marketplace to buy and sell items.

• Keep in mind that you can only access Facebook marketplace if you are in the United States.

Fb Marketplace Categories

Facebook has given the option to sell and buy various products and services online. The categories listed below are available for Facebook marketplace sellings.

• Clothing and Accessories
• Deals
• Electronics
• Entertainment
• Family
• Hobbies
• Home and garden
• Housing
• Vehicles
  If you wish to buy something from these categories then Facebook marketplace can be the right spot for you.

Important pointers while Selling on Facebook Marketplace

• While selling, you need to have a good delivery service. Facebook asks its sellers to ship the product within three days after receiving the order. The said product should reach the buyer in seven days.
• Facebook marketplace has partnered with some e-commerce platforms. The platforms are BigCommerce, ChannelAdvisor, ShipStation, Shopify, Zentail, Quipt, and CommerceHub.

Advantages of Selling on Marketplace

Using Facebook Marketplace buy and sell option has certain benefits too. Look at them below.

Extended Reach

Marketplace helps the retailers and sellers to promote their brand and good to a large audience.

Personalized customer experience

Facebook Marketplace shows products that are relevant and useful for the customers. This feature helps you to find the right audience, target them and then sell your product. This ultimately leads to an increase in your sales.