1. Local = No Fees

Facebook Marketplace charges 0% fees on local pickup sales. This is huge for large items (furniture, appliances) where shipping kills margins.

Best For: Furniture, large electronics, exercise equipment, anything heavy/bulky.

2. The "Shipped" Option

Facebook now offers shipping with 5% fee (min $0.40). It opens you to nationwide buyers but comes with more scam risk.

Protect Yourself: Only ship after payment clears, use tracked shipping, photograph packaging process.

3. Response Speed Wins

Facebook shows your response time on your profile. "Usually responds within an hour" builds trust and gets more inquiries.

Pro Tip: Use saved replies for common questions. Set up auto-responses when away.

4. Cross-Post to Groups

Beyond Marketplace, join local buy/sell groups. Some have 50k+ members. Post the same item to 5-10 groups for maximum exposure.

Find Groups: Search "[Your City] Buy Sell Trade" or niche groups like "Vintage Furniture [City]".