Making money using Facebook Marketplace is easier than you might think.
One crafter shares her secrets.
Selling your homemade product on Facebook Marketplace may sound like an intimidating prospect.
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At first, Kayley startedbuying itemson Facebook Marketplace to furnish her own home.
She quickly figured out that she could make relatively easy money bysellingitems.
Remember that your goal is to part with the item.
Focusing on making any profit, rather than getting the biggest profit possible, can increase your sales.
Kayley gets her items for free or close to free.
“Good photographyis very important,” Kayley says.
“Your goal is to double-check your picture stands out from all the rest.
You want people to stop on your photo as they’re scrolling through Marketplace.
This is the best way to draw your customer in.”
Photo quality also matters.
She uses a new iPhone, but you might also use a regular camera.
Step 5: Spread the Word
Kayleyhas an Instagramwhere she advertises her products.
Also, establish a distinctive brand and style for your products and listing images.
That’s helpful, especially if you want returning buyers.
Kayley recommends pricing up slightly, knowing that you will negotiate.
(She says almost every customer asks for some kind of discount off the listed price.)
Collectibles
Facebook Marketplace is a great place to sell items like collectibles that attract a niche audience.
Furniture
Brand new furniture is undeniably expensive, so there’s always a market for used furniture.
Apparel
Clothing, shoes, accessories, and more are commonly seen on Facebook Marketplace.
