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I got back on Facebook just to use Marketspace and it was the worst experience I've ever had. Nothing but scams and idiots.

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FB marketplace has zero authentication for sellers. No point in buying anything from there.

If you must buy something from Facebook, use specialist groups that are moderated and preferably private.

What was so infuriating was how, if buying, I could limit my search to a local radius, but you can't do that when selling.

Weird, I've had lots of success with Marketplace as both a buyer and seller. I only do local transactions, which is the same I would have done in the past with Craigslist, but I think Marketplace is miles-better than Craigslist.

If you're willing to go local and meet the seller and check the stuff, Marketplace might work.

It's still filled with obvious scams and reporting them does nothing. Meanwhile FB's AI Algorithm bans legit posts for selling prohibited items :D

I'd say Craigslist has even less authentication for sellers and it's pretty solid most of the time. I've sold a ton of things on there and honestly never run into scammers at all.

Also, I quit Facebook before they added marketplace so I can't make a comparison. I'm just going off of this thread mostly. I also know people who sell things on marketplace fairly regularly / successfully.

Exact same thing here. Had to sell some stuff, hadn't done it in years, and was told Marketplace is the thing these days. Within 5 mins I have half a dozen messages all following the same format and all saying they would send x relative to collect. Took all my ads down and went back to Gumtree which has been flawless so far.

>Marketspace

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That aside it's funny because I have the exact opposite experience. It's the best place to buy and sell locally. Not every place has Craigslist (for better or worse) so it's good to have at least an OK digital alternative. I use it pretty much every day.

Yeah here in Baltimore Marketplace is definitely the place to buy and sell used stuff. It's like a mildly less annoying Craigslist. Except for the peppering of ads to buy shit online. No, Facebook. I came to you because you're Craigslist now, if I wanted Amazon I would have gone to fucking Amazon, you lost this fight, surrender, please for the love of God. Just show me shit I can drive and exchange cash for today!

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