From a buyers perspective, I see Facebook marketplace as a site where you buy things from people who are cluless of its true value. Ebay is still the safest place to buy high ticket used items. Paid $900 for a NIB GPU during the mining craze in 2020. Ive also purchased some $1000+ used audio gear on ebay as well without issue. Im always skeptical of face to face transactions when prices go over $300, as meeting spots get tricky. .
I've attempted to sell stuff on Facebook Marketplace at or even slightly below fair value and it just sits on the site sometimes for months. That in many cases even includes shipping.
I've sold a shyt ton of items through Facebook Marketplace over the past year and change. I notice FB buyers are usually VERY cheap and want things for bargains. I tend to get items to resale way below retail so I tend to sell my stuff locally for about 30~50% off at times. I've definitely gotten good sales on there. I use Ebay as a second option if the item isn't too heavy as shipping can burn into the cost.
Facebook is totally a buyer's market. A place to dump stuff you just want to get rid of and not have to have the hassle of returns. I offer a 30 day return policy where the buyer pays shipping on everything I sell on eBay just to not pigeon hole buyers into making a money back guarantee claim. On Facebook all sales are final but I end up taking less because like you said the buyers are cheap and they aren't looking to pay close to fair value.
Nah I didn't take pictures. I was the seller. I just refunded the buyer half.
Yeah I figured it's some scammer because like who the hell steals one stick of ram out of a delivery package? I didn't even bother to argue with the buyer.You got hoed. Buyer probably cut the package himself and pulled one out.
eBay doesn't do shyt to these bum ass buyers on the platform. I've had so many people send ME offers and then cancel after I accept or have the winning bid and cancel afterwards.
I have so many people on my block list. The fact you can't leave neg reps for buyers is total bullshyt. There's zero punishment or accountability for these dikkheads.
The picture wouldn't matter you'd literally need a video of you packing the item and handing it off to the mailing service all with no cuts or edits. Otherwise who can say what happened after you took pics?
same as the buyer; though it appears not that it matters as the seller has the burger king ryeatment
The buyer will be prioritized because they pay the bills. If there are no buyers or buyers don't feel safe there won't be any sellers on the platform. If you can attract a bunch of buyers sellers will flock there by default.
I don't like messing w/Swappa imo they make you do a little too much to sell items on
The price of a lawyer is going to be more than a typical seller loses on eBay.
