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Tips for Shopping on Facebook Marketplace | Business with Purpose Podcast EP 250

Tips for Shopping on Facebook Marketplace | Business with Purpose Podcast EP 250

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Wow! It’s episode 250. Can you believe it? It’s astonishing to me that I recorded episodes 1-8 in the summer of 2016 and am still doing this five years later. 

This week’s episode is a solo one, and I’m answering your questions about shopping second hand on Facebook Marketplace. I get so many questions about this. Shopping second hand is one of the most ethical ways to shop, and I’ve often shared my passion about it. Today, I’m sharing my favorite shopping tips with you. 

2:26 – A love for Facebook Marketplace

  • When we moved to the farm, I sold a lot of our stuff on Facebook Marketplace. But I bought a ton of stuff, too. 
  • Probably, easily, three quarters of the things in our new home are from Facebook Marketplace. 

6:59 – Before you search

  • Make sure you set your filters – location radius, mileage and local pickup. 
  • I almost never, ever, ever shop for anything that’s going to be shipped to me. 

8:21 – Mileage and location

  • For me, for most items, I’m not willing to drive more than 20 to 25 miles. If it’s a larger ticket item, I might expand the area or look around where my family lives so they can pick it up. 
  • Set your radius and mileage on your mobile phone’s Facebook app versus the desktop version. I can be more precise in the mobile app. 

9:48 – Searching

  • Try different search terms. If you search rocking chairs, people list it different ways – wood rockers, rocking chairs, front porch chairs, etc. 

11:08 – Save, save, save

  • When you click on a listing, you can save an item. Use it very liberally. It tells Facebook it’s the kind of thing you’re looking for. It also helps to check back on an item and see if it’s still for sale. If it’s been several days or weeks, you can negotiate a lower price. 

12:24 – Select “notify me”

  • You can select “notify me.” This lets you know if a new listing fitting your criteria comes up. It’s not perfect and can sometimes be delayed.

13:00 – Ready to buy

  • You might have to fight to get a hot ticket item if it’s priced well or free. 
  • If you see something you like, message the person quickly and write a personal message. 

15:24 – Can you negotiate?

  • Yes and no, but if it’s a hot ticket item listed for less than 24 hours, I typically offer full price.
  • If it’s been listed for several days or a week, I’ll try to negotiate.

17:09 – Don’t ghost people

  • There is nothing more annoying when someone ghosts you. It’s very frustrating. Don’t do this. 

18:14 – The most important tip

  • You have to be patient. If you are looking for something, and you need it right away, Facebook Marketplace is probably not going to be the best place to search.

FEATURED QUOTES

“Shopping second hand is keeping things out of landfills and giving things a second life, or a third life, or a fourth life.”

“In the last year or so, I have developed a bit of – I don’t want to say addiction, because that sounds really negative – a love for shopping on Facebook Marketplace.” 

“How to shop second hand on Facebook Marketplace – I’m giving you my tips of how I snag really amazing deals.”

“Most people on Facebook Marketplace want their stuff gone.”

“If you are looking for something, and you need it right away, Facebook Marketplace is probably not going to be the best place to search.”

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Our girl graduated fifth grade today and sang the National Anthem 🥹 And yes, I was a blubbery mess. I’m so grateful God saw fit for me to be her mama. We are so proud of the amazing young woman she’s becoming. #lillstillhomemovies

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Our girl graduated fifth grade today and sang the National Anthem 🥹 And yes, I was a blubbery mess. I’m so grateful God saw fit for me to be her mama. We are so proud of the amazing young woman she’s becoming. #lillstillhomemovies

📣UNSHAKEABLE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE!📣

LOCAL FRIENDS! I’d love to see you and your sisters / daughters / friends / moms / grandmas at the first UNSHAKABLE women’s conference THIS SATURDAY June 7th at @stmarkscommunitychurch in Burlington, NC.

There’s going to be incredible worship by @jamismithworship - teaching by myself, @dr.renerochester and @heatherthompsonday and so much more. Tickets are only $35! You can get your tickets NOW!

#unshakeableconference

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📣UNSHAKEABLE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE!📣

LOCAL FRIENDS! I’d love to see you and your sisters / daughters / friends / moms / grandmas at the first UNSHAKABLE women’s conference THIS SATURDAY June 7th at @stmarkscommunitychurch in Burlington, NC. 

There’s going to be incredible worship by @jamismithworship - teaching by myself, @dr.renerochester and @heatherthompsonday and so much more. Tickets are only $35! You can get your tickets NOW! 

#unshakeableconference

🇺🇸 ❤️ remembering her and all those who gave their lives in service to their country.

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🇺🇸 ❤️ remembering her and all those who gave their lives in service to their country.

Spam texts are like a box of chocolates… I just start replying with Forrest Gump quotes ‘til they leave me alone. #spamtexts #lifeislikeaboxofchocolates

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Spam texts are like a box of chocolates… I just start replying with Forrest Gump quotes ‘til they leave me alone. #spamtexts #lifeislikeaboxofchocolates

He is risen indeed! ✝️

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He is risen indeed! ✝️

It’s wild out here in these pollen streets. #thepollening 🤧

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It’s wild out here in these pollen streets. #thepollening 🤧

🎊 ONE WHOLE YEAR 🎉

My debut memoir, “If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry” has been out in the world for one whole year today. Writing this book was hard and holy work, and it’s been such a joy to see how many of you have laughed, cried, and laughed till you cried.

Thank you for the support of this book. ❤️

If you’ve read it, would you do me a *huge* favor and leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads? And would you share the book with a friend or on social media? It would mean the world to me.

And if you haven’t picked up a copy or downloaded the audiobook yet, what are you waiting for? 😉

#ifidontlaughillcry #iidlic #nelsonbooks

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🎊 ONE WHOLE YEAR 🎉 

My debut memoir, “If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry” has been out in the world for one whole year today. Writing this book was hard and holy work, and it’s been such a joy to see how many of you have laughed, cried, and laughed till you cried. 

Thank you for the support of this book. ❤️

If you’ve read it, would you do me a *huge* favor and leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads? And would you share the book with a friend or on social media? It would mean the world to me. 

And if you haven’t picked up a copy or downloaded the audiobook yet, what are you waiting for? 😉 

#ifidontlaughillcry #iidlic #nelsonbooks

Nine is fine! Happy birthday to the sweetest, kindest, funniest, smartest, best basketball playing boy we know! We love you, buddy roe!

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Nine is fine! Happy birthday to the sweetest, kindest, funniest, smartest, best basketball playing boy we know! We love you, buddy roe!

13 years of being married to the best man I know. Life with you is more than I ever could have dreamed. I love you, J. 🤍 #happyanniversary

📷 @katelynjames

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13 years of being married to the best man I know. Life with you is more than I ever could have dreamed. I love you, J. 🤍 #happyanniversary 

📷 @katelynjames

And the people of God said… AMEN!

#leviticus #allfatisthelords #biblerecap #biblehumor

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And the people of God said… AMEN! 

#leviticus #allfatisthelords #biblerecap #biblehumor
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