5 Tips for Successful Selling on Facebook Local Online Yard Sale Pages

Love yard sales? Now you have a virtual option!

Facebook local online yard sale pages are one of the newer treasure hunting tools for the true bargain lover. Users can simply browse the local pages for deals from the comfort of their own home. Another advantage is that unlike “regular” yard sales, which tend to be seasonal, with Facebook online yard sale pages, you can sell year round. These pages are a great way to make some extra money or get rid of things you no longer need.

Here are 5 tips for SELLING on Facebook local online yard sale pages.

1. Read and follow the rules. I cannot stress this enough. If you are going to take the time to create a listing of an item for sale, you don’t want to end up having it deleted. Do yourself and the administrator a favor –take the time to read the rules and follow them (even if you don’t agree with them).

2. Take clear, accurate pictures. If you are selling clothing, for example, do not just take a picture of a jumbled up pile or bin of clothing. Take close-up pictures of each article of clothing. If you are selling a vehicle, take detailed pictures inside and out. A picture is really worth a thousand words—people are far more likely to look at your pictures than to read a lengthy description.

3. Describe items accurately. Disclose stains and flaws (and include a close-up picture!). Be honest; treat others the way you would want to be treated. Also be sure to include whether your home is pet/smoke-free or not. If you state an item is “NWT – New with Tags”, be sure it actually is in brand new condition, in original wrapping, with original tags, and NOT tampered with in any way. These are important details that buyers deserve to know.

4. Arrange a local meeting, and be on time. If you are selling on a Facebook LOCAL online yard sale site, common courtesy says the seller and buyer should meet in that locality. Be safe—many police stations offer “safe spaces” for transactions to take place. Also, be on time! Nothing is worse for a buyer or a seller than someone just not showing up to complete the agreed-upon transaction.

5. Don’t expect the administrators to solve your problems with buying or selling. Most Facebook local online yard sales sites clearly state that these transactions are between the buyer and the seller, and the administrators are not involved or responsible for your personal transactions in any way. The administrators are merely running a smooth page, a “tool” for you to use. If you aren’t happy with some aspect of a transaction, you should always try to work it out yourself with the buyer.