Guide to sell on Facebook Marketplace Mexico 2022

Facebook Marketplace or also known as Facebook Marketplace is a free service that allows Facebook users to post products and services for sale. It is a free platform, available within the page and application of this social network.

If you already have an online store and are looking for additional channels to promote your business and improve your sales, you have come to the right place, because In this guide you will find everything related to Facebook Marketplace and how to get the most out of it.

In the following lines you will find advice on how to sell on the Facebook Marketplace, how to search in this tool, resolution of common problems and tips to increase the visibility of your publications. Keep reading!

What is Facebook Marketplace?

Facebook Marketplace is a free service that allows registered Facebook users to publish, sell and buy products and services through this social network. As such, Facebook Marketplace is available within the app and on the Facebook website by clicking on the store icon.

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When did Marketplace on Facebook start?

The Facebook Marketplace was born in 2016according to , however, before that date, Facebook already had an outline of what is now its Marketplace, whose origin dates back to 2007, as a way to compete with other platforms such as Craigslist, eBay and other ad sites classified.

How does Facebook Marketplace work?

Facebook Marketplace works as a hub page for buying and selling posts. Once you enter it you can access a list of articles filtered according to your location or the category that interests you. By clicking on a listing you will find the details of the item or service, as well as different ways to contact the seller. Facebook Messenger and Whatsapp are two of the most common methods. The sales process is almost always done through methods to be agreed, with personalized delivery methods and payments on delivery or by bank transfer.

All publications are managed by registered Facebook users, so the social network is not responsible for the transactions or problems associated with the publications.

How to activate Marketplace on Facebook?

In more detail, but in general, the steps to follow are:

1. Sign in to Facebook.
2. Click on the button that says “Marketplace” located in the menu on the right side of the page. If you do it through the Facebook app, it is at the bottom of the screen.
3. Clever! Browse through the ads or create your first sale post.

💡Tip: Before creating your first ad, do a search for the item or service you plan to put up for sale. That way, you’ll know how other users are doing and how to make your post stand out.

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How much does Marketplace charge on Facebook?

At the moment, the Facebook Marketplace in Mexico does not charge for items sold. Advertising your products is completely free, however if you enable the option for customers to pay through the Facebook platform, they can automatically deduct a 5% commission from the payment.

How to sell on Facebook Marketplace?

Now that you know what Facebook Marketplace is and how it works, it’s time to talk about how to sell on this platform. These are the steps to follow to sell:

1. Enter to .
2. Click “Create Post.”
3. Choose the type of post you want to create. There are three: “Item for sale”, “Vehicle for sale” and “Property for sale or rent”.
4. Add the data of your publication and other important details such as photos, price, category and location.
5. Select the places where you want the ad to be displayed, it can be among your friends, in suggested buying and selling groups or Facebook pages.
6. Click “Publish” and follow up with potential buyers.

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How to start selling on Facebook Marketplace?

Although there is no secret recipe to start selling on the Facebook Marketplace, there are certain steps you can follow that will make it easier for you to sell through this social network.

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How to publish on Marketplace from a Page?

Very easy! These are the steps to publish on Facebook Marketplace from the of your business:

1. Go to the Facebook home.
2. Click on the Marketplace icon.
3. Click “Create Listing” and then “Item For Sale.”
4. Click “Add Photos” to upload a photo of the item from your computer or mobile phone.
5. Type in the item information. To mark an item as “Free” you can set the price to zero.
6. Click “Publish” to publish the listing on Marketplace.

Make sure that your publication complies with the and to avoid sanctions by the platform or worse yet, temporarily or permanently block your user on this social network.

How to search Marketplace on Facebook?

Knowing how to search Facebook Marketplace is vital to understanding how users can reach your posts. These are the steps to search the Facebook Marketplace:

1. Sign in to .
2. Click on the search bar that says “Search Marketplace” located at the top of the left side toolbar. If you do it from the app, you must click on the magnifying glass.
3. Type the right search term for what you’re looking for.
4. Refine the results by filtering according to the parameters you require. Some of the most popular are price, item condition, distance and availability.

You can also search using the main Facebook search engine, however you will have to select the “Marketplace” tab so that it will only show you results from this part of Facebook.

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How to search for a user in Marketplace?

You can find a user’s business profile on the Facebook Marketplace by following these steps:

1. Click on the item you want to buy.
2. Click on the name of the person offering the item or on “Seller Details”.
3. Click follow for easier access to a user’s business profile.

Once you’ve followed them, they’ll be added to the list of business profiles you follow on Facebook Marketplace. You can find this list by clicking on the user icon, within the “Purchase” menu in the “Following” option.

How to find a seller on Marketplace?

In case you are not following a seller’s profile and want to find them, another method to search for a seller on Facebook Marketplace is to resort to conversations on Facebook Messenger. We tell you how to do it:

1. Sign in to Facebook Messenger.
2. In the Chats list, select the “Marketplace” option.
3. Select the profile of the seller you are looking for.

How to search for a product on Marketplace?

Find a product in the Facebook Marketplace it is relatively simple. This is the easiest method to find any item on Facebook Marketplace.

1. Sign in to .
2. In the Facebook Marketplace search engine, enter the name of the item you are looking for.
3. In the search results, refine the results using the filters.

Troubleshooting Facebook Marketplace

Already using Facebook Market? These are some of the common problems you may face. Don’t worry, here is the solution to the most common obstacles you may come across on the platform.

Why can’t I use Marketplace on Facebook?

The two most common reasons why you might no access to Facebook Marketplace are:

1. You do not have a direct link to this part of Facebook.
2. Your access has been removed.

In case the problem is the direct link, and check if with this link you can access. If even with this link, you cannot enter, it is possible that you face a sanction by Facebook and your access has been eliminated.

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How to regain access to Marketplace?

In case your access has been removed, this is the process to follow to regain your access to Facebook Marketplace.

1. Enter the .
2. Click on the “Your violations” option and check if there are any associated with the marketplace.
3. Request a review of your case and detail why you believe that the sanction that has been imposed on you does not apply.
4. Wait for the resolution in this same space or in your email inbox.

While Facebook will show you the reason for your ban, as well as portions of the content for which you’ve been banned from the Facebook Marketplace, it’s worth checking out if you’ve indeed violated any of their policies.

How to get unblocked from Marketplace?

In case you have been blocked and the message “We consider that your publications do not comply with our Commerce Policies.” appears on the screen, this is the process to unblock you from Facebook Marketplace.

1. Click the button that says “Request Review”.
2. Wait for the final resolution of your case in the Facebook Help Box.

In case this has not worked, you will probably have to create a new account to sell through this social network.

How long can I be blocked from Facebook Marketplace Mexico?

Penalties often range from 21 to 30 days. After this time, if you still cannot access, it is likely that your account has been permanently blocked.

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What to do if I am scammed by Facebook Marketplace?

The main action to take if you have been scammed by a seller on the Facebook Marketplace is to report the publication and report the seller. This is the way to do it.

How to report a post on Facebook Marketplace?

1. Click on the post you want to report.
2. Go to the space where the “Save”, “Share” buttons and one more button with the three dots are located.
3. Click on the three dots and choose the “Report Post” option.
4. Fill out the report by choosing the option by which you want to report said item.
5. Finish your report by clicking the “Done” button.

How to report a seller on Facebook Marketplace?

1. Click on a post belonging to the seller you want…