FB Maketplace to sell bikes?

[Bucho]

Does anyone out there have FB and have used it to sell bikes?

I dont have any social media. But a few times my wife has placed ads for me. She is very clear to say “this is my husband’s bike…”
When a person shows interest and starts asking questions she cant answer she gives the person my number and says to text me directly.

The very first time I did this years ago, it worked fine. I was helping an elderly friend sell an 80’s Honda scooter.
But for the last 3-4 bikes Ive sold, FB hasnt been much help. The bike would get multiple hits but when she gives them my number to text directly, I get nothing

Ive been trying to decide if this means the person was really never that interested OR does it feel like a scam when the have to text a different person?

[juddspaintballs]

It feels like a scam. I'll be honest, if I see an ad posted for someone else, unless it's something I really really specifically want, I don't even bother with it. If a person can't be bothered to create a free account to post an item for sale, they clearly don't want to sell it that badly through that platform.

[Bucho]

It feels like a scam. I'll be honest, if I see an ad posted for someone else, unless it's something I really really specifically want, I don't even bother with it. If a person can't be bothered to create a free account to post an item for sale, they clearly don't want to sell it that badly through that platform.

(Or they just really hate social media…)

I can see that. But why ask questions to an add that clearly states the item belongs to someone else (like husband)?

[juddspaintballs]

You don't have to be social on Facebook to have an account.

The platform allows easy messaging linked directly to the ad and offers a seller/buyer rating system as well. To go outside of that is too much work for most prospective buyers and feels like a scam, too. The platform doesn't allow you to post a phone number for that reason.

[Bucho]

You don't have to be social on Facebook to have an account.

The platform allows easy messaging linked directly to the ad and offers a seller/buyer rating system as well. To go outside of that is too much work for most prospective buyers and feels like a scam, too. The platform doesn't allow you to post a phone number for that reason.

I guess so.

[gots_a_sol]

Yea it comes off as scam unfortunately.


I am told by Lani I am not allowed to buy any more of your bikes either

[Skinny-J]

Phil,

Just download the FB app and log into your wife's account. This gives you direct access to the messenger app and you can work directly with the Buyers. I don't do social media either but this is a compromise to utilize Marketplace without having your own gay-ass FB account.

SJ

[Bucho]

Phil,

Just download the FB app and log into your wife's account. This gives you direct access to the messenger app and you can work directly with the Buyers. I don't do social media either but this is a compromise to utilize Marketplace without having your own gay-ass FB account.

SJ

Ah, now we're talking. Thats a good idea

[Laoch]

I have bought and sold things from/to husbands, wifes, grandfathers grandaughter, all using someones else's account. No problems. I always check the sellers profile and ask questions. There are a lot of idiots and it can be exhausting. I have a real fake account for marketplace and because the DVTR use FB for everything.

[Twist]

I've bought and sold a few motorcycles on FB Marketplace. It's a noisy channel and if if you do your homework and get a good vibe from a seller you can get there 2 hours away and find a POS (ask me how I know). I've had pretty good luck selling there. Just have to fend off the scammers and tire kickers. My usually response is that the first $$$ that arrives gets it and it's getting interest at this price.