You need money fast. Your closets are full of stuff you don’t use. Facebook Marketplace has over 1.1 billion people browsing every month, but you’re stuck wondering what actually sells.
Here’s the truth: Most people guess wrong about what sells on Facebook Marketplace. They list random things and wait weeks for a buyer. Meanwhile, smart sellers know exactly which 15 items fly off the virtual shelves.
This guide shows you what sells best, how to price it, and when to post it. You’ll learn from real data and avoid the mistakes that waste your time.
1. Furniture
Furniture sells faster than almost anything else on Facebook Marketplace. People move constantly. College students need cheap desks. Families want dining tables without the retail markup.
What sells best:
- Dining room sets ($200-800)
- Office chairs ($50-200)
- Coffee tables ($75-300)
- Dressers and nightstands ($100-400)
- Bookshelves ($40-150)
- Couches and sectionals ($150-600)
Price your furniture at 40-60% of the retail price if it’s in good shape. Take photos in good light. Show all angles, including any damage. People want to see exactly what they’re buying.
Best-selling times: August (college move-in) and April-May (spring moving season). Post dining room furniture right before Thanksgiving, when people host family dinners.
Pro tip: Clean everything first. A dusty dresser looks worthless. A clean one looks like a deal. Offer to deliver for an extra fee if you have a truck. Many buyers will pay $25-50 extra for delivery.
2. Electronics
Everyone wants electronics, but they don’t want to pay full retail price. Your old iPhone, gaming console, or laptop could be someone’s perfect upgrade.
Hot sellers:
- Smartphones ($100-600)
- Gaming consoles ($150-400)
- Tablets ($80-300)
- Headphones and earbuds ($30-200)
- Laptop computers ($200-800)
- Smart TVs ($200-800)
Test everything before you list it. Take photos of the item working. Include all chargers and accessories you have. Original boxes help items sell faster and for more money.
Check recent sold listings to price yours right. Electronics lose value fast, so don’t wait months to sell. Good condition used electronics typically sell for 50-70% of current retail prices.
Warning: Meet buyers in public places. Electronics attract scammers who want to test items and run. Police stations often have safe trading zones with cameras.
3. Designer Clothes
Fashion resale online hit $145 billion in 2024. People want brand names at discounted prices. Your designer pieces could be their treasure.
Best brands to sell:
- Lululemon athletic wear
- Nike and Adidas shoes
- Designer jeans (Levi’s, True Religion)
- Coach and Michael Kors bags
- Brand-name suits and dresses
- Patagonia outdoor gear
Take photos with good lighting. Show the item on a clean background. Include close-ups of brand labels and any flaws. People want to verify authenticity.
Timing matters: Sell winter coats in October. List summer clothes in March. Back-to-school items sell great in July. Price designer items at 30-50% of retail if they’re in excellent condition.
Include actual measurements, not just the tagged size. Brands size differently, and buyers want to know the exact measurements.
4. Baby and Kids’ Items
Kids outgrow everything in months. Parents know this. They’d rather buy your $50 stroller than pay $200 for a new one their child will use for six months.
Always in demand:
- Strollers ($40-200)
- Car seats ($50-150) – must not be expired
- High chairs ($30-100)
- Baby clothes in lots ($20-60)
- Toys and games ($10-50)
- Cribs and toddler beds ($75-300)
Clean everything well. Parents inspect items closely. Check for recalls on car seats and cribs before selling. Never sell expired car seats – it’s dangerous and illegal in many places.
Best times: Before holidays, back-to-school season, and spring cleaning time. Group baby clothes by size and season. Sell as lots, not individual pieces. Parents prefer buying 10 pieces at once rather than individual items.
5. Exercise Equipment
Gyms are expensive. Home workouts are popular. Your unused exercise bike could be someone’s New Year’s resolution solution.
Top sellers:
- Treadmills ($200-800)
- Weight sets ($100-400)
- Exercise bikes ($150-500)
- Elliptical machines ($200-600)
- Yoga mats and accessories ($10-50)
- Dumbbells ($1-3 per pound)
January is gold: Everyone wants to get fit after the holidays. List equipment in December and January for the best prices. You can charge 20-30% more during resolution season.
Test all electronic equipment. Take videos of machines running smoothly. Heavy items sell better locally since shipping costs too much. Be honest about noise levels – apartment dwellers care about this.
Clean equipment thoroughly and oil any moving parts that seem stiff.
6. Books
Books never go out of style. College students need textbooks. Parents want children’s books. Book lovers hunt for deals on novels and non-fiction.
According to Capital One Shopping research, up to 1.228 billion online shoppers buy something on Facebook Marketplace monthly, with books consistently ranking in the top categories. Their data shows that educational materials see particularly high demand during back-to-school periods, with textbooks selling for 30-50% of retail value
Money makers:
- College textbooks ($30-200)
- Children’s book sets ($20-80)
- Cookbooks ($10-40)
- Self-help and business books ($8-25)
- Popular fiction series ($15-60)
- Coffee table books ($15-75)
Textbook timing: Sell right before each semester starts (August and January). Students pay premium prices when they’re desperate. Check your local college calendar for exact dates.
Group similar books together. Parents love buying entire series at once. Check Amazon prices first and price your books 30-50% less than online retailers.
7. Home Decor
Everyone wants their home to look good. Not everyone wants to pay retail prices for decorations. Your extra wall art and lamps could be someone’s perfect room upgrade.
Popular items:
- Picture frames and wall art ($10-60)
- Lamps and lighting ($20-150)
- Mirrors ($15-100)
- Candles and decor items ($5-30)
- Seasonal decorations ($10-80)
- Throw pillows and blankets ($8-40)
Take staging photos. Show items in a room, not just close-ups. People need to picture them in their space. Current trends like farmhouse, modern, and boho styles sell faster than outdated styles.
Seasonal gold mine: Halloween, Christmas, and spring decorations sell fast when the season approaches. Start listing holiday decorations 6-8 weeks before the holiday.
Clean everything thoroughly. Dusty items look cheap, even if they’re expensive.
8. Kitchen Appliances
Small kitchen appliances break or get replaced often. People want to try new cooking methods without spending the full retail price.
Best sellers:
- Air fryers ($40-120)
- Instant Pots ($50-150)
- Coffee makers ($25-200)
- Stand mixers ($100-300)
- Blenders and food processors ($30-150)
- Slow cookers ($20-80)
Test everything first. Take photos of items plugged in and working. Include all parts and accessories. Missing pieces can cut your selling price in half.
Brand matters: KitchenAid, Cuisinart, and Ninja sell faster than generic brands. Clean thoroughly – kitchen items need to look spotless to sell well.
Air fryers are trending right now. List ice cream makers and grills in spring. Slow cookers sell better in fall and winter.
9. Tools
Tools hold their value well. Contractors need backup equipment. Homeowners want to try projects without buying everything new.
Money makers:
- Power drills ($40-150)
- Circular saws ($60-200)
- Tool sets ($50-300)
- Lawn mowers ($100-400)
- Hand tool collections ($30-150)
- Air compressors ($75-300)
Spring timing: List lawn equipment in March and April when people prep for yard work season. Show tools working if possible. Include all bits, blades, and accessories.
Popular brands: DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee sell faster than others. Test all functions and charge batteries fully before showing. Never sell tools with safety guards removed or bypassed.
Contractor-grade tools command higher prices but sell to fewer people. Homeowner-grade tools sell to more buyers but for less money.
10. Musical Instruments
Parents buy instruments for kids trying a band class. Adults want to learn new hobbies. Music stores charge high prices for things people might not stick with.
Hot items:
- Acoustic guitars ($80-300)
- Keyboards and pianos ($100-500)
- Drum sets ($200-800)
- Band instruments ($150-600)
- DJ equipment ($100-400)
- Electric guitars ($100-400)
Back-to-school boom: August and September are perfect for band instruments when kids join school music programs. Parents scramble to find affordable instruments for beginners.
Include cases and accessories when you have them. Let buyers test instruments if they want to. Musicians know what they’re looking for and can spot problems quickly.
Brand recognition: Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, and other name brands sell better than generic instruments. Clean instruments thoroughly and tune everything before showing.
11. Garden Equipment
Gardening is huge. People need tools every spring. Lawn equipment sells well, too. Your unused mower could be someone’s Saturday morning hero.
Spring sellers:
- Lawn mowers ($150-500)
- Weed eaters ($50-200)
- Garden tool sets ($25-100)
- Patio furniture ($100-600)
- Grills ($75-400)
- Leaf blowers ($40-150)
Perfect timing: List in February and March before everyone needs them. Prices are highest when demand peaks. Don’t wait until May when everyone else is selling.
Clean everything well. Garden equipment looks much better when it’s not covered in grass and dirt. Show equipment running if it’s motorized. Take videos of mowers starting easily.
If you’ve maintained equipment well, mention it. Oil changes and recent tune-ups add value.
12. Car Parts
Car enthusiasts modify their vehicles constantly. They need parts that dealerships sell for crazy prices. Your spare parts could be their perfect upgrade.
Popular parts:
- Wheels and tires ($200-1000)
- Car audio systems ($100-500)
- Performance parts ($50-400)
- Body parts ($75-300)
- Interior accessories ($25-200)
- Truck accessories ($50-300)
Know your stuff: Include year, make, and model compatibility. Car people are very picky about fitment. Wrong information wastes everyone’s time.
Take detailed photos. Show part numbers when possible. Be completely honest about the condition. Include installation hardware if you have it – this adds significant value.
Heavy parts like wheels are expensive to ship, so emphasize local pickup in your listings.
13. Collectibles
Collectibles can be goldmines, but you need to be careful. Some items are worth thousands. Others are worthless. Research before you price anything.
Here’s something important: TSB Bank’s comprehensive study found that 34% of Facebook Marketplace advertisements could be scam posts when its fraud experts sampled 100 listings across various categories. The study revealed that scammers often target high-value collectibles and vintage items, with 73% of all purchase fraud cases at TSB originating from Facebook Marketplace.
Valuable collectibles:
- Trading cards ($10-500+)
- Vintage electronics ($50-300)
- Antiques ($25-500+)
- Comic books ($15-200+)
- Memorabilia ($20-400+)
- Coins and stamps ($10-200+)
Research prices on eBay for sold listings first. Look at completed sales, not current listings. Use authentication services for expensive items.
Take lots of detailed photos. Collectors want to see every angle and detail. Meet buyers in public places and accept only cash for valuable items.
14. Pet Supplies
Pet owners spend money on their animals like they’re family members. They need supplies constantly. Your pet’s outgrown items could help another animal family.
Always needed:
- Pet beds ($20-100)
- Carriers and crates ($30-150)
- Dog toys ($5-25)
- Leashes and collars ($10-50)
- Pet clothes ($10-40)
- Fish tanks and accessories ($50-200)
Clean everything thoroughly. Pet items need to smell fresh and look sanitary. Use pet-safe cleaners and remove all hair and odors.
Seasonal items: Dog coats sell well in fall. Cooling mats sell great in summer. Include size information clearly – pet owners need exact measurements for their animals.
Well-known pet brands like Kong sell better than generic items. Pet owners trust familiar brands for their animals’ safety.
15. Craft Supplies
Crafters start projects and change their minds. They buy supplies for one project and have extras. Your leftover materials could be someone’s perfect creative start.
Popular supplies:
- Yarn and fabric ($10-60)
- Scrapbook supplies ($15-75)
- Art materials ($20-100)
- Sewing machines ($75-300)
- Jewelry making supplies ($10-50)
- Painting supplies ($15-80)
Timing: Sell before holidays when people make gifts. Summer camps create demand for kids’ craft supplies. Group related items together – crafters like buying complete project supplies at once.
Keep supplies organized and clean. Messy craft supplies look worthless even when they’re valuable. Name-brand supplies sell better than generic items.
Halloween and Christmas craft supplies sell well before those holidays. Arrange supplies attractively for photos and show colors clearly.
