Studies show 7 out of 10 confirmed buyers never show up. Schedule pickups, send auto-reminders, and collect deposits to make sure they actually arrive.
Every marketplace seller knows these frustrations
"On my way!" — then complete silence. No show.
7 out of 10 confirmed buyers never actually show up
Drove 30 minutes to meet someone who ghosted last second
Endless back-and-forth just to schedule a simple pickup
ShowdUp.com makes buyers commit with verified phone numbers, sends automatic SMS reminders they can't ignore, and optionally collects a deposit so they have skin in the game. No more wasted trips.
Professional tools designed specifically for local marketplace sellers.
Set your availability once. Buyers pick a time that works for both of you. No more back-and-forth messages.
SMS and email reminders at 24 hours, 2 hours, and 30 minutes before pickup. Buyers won't forget.
Optional deposits to filter out flaky buyers. They're more likely to show when money's on the line.
Buyers verify their phone number before booking. Real people, real commitments.
Buyers confirm via text. You see who's definitely coming and who might flake.
Get set up in under 2 minutes. Seriously.
Add your item, set availability windows, and optionally require a deposit.
Copy the link and paste it into your Marketplace, OfferUp, or Craigslist chat.
They pick a time, verify their phone, and pay deposit if required.
Automatic SMS reminders ensure they remember and actually show up.
One booking link works everywhere you sell. No integrations needed.
...and any other platform where you arrange local pickups
"I was getting ghosted on every third sale. Since using ShowdUp, I've had maybe 2 no-shows in the last month. The deposits really make buyers commit."
Start with a 15-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Everything you need to know about ShowdUp.com