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Empty parking lot at dusk with a lone folding chair and cardboard box next to a car with open trunk, capturing the feeling of a buyer no-show
Frustrations9 min read

Why Do Buyers Keep Not Showing Up on Facebook Marketplace?

66% of buyers ghost confirmed pickups. Discover the real reasons buyers don't show up on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, and Craigslist—and what you can do to stop wasting your time.

January 30, 2026
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Smartphone with unanswered chat messages laying on cluttered garage workbench surrounded by items with price tags, representing ghosted marketplace conversations
Personal Story8 min read

I'm So Sick of Marketplace Flakers (And What I Did About It)

After the 47th no-show, I was done. Here's my brutally honest story of dealing with flaky buyers on Facebook Marketplace and the one change that finally stopped the ghosting.

January 30, 2026
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Mid-century modern dresser successfully loaded into SUV trunk on sunny suburban driveway with moving blankets, showing a completed marketplace sale
Strategy10 min read

How to Make Marketplace Buyers Actually Commit to Showing Up

Tired of buyers saying 'yes' then ghosting? Learn the proven psychology tactics that make marketplace buyers follow through on pickups instead of flaking at the last minute.

January 30, 2026
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Garage sale table with vintage books, ceramic vase, and picture frames with colorful price tags showing $2, $3, $4
Selling Tips7 min read

How to Price Items on Facebook Marketplace: A Seller's Guide

Price too high and items sit. Price too low and you attract flaky buyers. Learn the 5-step pricing formula that gets your Facebook Marketplace items sold to serious buyers.

January 28, 2026
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Organized garage workspace with vintage electronics for sale and a whiteboard calendar showing appointment times
Productivity10 min read

Time Management for Marketplace Sellers: Maximize Your Profits

Learn how successful marketplace sellers manage their time to list more items, reduce wasted hours on no-shows, and scale their side hustles into full-time income.

January 25, 2026
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Calculator app and notepad with cost calculations on a desk with receipts and coffee, showing seller tracking no-show expenses
Tools7 min read

How Much Do No-Shows Really Cost You? [Free Calculator]

Calculate the true cost of buyer no-shows on your marketplace sales. Discover how much time and money you're losing every month to flaky buyers.

January 22, 2026
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