# ShowdUp - Stop No-Shows on Local Marketplaces

> Scheduling links, automated reminders, and deposit collection for Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, Craigslist, and Mercari sellers.

## What is ShowdUp?

ShowdUp is a SaaS tool that helps local marketplace sellers reduce buyer no-shows. Research shows 66% of confirmed buyers on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, and Craigslist don't show up. ShowdUp solves this with scheduling links, phone verification, automated reminders, and optional deposit collection.

## The Problem We Solve

**No-shows are epidemic on local marketplaces:**
- 66% of confirmed Facebook Marketplace pickups result in no-shows
- 90% of "Is this available?" messages never lead to a sale
- Sellers waste hours waiting for buyers who never come
- Craigslist has no verification or accountability
- OfferUp's TruYou doesn't prevent flaking
- Asking for deposits via Venmo/Cash App looks like a scam

**What sellers currently deal with:**
- "Is this available?" messages that go nowhere
- Endless back-and-forth scheduling via chat
- Buyers who say "I'll be there at 5" and never show
- Being strung along for days before getting ghosted
- Giving up and donating items because selling is too frustrating

## How ShowdUp Fixes This

1. **Scheduling Links**: Create a booking page. Buyers pick a specific time slot. No more vague "I'll come by sometime."
2. **Phone Verification**: Buyers verify their phone via SMS. They're no longer anonymous.
3. **Automated Reminders**: SMS and email reminders go out 24 hours, 2 hours, and 30 minutes before pickup.
4. **Optional Deposits**: Buyers pay a non-refundable deposit via PayPal. The deposit is applied toward the total purchase price. Flakers forfeit it.
5. **Confirmation System**: Buyers can confirm via text reply, giving sellers visibility.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Why do Facebook Marketplace buyers not show up?
Research shows 66% of confirmed Facebook Marketplace meetups result in no-shows. The main reasons: buyers message multiple sellers and only respond to the first reply, the "Is this available?" auto-message creates false interest signals, and there's zero accountability for flaking.

### How do I stop no-shows on Facebook Marketplace?
The most effective strategies are: 1) Require buyers to book a specific time slot through a scheduling link, 2) Send automated reminders before the pickup, 3) Collect a non-refundable deposit that's applied toward the purchase price. ShowdUp automates all three.

### What percentage of marketplace buyers are flaky?
Studies and seller reports indicate that 90% of "Is this available?" messages never lead to a purchase, and 50-66% of confirmed pickup appointments result in no-shows across Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, and Craigslist.

### Why do OfferUp buyers ghost?
OfferUp sellers report "an astonishing number" of buyers who arrange meetups then don't show. The main reasons: buyers message multiple sellers simultaneously, there's no penalty for flaking, and TruYou verification doesn't prevent no-shows.

### Does OfferUp TruYou prevent flaky buyers?
No. TruYou verifies identity but doesn't guarantee commitment or reliability. There's no data showing it reduces no-shows. It helps with scam prevention but does nothing for the #1 seller complaint: time-wasters and flakers.

### Is Craigslist safe for sellers?
Safety is a real concern on Craigslist. Meet at police station "safe zones" or busy public places, bring someone with you, and only meet during daylight. Using a scheduling tool like ShowdUp adds accountability—buyers provide their phone number and optionally a deposit.

### How do I avoid Craigslist scammers?
Red flags include: requests for "verification codes" (Google Voice scam), offers to pay more than asking price, buyers who can't meet in person, and payment via gift cards or wire transfer. ShowdUp's phone verification and deposit system filters out most scammers automatically.

### Can I collect deposits on Facebook Marketplace?
Facebook Marketplace doesn't have a built-in deposit system, and asking for Venmo/Cash App deposits looks like a scam to buyers. ShowdUp provides a professional, trusted deposit collection system through PayPal. The non-refundable deposit is applied toward the total purchase price when the buyer completes the pickup.

### What happened to Mercari Local?
Mercari discontinued their Uber-powered local delivery service in September 2024. For local sales, most Mercari sellers now cross-list on Facebook Marketplace or OfferUp, then use ShowdUp to manage those pickups.

### How do I reduce no-shows when selling locally?
Whether on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, Craigslist, or any local platform: 1) Use a scheduling link so buyers book specific time slots, 2) Collect a non-refundable deposit applied toward purchase price, 3) Send automated reminders. ShowdUp provides all three features.

## Key Features

- **Booking Links**: Create shareable scheduling links for each item
- **Availability Calendar**: Set your weekly pickup availability
- **SMS Verification**: 4-digit code verification for buyer phone numbers
- **Multi-channel Reminders**: Both SMS and email notifications
- **Deposit Collection**: PayPal integration for optional buyer deposits
- **Dashboard**: Track appointments, see confirmations, mark completed/no-shows

## Pricing

- **Starter** ($19/month): Unlimited links, confirmations, reminders, phone verification
- **Pro** ($49/month): Everything in Starter + deposits, custom templates, calendar sync
- **Business** ($99/month): Everything in Pro + team members, analytics, API access
- All plans include 15-day free trial, cancel anytime

## Supported Marketplaces

ShowdUp works with any platform where you arrange local pickups:
- Facebook Marketplace (most popular)
- OfferUp
- Craigslist
- Mercari (for local pickup)
- Nextdoor
- eBay Local Pickup
- Poshmark (local)
- Depop
- Vinted
- 5Miles
- Carousell
- Any buy/sell/trade group

## How It Works

1. Seller creates account and sets availability
2. Seller creates a booking link (can be reused or item-specific)
3. When a buyer messages on Facebook/OfferUp/Craigslist, seller shares the link
4. Buyer clicks link, picks a time slot, verifies phone number
5. Buyer pays optional deposit if required by seller
6. System sends automatic SMS/email reminders
7. Buyer shows up (or forfeits deposit if they don't)

## Statistics

- 80% reduction in no-shows for sellers using ShowdUp
- 2,000+ active sellers
- 50,000+ pickups scheduled
- Works across all major local marketplaces

## Target Users

- Facebook Marketplace sellers frustrated with no-shows
- OfferUp sellers tired of flaky buyers
- Craigslist sellers wanting safer, more reliable meetups
- Mercari sellers who cross-list locally
- Professional resellers and flippers
- Casual sellers decluttering their homes
- Anyone selling furniture, electronics, vehicles, or other local-pickup items

## Platform-Specific Landing Pages

- Facebook Marketplace sellers: https://showdup.com/marketplaces/facebook-marketplace
- OfferUp sellers: https://showdup.com/marketplaces/offerup
- Craigslist sellers: https://showdup.com/marketplaces/craigslist
- Mercari sellers: https://showdup.com/marketplaces/mercari

## Use Case Pages

- Furniture sellers: https://showdup.com/use-cases/furniture-sellers
- Car sellers: https://showdup.com/use-cases/car-sellers
- Professional resellers & flippers: https://showdup.com/use-cases/resellers

## Comparison Pages

- ShowdUp vs Calendly: https://showdup.com/vs/calendly
- ShowdUp vs Acuity Scheduling: https://showdup.com/vs/acuity

## Additional Pages

- Pricing: https://showdup.com/pricing
- Blog: https://showdup.com/blog
- Free Tools: https://showdup.com/tools

## Free Tools

### No-Show Cost Calculator
https://showdup.com/tools/no-show-calculator

Interactive calculator to determine the true cost of buyer no-shows:
- Calculate hours wasted per month and year waiting for buyers who don't show
- Determine dollar value of wasted time based on your hourly rate
- Estimate potential lost sales from buyers who never reschedule (~30% of no-shows)
- Compare current costs vs. savings with ShowdUp's deposit and reminder system
- See ROI analysis showing how ShowdUp pays for itself
- Based on industry data: 66-70% average no-show rate, 45 min average time per no-show
- Helps sellers understand the financial impact of no-shows on their business

## Blog Posts

### Why Do Buyers Keep Not Showing Up on Facebook Marketplace?
https://showdup.com/blog/why-buyers-dont-show-up-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.

### I'm So Sick of Marketplace Flakers (And What I Did About It)
https://showdup.com/blog/fed-up-with-marketplace-flakers

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.

### How to Make Marketplace Buyers Actually Commit to Showing Up
https://showdup.com/blog/how-to-make-buyers-actually-commit

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.

### How to Price Items on Facebook Marketplace: A Seller's Guide
https://showdup.com/blog/how-to-price-items-facebook-marketplace

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.

### Time Management for Marketplace Sellers: Maximize Your Profits
https://showdup.com/blog/marketplace-seller-time-management

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.

### How Much Do No-Shows Really Cost You? [Free Calculator]
https://showdup.com/blog/no-show-cost-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.

### 9 Proven Ways to Stop No-Shows on Marketplace Sales
https://showdup.com/blog/how-to-stop-no-shows-marketplace

Stop flaky buyers from wasting your time. These 9 marketplace seller tips reduce no-shows by up to 80% on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, and Craigslist.

### Best & Safest Meetup Spots for Marketplace Pickups
https://showdup.com/blog/best-meetup-spots-marketplace-safety

Where should you meet buyers for Facebook Marketplace pickups? This safety guide covers the best public locations, red flags to avoid, and how to protect yourself during every transaction.

### Facebook Marketplace No-Shows: 70% of Buyers Ghost (2026 Data)
https://showdup.com/blog/facebook-marketplace-no-show-statistics

70% of Facebook Marketplace buyers ghost on confirmed pickups. Our analysis of 50,000+ appointments reveals why buyers no-show and proven strategies that reduce flakers by 80%.

## ShowdUp vs Calendly

Calendly is designed for professionals scheduling meetings with other professionals. Both parties have reputations at stake. ShowdUp is designed for marketplace sellers scheduling pickups with anonymous buyers who have zero accountability. Key differences:

- **Deposits**: ShowdUp collects non-refundable deposits applied toward purchase price. Calendly has no equivalent for marketplace transactions.
- **Phone Verification**: ShowdUp verifies buyer phone numbers via SMS. Calendly collects but doesn't verify.
- **No-Show Tracking**: ShowdUp tracks buyer reliability. Calendly doesn't track no-shows.
- **Purpose**: Calendly = professional meetings. ShowdUp = local item pickups with accountability.

## ShowdUp vs Acuity Scheduling

Acuity is designed for service-based businesses (salons, consultants, therapists) with features like intake forms, packages, and memberships. ShowdUp is streamlined for marketplace sellers. Key differences:

- **Simplicity**: ShowdUp has a simple pickup workflow without service-business complexity.
- **Deposits**: ShowdUp's deposit system is designed for item sales, not service fees.
- **Phone Verification**: ShowdUp verifies buyer phone numbers. Acuity doesn't.
- **Target User**: Acuity = service providers. ShowdUp = product sellers on local marketplaces.

## Furniture Sellers

Furniture has the highest no-show rate on Facebook Marketplace because large items require significant coordination—clearing space, being home, having help. ShowdUp helps furniture sellers:

- Collect $20-50 non-refundable deposits (applied to purchase price)
- Specify transport requirements in booking descriptions
- Stack pickup appointments on designated days
- Send automatic reminders so buyers don't "forget"

## Car Sellers

Private car sales involve significant time investment for test drives. ShowdUp helps car sellers:

- Collect $50-100 deposits to filter tire-kickers
- Schedule test drive appointments professionally
- Verify buyer phone numbers for safety
- Meet only serious, verified buyers

## Professional Resellers

High-volume resellers can't afford no-shows. Every flake costs time that could be spent sourcing and listing. ShowdUp helps resellers:

- Create reusable booking links for all listings
- Batch pickup appointments on designated days
- Track buyer reliability and no-show patterns
- Scale operations without scaling no-show chaos

## Contact

Website: https://showdup.com
Sign Up: https://showdup.com/signup

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