Stop Wasting Time on
Facebook Marketplace No-Shows

Research shows 66% of confirmed Facebook Marketplace meetups result in no-shows. The main reasons are: 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. ShowdUp solves this with scheduling links and optional deposits that filter out non-serious buyers.

The most effective ways to reduce Facebook Marketplace no-shows 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 of these strategies.

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. Facebook Marketplace has the highest volume of inquiries but also the highest flake rate compared to OfferUp and Craigslist.

The 'Is this available?' message is an auto-generated response that Facebook suggests to buyers with one tap. Most sellers report that 90% of these messages never result in a follow-up response. It's not a scam, but it creates massive time-wasting for sellers who respond to each one.

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 that buyers recognize as legitimate. The non-refundable deposit is applied toward the total purchase price.

Facebook Marketplace has the largest audience, so the solution isn't to leave—it's to use better tools. ShowdUp works alongside Facebook Marketplace by giving you scheduling links to share with interested buyers. You get the reach of Facebook with professional scheduling and deposit protection.