For Mercari Sellers Who Also Sell Locally

Mercari for Shipping.
ShowdUp.com for Local Pickups.

When items can't ship on Mercari, you list locally on Facebook Marketplace or OfferUp. Stop inheriting their no-show problem. Get scheduling, reminders, and deposits.

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Mercari Local Is Gone. Here's What Sellers Do Now.

Mercari discontinued their Uber-powered local delivery in 2024. The Meetups feature is only in select cities. For local sales, most Mercari sellers cross-list on Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp—but those platforms have massive no-show problems.

ShowdUp.com solves the local pickup problem across all platforms.

The Multi-Platform Seller Problem

Mercari works great for shipping. But when you need local pickup...

Some Items Can't Ship on Mercari

Heavy items over 50 lbs, furniture, fragile goods—Mercari's shipping limits mean you need local pickup for these sales.

10% Fee Eats Your Margins

Mercari's fees on top of shipping costs can make low-value items unprofitable. Local sales on other platforms avoid these fees.

Local Marketplaces = No-Show Nightmare

When you cross-list on Facebook Marketplace or OfferUp, you inherit their 66% no-show rate. Different platform, same problem.

“I'd rather sell locally even for a higher price—after returns, Mercari isn't worth it.”

— Mercari seller after return abuse

Your Local Sales, Made Reliable

Use Mercari for shipping. Use ShowdUp.com for local pickups on any platform.

Scheduling Links

When buyers message you on Facebook Marketplace or OfferUp, send them your ShowdUp link to book a specific time.

Automated Reminders

Buyers get SMS and email reminders before pickup. No more chasing people who 'forgot.'

Optional Deposits

A non-refundable deposit applied to purchase price proves they're serious. Filters out the flakers before you waste time.

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How Mercari Sellers Use ShowdUp.com

Keep your multi-platform strategy. Add reliable local pickups.

1

List shippable items on Mercari

Use Mercari for what it's good at—nationwide shipping of packable items.

2

List heavy/local items on Facebook/OfferUp

Furniture, large electronics, anything over 50 lbs—these go local.

3

Send buyers your ShowdUp link

When someone's interested, send your scheduling link instead of coordinating via messages.

4

Buyer books, pays deposit, gets reminders

They're committed. Reminders go out. They actually show up.

Questions from Mercari Sellers

About local sales, cross-listing, and handling pickups.

Does Mercari have local pickup?
Mercari discontinued their 'Mercari Local' Uber-powered delivery service in November 2024. They now offer 'Meetups' (in-person pickup) in select LA and NYC zip codes only. For most sellers, local sales happen on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, or Craigslist instead.
Why do Mercari sellers also sell locally?
Mercari's 10% seller fee + buyer fees make low-margin items unprofitable. Heavy items (over 50 lbs) can't ship on Mercari at all. Many Mercari sellers cross-list on Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp for local sales—but then face the no-show problem those platforms have.
How do I handle local pickup for items I can't ship on Mercari?
List the item on Facebook Marketplace or OfferUp for local pickup, then use ShowdUp to handle scheduling. Buyers book a specific time slot, get automated reminders, and can pay an optional deposit. This solves the no-show problem that plagues local marketplaces.
What happened to Mercari Local delivery?
Mercari discontinued their Uber-powered local delivery service in September 2024 (fully ended by October 2024). They said the 'true magic of Mercari happens locally,' but removed the feature. Sellers now need to use other platforms for local sales.
Is Mercari good for local selling?
No—Mercari is primarily a shipping platform. The Meetups feature is only available in limited areas and has no scheduling or reminder tools. For local sales, most sellers use Facebook Marketplace or OfferUp alongside Mercari, then use ShowdUp to manage those pickups.
How do I reduce no-shows when selling locally?
Whether you're cross-listing from Mercari or selling exclusively local: 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.

Make Local Sales as Easy as Mercari Shipping

Scheduling links, automated reminders, optional deposits. Works with any marketplace.

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