For OfferUp Sellers

Tired of OfferUp Buyers
Who Never Show Up?

“An astonishing number of people set up meetings, then just don't show.” Get scheduling links, automated reminders, and optional deposits that actually work.

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The OfferUp Seller Struggle

These problems sound painfully familiar, don't they?

Buyers Ghost After Arranging Meetups

You confirm a time and place. You drive there. They never show. No message, no apology, nothing. Wasted trip.

20 Messages Per Real Buyer

For every serious buyer, you deal with 20 'Is this available?' messages, lowball offers, and questions already answered in your listing.

TruYou Doesn't Prevent Flaking

Verification proves who they are, not that they'll actually show up. Serial no-shows face zero consequences.

“People nowadays are incredibly FLAKEY—offering to buy your item then disappearing.”

— OfferUp seller review, 2025

What OfferUp Doesn't Give You, We Do

TruYou verifies identity. ShowdUp.com verifies commitment.

Scheduling Links

Interested buyers book a specific time. No more 'I'll be there around 5-ish' vague commitments.

Automated Reminders

SMS and email reminders ensure they don't 'forget.' You don't have to send follow-up messages.

Optional Deposits

A non-refundable deposit applied to purchase price proves they're serious. Filters out 90% of flakers.

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OfferUp Removed Shipping. Local Pickups Are Now Everything.

Since September 2025, OfferUp is local-only. That means no-shows are an even bigger problem. If buyers can't ship, every sale depends on them actually showing up.

ShowdUp.com makes local pickups reliable with scheduling + reminders + deposits.

Use OfferUp + ShowdUp.com Together

Keep your OfferUp listings. Add professional scheduling.

1

List your item on OfferUp as usual

Nothing changes about how you create listings.

2

When buyers message, send your ShowdUp link

'Here's my scheduling link to pick a time that works for you.'

3

Buyer books a time slot + optional deposit

They commit to a specific time. Serious buyers have no problem with this.

4

Automatic reminders ensure they show up

They get reminders. You get confirmation. No-shows drop by 80%.

OfferUp Seller Questions

Answers to what OfferUp sellers ask about no-shows and flaky buyers.

Why do OfferUp buyers ghost and not show up?
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 the TruYou verification doesn't prevent no-shows. ShowdUp solves this with scheduling links and optional deposits.
How do I reduce no-shows on OfferUp?
The most effective strategies are: 1) Send buyers a scheduling link to book a specific time slot, 2) Collect a non-refundable deposit applied toward purchase price, 3) Send automated reminders before the pickup. ShowdUp provides all three features.
Does OfferUp TruYou verification 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.
Why did OfferUp remove shipping in 2025?
OfferUp eliminated nationwide shipping in September 2025, forcing all sellers into local-only transactions. They claim the 'true magic happens locally.' For sellers, this means local pickup coordination is now more important than ever—and no-shows are an even bigger problem.
How do I deal with OfferUp lowball offers and time wasters?
Lowball offers and 'Is this available?' spam are constant on OfferUp. The solution: when someone shows genuine interest, send them a ShowdUp booking link. Requiring them to book a time slot (with optional deposit) filters out 90% of tire-kickers.
What's the best alternative to OfferUp for local selling?
Most sellers use multiple platforms—OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace, and Craigslist. Rather than switching, use ShowdUp alongside any marketplace. You get the audience of OfferUp with professional scheduling and deposit protection that the platform doesn't provide.

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