Calculate how much time and money you're losing to flaky buyers on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, and Craigslist.
Your Selling Activity
10
$100
66%
Industry average: 66-70%
45 min
Includes prep, travel, waiting, follow-up
$25/hr
What No-Shows Cost You
No-Shows/Month
7
out of 10 items
Hours Wasted/Year
63
≈ 3 full days
Annual Cost of Wasted Time
$1,575
$131/month in wasted time
Potential Lost Sales
$210/mo
~30% of no-shows never reschedule
With ShowdUp
No-Show Rate
15%
77% reduction
Hours Saved/Year
45
≈ 2 days back
Annual Savings
$1,125
$94/month saved
ROI Analysis
Monthly Savings:$94
ShowdUp Pro Cost:-$49
Net Savings:$45/mo
ShowdUp pays for itself after preventing just 3 no-shows
Common Questions
How much do no-shows cost marketplace sellers?
The average seller loses 15-30 hours per month to no-shows, costing $400-$750 in wasted time. This doesn't include lost sales from buyers who never reschedule.
What's the average no-show rate on Facebook Marketplace?
Studies show 66-70% of confirmed buyers don't show up for scheduled pickups on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, and Craigslist.
How can I reduce no-shows on marketplace sales?
The most effective methods are phone verification, automatic SMS reminders, and requiring non-refundable deposits. ShowdUp combines all three to reduce no-shows by up to 80%.
How much time do sellers waste per no-show?
The average seller spends 45 minutes per no-show including prep time, travel to meeting location, waiting, and following up with the buyer.
Do no-shows affect my sales revenue?
Yes. About 30% of no-show buyers never reschedule, resulting in lost sales. For a $100 item, a no-show can cost you $30 in lost revenue plus your wasted time.
How does ShowdUp reduce no-shows?
ShowdUp uses phone verification to filter fake buyers, sends automatic SMS reminders at 24h, 2h, and 30min before pickup, and optionally collects non-refundable deposits that apply toward the purchase price.
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