For Furniture Sellers

Selling Furniture?
Stop Getting Ghosted on Pickups

Furniture has the highest no-show rate on Facebook Marketplace. Big items, big coordination, big waste of time when buyers flake. Not anymore.

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80% fewer no-shows
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Sound Familiar?

Every furniture seller on Facebook Marketplace deals with this.

Cleared Your Schedule for Nothing

You stayed home all Saturday waiting. Moved the couch to the garage. They never showed. Never messaged. Ghosted.

"I'll Bring a Truck" — Didn't

They showed up in a sedan. For a sectional. Then wanted you to hold it while they 'find a truck.' Still waiting?

Low-Ballers After Arrival

They agreed to $300. Showed up with $150 and 'take it or leave it.' You've already blocked off your day.

Furniture sellers report 70%+ no-show rates on scheduled pickups.

That's 7 out of 10 buyers who never show up after saying they'll be there.

How ShowdUp.com Helps Furniture Sellers

Simple tools that turn flaky buyers into confirmed pickups.

Real Scheduling

Buyers book specific time slots. No more 'I'll come by sometime Saturday.' They pick a window, they commit.

Deposits That Work

Non-refundable deposit applied toward purchase price. They have skin in the game. Flakers forfeit it.

Automatic Reminders

SMS and email reminders 24h, 2h, and 30min before pickup. They won't 'forget' about your couch.

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Your New Furniture Selling Workflow

Keep listing on Facebook Marketplace. Just add your ShowdUp link.

1

Create your booking link

Set your availability windows, pickup address, and deposit amount ($20-50 works well for furniture).

2

Share it when buyers message

When someone asks 'Is this available?', send your link. Serious buyers book a slot.

3

Buyer books & pays deposit

They pick a time, verify their phone, and pay the deposit via PayPal.

4

Reminders go out automatically

They get SMS/email reminders. You get notified when they confirm. No chasing.

5

They actually show up

Deposit on the line, reminders received, phone verified. They're coming.

Pro Tips for Furniture Sellers

Set Deposit at 10-20%

For a $300 dresser, a $30-50 deposit is reasonable. High enough to deter flakers, low enough that serious buyers don't hesitate. It's applied to the purchase price.

Specify Transport Requirements

In your booking link description, note if buyers need a truck, van, or help loading. This prevents the "showed up in a Prius for a sectional" situation.

Stack Pickup Windows

Designate "pickup days" (Saturdays, evenings) and set availability windows. Stack multiple pickups with buffer time. Efficient for you, convenient for buyers.

Be Flexible on Deposits for Viewing

If a buyer sees the item and doesn't want it, most sellers refund the deposit. The deposit ensures they show up, not that they must buy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from furniture sellers.

Why is selling furniture on Facebook Marketplace so frustrating?
Furniture has the highest no-show rate of any category on Facebook Marketplace. Large items require coordination—you often need to be home, clear a path, or have help loading. When buyers flake, you've wasted significant time and effort. ShowdUp's deposits and reminders dramatically reduce these no-shows.
How do deposits work for furniture sales?
You set your deposit amount (typically $20-50 for furniture). Buyers pay through PayPal when booking. The non-refundable deposit is applied toward the total purchase price. If they no-show, they forfeit the deposit to compensate for your wasted time.
What deposit amount should I require for furniture?
We recommend 10-20% of the item price, with a minimum of $20. For a $200 couch, a $25-40 deposit works well. High enough to deter flakers, low enough that serious buyers don't hesitate. The deposit is applied to the purchase price, so it's not extra cost for them.
How do I handle furniture that requires pickup with a truck?
In your booking link description, specify that buyers need appropriate transport. ShowdUp's SMS reminders can include this info. Many sellers also add this in the confirmation message so buyers are reminded before they arrive.
What if the buyer wants to see the furniture before committing?
That's exactly what the pickup appointment is for! The deposit isn't a sale commitment—it's a commitment to show up. If they see the furniture and don't want it, most sellers refund the deposit. The deposit just filters out people who schedule and never arrive.
Can I schedule multiple furniture pickups on the same day?
Yes! Set your availability windows in ShowdUp. Many furniture sellers designate specific 'pickup days' (like Saturdays) and stack appointments with buffer time between them. The calendar sync ensures you don't double-book.

Stop Wasting Weekends on No-Shows

Your time is worth more than waiting for buyers who never come.

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