Facebook Marketplace Price Checker
Facebook Marketplace shows asking prices, not what items actually sold for. Real completed sales — on eBay, the biggest public record of used-item prices — are the number to start from. Here's how to find it, and how to price your listing or your offer.
How to price an item for Facebook Marketplace
- Check real sold prices firstMarketplace has no "sold" filter. Use eBay sold listings (or scan the item with FlipTip) to see what it really sells for.
- Look at local asking pricesSearch Marketplace near you to see your competition. If similar items sit at a price for weeks, that price is too high.
- Price for a quick local saleLocal buyers expect to negotiate. Many sellers list about 10% above the price they'll accept.
- Choose pickup or shippingLocal pickup has no Marketplace fee. Shipped orders cost a 10% fee, so price them accordingly.
💡 Sold prices, not asking prices
Because Marketplace only shows what people are asking, it's easy to overprice — many listings never sell. Real completed sales elsewhere are the reliable number to start from.
Facebook Marketplace seller fees (October 2026)
Example: on a $50 sale, Facebook Marketplace keeps about $5.00 and you get $45.00 · on a $12 sale you get $10.80 — before your shipping, packaging and what you paid for the item. Calculate your own sale →
Fees checked October 2026. Sources: Vendoo — Facebook Marketplace fees (updated Sep 2026) · Value Added Resource — fee increase to 10% (Apr 2024). Marketplaces change fees — check before you list.
What sells well on Facebook Marketplace
Furniture
The classic local sale — too big to ship, perfect for pickup.
Appliances & tools
Mixers, power tools, yard equipment.
Baby & kids gear
Strollers, car seats (check local rules), cribs, toys.
Exercise equipment
Bikes, weights, treadmills — heavy items sell locally.
Home décor
Mirrors, lamps, rugs.
Electronics
TVs, consoles, speakers — meet in a safe public place.
- Meet in a public place, and take cash or an instant payment before handing over the item.
- Clear photos in daylight and the exact brand and model in the title get far more messages.
- For flips: check the sold price before you message the seller — then you know your maximum offer.
📸 Checking prices at a thrift store or flea market?
Typing every item gets old fast. Point your phone at it instead: FlipTip identifies the exact item from a photo, shows what it actually sold for, your profit after Facebook Marketplace's fees and a clear buy or skip. Free plan with 3 scans a day; new accounts try Flipper free for 5 days with real sold prices, no card.
Scan an item freeFAQ
Can you see sold prices on Facebook Marketplace?
No. Marketplace shows what sellers are asking and whether an item is still available, but not what items sold for. Use real completed sales from eBay as your reference — or scan the item with FlipTip, which does it for you.
How much should I sell my item for on Marketplace?
Start from the item's real sold price, then adjust: local buyers expect a small discount and to negotiate, and nobody pays shipping. Listing about 10% above the price you'll accept is common.
Does Facebook Marketplace charge fees?
Not for local pickup paid in person. Shipped orders have a 10% selling fee per shipment, with a minimum of $0.80.
How do I know if a Marketplace deal is worth flipping?
Check what the item actually sells for, subtract the fees and shipping where you'll resell it, and compare with the asking price. The FlipTip app does this from a photo or a screenshot of the listing, with a buy-or-skip verdict.