Can I buy items on Facebook Marketplace to resell?
Yes — Facebook Marketplace is one of the best sourcing channels for items to resell on eBay, Depop, or Grailed. The most common arbitrage: vintage clothing listed without proper descriptions, electronics sold cheap due to minor issues, vintage furniture, and collectables from sellers who don't know the value. Set keyword alerts using Facebook Marketplace's 'saved searches' and Marketplace Notifier browser extension to be first to see new listings matching your criteria.
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Key things to know for Australian sellers
Australian online selling has its own quirks: GST registration thresholds, Australia Post rate structures, and platform-specific buyer behaviour differ from the US and UK advice you'll find most readily online. Checking ATO guidance directly and using the Australia Post postage calculator for accurate quotes are good starting points.
Using multiple platforms together
Most successful Australian resellers end up selling across at least two platforms. The marginal effort to list on a second platform is much lower if you already have photos and a description, and reaching two different buyer pools meaningfully increases your chances of a sale.
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