Deleting a saved listing on Marketplace can be done easily through your account settings. Marketplace allows users to save listings they are interested in to review later or track price changes. However, as you use Marketplace more, you may end up with some saved listings that are no longer relevant. Deleting these old saved listings clears out the clutter and makes it easier to find the active listings you want to keep track of. In this article, we’ll walk through the steps to delete Marketplace saved listings on desktop and mobile.
Reasons to delete saved listings
Here are some common reasons you may want to delete saved listings from Marketplace:
The item is no longer available
If the listing has expired or the seller has sold the item, the listing may show up as “unavailable” in your saved listings. Since you can no longer purchase the item, it’s better to remove it from your saved listings.
You are no longer interested in the item
You may have saved a listing to think about purchasing it, but after time has passed, you decide you are no longer interested. Deleting these stale listings cleans up your collection of saved items.
You want to declutter your saved listings
Over time, your saved listings can grow and become disorganized. Doing an occasional purge of listings you are no longer interested in or tracking can make your active saved listings more usable.
The price has changed
If you are saving a listing to keep an eye on the price, the price may have increased or decreased since you first saved it. Removing outdated priced listings from your saved items ensures you have the current information.
How to delete saved listings on desktop
Deleting saved listings on the desktop Marketplace site is easy to do:
Step 1: Go to Marketplace
– Open your internet browser and go to www.facebook.com/marketplace
– Log into your Facebook account if you aren’t already logged in
Step 2: Click “Saved”
– On the left sidebar, click on “Saved” to go to your saved listings page
Step 3: Click “Edit”
– On the upper right of the page, click the “Edit” button
Step 4: Select listings to delete
– This will display checkboxes next to each saved listing
– Click to check the box next to each listing you want to delete
Step 5: Click “Delete”
– Once you’ve selected the listings to delete, click the red “Delete” button
– Confirm you want to delete the selected listings
The listings should immediately disappear from your saved listings page. You’ve now successfully deleted Marketplace saved listings on desktop!
How to delete saved listings on mobile
You can also easily remove saved listings right from the Facebook app on your mobile device:
Step 1: Open the Facebook app
– Launch the Facebook app on your iPhone, Android or other mobile device
– Log in if you aren’t already logged into Facebook
Step 2: Tap the menu icon
– Tap the three line “hamburger” menu icon in the upper right corner
– On iOS, this is at the bottom of the screen
Step 3: Choose Marketplace
– Scroll down and tap on “Marketplace”
Step 4: Tap “Saved”
– On the Marketplace screen, tap on “Saved” at the top to view your saved listings
Step 5: Tap the listing you want to delete
– Browse your saved listings and tap on a listing to delete it
Step 6: Tap “Unsave”
– This will bring up the listing details. Tap “Unsave” to remove the listing from your saved items.
Step 7: Confirm delete
– Tap “Confirm” to verify you want to delete the listing
Repeating this process allows you to quickly delete multiple saved listings on mobile.
Tips for managing saved listings
Here are some tips to keep your saved listings organized and under control:
Delete listings you are no longer interested in
Don’t let old saved listings clutter up your account. Routinely remove ones you no longer want.
Check prices before re-saving listings
If re-saving an old listing, verify the price is current before saving.
Save with a purpose
Only save listings you are seriously interested in buying or want to monitor prices on. Avoid saving listings just to browse.
Limit the number of saved listings
Having a huge number of disorganized saved listings makes it hard to find what you want. Try keeping it under 50 listings.
Use lists to organize saved listings
Sort saved listings into lists like “For the Kitchen”, “Christmas Gifts”, “Items on Hold” to stay organized.
Note price and condition when saving a listing
Add a custom label like “Was $50 on 1/1/22 – Like New” so you remember key details when reviewing later.
Why you may be unable to delete a saved listing
In some cases, you may try to delete a saved listing and find the option is unavailable. There are a couple reasons this can happen:
The listing is no longer active
If the listing has expired or been removed by the seller, you may not have the option to delete it. Facebook will remove these inactive saved listings over time.
You saved the listing a long time ago
Listings saved more than 120 days in the past cannot be manually deleted. Facebook removes these after 120 days automatically.
If the listing is still active but you cannot delete it, try the steps again later or contact Facebook support if the issue persists.
FAQs about deleting Marketplace saved listings
Does deleting a saved listing unlike the listing?
No, deleting a saved listing does not affect whether you have liked or followed the listing. You’ll need to also unlike it if desired.
Can I delete saved listings in bulk?
Yes, on desktop you can delete multiple saved listings at once by selecting them and clicking “Delete”. On mobile, you have to delete one at a time.
What happens when I delete a saved listing?
The listing is permanently removed from your saved items and you will no longer receive notifications about that listing.
Can I recover a deleted saved listing?
Unfortunately, once you confirm deleting a saved listing, it cannot be recovered. You would need to search and re-save the listing if you still want to track it.
Do I need to delete my saved listings if I deactivate my account?
No, deactivating your Facebook account will automatically delete your saved listings. When you reactivate, your saved items will be empty.
Conclusion
Keeping your Marketplace saved listings tidy by regularly deleting ones you no longer need or want has many benefits. It makes it easier to track the active listings you are interested in buying and monitoring for price drops. With saved listings organized into lists by purpose, both desktop and mobile viewing becomes simpler. Applying the tips and steps in this article will have your saved item list decluttered in no time.
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