Facebook Marketplace allows users to easily browse and purchase items for sale locally. One useful feature of Marketplace is the ability to save listings of items you may want to revisit or purchase later. However, the process of accessing your saved items is not immediately obvious to many users.
In this comprehensive guide, we will walk through the steps to view, manage, and purchase your saved listings on Facebook Marketplace on both mobile and desktop.
Where are my saved items stored on Facebook Marketplace?
All of the listings you have saved on Marketplace are stored under the “Saved” section within the Marketplace tab. This section acts as a wishlist of sorts, allowing you to bookmark items you want to review later.
The Saved section is available both in the Facebook mobile app and on the desktop website. However, the steps to access it are slightly different on each platform.
Accessing saved items on the Facebook mobile app
To view your saved listings on the Facebook mobile app:
- Open the Facebook app on your device.
- Tap on the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner.
- Scroll down and tap on “Marketplace.”
- On the Marketplace page, tap on “Saved” at the top.
This will display all of the listings you have saved within Marketplace. You can scroll through and view them.
Accessing saved items on the Facebook website
To view your saved Marketplace listings on the Facebook website:
- Go to www.facebook.com and log into your account.
- Click on the Marketplace icon in the left sidebar.
- On the Marketplace page, click on “Saved” at the top.
This will display all of your bookmarked listings. You can browse through them on the page.
How do I save Marketplace listings to review later?
Saving listings you may want to buy in the future is easy to do as you browse Marketplace on mobile or desktop. Here are the steps:
Saving an item on the Facebook mobile app
- When viewing a Marketplace listing, tap the Save icon (a ribbon) below the listing image.
- A confirmation will display briefly that the listing has been saved.
- To view it again later, go to the Saved section on Marketplace.
Saving an item on the Facebook website
- While viewing a Marketplace listing, click the Save button below the image.
- A confirmation will display that the listing has been saved.
- To access the saved listing later, go to the Saved section on Marketplace.
Once you’ve saved a listing, it will remain in your Saved section indefinitely until you remove it.
How do I remove saved Marketplace listings?
Over time, you may want to clear out your Saved items to remove listings you are no longer interested in. You can easily delete saved listings both on mobile and desktop.
Unsaving an item on the Facebook mobile app
- Go to the Saved section of Marketplace.
- Tap on the listing you want to remove.
- Tap on the Save icon again to unsave it.
- Confirm that you want to remove the listing when prompted.
Unsaving an item on the Facebook website
- Go to the Saved section of Marketplace.
- Hover over the listing you want to remove.
- Click on the Save button that appears to unsave it.
- Confirm that you want to remove the listing when prompted.
The listing will immediately be removed from your Saved section after confirming.
How do I purchase a saved item on Facebook Marketplace?
Once you’ve decided to buy a saved Marketplace listing, you can quickly navigate to the listing and complete your purchase. Here is the process:
Purchasing a saved item on the Facebook mobile app
- Go to the Saved section of Marketplace.
- Tap on the listing you want to purchase.
- On the listing page, tap “Buy” to initiate a purchase.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete payment and arrange pickup/delivery.
Purchasing a saved item on the Facebook website
- Go to the Saved section of Marketplace.
- Click on the listing you want to purchase.
- On the listing page, click “Buy” to start the purchase.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to finish paying and coordinate getting the item.
That’s all there is to it! With just a few taps or clicks, you can quickly buy any listing you previously saved for later.
Tips for managing Marketplace saved items
Here are some helpful tips for organizing and maintaining your Saved listings on Facebook Marketplace:
- Review your saved items regularly and remove any stale or irrelevant listings.
- UseMarketplace’s filtering and sorting options to better navigate your saved listings.
- Save listings into thematic Collections to help stay organized.
- Leave comments or use descriptions on saved listings to remember details.
- Turn on notifications for new messages to know if the status of a listing changes.
- Don’t wait too long to act – listings can be sold or expire quickly.
- Share your saved picks with friends or family to get their opinion.
FAQs about Facebook Marketplace Saved listings
Is there a limit to how many items I can save on Marketplace?
There is no official limit to how many listings you can save on Facebook Marketplace. However, if you save an extremely large number of listings, it may impact the performance of the app or website.
Can other people see my saved Marketplace listings?
No, your Facebook Marketplace saved listings are private and hidden from other users. Only you can view and access the items you have saved.
Why can’t I find my saved Marketplace listings?
If you’re having trouble finding your saved Marketplace listings, here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure you’re logged into the same Facebook account that you used to originally save the item.
- Double check that you’re accessing the Saved section under the Marketplace tab/menu.
- The listing may have been removed by the seller or expired.
- Try searching for keywords from the listing title to find it.
- As a last resort, try clearing your browser history/cookies and logging in again.
Do my saved Marketplace listings get deleted after a certain period of time?
No, Facebook does not automatically delete or remove saved Marketplace listings after any specific duration. The listings will stay in your Saved section indefinitely unless you manually remove them or the seller deletes the original listing.
Can I save a Marketplace listing without photos?
Listings must have at least one photo for sellers to be able to save them. If you come across a listing with no photos, you will not see the option to save it to refer back to later.
Conclusion
Facebook Marketplace’s saved item feature provides a useful way to bookmark and organize listings you may want to buy in the future. By navigating to the Saved section on mobile or desktop, you can easily manage and revisit your selected picks.
With the steps above, you can seamlessly save interesting listings, remove unwanted ones, and quickly purchase your favorites when you’re ready. Keeping your saved Marketplace listings organized can lead you to great new treasures!