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Commerce · October 3, 2016

Facebook Marketplace

Buy and sell with your local community. A Craigslist killer.

In plain words

Facebook Marketplace is a buying and selling platform integrated into Facebook that connects users with their local community. It functions as an e-commerce tool within the social network, allowing people to list items for sale or browse available products nearby. The service is designed for individuals looking to buy and sell goods locally without leaving the Facebook platform.

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