The new section will be available in the Facebook app

Oct 3, 2016 13:22 GMT  ·  By

Today, Facebook has introduced Messenger Lite and it has also announced that it will launch a new section for its Android and iOS application, as well as the desktop version of its social platform. Marketplace will basically allow users to buy and sell things from other people on Facebook and it will be arriving to everyone soon.

Facebook will initially make Marketplace available to users from the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand over the coming days, and only those over the age of 18 will be allowed to buy and sell things. The section will allow Facebook users to discover, buy and sell various items to people from their community.

The section can be accessed by tapping on the new shop icon found in the bottom menu of the Facebook application. The feature will automatically filter users from your area, to make it easier for you to meet users who are selling or buying items.

Users make out shipping and payment details in Marketplace

Results can also be filtered by location, category or price. Facebook lists the name and details of the product, together with the seller's profile picture and general information on where they live. Unlike other retail apps, Facebook doesn't offer shipping options or payment support.

The company mentioned that “Facebook does not facilitate the payment or delivery of items in Marketplace." However, users won't be charged for listings, which gives Facebook a big advantage over eBay and other apps.

Facebook currently counts 1.5 billion users and the company mentioned that over 450 million people visit buy-and-sell groups in the application each month. This means that the new section will surely have a large user base and might even attract other users to the chat application.

Items available for sale are arranged in multiple categories, including apparel, household and electronics. Users can also save items and make an offer later. Sellers can access a list of items they've sold using the new feature and the section also displays all messages exchanged with people who were interested in buying items.

Facebook Marketplace (5 Images)

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