THRIFT YOUR WAY
Marketplace and classifieds
People list single things for sale near them on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and eBay. You message, agree a price and pick it up.
- Good for
- Furniture, lighting, rugs, bigger pieces
- When to go
- Check daily: good things go within hours
- Paying
- Usually cash or a payment app at pickup
How to do well
- Save searches for what you’re after, with alerts on, so you hear first.
- Search plain words and misspellings too: “mid century”, “old frame”, “moving sale”.
- Message politely with a time you can come. Sellers pick the buyer who’s easiest.
- Ask for measurements and a photo of any damage before you drive over.
- Meet somewhere public for small things, bring someone for pickups at a home, and pay once you’ve seen it.
Bring
- Your measurements
- Cash or a payment app
- Help and straps for big pieces
Where to find them
Facebook Marketplace
The biggest local listings. Set your distance. Asks you to log in.
Go to Facebook Marketplace (opens in a new tab)Craigslist
Local classifieds with no account needed. Try “antiques” and “furniture”.
Go to Craigslist (opens in a new tab)eBay, local pickup
Search for one thing, then keep only sellers near you who offer pickup.
Go to eBay, local pickup (opens in a new tab)
How Thriftcraft helps
Research
Is the asking price fair? Ask Research before you message.
On Scan, tap Research beside the shutter, then snap.
How Research works
The sites here belong to other companies. None of them pays to be listed.