How do you mark down price on Facebook Marketplace
Step-by-step, practical guidance for New Zealand sellers who want to reduce the price of a Facebook Marketplace listing, tell buyers about the markdown, handle offers and pickups, and accept payment safely (cash, bank tr
Quick takeaway
Edit your listing to change the Price field, or communicate a markdown by updating the title/description and replying to enquires. To get attention, relist or renew the listing. For pickup payments in New Zealand, use cash handled in a public place, instant bank transfer, or a card option like PocketMoney so you don't need a traditional EFTPOS machine. Always confirm payment before handing over the item and follow basic safety practices.
Edit the listing Price field and save to change the official price.
Add 'Price drop' or the reduced price to the title/description and reply to interested buyers to advertise the markdown.
Use safe payment methods for pickups: cash, instant bank transfer, or accept card payments via PocketMoney; always verify payment before release.
Edit the listing price (the direct method)
The simplest way to mark down a price is to edit the listing itself so the new price shows to everyone. On the Facebook app or desktop: open Marketplace > Your listings > choose the listing > Edit > change the Price field > Save.
After saving, the listing will display the new price. Buyers who already messaged you will not be notified automatically, so consider messaging them about the change if you want to reach prior enquires.
- Open Facebook Marketplace and go to Your Listings
- Select the item, tap Edit, change Price and Save
- Message active enquires to tell them about the markdown
Show a markdown without changing the Price field
If you want to try negotiating or run a temporary sale without permanently changing the Price field, you can update the title/description and respond to buyers directly. Add words like 'PRICE DROP', 'Reduced', or 'Open to offers' and give the new price in the description.
You can also upload a new photo with a visible sticker or text saying 'Reduced' or the new price. That is a visual way to show a markdown in listings where you don't want to change the original price field.
- Edit the title: e.g. 'Bike — PRICE DROP $120 (was $160)'
- Edit the description to explain how long the markdown runs or whether you’ll accept offers
- Add a photo showing the marked-down price
Use offers, relisting, and renew to get attention
Buyers can send offers through Marketplace messaging. If you want to consider offers, reply quickly and set a clear deadline for the lower price. If the listing has been up for a while, relisting or renewing the listing can bring it back into people’s feeds and make the markdown more visible.
Relisting means creating a new listing with the reduced price or duplicating the current one. Renewing (where available) simply refreshes the current listing’s visibility.
- Accept or counter offers in Messenger and record the agreed price
- Relist or renew to increase visibility after you reduce the price
- Use a short deadline in the description to drive quicker responses
Communicate clearly with buyers about the markdown
When you reduce price, be explicit in messages and the listing about whether the new price is final, for a limited time, or negotiable. State what is included (accessories, delivery or not) so buyers know exactly what they’re getting at the reduced price.
Keep a written record of any agreed price in Messenger — this helps avoid misunderstandings at pickup.
- State 'final price' or 'open to offers' to set expectations
- Confirm details: pickup location, time, what’s included
- Keep the agreed price in chat before meeting
Pickup payment options in New Zealand
Common options for in-person pickup payments are cash and bank transfers. Cash is immediate but requires safety precautions. Bank transfer is fine if the transfer clears before you hand over the item — confirm the payment in your bank app.
If you want to accept card payments without carrying a traditional EFTPOS machine, PocketMoney provides a simple alternative for New Zealand sellers. It lets you request or accept a card payment from the buyer during pickup without a bulky machine.
- Cash: meet in daylight, count money in front of the buyer, avoid taking large sums home alone
- Bank transfer: wait for the money to arrive in your account before releasing the item
- Card without EFTPOS: use a service like PocketMoney to accept a card payment at pickup
How to use PocketMoney for pickups (quick overview)
PocketMoney helps sellers accept card payments without a traditional EFTPOS machine. For a pickup sale you can create a payment request or show a payment link/QR so the buyer pays by card on their phone. Confirm the payment has completed before handing the item over.
PocketMoney is a useful option when buyers prefer to pay by card and you don’t want to handle large amounts of cash or rely on a bank transfer that might take time to clear.
- Create the payment request on your phone before meeting the buyer
- Have the buyer complete the card payment and show you confirmation
- Only release the item after you see the payment confirmed
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FAQ
Can I reduce the price after someone has already messaged me?
Yes. Edit the listing price and save the change. Also message the people who already contacted you to let them know about the new price. Keep the agreed price in writing in Messenger if someone accepts the new price.
Will editing the price notify buyers who saved or watched my listing?
Editing the price does not automatically notify everyone who viewed or saved the listing. If you need to notify specific buyers, message them directly in Messenger to tell them about the markdown.
What payment method is safest for a Marketplace pickup in New Zealand?
There’s no single safest option, but common choices are cash (handle carefully), instant bank transfer (confirm funds in your banking app), or card via a mobile payment service. For card payments without an EFTPOS terminal, services like PocketMoney let you accept card payments during pickup — always verify payment completion before releasing the item.
How do I show buyers the reduced price in the listing without losing the original price info?
Edit the title or description to include both prices (e.g. 'Was $200 — Now $150') or add a new photo with a visible 'Reduced' sticker. This keeps a record of the original price while clearly showing the markdown.