How to mark down price on Facebook Marketplace (NZ) — step-by-step
Simple, practical steps for changing or showing a price reduction on Facebook Marketplace in New Zealand, plus tips to get attention, handle offers, and accept payment at pickup.
Quick takeaway
Edit the listing price in the Marketplace app or on desktop, clearly show the original and reduced price in the title/description or photos, and use relist/renew or the Offers feature to get attention. After lowering the price, respond quickly to messages, choose a safe pickup/payment method, and consider accepting card payments at pickup if you don’t want to handle cash.
Edit your listing: Marketplace > Your Listings > Edit > change price > Save.
Make the markdown clear: put 'Was $X, now $Y' in the title/description and update photos if helpful.
Boost visibility after a drop: renew/relist, respond to offers, or message interested buyers directly.
Quick steps — edit price on Facebook Marketplace (mobile)
Open the Facebook app and tap Marketplace. Tap 'Your listings' or 'Selling' (older app versions may show 'Your items'). Find the listing you want to edit.
Tap the listing, then tap the three-dot menu or the 'Edit' button. Change the Price field to the new amount, add a note in the title or description that it’s a price drop (example below), then tap Save or Publish.
- Marketplace > Your listings > Select item > Edit > Change Price > Save
- Add a short line in the title like: 'Was $120 — Now $80' so it shows in search results
- If you want to remove the old price from the title later, keep a record in the description or photos
Quick steps — edit price on desktop
Go to Facebook.com and click Marketplace in the left menu. Click 'Your account' or 'Your listings' and open the item you want to change.
Click the three-dot menu or the Edit button on the listing page, update the price, and save the changes. The listing will show the new price immediately.
- Facebook.com > Marketplace > Your listings > Edit listing > Change Price > Save
- Use the description field to show the original price, e.g. 'Was $200 — Now $150'. This helps buyers see the markdown.
- Consider updating a photo with a simple text overlay (image editor) that highlights the new price
How to show a price drop so buyers notice
Facebook Marketplace doesn’t guarantee a visible ‘sale’ badge for all price drops. Make the markdown obvious yourself by editing the title and description and updating images.
If you want to reach people who’ve already shown interest, reply to enquiries, send follow-up messages to viewers, or accept offers so buyers get direct notification.
- Title: put 'Was $X — Now $Y' (keeps it visible in search and preview cards)
- Description: repeat the markdown and add a short reason (e.g. 'Price reduced to sell this week') to build trust
- Photos: add a new image with a clear price tag or overlay so it stands out in feeds
Getting more visibility after a markdown
Lowering the price helps, but you can also refresh the listing to get it seen by more people. Use Renew or Relist options (if available) and reply quickly to messages so Facebook’s algorithm may prioritise interactions.
If you had few enquiries before, update the wording, add keywords buyers search for (brand, model, condition), and consider re-posting under the same item category.
- Use the Renew/Relist option to move the listing nearer the top of results (button appears on Your Listings).
- Edit title/description with additional keywords like size, colour, brand, and condition.
- Respond fast to offers and messages — active listings tend to get more exposure
Handling offers and counteroffers
Enable or use the Offers feature if buyers want to negotiate. You’ll receive an offer in Messenger or Marketplace; you can accept, decline, or counter with a new price.
Keep a short record of agreements (screenshots or messages). If you accept a lower price, confirm pick-up details and payment method in writing.
- Respond to offers promptly — buyers often move on if unanswered.
- Make a counteroffer by replying with your lowest acceptable price and a time window to complete the sale.
- Confirm pickup time, location, and payment method in the chat before meeting
Payment and pickup options (NZ practicalities)
Decide which payment methods you’ll accept and state that clearly in the listing or messages. Common options in New Zealand: cash on pickup, bank transfer (EFT/OSKO), or card at pickup.
If you don’t want to carry a traditional EFTPOS machine but want to accept card payments at pickup, services like PocketMoney let you accept buyer card payments using your phone — a convenient option for market stalls, garage sales, or casual meetups.
- Cash: meet in a public place and count the notes before handing over the item.
- Bank transfer (EFT/OSKO): confirm funds have cleared in your account before releasing the item.
- Card at pickup: PocketMoney and similar services let you accept card payments on your phone without a full EFTPOS terminal
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- For casual NZ sellers (garage sales, market stalls, decluttering) who use Facebook Marketplace to find local buyers.
- Useful whether you want to take cash at pickup or offer cashless payment options like bank transfer or card.
- Practical steps that keep buyer trust: clear pricing, quick replies, safe meet-up, and a simple receipt.
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FAQ
Will Facebook notify people when I lower the price?
Facebook does not guarantee automatic notifications to all watchers when you change the price. Interested buyers who have messaged you may get a message in their inbox depending on their settings, but the safest approach is to send a short message to anyone who has enquired and to use 'Was/Now' wording in the title/description so new viewers immediately see the markdown.
Can I show the old price crossed out on Marketplace?
Marketplace doesn’t have a built-in crossed-out price format. Instead, write 'Was $X — Now $Y' in the title and description, or add a photo with the old price crossed out before uploading an updated image. Clear wording works best in search results and previews.
Should I relist or renew after a price drop?
Yes—using the Renew or Relist option (where available) can help the listing appear fresher and reach more buyers. Also update photos and keywords, and respond quickly to enquiries to improve visibility.
How should I accept payment at pickup if the buyer doesn't have cash?
Ask for a bank transfer (EFT/OSKO) and wait until the payment clears, or accept card payment at pickup using a phone-based card solution. If you want a card option without carrying a traditional EFTPOS machine, PocketMoney is one way NZ sellers can accept buyer card payments on their phone. Whatever method you choose, confirm details in chat and provide a receipt once payment is received.