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Lucky PC builder snipes $2,000 ROG Astral RTX 5080 on Facebook Marketplace for $500 — gets a nearly 75% discount card that 'works perfectly'

A Redditor scored an RTX 5080 for $500 after they found it on Facebook Marketplace while browsing for deals. Another buyer even offered $800 for the GPU as the OP was on the way to pick up the item, but the seller stuck with the original deal.

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73 Unhinged FB Marketplace Finds Deep Within The Appalachian Mountain Towns

Scrolling through local classifieds in a quiet mountain town usually reveals ordinary furniture and used trucks. Instead, digital explorers tracking regional internet listings have stumbled onto an entirely different world of bizarre items and homegrown inventions hidden deep in the hills. These highly questionable local listings feature everything from strange…

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'The Perfect Victim': How a Stranger Turned a Woman's Facebook Post Into a Multi-Year Stalking Nightmare

A Long Island nurse's attempt to sell an iPhone on Facebook Marketplace led to a three-year stalking ordeal, culminating in the arrest of her tormentor.

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If You Can Think Of It, It’s Already On Facebook Marketplace: Insane Finds From Facebook Marketplace (New Pics)

If you can't find a specific item in your city, you can definitely find what you need somewhere on the internet. You'll probably even be able to get it delivered by the next day. But if you're not sure what exactly you're looking for, you might want to check out…

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'Never Once Did We Think...': Woman Drives To Atlanta To Sell Her Can-Am X3 For $20,000. Then The Buyer Pulls A Wild Stunt

It seemed like a TikTok creator had done all the due diligence to ensure a safe Facebook Marketplace sale: the buyer had an established Facebook profile, photos of cash for the sale, and an upscale meeting location outside Atlanta. Despite all that, the two men taking a “quick test drive”…

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‘Who’s Laughing Now?’: Man Buys BMW On Facebook Marketplace For $2,100. Then He Checks On If That Price Was Worth It

A serial car-flipper says he was laughed off the internet for paying $2,100 for a knocking, moldy BMW E46 convertible from Facebook Marketplace. After he replaced the water pump and ran a pressure washer over it, he discovered one of the cleanest late-model E46s many of his viewers say they…

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Man spent $180 on a seafood boil from Facebook Marketplace in Atlanta. Then he went completely silent: ‘That’s weird’

A man just spent $180 on a seafood boil from Facebook Marketplace, and then went completely silent while eating it, leaving viewers oddly captivated. Florida-based content creator Gabriel Rivera, who runs the popular series “Trying food off of Facebook Marketplace,” drove all the way to Georgia to pick up the…

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Atlanta man bought $180 seafood boil from Facebook. Then the bag opened: ‘My OCD could never’

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‘I never ever rented a U-Haul’: Woman finds large item on Facebook Marketplace that she needs a truck to move. Then she uses this $20 Home Depot hack

Scoring a good deal on a piece of furniture while browsing Facebook Marketplace may feel like a win until you realize you actually have to pick it up. These transportation costs can add up, making the deal not so lucrative anymore.

The Mary Sue

Things you can no longer recycle when decluttering due to new bin rules in England – and what to do with them instead

How the new regulations will affect your spring clear-out

Ideal Home

The Facebook Marketplace Trick for Free High-Quality Topsoil

If you’ve ever priced out topsoil at a garden center, you know it can feel like you’re paying gourmet prices for dirt. Meanwhile, just a few streets away, someone is literally trying to get rid of that same “dirt” for free. That’s where a surprisingly effective trick comes in: using…

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People Are Selling The Most Bizarre Things Online And Here Are 85 Listings That Are Just Wild

While you can find sweet deals on Facebook Marketplace, you may also come across some of the most absurd listings worth taking a screenshot of. And while you’re not crazy enough to buy any of these items (yet), you’re likely curious enough to want to know more. Here are some…

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5 things I decluttered before selling my house – how I made it look more desirable for viewings and pocketed an extra £500 (and counting) in the process

And pocketed some extra cash in the process

Ideal Home

Facebook Marketplace Scams in 2026: Red Flags To Spot Before You Pay

Stay safe on Facebook Marketplace by learning the top scams to watch out for in 2026 and how to protect your money and personal information.

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Bodies Of Father And Daughter Found On Gravel Road After Going To Buy A PS5 Off Facebook Marketplace

“I believe it was a setup,” a family member said.

Budget and the Bees

10 Scams Hiding on Facebook Marketplace You Should Avoid This February

It’s the digital age’s garage sale, but Facebook Marketplace has quickly become a hunting ground for sophisticated predators who know exactly how to exploit your desire for a good deal. As we move into February 2026, a new wave of fraudulent tactics is surfacing, designed to drain your bank account…

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Pregnant Chicago woman dead after Facebook Marketplace car deal leaves potential buyer ‘frustrated’

Her baby didn't make it.

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Your Complete Guide on How To Sell on Facebook Marketplace To Make Extra Money

Whether you're selling unused household items or trying to build a small resale business, this guide walks you through how to sell on Facebook Marketplace.

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Decorated marine fatally shot in Facebook marketplace sale turned robbery, texts family emotional goodbye before his death

Michael Ryan Burke was able to send out one final message after being shot in an attempted robbery.

The Independent UK

Man sold cars on Facebook Marketplace only to steal them from the new owners hours later, police say

In one case he tried to sell the same car to the same victim twice

Budget and the Bees

Facebook Marketplace Warning: Never Accept a “Cashier’s Check” for Big Items

You finally found a buyer for your old car or that expensive dining set. They seem perfect—polite, eager, and they don’t even try to haggle. When it comes time to pay, they offer a cashier’s check. You breathe a sigh of relief. We have been taught for decades that a…

Clever Dude

IRS Alert: Why Selling on Facebook Marketplace in 2026 Could Trigger a Surprise Tax Bill

That dusty treadmill in your garage, the designer bag you barely used, the gaming console your kids abandoned two years ago—turns out they might be plotting against you.

Kiplinger

4 Financially Savvy Things to Do with Unwanted Gifts

Don't send that unwanted gift to the landfill. Find a way to squeeze out some of its cash value instead.

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Facebook Marketplace Scams To Watch Out For in 2026

Stay safe on Facebook Marketplace by learning the top scams to watch out for in 2026 and how to protect your money and personal information.

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14 Items We Always Buy but Don’t Actually Use, According to a Ramsey Expert

A Ramsey expert reveals 14 everyday items we buy but rarely use. Find out which purchases waste your money and how to cut unnecessary spending.

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