Nikki Gilliland says, “Facebook Messenger is a new feature that allows users to buy and sell with people in their own community.

If you regularly use Facebook on mobile, you’ve probably noticed the brand new icon in the bottom menu of the app.

While people have been buying and selling on the platform for a while, the activity previously took place within separate Facebook Groups.

Now aiming to streamline the process, as well as open up items to millions more users, Facebook is hoping its marketplace will rival the likes of Craigslist and eBay.

So, is it any good?

And more to the point, will anyone actually use it?

Here’s a closer look.

How does it work?

The premise of Facebook Marketplace is pretty simple, and like the rest of the app, it is pretty easy to use.

If your location service is enabled, on entering the marketplace you will automatically be shown what people are selling nearest to you”.

The low-down on Facebook Marketplace: Is it any good?

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