{"id":576,"date":"2022-06-07T00:50:38","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T00:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/treasurehunters.blog\/?p=576"},"modified":"2022-06-07T00:53:46","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T00:53:46","slug":"facebook-marketplace-a-guide-to-shopping-for-vintage-furniture-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/treasurehunters.blog\/?p=576","title":{"rendered":"Facebook Marketplace \u2013 A Guide to Shopping for Vintage Furniture Like a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vintage Barrel Back Cane Chair – A Listing of Jill’s<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Believe it or not, Facebook Marketplace has become a great place to find vintage furniture pieces and its literally at your fingertips.  Don\u2019t have time to search flea markets and estate sales, but desire to find cool old pieces to add character to your home?  Facebook Marketplace might be the perfect fit for you.  It\u2019s a great place to find one-of-a-kind items that haven\u2019t been marked up by antique dealers\u2026just a field of untapped thrifting potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Started<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s less overwhelming if you begin with something specific in mind.  Maybe it\u2019s a decor style you admire, an era in time that speaks to you, or specific fabrics or colors you\u2019re going for.  Start by making a list that can help focus your search to a small number of items at a time \u2013 think mid-century desks, 1970\u2019s lamps, art deco buffet or green velvet dining chairs.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for antique or vintage pieces, I\u2019d recommend doing your research on quality, so you know what to look for in a listing or what questions to ask if any important details are missing from it.  Facebook doesn\u2019t have controls to spot false advertising, so it’s up to you to do your due diligence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search Criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Open Facebook and click the \u201cMarketplace\u201d icon which will bring you to its home screen. Here you will see \u201cToday\u2019s Picks\u201d.  This is the best place to start if your search isn\u2019t specific because it will feature newly listed items and you can just scroll to get a flavor of it. But if you\u2019re following my earlier advice to be more precise, you can look for the search icon in the top right corner and type in what you\u2019re looking for \u2013 like vintage desks or mid-century lamps. That said, many sellers aren\u2019t experts and are just trying to get stuff out of their houses, so they might not know how to list their items to attract the best buyers.  This is where we can provide some helpful advice on honing in your search to find the really good stuff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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‘Today’s Pick’s’ Example – with location radius at the top<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A focused search for vintage pink chairs<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A focused search for vintage desks<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n