The Facebook Marketplace for iPhone (iOS) and Android allows you to create alerts for new publications about desired items. In this way, whenever someone is selling something of interest to you nearby, you will receive a notification on the social network. The ideal functionality for those who are looking for a more affordable product or are interested in used item promotions.
In the following tutorial, learn how to create alerts to search for products on the Facebook Marketplace via mobile. The procedure was performed on an iPhone.
Learn how to receive notifications from Facebook Marketplace Photo: Luciana Maline / dnetc
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Step 1. Open the Facebook Marketplace through the bottom bar of the social network. Use the search to search for the desired product. You can change the seller's location radius, select a category and apply a price range. To receive notifications of new items, simply check the right option of the bell.
Search for the product you want to monitor Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
On some Android devices, it is not possible to access the Marketplace through the top bar, which is below the search. In this case, I need to access the application menu and choose the option "Marketplace", then.
How to access the Facebook Marketplace on Android phones Photo: Reproduo / Thssius Veloso
Step 2. Whenever new items related to the product you searched for are put on sale, you will receive a notification on the Marketplace icon. Touch it to see what's new in "Marketplace Notifications".
Notifications of new items available Foto: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Step 3. After tapping on a notification, the new items will be displayed at the beginning of the list. Tap on a result to see details, ask for more information and negotiate with the seller. If you want to disable alerts, simply uncheck the option "Receive notifications when new items are published".
Viewing new products for sale Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
Ready! Take advantage of the tips to monitor products of interest and find the best price.
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