Facebook Marketplace could be likened to an online garage sale. But since it has a search feature so you can look for specific things in addition to scrolling what’s for sale nearby, you don’t have to waste gas or time driving around, following the neon “Yard Sale” posters only to come up empty handed. The downside of this second-hand shopping method is that, unlike an old-fashioned stoop sale, you don’t get to see the goods in person or have a chance to inspect them until you go and pick them up. That doesn’t stop top designers from trolling Facebook marketplace for key items. Here, design experts share they nine items—from light fixtures that need some TLC to artwork from undiscovered geniuses—they frequently search for on their feed and buy from the social media marketplace, plus their tips on what to look for and what questions to ask before purchasing. Much like at a flea market, you never know what unexpected treasure you might stumble, um, scroll, across. More From House BeautifulCatherine McQueen//Getty ImagesVintage Light FixturesFrom chandeliers and pendant lights to table lamps and floor lamps, there are so many lighting options on Marketplace, says Willow Wright, owner of Urban Redeux
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9 Things You Should ALWAYS Buy If You Spot Them on Facebook Marketplace
