Want to buy some pre-owned goods to save money? Need to put some stuff on the market that is no longer used? A free classified ads website, a powerful channel connecting sellers and buyers in the fastest and most convenient way, may help you best.
If you haven’t found a favourite marketplace haunt for your needs yet, why not visit the free classified ad websites recommended below to find a good companion.
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1. Facebook Marketplace
As its name states, Facebook Marketplace is the buy-and-sell platform on the widely popular social media site, Facebook.
Facebook Marketplace was initially rolled out in 2016 in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It is now available in 50 countries and can be accessed by Facebook subscribers aged 18 and above.
Currently, Facebook has 2.6 billion monthly active users, which also translates to potential buyers on Facebook Marketplace. More users also mean more sellers to choose from and more shopping categories.
Available categories on Facebook Marketplace include vehicles, property rentals, apparel, classifieds, electronics, entertainment, family, free stuff, garden & outdoor, hobbies, home goods, home improvement supplies, home sales, musical instruments, office supplies, pet supplies, sporting goods, and toys & games.
Posting on Facebook Marketplace is as easy as posting on Facebook itself. You take a photo of your item, add the description, confirm your location, and post. Adding your location allows Facebook to filter search results within the buyer’s and seller’s proximity. You can also search by category or price.
Just like on Facebook, buyers can follow their favourite sellers and receive notifications when a seller creates a new listing. Buyers can also rate sellers after completing a transaction or having dealings with them
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Registration is free
- Click, describe, and post to sell
- Up to 10 photos per listing
- Buyers can check sellers’ Facebook profiles for contact details
- Buyers can contact sellers through Messenger chat
- Available on iOS, Android, and desktop
RATES FOR PROMOTING ADS
- Boost: Turns your listing into a Facebook Ad. You can set your preferred budget and duration. Minimum rate is S$2 per day.
CONTACT:
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2. Carousell
Carousell is a free mobile application that allows anyone to buy and sell online. It was founded in 2012 by three friends, Siu Rui Quek, Marcus Tan, and Lucas Ngoo, after an internship in Silicon Valley. In just seven years, the three founders grew their start-up into a US$ 500 million company, and it is well on its way to becoming one of the US$ 1 billion start-ups in Southeast Asia.
Carousell is known for its simple and easy listing process. It is similar to posting on social media. Just snap a photo of your item, describe it and post! Buyers can even follow their favorite sellers. You can buy or sell in various categories such as clothing, accessories, beauty products, electronic gadgets, furniture, books, luxury goods, cars, bikes, services, real estate, and even jobs. Aside from the mobile app, users can also access the platform through a web browser.
At present, Carousell operates in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. It has been downloaded more than 10 million times on the Google Play Store.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Registration is free
- Users can register with an email address, Facebook, Google, or Apple ID
- Posting listings can be done as fast as 30 seconds
- Free listings with up to 10 photos
- Listings can be shared through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Telegram & Whatsapp
- Users using a web browser can contact sellers via chat without having an account.
RATES FOR PROMOTING ADS
- Rates are paid in Carousell Coins. S$1 = 100 coins.
- Bump: Puts your listing at the top of the category to improve your product’s visibility. Instant Bump (1x/day for 1 day) – 178 coins; 3-day (1x /day for 3 days) – 298 coins; Urgent Bump (2x/day for 3 days) – 538 coins
- Spotlight: Pins your listing across categories in search results. You pay only for the clicks you get for your item. Rates start at 100 coins.
- Profile promotion: Advertises your entire profile along with the items you are selling. Rates start at 261 coins.
CONTACT:
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3. Locanto Singapore
Locanto is a worldwide classified ads network, founded in 2006. The company has local classifieds sites in over 50 countries, serving approximately 11,600 cities. Since its establishment in Singapore in 2007, Locanto has continually improved its technology and services to provide solutions for all users’ buying and selling needs.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Users can view sellers’ phone numbers or email sellers via a contact form without having an account
- Users need to have an account to post Ads. Account registration is free
- Free posting classified Ads. Free uploading up to 10 images
- Similar to Craigslist, Locanto offers a “Personals” category that allows users to find or place dating-related classified ads.
- Providing a very useful location-based search function, allowing users to find nearby services/products
- Locanto Singapore’s mobile app is available on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
RATES FOR PROMOTING ADS
- Top Ad: Your Ad will be marked with the “Top” icon and listed at the top positions of the Ad’s category page. The rate is S$7.95 for 1 week, or S$15.90 for 2 weeks.
- Gallery Ad: Your Ad will be highlighted with gallery images and prominently displayed on the right side of the Ad’s category page. The rate is S$9.95 for 1 week, or S$19.90 for 2 weeks.
- Premium Ad: Your Ad will be displayed with an attractive yellow background. And all distracting advertising banners and links will not be shown on your Ad page. The rate is S$3.95 for 1 week, or S$7.90 for 2 weeks.
CONTACT:
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4. Singapore Expats Classifieds
SingaporeExpats.com is one of the leading web portals in Singapore, attracting many users daily, especially people from the Singapore expat community. Website services include forums, property listing, online dating, and classified advertising. Although the classified ads service is free, you need to register a free account to place Ads and contact Sellers.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Users need to register a free account to place Ads and contact the seller
- Posting classified Ads is free for all categories except the category “Share Flat, Room For Rent”, which costs S$8.00 per Ad
- Free uploading up to 5 images
RATES FOR PROMOTING ADS
- Highlight Ad: Your Ad will be highlighted to stand out from Ad listing pages. The rate is S$5.00, on a one-time charge.
- Sticky Ad: Your Ad will be displayed at the top of Ad listing pages. The rate is S$150.00 per month.
- Feature Ad: Your Ad will appear as a “Featured Ad” on its Classifieds homepage and all category pages. The rate is S$200.00 per month.
CONTACT:
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