Source: https://pounce.gg/facebook-marketplace-message-templates

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# Facebook Marketplace message templates for buyers.

Short, specific messages get answered. Replace the brackets, keep it polite, and always know your walk-away price before you send.

By Pounce · Updated October 5, 2026

Work out your ceiling first with the [lowball offer calculator](https://pounce.gg/lowball-offer-calculator). It can also generate the first message for you.

## First contact

**Asking price already works:** “Hi! Is the [item] still available? I can pay the $[price] asking and pick up today at [time].”

**With an offer:** “Hi! Is the [item] still available? I can do $[offer] cash and pick up today after [time] in [area].”

**Offer with a reason:** “Hi, interested in the [item]. Since [it's missing the charger / battery is at 80% / there's a scratch on the lid], would you take $[offer]? I can come by tonight.”

## Questions before you drive

**Phones and laptops:** “Is it unlocked and signed out of iCloud / Apple ID? Any issues with the battery or screen?”

**Consoles:** “Does it connect online OK, and do the controllers have any stick drift?”

**Vehicles:** “Is the title clean and in your name? Any warning lights? Could you leave it cold so I can hear it start?”

## Negotiating

**Meeting in the middle once:** “I can meet you at $[middle]. Cash, and I can be there by [time].”

**Your final number:** “$[ceiling] is the most I can do. No worries if not, good luck with the sale!”

**After a price drop:** “Hi again! I saw you dropped the price on the [item]. Would you take $[offer]? I can pick up today.”

## Follow-ups and pickup

**No reply:** “Hi, just checking if the [item] is still available. My offer of $[offer] stands and I can pick up today.”

**Confirming pickup:** “Great, see you at [time] at [place]. I'll bring $[amount] cash. I'll message when I'm on my way.”

**Running late:** “Running about 10 minutes behind, sorry! Still on my way.”

**Walking away:** “Thanks for your time, I'll pass on this one. Good luck with the sale!”

## Sending the first message automatically

On popular items, the first serious message often wins. Pounce's Auto-message can send a natural opener as soon as an approved listing appears, and Auto-lowball can make an offer within a hard limit you set and handle up to three replies, on the searches where you enable it. You set messaging hours, radius, and a daily limit per account. [How it works.](https://pounce.gg/auto-message-negotiation)

## Common questions

**What should I say first on Facebook Marketplace?**

Confirm availability and make an offer in the same message, with a pickup time: “Hi! Is the [item] still available? I can do $[offer] cash and pick up today after [time].” It saves a round trip and stands out from “Is this available?”.

**How do I politely lowball on Marketplace?**

Give a specific number and a fair reason from the listing, like missing accessories or wear, and make it easy to accept with cash and a quick pickup.

**Should I follow up if a seller doesn't reply?**

Once, after a few hours or the next day, is fine. Keep it short and restate your offer.

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