Why this is the hardest service to find
Most international forwarding services refuse Facebook Marketplace pickups. The reason is straightforward: a Marketplace transaction is a stranger meeting a stranger with cash. The forwarder takes on real risk — scams, fake items, no-shows, sketchy neighborhoods. Selectido handles it because we have full-time US-based shoppers who do this for a living, not a warehouse worker juggling boxes.
For the international buyer, Marketplace unlocks a category that simply does not exist on Amazon or eBay: used Apple devices at 40-60% below retail, mid-century furniture, professional music instruments, baby gear from Nuna and UPPAbaby at half-price, and Peloton-grade home gym equipment. Marketplace inventory in any major US metro is enormous, and pricing is buyer's market because sellers are individuals who just want the item gone.
How the pickup actually works
- Send us the listing — paste the full Facebook Marketplace URL. We confirm in 30 minutes the listing is reachable, current, and matches photos.
- Set your budget — your max price in USD, including any negotiation room. We message the seller in your name.
- We schedule the pickup — coordinate with the seller, confirm address, time, and pickup vehicle. You approve the appointment before we drive.
- Live video inspection — shopper arrives, opens video call with you, walks around the item: serial numbers, scratches, function tests, original packaging. You confirm before we pay.
- Payment and pickup — Selectido carries the cash, Zelle, or Venmo equivalent. We pay only after your approval. Item goes in our vehicle.
- Ship to you — items return to our warehouse, get packed properly for international transit, and ship via DHL Express or FedEx with full insurance. Door-to-door including customs clearance.
What people buy through Selectido Marketplace pickups
- Used Apple devices — MacBook Pro, iPhone 14/15/16, iPad Air, Apple Watch. We verify serial numbers against Apple's lookup, test all ports and buttons, and confirm iCloud/MDM lock status before paying.
- Mid-century and vintage furniture — Eames, Knoll, Herman Miller, vintage West Elm, Pottery Barn. We measure, photograph, and check for structural issues before agreeing to ship.
- Musical instruments — guitars, drum kits, keyboards, amps, pedals. Inspection includes plugging in and testing every sound output on video.
- Baby gear — Nuna, UPPAbaby Vista, Stokke, Doona, Bugaboo. We check for missing parts, recalls, and lifetime status of safety components.
- Designer clothing and handbags — Coach, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Michael Kors. Authentication is on you (we are not appraisers), but we verify the item matches photos and condition disclosure.
- Home gym equipment — Peloton, NordicTrack, Concept2, dumbbells. Bulky but freight-shippable. Quote-on-request because shipping cost varies widely.
- Bicycles and e-bikes — we test ride before paying, confirm frame size and component spec.
- Cameras and lenses — Canon, Sony, Fujifilm. We test shutter count, all lens functions, sensor cleanliness.
- Power tools and yard equipment — Milwaukee, DeWalt, Stihl, Husqvarna. Confirmed working before payment.
- Wedding dresses and formal wear — handle with care, photograph in detail.
Pricing
Pickup service
$45
per pickup, up to $200 item value
- Seller messaging in your name
- Drive to pickup (up to 25 mi)
- Live video inspection
- Cash/Zelle/Venmo payment
- Return to our warehouse
High-value pickup
$75
items over $200 OR over 25 mi
- Extended inspection time
- Serial number verification
- iCloud/MDM unlock check
- Receipt and chain-of-custody
- Insurance on cash carried
Combined run
$30
per additional pickup, same metro
- 2-4 pickups in one session
- Consolidates international ship
- Same-route discount
- Best for multi-item buyers
If a pickup walks away — item misrepresented, seller no-show, fake listing — you owe only a $9.99 dispatch fee for the shopper's time and gas. The full pickup fee is refunded.
Reality check on scams. Marketplace is the highest-scam-rate platform we handle. About 12% of bookings end in walk-aways. Our shoppers have walked away from listings where the item is broken, missing parts, a different model than photographed, or the seller demanded cash before letting us see the item. We will not pay for anything we cannot verify in person.
What we will NOT do
- Wire money in advance — sellers asking for deposits to "hold the item" are scamming. We hard-pass on those listings.
- Pickups in Facebook Marketplace's "vehicle" category — cars, motorcycles, RVs. The title transfer process is too complex; use a specialized auto-export service.
- Items requiring assembly or installation — large appliances that need uninstalling. We can pick up freestanding only.
- Live animals — Marketplace bans these and so do we.
- Firearms, ammunition, or prescription items — federally restricted, not an option.
Marketplace pickup by country
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇦🇪 UAE
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇦🇷 Argentina
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇵🇪 Peru
🇨🇱 Chile
🇮🇳 India
🇵🇭 Philippines
🇯🇴 Jordan
🇩🇴 Dominican Rep.
Frequently asked questions
Can Selectido really pick up Facebook Marketplace items in person?
Yes — this is the entire service. Our US shoppers are full-time, drive personal vehicles, and pick up Marketplace items 5-20 times per week for our international customers. We are the only forwarding service we know of that does this at scale.
How do I know I won't get scammed?
Three layers of protection. First, you authorize spending only after live video inspection. Second, we walk away from anything that does not match the listing (~12% of bookings). Third, Selectido is your contracting party — if a seller scams us, you are refunded fully because we did not deliver. Your risk is capped at the $9.99 dispatch fee on a walk-away.
What if the item is too big to ship internationally?
We tell you before pickup. Sofas, washing machines, treadmills — anything over ~70 lb or with dimensions over 60 inches on the longest side — gets a custom DHL or FedEx Freight quote first. You approve the quote before we drive to pickup. If freight is uneconomical, we offer storage at our warehouse for 30 days while you decide.
Can I pay the seller through Selectido, or do they need cash?
Sellers receive cash, Zelle, or Venmo from our shopper directly. You pay Selectido in advance via Visa, Mastercard, Mada, Apple Pay, or any Stripe-supported card. We carry the equivalent in cash/Zelle/Venmo to the pickup. You never have to wire money to a stranger in the US.
How long from booking to international delivery?
Typical timeline: 24-48 hours to confirm with seller and complete pickup. 1-2 days to prep and pack at our warehouse. 4-9 business days DHL Express transit + customs. Total: 8-14 days from booking to your door.
Can I combine multiple Facebook Marketplace pickups?
Yes. Listings in the same metro area within ~30 miles of each other can be combined into one route ($30 per additional pickup after the first). Combined runs consolidate into one international shipment, which saves significantly on DHL costs versus shipping separately.
What about Facebook Marketplace's "Shipping" option?
A small percentage of Marketplace listings offer optional shipping (the seller mails the item). For those, use standard Selectido package forwarding — no in-person pickup needed. This hub page covers the local-pickup-only listings (the majority).
Do you handle Facebook Marketplace cars or motorcycles?
No. Vehicle exports require title work, DMV interaction, and shipping arrangements that are outside our service. Use a specialized auto export service like West Coast Shipping or AmeriFreight for vehicles.