article

Facebook Marketplace is Gen Z’s Craigslist

Facebook Marketplace is Gen Z’s top place to secondhand shop because it’s affordable, easy to use, and feels personal despite being online…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Mar 27 2025
North America

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Facebook Marketplace tops the list of all resale sites and stores Gen Z uses to shop pre-loved goods
They like how they’re able to find anything from furniture to fashion at low prices (or sometimes even free!), without the extra platform fees
It feels personal, even as an online platform, but that doesn’t mean it’s scam-proof

Secondhand shopping isn’t anything new, especially for Gen Z. YPulse’s Gen Z’s Resale & Thrift Shift trend report shows 82% of 13-17-year-olds and 78% of 18-24-year-olds have purchased a secondhand item. And for many, it’s not just a one-time thing; 28% of 13-17-year-olds and 40% of 18-24-year-olds make it at least once a month. But where it gets even more Gen Z is that they’re taking thrift shopping online—which of course, also means social media. For them, social media isn’t just for getting secondhand fashion tips or watching thrift hauls, it’s also where they’re buying and selling secondhand items themselves....