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Facebook Marketplace’s ‘Disappearing’ Ads

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Has anyone else noticed this behavior by FB Marketplace?

Disappearing ADs:

Yesterday, Ann told me about her recent experiences with FB Marketplace. While I have only posted one item to FB Marketplace (a car that sold in a day), she has posted multiple items (furniture from the old house). She said that her listing will appear for a day or two, then seems to disappear to the point that it’s hard to find using FB’s search mechanism. A week or two later, she receives a notice informing her that for $3, she can make her ad more visible.

So, basically, you can list for free, but then you need to pay money to make it easier for potential buyers to spot your ad. (other folks have reported their ads can be difficult to locate, such as here and here and here).

This better explains issues I’ve had with FB Marketplace. While doing searches, I occasionally find jeeps that I see for the first time, but have actually been available on FB for weeks. Knowing that I’d already searched in the region previously, sometimes multiple times, it has puzzled me as to why I haven’t seen some ads on a more timely basis.

Example: I regularly (at least semi-weekly) search FB ads in California, yet sometimes jeeps pop up that have been listed for a couple weeks that I have yet to see.

As I’ve mentioned in the past, I’m not a fan of FB Marketplace (the search function sucks and I don’t like that you have to sign up with FB to view ads), but there are so many jeeps (and jeep groups) on FB that it’s hard to run eWillys and not follow FB. If my wife’s experience is accurate, then FB is manipulating (no surprise) ads far more than I realized. 

Users Using Free & $1 ads to get priority:

Additionally, this user claims that ads listed for $1 (but with a price listed within the description)  actually get higher billing than a similar ad with the price correctly listed in the price field. I couldn’t find much discussion about this on the internet. It’s worth examining closer.

 

 
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Video of 1946 CJ-2A Priced at $26,900 (Has Sold)

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This 1946 CJ-2A has sold, but I thought the video was worth seeing. The jeep looks in good company surrounded by those classic cars. While it has a few extras (modern soft top and a gas can holder off the PTO bar), it’s still a beautiful looking example of an early 2A.

Here’s the original ad: https://www.schmitt.com/inventory/1946-willys-jeep-cj-2a/

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1963 Slide of Hawaii Gala DJ-3A on eBay

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This Hawaiian rental DJ-3A Gala looks great shape.

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“You are looking at an original Kodachrome slide featuring a young woman posing for a picture with a pink Willys Jeep tour vehicle while on a trip to Hawaii in 1963.”

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November 1953 Willys Motors Ad on eBay

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This understated 1953 post-Kaiser-purchase ad was published in the November issue of The American City Magazine.

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“953 WILLYS MOTORS UTILITY VEHICLES SALES ART AD
AUTHENTIC MAGAZINE ADVERTISING.
OVERALL PRINT AREA IS 7 X 10 INCHES.
IN GOOD CONDITION.”

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1962 FC-150 Lincoln, NE **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This may be Chicago Fire Jeep #757, which was converted into a hydrant thawing FC in 1978. As you can in the pics on the 3B page, it’s got the similar fenders and bumper.

“Mid-America Motors
2401 Fairfield Street
Lincoln Nebraska, 68521
Office/Fax 402-477-4426

Rod’s Cell 402-560-0766 Anytime….
For Sale Rare Hard To Find 1962 Willys Jeep CF150 4X4 Cab Forward 150″ Wheel Base Pickup….
Very Low Production Around 700 Units Built Of The CF150 Model In 1962….
Believed To Be A Former Chicago Fire Department Unit #757….
Miles Show 1,841 Can Not Confirm….

Clear Colorado Title In Hand….
Runs And Drove On The Trailer, No Brakes And The Fuel Pump Went Bad, Have Located A New Fuel Pump….
Has Some Rust (see the pictures)….
Needs Front And Rear Windshield Glass Also Both Door Glass….
Looks Like The Box Was Built For The Fire Department And No Tail Gate….
Will Help Load The Jeep….
Please Look At The Pictures….”

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1946 CJ-2A Rock Hill, MD eBay

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This is powered by an L-161.

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“For sale running and driving 1946 Willy’s CJ2A. Jeep is a good cruiser for the summer trails. Currently has a very rare L161 Lightning flathead engine that runs strong with new carb. Jeep shifts through all the gears as it should including 4WD. Equipped with many new parts including aluminum Griffin radiator, fuel tank, 12V conversion w/ new alternator and coil, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, gauges, head lights, tail lights, and much more. Jeep has the usual rust in the driver floor, comes with panel to replace. Clean NJ title. Any questions feel free to ask. Full payment due within 48hrs.

Video of jeep running. Currently stored in workshop.

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3 M-151 Wheels and Tires Leavenworth, KS $60

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Dallas has these tires and rims for sale.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2900908723501758

“I have three rims/tires for an M151 Mutt. Two of the tires are in decent condition; the third is dried and cracked. Paint is peeling on all three rims but they are in good condition otherwise. All three tubes hold air. $25 each or $60 for the lot. Local pickup in the Leavenworth KS”

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1957 FC-150 Sparks, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

It’s a project, but the body looks pretty good.

“Located Sparks, Nevada. Willing to work with shipper if needed No motor/trans. Body is in pretty good shape besides the one spot where the gas tank sits in last picture. Have I believe most of the parts. Gas tank, Dash with gauges, handles ext. missing side door glass and back glass. It is all flat glass so should be easy to have a glass shop cut it.”

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1957 FC-150 Exeter, CA $8700

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Needs some brake work.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/802042830288932

“The Little Red Farm Truck is ready to roll on to its next stop! ❤️ For Sale 1957 Jeep FC150 ❤️ She’s a little temperamental but very rare! Vin# is 10454…one of the first 500 FC models to be built! She starts and runs. Stops…not so much. Currently on no-op. She’s a car show winner! $8700 obo. If you’re looking for a fun way to advertise or a Sunday driver…now is your chance!”

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1949 CJ-3A Molalla, OR $5500

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The seller will be providing a different engine and tranny.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4021488131283707

“49 willies jeep, was used as a sand truck but set up for a rat rod as well. Currently has Pontiac 400 and turbo 400 trans, Ford 9inch rear end with spool and 5.14 gears. Will come with Chrysler 440 and tf 727 trans with manual valve body. Pontiac engine and trans will be removed unless you want to pay 2500 more for that. Full fiberglass body.”

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