How to List Multiple Items on Facebook

Listing a single item on Facebook is simple, but selling dozens can quickly turn into a time-consuming headache. Instead of creating endless individual posts, you can efficiently list multiple products in a way that saves time and gets more eyes on your inventory. This guide walks you through the two best methods for listing multiple items, whether you're clearing out your garage or running a small business.

Why Bother Listing Multiple Items Together?

Before jumping into the "how," let's quickly cover the "why." Grouping your items isn't just about saving a few clicks, it's a smart selling strategy. When you list multiple items at once, you’re not just a person selling a thing – you’re a destination. Shoppers who came for one item might just discover three others they need.

This approach has a few big advantages:

• Time Efficiency: You reduce the repetitive work of creating dozens of separate listings. One post, many sales.
• Increased Average Order Value: It encourages bundling. A buyer interested in one book from your collection might just decide to buy the whole set.
• Better Visibility: A well-organized, multi-item listing or a full shop looks more professional and trustworthy, attracting more serious buyers.

Ultimately, it transforms a simple sale into a shopping experience, which is exactly what you want.

The Two Main Ways to Sell Multiple Items on Facebook

Facebook offers two distinct paths for selling multiple items, each suited for different situations. Understanding the difference is the first step to choosing the right strategy for you.

1. The Single Marketplace Listing (The "Garage Sale" Method): This is perfect for one-off sales of related items, like a bundle of baby clothes, a collection of video games, or a set of dishes. You create one listing that contains multiple items. It’s quick, temporary, and ideal for individual sellers.
2. A Facebook Shop (The "Boutique" Method): This is the more robust, professional option for businesses, creators, or anyone with an ongoing inventory. You set up a permanent digital storefront on your Facebook Page where shoppers can browse and buy multiple, individual items. This requires more setup but offers a far more scalable and professional solution.

Let's look at how to master both methods, step-by-step.

Method 1: How to List Multiple Items in a Single Facebook Marketplace Listing

Use this method when you're selling a "lot" or "bundle" of things together. It's the digital equivalent of putting a bunch of related items out on a table at a garage sale.

When to use this method:

• You're selling a collection of similar items (e.g., "Lot of 10 Graphic T-Shirts - Men's Large," "Kitchen Utensil Bundle").
• You're moving and need to sell odds and ends from a specific room (e.g., "Home Office Clear-Out: Monitor, Chair, Desk Lamp").
• You want the option to sell items individually from the bundle but want them all in one ad.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Multi-Item Marketplace Post

Step 1: Get Started in Marketplace

From your Facebook feed, click on Marketplace in the left sidebar. Then, click the + Create new listing button and select Item for Sale.

Step 2: Take and Add Your Photos

Photography is everything. Don't just dump everything in a pile. Your first and main photo should be a clean, well-lit "hero shot" that shows all the items together beautifully arranged. After that, add individual photos for each of the most important items in the bundle so buyers can see details and condition.

Step 3: Write a Smart Title

Your title needs to scream "bundle." Instead of "T-shirt for sale," try "Bundle of 8 Men's Graphic Tees (Size Medium)." Be descriptive. Use words like Lot, Bundle, Collection, Set, or Package.

Step 4: Set Your Price Strategically

You have a few options here:

• Price for the whole lot: Set one price for everything. This is the simplest approach.
• Set the price to $0 or $1: This can attract more clicks, but you must clearly state in the description that items are priced individually. For example, "Price: $1" to get attention, but the first line of your description says, "Individual prices listed below! Everything from $5-$25." Be warned, some buyers find this annoying, so use it carefully.
• List the starting price: Pick the price of the lowest-cost item in your bundle and mention "Prices start at..." in the description.

Step 5: Write a Bulletproof Description

This is where you make the sale. A lazy description will get you lowball offers and a million questions. A great description closes the deal.

Start with a summary sentence. Then, use a bulleted list to detail every single item included in the lot. If you're open to selling them separately, list the individual price next to each item.

A good example looks like this:

Home recording studio starter kit! Perfect for anyone getting started with podcasting or music. Selling as a bundle or individually.

• Audio-Technica AT2020 Microphone (like new, in box) - $75
• Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio Interface (excellent condition) - $90
• Mugig Pop Filter - $10
• Generic XLR Cable (10 ft) - $5

Take everything for $150!

Step 6: Finish and Post

Fill out the category, condition, and location. If you want, you can post the listing to any relevant Buy/Sell groups you are a member of to get more visibility. Click Publish, and you're live! Be prepared to answer questions about specific items if you offered to sell them separately.

Method 2: How to Set Up a Facebook Shop for Many Individual Items

If you're running a business - even a small side hustle from your living room - you need a Facebook Shop. It connects to your Facebook Business Page and provides a dedicated "Shop" tab where customers can browse and buy your products just like a real e-commerce site.

When to use this method:

• You have an ongoing inventory of products to sell.
• You sell variations of an item (e.g., the same shirt in different sizes and colors).
• You want a professional, permanent home for your products on Facebook and Instagram.

Part A: Setting Up Your Facebook Shop

First things first, you need to create the shop itself. This involves using Meta Commerce Manager.

Step 1: Head to Commerce Manager

Go to the Meta Commerce Manager website and click Get Started. You'll be prompted to create a commerce account if you don't have one already.

Step 2: Choose a Checkout Method

Meta will give you a few options. The most common are:

• Checkout on Facebook or Instagram: Allows customers to buy directly from you within the app. It's the smoothest experience but may involve selling fees.
• Checkout on your website: If you have an e-commerce store (like Shopify, BigCommerce, etc.), you can sync your products and send customers to your site to complete the purchase.
• Checkout with messaging: For custom items or services. Customers message you to arrange payment and delivery.

Step 3: Connect Your Business Page

Select the Facebook Business Page you want your shop to be connected to and create or connect your Meta Business Account. Fill in your business contact information and you're good to go.

Part B: Adding Your Products to the Catalog

Your shop is the storefront, your catalog is the inventory on the shelves. Now it's time to add your multiple items.

Step 1: Go to Your Catalog

Inside Commerce Manager, navigate to the Catalog tab and select Items. Click the Add Items dropdown menu to see your options.

Step 2: Choose Your Upload Method

Here's how you can add your inventory:

• Add Manually: Select this if you have fewer than 50 items or want to add things one by one. You'll be taken to a simple form where you add an item's title, high-quality images/videos, a detailed description, price, condition, and inventory count. You can also create variants here (e.g., adding different sizes, colors, and materials for a single T-shirt listing). Just repeat the process for each product.
• Use a Data Feed: This is the secret weapon for anyone with a lot of products. You can bulk upload your entire inventory using a spreadsheet (a CSV, TSV, or Google Sheets file). This sounds techy, but it's manageable. You simply create a sheet with columns for headers like `title`, `description`, `price`, and `image_link`.

Here’s what a simple row in your spreadsheet might look like:

id,title,description,image_link,price
SKU001,"Organic Cotton T-Shirt","A super soft, ethically made t-shirt. 100% organic cotton.","https://yourwebsite.com/image1.jpg","24.99 USD"

Once you upload this file, Facebook will automatically create a listing for every single row, saving you a massive amount of time.

Step 3: Organize Your Items into Collections

Don't just dump all your items into an unorganized shop. Use Collections to group related products. Think of these as the categories or aisles in your store. You could create Collections like "New Arrivals," "Summer Collection," "Gifts Under $50," or "Best Sellers." This makes the shopping experience much better for your customers and helps them find more of what they love.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re bundling items for a quick sale on Marketplace or building a long-term business with a Facebook Shop, listing multiple products effectively is your key to saving time and boosting sales. The Marketplace method is fantastic for quick clear-outs, while a dedicated Shop gives your brand a permanent, professional presence on the platform.

Once your items are listed in a beautiful new shop, the next step is consistently showing them off. We know that creating the content to promote your products and staying on top of customer DMs is a huge job, which is why we built our tool, Postbase. Inside our visual calendar, you can plan and schedule posts about your new products across Facebook, Instagram, and more, and then handle all the comments and questions that roll in from one clean inbox. It helps centralize your workflow so you can spend less time juggling tabs and more time selling.