There are a few things that FB marketplace has going for it but #1 is the integration with messenger. The near friction-less ability for buyers to contact sell

There are a few things that FB marketplace has going for it but #1 is the integration with messenger. The near friction-less ability for buyers to contact sellers and get a reply. This story is more about Craiglist doing nothing than FB innovation. If Craigslist enabled chat it would clawback lost ground. But they seem to be ok with losing half their marketshare or more. it is sad.