Facebook is trying out a new feature designed for users who are keen on selling goods when they post to a group. The new "Sell Something" functionality is visible on a group's page where the members normally write a wall post or upload and share an image.
By clicking the "Sell Something" button, a user can start adding a title, product description, product image, selling price, location and pickup or delivery details to a post. The post automatically appears on the group's wall. Any transactions made on the page should be solely handled by the users. Facebook has no participation whatsoever in any part of the negotiation.
"We are testing a new feature within Facebook Groups to help people better organize posts about items they'd like to sell to other people on Facebook," said Facebook. The site adds that the feature is a small and limited test to certain Facebook Groups that now have selling communities that are active.
Once the post is shared on the group's wall, members can start to add comments and ask questions. Facebook also said that it has no responsibility on any actions made by the seller and the buyer who are expected to negotiate and arrange the delivery by themselves. The site reiterates that any transaction that is made between the persons involved should not go beyond the group's wall.
"Keep in mind Facebook doesn't own or possess any items a seller lists, so if you have any questions about the things you're buying in a Facebook group, try contacting the seller," added Facebook.
In the past, Facebook introduced a feature called "Gifts" on the site, which let users send their U.S.-based friends certain real gifts. However, it didn't become a success, and Facebook finally decided to disable it. This time around, the site hopes that users can take full advantage of being able to sell and buy goods through the new button.
Facebook's new merchant feature appears alongside the familiar "Write Post" button on the page of a Facebook group.
