Trying to sell a vehicle on a platform like Facebook Marketplace may get you inundated with messages from all sorts of buyers, some less serious than others. She holds that they don’t have to contend with the lowball offers and insistent messages that women get on the platform. Facebook Marketplace Gone WrongIn a trending video with more than 377,000 views, content creator Paige (@paigeparadisss) shared the string of messages she got while trying to sell her 2010 Volkswagen Jetta for $1,500. "Messages I've received trying to sell my car on Facebook Marketplace as a girl," the text overlay reads. Gallery: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI First Drive Review 23 Source: Anthony Alaniz / Motor1Why Private Sellers Get LowballedBuyers often assume a private seller's asking price has more room for negotiation than it actually does, in part because private sellers don't carry dealership overhead and are seen as more willing to deal, Autotrader explains.