Calling marketplace, which requires a login and a scan of your face and probably a blood sample these days, barebones is hilarious. Have you never used Craigslist? It accomplishes the exact same thing and is actually barebones.

I get dogpiled for saying it, but craigslist was and is fine, and there’s no reason to move off of it

I am an old fart and still find pretty solid deals on craigslist.

You've given more away to Facebook. If Facebook hasn't asked for photo ID it's because its system is confidant it knows who you really are. Other people will be asked for photo ID when signing up for a Facebook account.

I didn't need any form of ID, I post "anonymously". I use Firefox's containers feature, I use a fake name and I strictly only use marketplace and messenger.

I'm open to another suggestion regarding buying and selling used goods. As previously stated, I don't see a viable alternative. All the good stuff is on Marketplace. Very few bother to sell outside of that platform anymore, and few look at other platforms.