Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Fliku Marketplace

Yes. Fliku is 100% free to use — forever. You can post unlimited ads, browse listings, and contact buyers or sellers without paying anything. No credit card is required, and there are no hidden fees. Fliku was built to make local buying and selling simple, fair, and accessible across Canada.

Selling on Fliku is fast and beginner-friendly. Most users post their first ad in under 2 minutes. How it works: Click "Sell" or "Post Ad", create a free account (takes under 1 minute), add a title, price, category, and location, upload photos and publish. Your ad goes live instantly and is visible to local buyers near you.

You can buy and sell almost anything legally allowed in Canada, including: Furniture & home décor, Phones, laptops & electronics, Cars, bikes & vehicles, Appliances, Real estate & rentals, Jobs & services, Student items & textbooks, Fashion, beauty & accessories. If it's something people search for locally, it belongs on Fliku.

Yes. Fliku is a secure Canadian classifieds platform designed for local, person-to-person transactions. We use: SSL encryption, Secure on-platform messaging, User profiles and activity history, Manual moderation and reporting tools. Safety tips: Always meet in public places, inspect items before paying, and never share banking details or verification codes.

Open any listing and click "Contact Seller" to start a conversation using Fliku's secure messaging system. You can view: Seller profile, Join date, Active listings, Response behavior. All communication stays on Fliku to protect both parties.

No account is required to browse or search listings. However, you'll need a free account to: Contact sellers or buyers, Post ads, Save favorites, Manage your listings. Creating an account takes less than a minute.

Yes. All standard ads on Fliku are free forever. You can post as many listings as you want with no time limits. Optional paid features (like featured ads) may be offered later, but free listings will always remain free.

Use Fliku's search bar to find items by keyword, then filter by: City or province, Price range, Category, Item condition, Distance. You can also save searches and get alerts when new matching listings are posted.

Fliku is built specifically for modern, local buying and selling in Canada. Key differences: Free ads forever (no paywalls), Cleaner, faster interface, No social media clutter, Better visibility for local sellers, Designed for trust, not endless scrolling. Fliku focuses on serious buyers and sellers, not distractions.

Yes. Businesses are welcome on Fliku. Businesses can: Post multiple listings, Add website links, Create a business profile, Reach local customers without platform fees. Many small businesses use Fliku to drive local leads and sales.

Yes. You have full control over your listings. From your dashboard, you can: Edit photos, price, or description, Mark items as sold, Delete listings anytime. Changes are saved instantly.

Yes. You can add: YouTube video links, Website or portfolio links. Listings with videos often receive higher engagement and more messages.

To increase visibility: Use clear titles with keywords, Upload high-quality photos (multiple angles), Price competitively, Write detailed descriptions, Respond quickly to messages. Active, well-written listings perform best.

Fliku does not process payments. Buyers and sellers arrange payment directly. We recommend: In-person meetings, Cash or secure local payment methods, Never sending money in advance. Avoid wire transfers or gift cards.

If you see a suspicious listing or message: Click "Report" on the listing or profile, Our moderation team reviews every report. For urgent issues, contact us directly.

Fliku is available across Canada, with strong focus on major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal. Local results are prioritized so buyers and sellers connect nearby.