Facebook Marketplace Confusion

A couple of weeks ago I posted four items on the Facebook Marketplace site. All four items were for custom pet portraits, using different images on each one. It all went very smoothly. Soon after the entries were posted, I received notice that they were not within policy, so I appealed their decision to no avail. It seemed so odd because there were several other items listed for the same type of thing. Then I noticed that I was blocked from Marketplace. That made even less sense, so I contested that outcome by "reporting a problem" and to please advise. I also mentioned that I was getting the little red notification marker on the Marketplace icon and could not access my messages. But then I received a message that my items were approved, but I was still not able to access the site. So I kept checking the Marketplace page. It took a few days when all of a sudden, three of the four items were approved to renew. There was no explanation - it just happened. I don't have a lot of hope for this site, but it was worth testing the waters. It's just another place to extend my Digitalart brand. Plus I'm the kind of person to keep at something until it is fixed - and it finally was.

Facebook Marketplace

I use my iPad to hand paint pet portraits. I have an Etsy shop, a Fine Art America shop, my own website, and showcase my items on social media like Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Instagram. I also have a gallery of completed portraits at the Wagtime shop. So I was intrigued with the idea of selling services on Facebook Marketplace. It sounded like a great place to offer pet portraits! Yesterday I added two items for custom hand painted digital pet portraits. I selected arts and crafts for the category, added photos, filled in the required information and submitted them. Both items appeared immediately in the feed, but within minutes, I received notice that my items "weren't approved." I filled in a form to explain the item, but haven't heard back. I checked the policies and there didn't seem to be any conflict. They were pictures of animals, but I am not selling animals, I am painting them! Perhaps digital products without the intent to sell on Marketplace? But I do intend to sell services and a product. Encouraging unauthorized access to digital media? It just doesn't make sense. In any event, if the concept of Marketplace is to promote the idea of connecting people to but and sell a product or service, I am really disappointed. No, it's not an old table or chair, but it is a good and service. I have a feeling I will never hear from them. Does any one have a clue?