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More than a billion visitors each month used Facebook Marketplace to browse, buy, or list items, according to 2021 data. So for every seller, whether an established merchant or everyday people, this is a big opportunity to buy, sell, swap and give away stuff.

And while it all sounds wonderful on paper, in reality, online marketplaces are notorious for weird, questionable and eyebrow-raising stuff being sold there.

This Reddit community titled “Delusional Facebook” documents such examples featuring “anything on the Facebook Marketplace that is definitely not worth the money they're asking.” The result is pure entertainment, so scroll down and upvote your favorite pics of delusional “gems” sold there!

#1

A Must Have!

A Must Have!

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General Anaesthesia
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pullout couch complete with penetrating odor of what?

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    #2

    This Definitely Made Me Laugh

    This Definitely Made Me Laugh

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    #3

    Chrissy’s Ambition Is Certainly Admirable

    Chrissy’s Ambition Is Certainly Admirable

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    waddles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    does kyle have functioning vision

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    The subreddit “Delusional Facebook” is one hidden Reddit gem that documents all the craziness sold on online marketplaces. Created on June 16, 2017, the community features “anything on the Facebook Marketplace that is definitely not worth the money they're asking.” With 2.2k active members, it's still growing, but the chances are it will be expanding way more.

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    To find out more about the community, Bored Panda reached out to its creator and moderator GrundleZipper who said that the idea to create the “Delusional Facebook” subreddit started from “one delusional Craigslist sub.”

    “I noticed that there were a lot of Facebook marketplace posts there, and so Delusional Facebook was born. It's slowly grown over the years, I haven't done a lot to promote it but we're over 2k members now,” the creator told us.

    #4

    iPhone 11

    iPhone 11

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    BatPhace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg that's a pill blister pack where the cameras are supposed to be

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    #5

    Vintage

    Vintage

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    #6

    I Have No Words

    I Have No Words

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    When asked why, in the Redditor’s opinion, people sell so much questionable stuff on online marketplaces, GrundleZipper told us: “A lot of it comes from people having no idea what things are actually worth. Just because you think it's worth something doesn't mean that it actually is.”

    “Probably the strangest thing I saw was someone trying to sell 'vintage' bricks for the price of new bricks,” the creator of the subreddit recounted. As if that wasn’t enough, the buyer of the bricks would have to come and take them down. “Really, I think they were just looking to get a project done for free.”

    #7

    If Only Nicolas Cage Had Known It Was At Her House Instead

    If Only Nicolas Cage Had Known It Was At Her House Instead

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    UncleRussian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine if they legit just yoinked the US Constitution and we'll hear about it tomorrow

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    #8

    Hmmm

    Hmmm

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    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to admit to confusion here. Maybe it's photoshopped, but it really looks like they're being worn. Nah, I must be imagining it.

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    #9

    "No Refunds" He Said

    "No Refunds" He Said

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    UncleRussian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still less of a scam than all those damn pick up gurus

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    GrundleZipper told us that as far as the future, they will be continuing working on moderating the subreddit and “if it blows up, that would be amazing!” The Redditor added: “I'd probably expand my moderation team, and if not, it'll just be my little niche subreddit that makes me laugh.”

    #10

    Thought This Was Appropriate For Here

    Thought This Was Appropriate For Here

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    Claire
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think these are Mini-Brands egg items, miniature models of the real things. They’re all scaled to roughly the same size as each other to fit in the eggs (kind of like a kinder egg but no chocolate).

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    #11

    Minty

    Minty

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    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That gum is from the '80's, based on its price.

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    #12

    I Would Call This Can Half Full, But I Also Wouldn't Pay $175k For A "Very Rare Half Empty Unopened Coke Can"

    I Would Call This Can Half Full, But I Also Wouldn't Pay $175k For A "Very Rare Half Empty Unopened Coke Can"

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no doubt a rich person would by this. I have read that empty, unopened coke cans sell for a lot.

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    #13

    Duuuudde It’s Just An Old Paintbrush. You Probably Found It In An Old Shed Of Something

    Duuuudde It’s Just An Old Paintbrush. You Probably Found It In An Old Shed Of Something

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    #14

    So Many Questions

    So Many Questions

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    O-O
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't blame the wife for saying that

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    #15

    Someone Posted Screenshots Of The Same Thing For $30 On Ebay

    Someone Posted Screenshots Of The Same Thing For $30 On Ebay

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    UncleRussian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "look at that crazy person asking for 25k then look at me, I'm not crazy, I only ask for 3k"

    Greg Baughman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, that one may be worth some real bread... it has the p*nis tower on it, and that cover was recalled....

    iBlank
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the original film also had some sexually suggestive shapes in the waves apparently

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    ChariotLee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I collect Disney books. Someone was trying to sell the book I was looking for on Amazon for nearly $400 bucks. I got the same book on eBay for a total of $15 bucks. $6 for the book, the rest for shipping. Some people are trying way too hard.

    Theresa Carroll
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idk I could be wrong, this one might have a peen in the castle background 🤔 it gets blurry when you try to blow the image up

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bored - googled - available for $10 / under $20 from many sources. A couple for $300 / $500. One High AF person asking $7,500. "Look at me! I paid way too much for an old movie on an outdated format but it has a hidden phallic symbol on the cover! Wheee!"

    Bobby
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's more to do with a myth that the vhs tapes with the black diamond on the spine of the case were rare and valuable, in actuality it was just the regular art for normal release

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    Theresa Carroll
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not even the one where the towers are penises.. so it's not rare at all ..honest to God look it up, there's not many of them but they exist..... my cousin has a huge collection of original VHS Disney movies and he has the little mermaid where the towers on the cover look like penises,. I thought he was bs-ing me but nope🤣

    Bobby
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the original vhs cover art. Only one tower looked like a penis, not all of them

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    Sabrina Fisher
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have 7 of these vhs' lol. I like to collect the weird

    TheAnnoyingFriend
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those can sell for a lot tho. Not the little mermaid but the lady and the tramp black Dimond and the fox and the house black Dimond Vhs Can sell for up to 6k

    Bobby
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The black diamond representing a "rare edition" that's worth a lot of money has been repeatedly debunked. It was started by a guy that thought the asking price on ebay was a completed sale price

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    Ben
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not the banned one.

    LynzCatastrophe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dammit mom, you just had to donate them. I could have had a down-payment by now!

    peithecelt
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oooh, this is the original with the penis in the towers in the background.. it is actually a weirdly cool collectable, but.. not worth that much.. lol

    Holly Stevens
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Black diamond sealed can go for high monies

    C .Hunger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, the black diamond Disney VHS boxes aren't worth much of anything. Anyone who is a collector knows about these...

    Talitha Jansen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meanwhile here in the Netherlands you buy them for one euro or less.

    Nuku Nyara
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The case shown has the legendary 🍆 drawn into the castle background. Nice 👍

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    #16

    I Can Smell This Picture

    I Can Smell This Picture

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smells like sweat and sadness. Also, I have a ps4, this is not a ps4 controller. Looks to be ps2

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    #17

    Get A Picasso For A Steal!

    Get A Picasso For A Steal!

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    #18

    Did You Mean, “Andy Warhol”?

    Did You Mean, “Andy Warhol”?

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    UncleRussian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No thank you very much I'd like to not be murdered and/or haunted by this thing for my entire life... Which would be short with this in my house

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    #19

    Another Addition To The Rare/Vintage Mcdonald’s Condiment Collection

    Another Addition To The Rare/Vintage Mcdonald’s Condiment Collection

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    #20

    Found This Gem Today

    Found This Gem Today

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    DubMaccaT
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sword on the table? How bad do they hate non-vegans?

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    #21

    Perfect For My Next BBQ!

    Perfect For My Next BBQ!

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    UncleRussian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sir just because it has a story doesn't make it antique

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    #22

    Wedding Sign

    Wedding Sign

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    UncleRussian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes incase you plan on remarrying like 5 times

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    #23

    Seems Like A Pretty Good Deal

    Seems Like A Pretty Good Deal

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    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to have that very same coat hanger.

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    #24

    $50

    $50

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    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *gulp* My bad. Good thing cats can't legally enter into a contract. *burp*

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    #25

    Works Perfect... Except For The Cracked Screen

    Works Perfect... Except For The Cracked Screen

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They said it works perfectly, never said it was in perfect condition.

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    #26

    Forged In Redneck Land

    Forged In Redneck Land

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    UncleRussian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes the sword that was in the Soda War of 98

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    #27

    Cowboy Boot Toilet Brush Holder (Need I Say More)

    Cowboy Boot Toilet Brush Holder (Need I Say More)

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    JoNo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Couldn't they have chosen a better spot for taking the photo, like not on the kitchen bench?!!

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    #28

    Yes, It’s A Sub-Zero. They’re Stupidly Expensive. But If I’m Paying $4k, I’m Expecting A Unit Clean Enough To Eat Off Of, And Not Covered In Black Mould

    Yes, It’s A Sub-Zero. They’re Stupidly Expensive. But If I’m Paying $4k, I’m Expecting A Unit Clean Enough To Eat Off Of, And Not Covered In Black Mould

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    #29

    2 Good 2 Pass Up

    2 Good 2 Pass Up

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    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somehow I don't think it's supposed to look like that.

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    #30

    Come Clean Up Their Yard For Free!

    Come Clean Up Their Yard For Free!

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    #31

    First Thing I See When I Open Facebook Marketplace

    First Thing I See When I Open Facebook Marketplace

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    #32

    Just...ew

    Just...ew

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    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Each time they were worn it was for a year before taking them back off for a shower

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    #33

    “Like New” iPhone But Only For Parts

    “Like New” iPhone But Only For Parts

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    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely like new. Yup. No problem here. Just about as new as you can get.

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    #34

    Fifty Bucks For Something Probably Won At The County Fair

    Fifty Bucks For Something Probably Won At The County Fair

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    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I wanted to see light come from him, I would just go set fire to Justin Bieber

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    #35

    “Legit Name Brand”

    “Legit Name Brand”

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    #36

    Seriously?

    Seriously?

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    come get your 200$ foot fungus its a rare type

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    #37

    Once In A Lifetime Opportunity Here

    Once In A Lifetime Opportunity Here

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    #38

    Free Bad Luck...anyone? Anyone?!?

    Free Bad Luck...anyone? Anyone?!?

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly this one isn’t too bad, like it said could be fun for arts and crafts.

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    #39

    They Sell For $14.50 And Even Then You Should Buy Them When They’re On Sale 🤦🏻‍♀️

    They Sell For $14.50 And Even Then You Should Buy Them When They’re On Sale 🤦🏻‍♀️

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    #40

    I'm Not Even Sure This Would Hold Anyone's Weight

    I'm Not Even Sure This Would Hold Anyone's Weight

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    #41

    Translation: Someone Pay Me $100 So I Dont Have To At The Dump

    Translation: Someone Pay Me $100 So I Dont Have To At The Dump

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    #42

    Bruh You Get Brand New Rubber Coated For Like $80 😭😭

    Bruh You Get Brand New Rubber Coated For Like $80 😭😭

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    #43

    Woman Just Posted This Nasty Smoker In A Local Buy Sell Trade Troup

    Woman Just Posted This Nasty Smoker In A Local Buy Sell Trade Troup

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    #44

    'general Wear And Tear'

    'general Wear And Tear'

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    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    General Wearand REALLY tore this chair up!

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    #45

    Pay Me $150 To Drain And Remove Swamp Pool From My Lawn. Comes With Filters Though

    Pay Me $150 To Drain And Remove Swamp Pool From My Lawn. Comes With Filters Though

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    #46

    Good News...the Dirt Comes Off With Baby Wipes!

    Good News...the Dirt Comes Off With Baby Wipes!

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    then...use baby wipes and clean it before posting it?

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    #47

    I Thought The Minion Phase Was Over?

    I Thought The Minion Phase Was Over?

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    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like minions. They look like talking McNuggets. However, they're not the brightest. I don't want to find out what disaster would come about, letting them be my tires.

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    #48

    Dude... No

    Dude... No

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    JCM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm gonna get myself a 1967 Cadillac Eldorado convertible Hot pink with whale skin hubcaps And all leather cow interior And big brown baby seal eyes for head lights (Yeah) And I'm gonna drive in that baby at 115 miles per hour Gettin' one mile per gallon Sucking down Quarter Pounder cheeseburgers from McDonald's In the old fashioned non-biodegradable styrofoam containers And when I'm done sucking down those greaseball burgers I'm gonna wipe my mouth with the American flag And then I'm gonna toss the styrofoam containers right out the side And there ain't a goddamn thing anybody can do about it" God love Dennis Leary.

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    #49

    Nuggets With A Side Of Covid19

    Nuggets With A Side Of Covid19

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    #50

    Travis Scott Cereal

    Travis Scott Cereal

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    #51

    Maybe Worth $6000 Max. Most Go For 2-3k

    Maybe Worth $6000 Max. Most Go For 2-3k

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    Magnion
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first, I wasn’t sure what was wrong with this, then I saw the price.

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    #52

    Price Reduction!

    Price Reduction!

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    #53

    Where Does The Soil Go?

    Where Does The Soil Go?

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ngl i thought that was an alter for a sacrifice

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    #54

    Steal Deal Right Here

    Steal Deal Right Here

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    Coralinea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did they nibble it in shape? (Top right)

    #55

    Found In The Wild

    Found In The Wild

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    Henry Hagens
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $25,000 is at least $50,000 too much for that

    #56

    Great For A Man Cave!

    Great For A Man Cave!

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    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In 2018 Metro PCS was rebranded to Metro T-Mobile and the old signs were thrown out. This was scavenged from the bin at the back of the store

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    #57

    $450 For An Empty Plastic Bottle? I’m Having A Hard Time Passing This Deal Up!

    $450 For An Empty Plastic Bottle? I’m Having A Hard Time Passing This Deal Up!

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    Jason C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was trying to sell ammo but that is a prohibited item.

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    #58

    $25 For A Rock

    $25 For A Rock

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    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well people did pay money for just bare rocks (the Pet Rock craze) and this one at least has been nicely wrapped

    #59

    Why Go Get Your Own For A Fraction Of The Price, When You Can Catch This Amazing Deal!!! Before Supplies Last!!!

    Why Go Get Your Own For A Fraction Of The Price, When You Can Catch This Amazing Deal!!! Before Supplies Last!!!

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    #60

    Rough Seas Ahead

    Rough Seas Ahead

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    #61

    You Want How Much!?

    You Want How Much!?

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’d buy these honestly. I think those ones are the best covers, plus they’re all hard cover. Edit: bit pricey though, but this could actually be valuable.

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    #62

    It's Not Even A Birch, It's A Poplar Tree

    It's Not Even A Birch, It's A Poplar Tree

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    panther
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really a tree, it's more like a log now.

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