“Just Plain Nasty”: 30 Of The Best Online Listings, From Hilarious To Disturbing, And Beyond (New Pics)
Giving a used item a second chance in life is a win-win situation; you get something you need by taking it off of the hands of someone who no longer does. And while that in itself is in no way funny, the listings often are.
Some hilarious—or bizarre, at least—internet listings often end up on the ‘WTF Garage Sale’ subreddit. Created nearly a decade ago, it features everything from some rather questionable items to things that simply shouldn’t be given a second chance. We have gathered some of the best examples on this list for you to marvel at, so scroll down to find them, and enjoy the deep dive into what would likely be the weirdest shopping experience possible.
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Not Sure If This Fits Here, But I Found This Today At A Flea Market And Couldn't Help Laughing!
Antique Dolls For Sale. Sometimes They Move But Psalms 91 Calms Them Down
Keep On Truckin’
With more and more of our lives happening online, it is no surprise that some of our habits also shift accordingly. The internet nowadays is far more than a place to look for information or talk to friends; it can be of use when it comes to nearly everything from sharing pictures to buying houses.
Our buying habits are one of the things that changed quite significantly with the rise of the internet. The door-to-door salespeople were faced with the challenge of competing against online stores, and spending countless hours driving from store to store has been replaced by repeatedly clicking the mouse by your computer.
Consequently, even second-hand shopping eventually moved into the online world; hence, the somewhat bizarre listings on this list.
Well If That Ain't A Good Deal, I Don't Know What Is!
Big Bird. Definitely Cursed
"To pass this point you must tell me what color this is. *Holds up an apple* If you get it right, I shall let you pass through."
Load More Replies...Also sold as a set of three as they don't like being separated. Psalm 91 does not calm them down.
Why does it look like Bigbird just heard Snuffy get into something he wasn’t supposed to, hopped off the toilet and hadn’t had time to pull his pants up ?
Nowadays, there is no need to make the trip to the store if you don’t feel like it; even if it’s a second-hand item you want to buy. A quick online search can typically lead you to an abundance of listings and all sorts of websites, from Ebay to Vinted, Craigslist, and many more.
According to last year’s data, the former—Ebay—was the most popular online platform for second-hand purchases in the United States, used by as many as two-thirds of the surveyed US consumers. It is followed by Facebook Marketplace (with 55% respondents saying they’ve used it to buy something), and OfferUp (with 24%).
Sperm Bank?
Fill it with money, fertilize your nest egg, and watch your fortune grow!
I Regret Leaving Without This
From A Local Buy And Sell Group
Even though now it might seem like it’s been around forever, Ebay’s history actually spans less than three decades. It was started by Pierre Omidyar in 1995, when after spending the Labor Day weekend writing code on his computer, he launched what became the forefather of Ebay—AuctionWeb, a site "dedicated to bringing together buyers and sellers in an honest and open marketplace".
The same year Pierre made his first sale—a broken laser pointer, bought by a Canadian, Mark Fraser. At that time, Mark was doing quite a lot of presentations and thought he could use such a pointer, but couldn’t acquire all the details necessary to make one, until he found the broken item on the website.
I Present To You: The Funniest Sign I’ve Ever Seen At An Antique Shop
Anyone Want Floor Burritos?
I Didn't Buy It. Think I Should Have Bought It?
Mark’s story about the laser pointer might put things into perspective, showing that maybe—just maybe—people selling all sorts of broken or worn-out items are not crazy (as someone might actually buy them). Yet the people responsible for certain listings, asking for hundreds of dollars for something clearly not worth such money, often seem to be rather out of touch with reality.
“There are a ton of people that... shall we say... underestimate or understate the wear and tear on a couch, for instance, and think that a couch that's torn up by a dog, or just decades of normal use, is still worth over $100," one of the moderators of the ‘WTF Garage Sale’ subreddit, u/Lyle_the_Crocodile, told Bored Panda in a previous interview.
Someone In Pennsylvania Is Still Deciding If They Want A Career In Art Or In Serial Killing
Found On Facebook Marketplace
Now With Real Rap Sounds!
Another popular choice among fans of online listings, Facebook Marketplace, was introduced in 2016, and made its way to the second place among the most popular platforms for purchasing used items rather quickly.
Meta pointed out that Marketplace was launched as a result of people already using Facebook groups for selling and buying items. It suggested that in 2016, over 450 million people were doing it each month, “from families in a local neighborhood to collectors around the world”.
The Eiffel Cower
My Heart Says Buy It, But My Mind Says No
I thought it was great until picture #4, where the dots from keeping the glass stuck on make his booty look more like boobs, considering the nips.
Gently Used Casket
Anyone who’s ever spent at least a couple of minutes on Marketplace has likely noticed that you can find nearly anything and everything there, from used kitchen equipment to shoes in odd numbers, and much more. But no matter how peculiar the items are, giving them away is better than throwing them away, as long as there are people who need them.
The moderator of ‘WTF Garage Sale’, u/Lyle_the_Crocodile, told Bored Panda before that they see listings on Facebook Marketplace and other platforms as a net positive. "If someone, somewhere wants your old prosthetic leg, it's better to sell it to them (or give it away), rather than having it end up in a dump,” they explained. “The clutter and chaos of the modern online marketplaces is a reflection of modern consumerism and waste, so it's hard to look at some of it, but it's important. A landfill full of prosthetic body parts is just as full as a landfill full of car tires and electronics."
Hello, We Are Here For Your Soul
Found These Playing Cards At The Thrift Store Today
Found This….. Whatever It Is
Redditor u/Lyle_the_Crocodile has a point; overflowing landfills are indeed a huge problem nowadays, and giving a used item a second chance to live might be one of the ways to slow it down, at least.
According to The World Counts, people dump over 2 billion tons of waste every year, which accumulates at a rapid pace because 99% of what we buy is thrown out within six months. As I’m writing this, there seems to be roughly 1,560,440,600 tons of waste dumped this year already.
Bought This Beautiful Shirt At A Deseret Industries Thrift Store Near My Area. Gonna Use It As Pajamas Lmao
Not What I Expected To Find At Goodwill
Stanced Out Grocery Cart With Underglow
Next time you see something weird or funny-looking among listings online, you don’t necessarily have to refrain from laughing (seeing someone trying to sell a Flintmobile in the age of Tesla is indeed somewhat amusing). But it’s worth remembering that putting up a listing as such might be worth it, as you never know when an individual looking for exactly that shows up. Chances are, people didn’t think anyone would need a broken laser pointer either.
I Give You Da Bearbulance
Found This Terrifying Childrens Book At A Sale Today 😳
$2.99 At Goodwill
I Guess His Name Is Gum Parker?
Rusty "Trempling" For $400 Has Me Shook
Goodwill Is Selling Some Preschooler's Papier Mache Project For $3
Mcdonalds Playplace For Sale
"This Comes Alive At Night And Poops In The Sink" For Only $2,500
I Feel Like It Wants Something From Me
Vintage Wedding Photo Found In 70s Erotica Novel "Bitch"
Today It Is Our Weird Garage Sale Item. Pls Buy My Cow
From Facebook Marketplace Group
Today On Facebook Marketplace
Human Sized Rabbit In Victorian Dress, Yes Please! Yours For Only $150 Each, Down From $1200!
Shirley Is Looking Pretty Rough These Days
"Totally not haunted. Please buy immediately and make it go away."
All I See Is Palpatine…
Facebook Marketplace Is Wild
Anyone Up For The Challenge?
Found This In Good Will. It's A Piggy Bank Where You Put Coins Up A Baby's Butt While It's Giving You A Shocked Pikachu Face
Someone Help This Man Find Right Handed Gloves Please
Wait until the find out they don’t sell R gloves anywhere, only sright, meright and xsright and xlrights…..
Hotdog Jesus
Fried Chicken Scented Firelog
Want To Be The Kitty?
Fancy Frog
Living In Texas You Get Gold Like This Almost Everyday
Husband Died And Selling His Tools. Also, She's Back On The Market
That should definitely luere in the male candida-- I mean customers
Only Worn Once! Great Addition To Your Gender Reveal Party!
"Best Selling Products"? Really?
Holy f**k, I need this, I need it so bad, I don’t even know why, but I want maybe 5 of them
Bought A Cute Antique Barrel Today At An Estate Sale. This Was Painted On The Underside Of The Lid
Seller Listed Couch For $650 "Like New , Great Condition"
Quirky Picture Frame. I'm An Artist So I'll Make Something To Fit It Perfectly!
Never Worn Doesn’t Mean Never “Used”…
Used Item For Sale At The Local Surplus Store - With Remote
Fun For The Whole Family!
Stony Mountain Crotch Crickets! (Found On Another Site, I Looked For It On Here And Didn’t See It So If It’s A Repeat I Apologize)
Definitely bedbugs, Crimson Ramblers, Mahogany Flats, Bed Lice, Night Riders...nasty little b**tards. Tough to get rid of.
Metal Cash Box Full Of Little Plastic Babies
That's a lot of King Cake. There is a tradition in the Mardi Gras celebration in the states to bake a cake (like a twisted Danish pastry) with one of these hidden in it. Whoever find the baby buys the next King Cake.
My S.O. Just Paid $15 For This At A Thrift Store
Honestly, Not A Bad Price
I Saw This Budget Nightmare On Elm Street Gloves At The Flea Market Today. Freddy "Butterfingers" Krueger
Old Picture Of Cat Chair Found In Florida
I Guess Diane Didn't Like Her Custom Cd
Rip My Boy Boobie, Found Today At A Local Thrift Shop
Vaginal Steam Chair
The Entire Bible On 79 Cds For $20
Sweet Thanks! Always Wanted A Mold Infested Suit!
A good dry cleaner might be able to get the mold out and restore it.
The Tickler
Do Something Better With Your Time
Not A Neighborhood Garage Sale But Walmart Clearance Section - This Will Blow You Away!
Roller Skates
A 2001 Scorpion King Action Figure Found At Goodwill
This Child Was Not Impressed With Having To Model For Scale 😂
Fish Sandals
Must have been a b***h trying to catch two bass the exact same size in order to make these
Just, No. Left In The Wild
Found At My Local Market. The Guy Selling Them Wanted Me To Know They Came From Real Buffalo Mouths
Fairly normal, also fairly banned. Trade in body parts from buffalo is banned under the convention in trade of endangered species.
A New Kind Of Find
Polar Bear Dreams
Breast Implants ... Good Deal Or No?
Unique Is One Word For It, I Guess
Leg
What A Deal
How To Make Crocs Uglier
Opened Facebook Marketplace To Sell A Few Things After A Year Or So Of Inactivity And Found These
Only $75 With "Some Foot Stains"
Wtf Etsy
Found On Facebook Marketplace Group
Never Worn Covid Christmas Tshirt
Found This Cursed Looking Horse At An Antique Store Today!
These "Vintage Wooden Cats" On Marketplace Are Unsettling
Hmmm
There's a chance that kid is going to be raised with a very specific viewpoint...
Tell Me You’re A Predator Without Telling Me You’re A Predator
Eric Cartman - I am a young boy seeking an older male for good times. I am eight years old and would li- [replies start cascading over his message]
"Try Your Luck"
Found This In A Local “Yard Sale” Group I’m In. Gotta Love Rural South Carolina
What Do You Want Your Power To Be?
Another Thing I Didn't Know There Was A Market For - Empty Cigarette Cases
Bus Stop For Sale
Got An Awesome Comforter At A Secondhand Shop. It Even Came With A Free Knife!
"Kiss Me I'm A Buzzard" Token
$50 For An Infection In Your Left Ear Only
Local Racoon Skull And Foraged Items For The Low Low Price Of $125!
Someone is going to see this and thing and say, "Yes! I have just the place for this!" It's not going to be me, but someone will...
Just Plain Nasty
She Got Cake Tho 😳
Once Was All White But Now Mostly Green
Low Key Want It
Deerfoot
Mfw Seeing This For Sale Post
All These Clowns Can Make A Circus!
£10 For Some Framed Packets Of Cheese And Onion Crisps
Didn't I Tell You To Wash Behind Your Ears?
I knew someone who came back from Nam with a similar necklace. I wish I were kidding