This Online Group Is Sharing Posts Of ‘People Making Bad Decisions With Their Ads’, And Here Are 30 Of The Funniest Examples
If you've ever been browsing though the wild wild online land known as Facebook marketplace, you know what to expect. Among many items put up on sale here by random people, the chances to come across something bizarre, questionable or funny are pretty high. Check out some illustrative examples in Bored Panda's previous articles here and here.
So of course, many questions come to your mind. From ‘what on Earth this seller is thinking?’ to a simple ‘who are these people?!’, the bizarre Facebook marketplace ads provide entertainment unlike anything else.
There’s even a whole Facebook group dedicated to, in their words, “sharing posts of people making bad decisions with their ads.” Below we selected some of the funniest ones, so scroll down!
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I had a ' friend ' like that Sold her a phone ($80 never paid) and when I asked for money She said "didn't work with my carrier" I said OK can I have it back? She said "my mom has same carried so I gave it to her for her bday".... needless to say no $ and kicked her to the curb ;)
I hoped the commenter got it back from that horrible "friend".
My 7 year old grandson loves finding sticks. At first I was really happy to get them as presents but after 30 it started being a little much 😂
Load More Replies...I didn't know that the alien in Predator was on FB. Must send him a friend request
In a bid to find out more about shopping on Facebook marketplace as well as some weird things people sell there, we previously spoke with Sean Fowlow, a professional thrift hunter and seller, as well as the creator of "Ridiculous Thrifter".
If you suspect that online marketplaces have become immensely popular in the past years, we can confirm that. According to Sean, “most people would rather browse through locally available items for sale online from the comfort of their own homes… than driving around their area looking for flea markets and garage sales.” It’s because going to a real flea market takes a whole lot more time and is energy-consuming.
I suspect 153 people saved it so they could show it to other people... "you won't believe what I saw..."
Load More Replies...it's obviously in top condition too, just look at the smile on his face!
More like it turns it into a DIY version of those suicide pods.
Load More Replies...Mr. Weasley always was fascinated with muggle artifacts and sneaking them into his own collection!
This is his perpetual marketing strategy - you have to remove the glue and then call him to come and glue them back together again. LOL
Load More Replies...I mean, I get the reasoning... I have my TV and soundbar remotes stuck together with double sided tape because they'd probably get lost otherwise lol
Actually my husband did that with two of ours, side-to-side and much more beautifully. Extremely convenient.
Some of these aren’t from FB. They are from Crackhead Craigslist on Reddit
Moreover, we are certainly heading in the direction where everything is being done from our smartphones, shopping included. “As a seller of used items myself, it’s much easier to list all of my garage sale items on Facebook Marketplace than it is to set out a table in front of my house or in a public market and wait there for hours,” Sean explained.
He said that this way, people can then come get the specific item they want at an arranged time with ease, without “having to rummage through hundreds of items set out on tables.”
I like that they added the tape measure, so you know its the right size. Because THAT'S what the buyer will be unhappy about
Still don't know it's right size because there is no banana!
Load More Replies...for a penny, I mighta had to just pull the trigger on this one.... and they would be paying even more in shipping
That head on the bottom is the scariest thing I've ever seen
Load More Replies...What sort of helmet is it though - cycle, crash, skiing, skate, motorcross, polo? So many options
Whenever my siblings misbehave I show them this and say this I'm buying it. Man does it make them scared
It's a typical playground ride. Concrete end of the spring goes in the ground, seat (usually it's an animal of some kind) goes on top. Spring won't appreciably compress, they just Bob around on top. Google "playground spring rider" (minus the quotes).
Load More Replies...Sean also agreed that it’s true that there are a lot of weird, funny, and fake items for sale on online marketplaces. According to him, “Most of them are people just having fun… and it is indeed funny to see these items. For instance, I remember seeing someone selling a stainless steel toaster on Facebook Marketplace where the reflection in the toaster was the seller in his underwear taking the photo for the listing. It was done totally on purpose and I highly doubt there was an actual toaster for sale.”
People are probably saving these just because they're funny lol, not all necessarily actually considering buying them.
Load More Replies...I remember Johnny Carson had a guest once - a little old lady from??- who collected oddly shaped potato chips (crisps) and she was showing him her collection when he reached behind his desk and ate a chip from a bowl he had stashed there. Her reaction to his crunching was priceless!! He of course showed her that he hadn't touched her collection but eaten from his bowl. Damn, I miss Johnny Carson.
This is almost as good as the people who try to sell cheese toasties with images of Jesus and the blessed Virgin Mary for an arm and a leg on EBAY.
Only $1,4,00,000! Original price is + $100,000, a huge sale! Wait, bob, where's the face again-
Even for the sale price, I can't afford it. Not that I know what a venom is, other than as it relates to the animal kingdom.
On the other hand, the connoisseur of online marketplaces added that even though there are a lot of listings like this, they only make up a very small percentage. “The greater deal are legitimate sale items,” he assured anyone worrying if it’s all bananzas out there.
Suppose anyone was stupid enough to buy it? I'm actually afraid to ask.
Guys guys guys, in search of a 100 dollar bill, willing to pay max $5 for it. ;)
Ask for 2 $5 bills for the $10 payment, sell them $10 each the same way and start the smartest/craziest pyramid scheme ever.
Pfft.... worst deal ever. I'll give you three $1 notes for one of your $10 note. Think about it three notes in exchange for just one note.
Need! Can't wait to go around in these on Easter! Egg hunting will be great with those hi-vis goggles!
Extra Rare, Extraordinary, extravagant, ultra mega cheese without burger
i don't see no mustard. don't rip me off like that. i want a discount!
The first verse seems to suggest anger / violence, but what do i know about poetry...
Load More Replies...What he does not mention is that he does this whilst naked. Found that out the hard way.
Does the family have to already have the beany weenies or are they bringing those with? Asking for some friends.
"Hi there, this is the UK, we have 1 used Prime Minister for sale. Slightly used, has some defects, honestly if you're willing to pick him up you can have him for free. PLEASE. NEED RID OF ASAP."
Someone might as well put it to good use. We should rent space at the house of representatives. They're all on vacations most of the time so no one will notice.
They Gove these out as collectable. I have some bottles and cans like this with just air in them. Came in the mail for some reason.
When coke came out with the new bottle in the 90's i received an empty bottle in the mail along with a voucher for a free bottle (full of course).
Load More Replies...Me: *Dumps out Pepsi in Pepsi bottle* "Time to sell this for $150." "Huge sale y'all!"
It is empty. Normally this would be detected in the factory, and the can would be rejected.
Load More Replies...Wait... This person wants that much for a empty can of coke!? There is so many things empty in my world, people wouldn't care...
Worse. The strap are good as new... These are the traces left by his feet after 5-6 times. Black traces.
Load More Replies...The foot prints are not dirt, it's body sweat and natural grease. They all look like that after some time (which is definitely not "after 5-6 uses"). Still the most comfortable shoes in the world and, to be frank, much less ugly than other more expensive ones (Kanye's slippers? Crocs? Those sneakers with the oversized sole?)
The straps are new. These are not well used shoes
Load More Replies...That's not that unbelievable. It's real, unsealed leather. The oil from your feet "finishes" it. It's like putting polyurethane on wood. Makes it look darker. It's still someone's foot skin grease so it's still kind of gross
The sandals I've been wearing for over 10 years don't look as bad as that.
But you just have to put it back the right way up ! That's a bargain !
Well now that i see them modeled by an old man lile me, i have to have them. Theyd be perfect for grocery shopping incognito.
"* picture taken from my authentic Airwolf replica (which is not for sale, you guys just couldn't afford it)"
I dare you to claim that among 8 billion people there isn't one who would fall for this.
Thanks, but I'm not into vintage veggies. Too often they come in jello.
I'm sorry for doubting you but this one looks like replica. Notice the green band around the center. That's a dead giveaway
When my son was small I had a couple of VHS players complete with peanut butter I never thought to sell them.
It's the stuff like this that I live for. It's like performance art or something.
The one on the left is actually pretty damn cool. The one on the right is a bit lacking, comparatively though (unless it's just the back of the same one and i'm dumb idk) but for people into creepy morbid stuff like me, I'd actually get one of these lmao
Left pic is "Top" and right pic is "bottom" of the quija board planchette.
Load More Replies...ouija board not needed - each planchette comes w it's own demons! (no two are the same)
Trading up to a dirt bike, it doesn't say FOR a dirt bike. They're just trying to increase each item they get until it's a dirt bike. Don't think this starting point will get it there though lol
Idk... a guy managed to continuously trade up from a paper clip
Load More Replies...Never underestimate the power of trading up! This guy went from a red paperclip to a house in 14 trades :-) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/from-paper-clip-to-house-in-14-trades-1.573973
At least the first person to do this started with something useful, a paper clip.
This is useful. You put one on the back of your hanger and then you hang your next hanger on it so that you can fit more things in your closet. I will trade you for this. Contact me
Load More Replies...Oh God. Biggoron Sword Quest flashbacks. Honestly, go forth. I hope you get your dirt bike.
Most of these you can just reset by holding down the right side for like 15 seconds. And then at least you have that one synced up earbud that can still bring you some joy :)
that’s actually reasonable, when i lost my case they were like $100, thank god i found it
Wow, reminds me of the coffee I used to get back in the day 🙏 (yesterday afternoon)
The price is good. And there is market in the re-enactment scene
However lol, you may not survive with this....
Load More Replies...Does it matter to you? Which would be your preferred purchase?
Load More Replies...The only thing limited is the time it'll stay yellow. Well that and the poster's brain capacity
My parents have one of these, I'm not sure what exactly it's used for but I think I have a good idea
Stretching bench... yeah... I'm curious. Which kind of security-system do you recommend for... stretching sessions... street light or single safeword?
I have problem with it occasionally identifying as submarine.
Whenever they are up for sale from the US GSA, all armaments and sensitive equipment is removed, but you CAN go to General Electric and have a GAU cannon installed. Legally.
Load More Replies...NAGLFAR! From Wikipedia: "In Norse mythology, Naglfar or Naglfari is a boat made entirely from the fingernails and toenails of the dead. During the events of Ragnarök, Naglfar is foretold to sail to Vígríðr, ferrying hordes of monsters that will do battle with the gods."
I have this crate for my Saint Bernard. $110 is an absolute steal. I paid $400!
🎶Saint Bernard sits at the top of the drivewayyy you always said how you loved dogggggsssss🎶
Load More Replies...Reminds me of the time my then 4 and 2 year old grandsons were with. I had a big cage for my cats as my windows were going to be replaced a few days later. I was in the kitchen making lunch and could hear them laughing then I heard meowing that didn't sound like one of my cats so I went to check. Youngest was locked in the cage meowing and his big brother said that he was a cat and now lived in the cage. I also had to put water in a bowl and give him his lunch in another bowl. Hilarious watching him drinking out of the water bowl and then eating his lunch out of the other bowl, both as a cat. He was in there for about 2 hours until he got bored.
Due to the uproar from unhappy customers, they have changed their minds and will start making them again.
Load More Replies...Better be, since there's no carton in the picture lol
Load More Replies...Yes but it's the 'never used' hammer posted earlier
Load More Replies...Eh, some rugs, some curtains and lamps, it's fine. How many outlets does it have?
Size fat lol. I use that expression all the time. Difference is, I use it about myself, in good humor. Funnier thing, my phone tried to change that to "food" humor. 😂😂😂😂
Hmmm ... what could possibly have gone wrong here, Christopher? Can't imagine.
don't shame a man for his singular tiny foot!
Load More Replies...It's in the UK so was probably brought over by the Romans
Load More Replies...What happened here? Is the arm chair dark or light brown from the start? (Thinking of the dark Birkenstock shoes that you could see was worn, but this? 😲)
Someone probably died in that chair and were not found right away.
Load More Replies...These truly look like bloodstains. Neither shid nor pee would be that dark, even if mold is involved, unlikely it matches dried blood that well... Either multiple occasions of bleeding, or a massive one from multiple wounds.
🎶let her know, let her knoooow she available for all-events.🎶 she don’t care about the Time of day! Let the costume rage on, the fabric never bothered her anyway🎶
True Hollywood Story Elsa after frozen. The years have not been good.
That would scare the living s***e out of my daughter...and she's 41 !!!
Oh GOD I hope that's rust... I mean, considering the last few entries, you never know...
There is a lot of driftwood art that gets made in some of the beach towns Ive lived in. Im sure this will sell at some point.
Sort of cute - to me it looks like a confused dinosaur. Almost tempted to make an offer
Reborn dolls are hugely popular art pieces. Idk why people say stuff like "kill it with fire"; it's art. You don't have to like it, but you can't deny that a lot of work was put into this by a talented artist.
i agree completely; not everyone has to like them, but insulting an artist's hard work like that is so rude. you can't deny the level of detail & care that went into creating something as intricate as this! that's my opinion on fursuits, too- i may not be part of the furry community or ever want to wear a fursuit, but i really admire the talent & dedication that goes into creating wearable pieces of art like fursuits & i hate when people mock or insult them. so much love & care goes into these pieces of art & i wish more people would take the time to put their personal opinions aside & look at the art for what it is!
Load More Replies...again, reasonable price, i know a lot about tons of collectors items and such. the amount of work that goes into reborns is crazy
No but to be fair it does say Bob Marley and hat. So 2 gems for the price of one. Does it tempt you now?
Load More Replies...Utter genius!!! But I want banana bread now. The middle one looked like a banana, so I wanted banana bread
Load More Replies...That's a wasp nest, bee nests don't have a paper envelope, or paper anything, actually.
this person just didn't know what they had. shame
Load More Replies...Did you see what groups he is part of or was it something else that tipped you off
Load More Replies...thats a big rig right there. and only 5 pots? lmao @ "Also a member of..."
I see 11... maybe I already some of those vegetables.
Load More Replies...There's a fair chance that that phone has been up at least one prisoners A-hole in it's time!
If that's a working model then it's really impressive. I'd buy one as novelty item if it really worked.
It was probably to show their friends how messed up it is
Load More Replies...Saw one of these posted online of these awhile ago and laughed about it. Then agewweeks later my ex and I were walking through a shop just before we broke up and saw an expanding foam. framed mirror, like this but with pink foam. He couldnt understand why I was laughing so hard.
Way back when, in shop class, we had a non working bathroom attached to the room. People would pour old paint thinner in the toilet bowl. One day before class one of the guys was hidden in that room (or so he thought), smoking. The bell rang and Brian tossed the remains of his lit cigarette in the toilet. CA-BOOM! It blew the seat to the ceiling, the door slammed back against the wall and Brian groggily emerged as the legend he was and forever will be.
"No, afraid not. That just a big ol' frozen chunk of poopy." -Meteor Bert
Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben have been cancelled, so this is a collectable. Ridiculous price, but there ya go. She's now known as Pearl Milling Company (yawn!) and Uncle Ben's dropped the Uncle and the black man as their mascot and is now simply Ben's Original. From a couple of years back: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/6/17/21294483/aunt-jemima-rebrand-stereotype
It's like very thick shower curtains, I don't know if it's some kind of rubber or plastic, and it has a hole (with a topper) in the bottom to drain the water. I doubt it's from the 40s, I know my parents had a similar one for my brother in the early 70s.
Load More Replies...My wife would buy a hippo for $1, not that we have anywhere to keep it
Nah, I have a huge Boxer who is nearly as big as a baby hippo. Can't sacrifice my lap to an even larger baby lol
and/or don't be pregnant today? I've heard that's a pregnancy thing too lol
Load More Replies...Now that's a cankle! Where does the calf fat end and the ankle fat begin? Who knows, that's the fun.
Idk why you got downvoted for a dàmn family guy reference. But I took it away because lol family guy.
Load More Replies...Wait are those green orange and purple starburst- tf did that happen?
Never. Aussie here, they are making dramatic effect with “they are the last ones”
Load More Replies...Every time I’ve eaten these they taste of disappointment and just why? (did I try them again). Usually in a hairdressers or similar.
Not for much longer. They are being disconnected, hence this post.
Load More Replies...She should sell glares. Like, you send her a picture of you and she glares at it into the camera.
I'd buy that. You don't know, may be some real cool clothing in there
I'd pay ten bucks for someone to come get rid of all my junk I don't want.
I have such a ropeless jump rope. Its great if you want to jump in a small apartment, where a rope would get tangled on every corner. 🤭
This is actually a thing. The handles are weighted so you can get the same workout without the tripping hazard. Mind you it's not something I would buy. But it does serve a purpose.
I'm no grammar scholar but the lack of proper punctuation and spelling in the pictures in this thread is killing me 😑
The weird mix of caps and lower is to show a mocking tone.
Load More Replies...They could just donate to a school or daycare. They are great for kids' art.
Load More Replies...In school and kindergarten we often used these for craftings, and as it's free it's not completely c**p.
My family used them as fire starters for our fireplace, just fill with some junk mail and you're good to go
We will never know… Until someone internet rants about the broken stove they got from Facebook.
Load More Replies...I just moved, and right before I did, the landlord replaced the oven with one that looked pretty much like this.
People make good crafts, like table tops and such with these. Can save someone else's liver and get yourself another case too lol
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