Article created by: Kotryna Br

There’s a lot of unintentional comedy to be found on the internet and in real life. And online and open-air marketplaces are an unexpected goldmine of hilarity and weirdness! That’s where the totally awesome ‘Marketplace Shaming’ Facebook group shines best.

A niche online community, ‘Marketplace Shaming’ unites 2.3k online shopping enthusiasts with a great sense of humor. They share some of the most ridiculous marketplace ads ever to be seen, and they’re too good not to share with all of you, Pandas.

It’s truly a clown world that we’re living in, and here’s the proof. Scroll down for some of the weirdest things for sale that deserve to be shamed, hard… but with a cheery smile and a wholesome chuckle. If you’ve got any online shopping enthusiasts in your social circle, be sure to brighten up their day with this list, loaded with laughs. Got any weird experiences with online ads or secondhand shopping scams? We’re all ears—tell us all about it in the comments. Just remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is; and don't take something just because it's free.

Bored Panda reached out to KristL Buckland, the creator and one of the admins running 'Marketplace Shaming,' and she was kind enough to tell us all about the inspiration behind the Facebook group, how to avoid online scams, and why humor is so important. "Be safe, be smart, request a second opinion, read reviews, proceed with caution," she said about online shopping.

Meanwhile, Ariane Sherine, the Editor of the interior design site ‘These Three Rooms,’ told us all about what's in vogue this year, how to strike the right balance when it comes to household decorations, and shared her own ideas on how to avoid getting scammed when shopping online. Read on for Bored Panda’s full exclusive interviews with KristL and Ariane.

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Office chair base with boots attached, humorously listed as used roller skates for sale online.

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    Hand holding the world's longest Cinnamon Toast Crunch piece listed for sale as a bizarre online item.

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    Wooden makeshift car with blue tarp roof and white barrel wheels listed in bizarre things for sale online Facebook group.

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    Bizarre antique mirror for sale online, featured in hilarious and bizarre things shamed on a Facebook group.

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    Cluttered gaming setup with multiple gallon jugs on the floor, old computer equipment, and a worn gaming chair.

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    Used Birkenstock sandals with worn soles and foot imprints, featured among hilarious bizarre things for sale online.

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    Bars of organic breast milk soap with grape seed oil and oats listed for sale in a bizarre things for sale online post.

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    Leather furniture set listed online with a humorous description, featured in bizarre things for sale shamed on Facebook group.

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    Tiger print couch set with worn cushions in a living room, featured among hilarious and bizarre things for sale online.

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    Facebook post in Spokane Sell Buy Trade group showing a blue pickup truck with a photoshopped image of The Rock inside, highlighting bizarre things for sale online.

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    Rusty 1966 Chevy El Camino abandoned in woods, listed for sale online in a bizarre and shamed listing post.

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    Broken Samsung 55 inch curved smart TV with distorted screen, listed for sale in a buy, sell, and trade group.

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    Stained queen mattress for sale online, showcasing one of the bizarre things shamed in a popular Facebook group.

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    Inflatable blue free-standing bathtub with electric air pump for sale, one of the bizarre things shamed online.

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    #15

    Two bizarre listings for free pictures of Jesus, showcasing hilarious and strange things for sale online and in real life.

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    #16

    Photos of a 1999 Cogan action figure with worn condition listed for sale in bizarre things for sale online.

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    #17

    Peeled cucumbers filled with hotdogs for sale, an unusual and bizarre item shared in an online shaming group.

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    #18

    Close-up of a bizarre and hilarious Cheeto snack resembling a character, listed for sale online at $50.

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    Several large black garbage bags and miscellaneous items offered for free in a bizarre online sale listing.

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    Plant table with quirky leg design wearing shoes, featured among hilarious and bizarre things for sale online and in real life.

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    Wooden laundry dresser with plastic baskets outdoors, an example of hilarious and bizarre things for sale online.

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    #22

    Bizarre basset hound sculpture made of oil wax clay with acrylic paint, featured in hilarious online items for sale.

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    Rare gummy worm for sale online, part of bizarre things shamed on Facebook group listing.

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    #24

    Vintage haunted stroller listed for sale online, featured among hilarious and bizarre things shamed on Facebook group.

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    Two bizarre vintage dolls in red and white outfits, featured in a collection of hilarious things for sale online.

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    Life-size mosaic glass female mannequin for sale, a hilarious and bizarre item shared on a shaming Facebook group.

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    Hand holding half drank chocolate milk carton listed online as bizarre thing for sale shamed on Facebook group.

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    Vintage vinyl doll faces for sale online, showcasing bizarre and hilarious items shamed in Facebook group posts.

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    Rusty car shell converted into a bizarre teardrop trailer camper listed for sale in a funny online post shamed on Facebook group.

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    RuPaul Chia Pet with green chia hair, a humorous and bizarre item for sale featured in online shaming posts.

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    Pink Croc shoe filled with beans and a ham roll, showcasing a bizarre and hilarious online item for sale.

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    Minimalist entrance hall with a narrow floating shelf and large wall mirror, showcasing bizarre things for sale online.

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    Electronic dartboard with dart flights featuring American and British flags, listed for sale in a humorous online post.

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    Three worn and damaged office chairs for sale at a bargain price, featured in hilarious and bizarre things for sale online.

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