It’s frequently said that one man's trash is another man's treasure. However, in the case of selling used items, it can sometimes be the opposite - one man’s treasure can seem like trash to others. From duct tape shoes to quadruplet peanut and sauce packets, the things we want to sell don’t always appear buy-worthy to others.
Below, the Bored Panda team gathered some of the most ridiculous items people tried selling on Facebook Marketplace. Scroll down to discover them, but be warned that some of them might be impossible to unsee.
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I Would Of Bought That In One Breath
This appears to be alright deal, but it definitely depends on the cost of exorcism in your area.
I Have No Comment
Anyone else a little horrified (but also releived) that their "son grew out of it"?
I'm going to make myself feel better thinking it's just a weird child bed...
Jason Stathom Cheetah
"You know what this place could really use...a cheetah sculpture with Jason Stathoms head. Oh hey you've got one!"
Load More Replies...Phew. For a moment I thought it was supposed to look like Jason Statham.
Saw this in a previous post. It's apparently based on a song by Twenty-One Pilots
Inspired by his dancing on this The Shamen video? https://youtu.be/uWu3JqLMImY?si=kOzDa4uDkRJ7CYcY
Expecting that people will try to sell all kinds of items, Facebook thought about it in advance and has put in place some guidelines on what can’t be listed on their marketplace. The first one is quite self-explanatory - non-physical items.
“For example, 'in search of’ posts, lost and found posts, jokes and news aren't allowed,” Facebook explains. Similarly, services like house cleaning also aren’t allowed on Facebook Marketplace.
I’m Sure This Meets All Maritime Regulations
Now I'm curious about Wisconsin's requirements for registering motorized boats. Not curious enough to ask Google or remember 2 or 3 days from now, but curious.
Idaho only requires registration for boats 16' and above.
Load More Replies...Can confirm. This is a standard Wisconsin River craft. A friend had one with a platform built on top of several canoes, a motor, and a very important pirate flag in the middle. Oh, and a grill.
I live on a lake any we're allowed to have pontoon deck boats - which look like a floating dock but have a small motor. This looks like someone tried to DIY one of them.
Seriously want to know how they came up with that asking price
It probably meets all the maritime regulations covering burial at sea.
Amazing Birthday Cacks
Any child presented with one of these cakes would be traumatised beyond repair.
Only for cacks. Not cakes. There aren't cakes here.
Load More Replies...Me as well; I had a good cack about an hour ago.
Load More Replies...My Ice Cream Taste Funny
Why would you look at this and assume this was an ice cream scoop anyway?
Other items that shouldn’t be sold on there entail animals or their products. “This includes posting about animals for adoption, except by vetted pet adoption matching services,” Facebook writes. Healthcare products like thermometers or first aid kits are out of the question as well - for everyone’s safety, of course.
We Banned Single Use Plastic Bags This Time Last Year
There's probably as many of these around as there are of the supposedly one True Cross
Helena of Constantinople found the Cross by throwing someone in a dry well, and only letting him out once he told her where it is, I think that at that point, one would just have directed her to any wooden cross.
Load More Replies...'The Last Plastic Bag' (if you forget about the millions of households with a bag drawer.)
This is from Brisbane so I'll let you in on the joke. In Queensland, Australia, 'single-use' plastic bags were banned from stores several years ago, so these types of bags disappeared from grocery stores & thus from our cupboards. They were originally replaced with stronger, multi-use plastic bags that you had to pay for. More recently, those bags have been replaced with the old type paper bags that we still have to pay for. Except these paper bags are shite & break constantly, especially in a state that is often damp in the wet season. Hence, this truly is the 'Last Bag' & it is a joke. I personally think the ban is a joke because although I am all for reducing plastics in society, I now have to buy plastic bags for the used kitty litter & the rubbish bin & all of the other things I used the grocery bags for. Which completely defeats the purpose of the ban.
Still don't understand how this is single use? You are able to use it more than one time. I have a cupboard of them. Great for poop bags, or regular shopping or just trash.
Tetanus Included
Just What I Wanted
What Facebook additionally doesn’t want to see on their Marketplace are any recalled products. Companies usually recall their goods because of defects that can pose or have safety risks for customers. “If you're unsure whether the item you're buying or selling has been recalled, look on the website of the item's manufacturer or relevant government entity. For example, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission or the EU Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products,” they recommend.
One Of A Kind In Boulder, Co
That's exactly the sort of thing a man called Mike selling a knitted unitard would say...
Load More Replies...I live near there, and this isn't the weirdest I've seen in Boulder
The Description Said “Good Condition, Hmu”
The way you can see the dirt on their hands, except the area where it didn't stick on the popped blister/scar,
Local Characters, You Say?!?! Rare, You Say?
Funny you should say that. Hell, Michigan is close to Pinckney.
Load More Replies...The listing says Pinkney, that is just about par for the course in Pinkney. Magat country.
The Livingston County sheriff there is 100% pro Trump. Even did TV ads for him in uniform. They also look the other way from the K*K and Neo-Nazis there too. Never drive there black.
Load More Replies...Lastly, even though Facebook doesn’t mention it in their guidelines, you also can’t sell tobacco products, alcohol, drugs, sex toys, pirated software, and weapons on the marketplace. If someone violates these rules, their listing can be rejected or removed. In frequently reoccurring instances, the person could also get their access to Facebook (or all Meta-owned websites) terminated.
Cut In Half Kayak With No Functionality…
Thank god, just what I was looking for, and it's even an affordable price
Cowboy Boot Toilet Brush Holder (Need I Say More)
And the toilet brush can be used to spread the jam
Load More Replies...A Weird Marketplace Find
I was thinking for the dogs but agree the price is 'cack'.
Load More Replies...So, to ensure that your decluttering session or side hustle doesn’t get you removed from Facebook, it’s better to avoid listing all the previously mentioned items for sale. If you’re looking to earn some extra money in particular, it’s better to sell items that usually do well on Facebook Marketplace. According to Amasty.com, one of the best-performing things on there is furniture. These are great items to sell on Marketplace because they’re essential to every home, and when people want to redecorate, they often choose to do it at an affordable price.
A Quadruple Peanut!
Um Okay..?
You can get this much for free by going to Taco Bell a few times, if you dare
This Is Not Being Sold By A Child, A Grown Adult Made These
Kanye will be seen wearing these next week. His wife too but at his insistence she will only be wearing the shoes, nothing else.
Electronics also sell great because new ones can be very expensive, while gently used items can be much more affordable. The same goes for bicycles and sports equipment. They sell quickly as more and more people are looking into buying fitness equipment without the prices of a new one.
You Couldn't Pay Me Enough To Put This Is My Home
I Appreciate The Creativity And The Cost Of Materials Might Make These Roller Skates Worth More Than $25
For those who are really curious about the sensation of having broken bones.
I've broken my leg and ankle before, but I'd really like to try the other bones to see if they feel different
Load More Replies...Oh Yes, Beautiful
They're seasonal: They're reddish brown for Christmas, and by spring they'll be all green.
Perfect decoration for when you're eating an English breakfast at Christmas.
Other great item categories include clothing and shoes, home decor, toys, games, and books. The key is to sell items that are clean and in good condition. These things are in constant demand, so you can’t go wrong with putting any of these belongings for sale on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace
I Mean I Appreciate The Honesty
0/10 Would Not Want In My House
Had no idea Mattel made a doll named Saucy, lol! Looks pretty awesome: https://planetofthedolls.blogspot.com/2017/04/doll-day-2017-110-saucy.html
For sellers to receive even more sale opportunities, we’ll leave you with the advice of Willow Wright, owner of a unique vintage shop, Urban Redeux, on how to be successful on Facebook Marketplace: "Start with quality images and clear descriptions. Be realistic with your asking price and be ready to consider lower offers—negotiation is part of the game. Also, temper your expectations. Facebook Marketplace has become a major player in the reselling world, so there’s a lot of competition, especially in bigger cities."
I'd Invest In This Business
And possibly some tetanus! Also, do they use vintage lead paint?
Load More Replies...Not Sure What’s Worse. The Price Or The Product ??
For Those That Are Already Planning Christmas Decorations...the Price Is Actually Pretty Fair
Another waste of food; and if they have a yard, they could have waited for that potato to get eyes, cut up the potato, plant the potato pieces with an eye, and have gotten more potatoes.
Is This A Thing Now? Selling Used Fake Nails?
Just What I Always Wanted, And Such A Reasonable Price Too! "A Real Conversation Piece"
$4000 Nightmare Fuel
Chuck E Cheese was always scary. I do not know why I went as a kid or even took my kids there.
That Is Beyond Ridiculous
Anatomy Of A Juul Pod… My Nephew Could Do This For Free
Found On Fb Marketplace Does This Count?
It’s A Me?
Julio will have to wait a little longer for his, Janis longer still
Is It A Jouch Or A Jofa?
It would be like sitting on some random stranger's lap. And I haven't done that since they told me about Santa Claus.
I Thought The Minion Phase Was Over?
Fifty Bucks For Something Probably Won At The County Fair
A few days ago, my daughter bought herself a bee squishy with her pocket money and she named him Justin Beebuzz. I was actually quite proud of her, she's only 9 😅 (just wanted to share the story somewhere and this pic reminded me of it).
Found This Hidden "Gem" On The Marketplace
Might Not Be Delusional, He Might Know Exactly What He’s Doing
Electrical hammer Is gonna be a sudden craze Electrical hammer Is bound to be the very next phase They call it mellow yellow (Quite rightly) They call me mellow yellow (Quite rightly) They call me mellow yellow
Do You Want To Build A Snowman? Description: Good Condition Snowman Making Kit Includes Pair Of Pebble Eyes, Pair Of Twig Arms And 1 Baby Carrot Nose. Pick Up Only!
Fridge From Facebook Marketplace
It's probably covered in some kind of contact paper etc. Real rock wouldn't hold a magnet.
Hands For Your Hands
If they're flexible it could save having to sit on your hand for ten minutes
Do not post to a friend with just a stamp and address label on the sleeve. The postman gets very upset. Thanks, Cathy c1990
Found On Facebook Marketplace
They couldn't even be bothered to make sure they were all filled out and arranged nicely
Exactly. Try resting a glass on those, it'll tip over
Load More Replies...You Never Know
Once In A Lifetime Opportunity
I got a 24 hr ban off Facebook in 2015 for doing a similar listing as this once 😂
Autism Table. Handcrafted And Made By Someone Personally Touched By Autism, Whatever That Means
This Chair On Facebook Marketplace
Found This Gem On Facebook Marketplace
Seems it's okay to bash Christianity these days, yet other WORSE religions are still off bounds.
Load More Replies...Thinking About Getting The Kids A New Toy
Greggings
For those of you not in the UK, Greggs is a branch of bakeries which are very popular over here
I wouldn't mind if my final meal on earth is a Greggs steak bake tbh.
Load More Replies...The Tooth Fairy Of Fb Marketplace
But Why? Now Why In The World Would I Want That
On Facebook Marketplace
I know. A wasp nest. Stay away and call exterminator at once.
Load More Replies..."Oiled" Birkenstocks
For Someone Who Already Has Everything
One really needs to applaud this person who took the time and energy to do this. I actually like the rainbow feel to it but not something I would use.
I would honestly pay $80-100au max. It’s random, colourful, recycled and kinda cool
10 Bucks Cyberpunk Coaster
Isn’t Any Less Delusional Then Vitamin Water
These Oreos You Can Get At The Drugstore For $5
Genuine Elvis Fart! What A Deal!
What A Bargain
Might Be A Little Cliche But This Is The First Time Ive Seen Something Like This Outside Of Reddit
So Many Questions. Is The Window In The Room With Us?
Found This Monstrosity On The Facebook Marketplace
Nah. The description specifically says it's not. "Everything Works", definitely not a Cybertruck by this statement alone.
Load More Replies...Are They Really Rare?
Looks like eroded limestone to me. although the crystal formations are nice.
Load More Replies...In Ok Condition
Only $100
Come Get These Hands For $free.99
"General Wear And Tear"
Wedding Sign
Burritos For Sale
Guaranteed some men would buy these, which obviously explains the photo.
