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Few things bring as much joy as finding a real treasure buried deep in open-air and online markets. I am not talking real gold, of course. Sometimes something simple like a nice lava lamp can give you a joyful boost for the rest of the week.

At the same time, online markets are notorious for the amount of questionable things put on sale every hour. They range from funny to weird, from creepy to stomach-churning, but pics speak better than words.

The Twitter page “The State Of Selling” has quite a collection of such instances. Created in 2018, it’s home to 72.6K followers who come in for a daily dose of entertainment. After you’re done, scroll down for more crazy marketplace ads and things sold on there in our previous features here, here and here.

To find out more about shopping on online marketplaces, scroll down for our interview with Sean Fowlow, a professional thrift hunter and seller, as well as the creator of "Ridiculous Thrifter."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"They slink around the house like unfixed cats", omg, this is brilliant 😂😂😂😂

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If you’re still new to online marketplace shopping, the professional thrift hunter and reseller, as well as the author of the Instagram page “Ridiculous Thrifter,” which showcases the wonderful, bizarre and insanely overpriced items found at secondhand points from Facebook marketplace to secondhand stores and charity shops, Fowlow shared some great advice.

First, expect to encounter strange and difficult people, as well as don’t be surprised if someone really wastes your time, Fowlow says. “For example, driving a long distance to someone’s house to buy an item at the agreed time and price… only to find out they just sold it to somebody else without notifying you.”

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Moreover, “often other interested buyers will swoop in and offer a higher price than you without your knowledge, stealing the item from you,” the professional thrift hunter and reseller told us.

Another very important thing, Fowlow argues, is to remember to never email transfer money to a stranger. “Only pay once the item is in your hand. There are a lot of scammers & con artists out there who will accept your money to hold an item, then disappear when it’s time to arrange pickup.”

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Multitasking Has It’s Downfalls

Multitasking Has It’s Downfalls

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, bonus peeler and seller seems really nice too. It happens to the best of us. Last week was cooking dinner in the microwave and put the time, closed the door, pressed started and went back to my room. 15 min later the timer rings, I go to the kitchen, open the microwave door only to find it empty. I forgot to put the food in so it just kept on spinning with no food on lol.

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Good Used Jeans

Good Used Jeans

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is creepy and funny at the same time...there's gotta be a German word for it...

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“Now these are worst-case scenarios… most sellers are actually great to deal with, but there are many out there who don’t respect verbal agreements and who wish to take advantage of you,” Fowlow warned. Therefore, he urges everyone to be wise and cautious. “Always bring a friend or family member when buying an item and try to do so during the day. Never meet at a strange place.”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

After you buy them I've got a lovely bridge in Manhattan to sell you. :D

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When asked about his experience with selling things on online marketplaces, Fowlow said that he’s made “a substantial amount of money selling on Facebook in the past decade.” Having said that, he agreed “it’s hard work navigating through the low-ballers, no shows and the people who generally waste your time.”

“It can really be frustrating when I delay plans with family/friends in order to meet someone to sell an item… only for them to bail on me. This has happened countless times over the years.”

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Damn, Depop Is Getting Deep

Damn, Depop Is Getting Deep

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it was paid via PayPal, I think op can get a refund. I hope they do! I seriously loathe scammers.

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However, Fowlow has adopted a mindset to always expect to be inconvenienced by buyers and that way, he’s never surprised when they do. “The buyers who are honorable, respectful and easy to deal with are refreshing. Those people are tremendously appreciated and keep me in the game.”

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Moreover, Fowlow added that if you have low patience and are easily angered or frustrated… selling online isn’t for you. “You will not last long!” he laughed.

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“My Nan Didn’t Die So We Are Selling The Coffin”

“My Nan Didn’t Die So We Are Selling The Coffin”

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When it comes to unusual and weird things people sell online, Fowlow has seen it all. His Instagram page “Ridiculousthrifter” and his Facebook page “Ridiculous Things Found At Thrift Stores” are devoted to featuring weird things he has seen “(and what my followers have seen and submitted)” while browsing online marketplaces.

Some of the best examples would be things like “a used sofa/couch from a 'pet-free home' with a cat in the background of the picture”; “a 3D-printed set of plastic 'Hulk Arms' to put on your pet chicken/rooster”; “the longest McDonald’s french fry ever for $120.4.”

Other incredible cases Fowlow mentioned were “a stainless steel toaster with the reflection of the seller in his underwear on the side taking the picture” and “a used refrigerator with the description ‘everything works except it doesn’t get cold.’” Check out more of these crazy finds on his Ridiculous Thrifter pages!

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Vacuum Cleaner Cover

Vacuum Cleaner Cover

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you sold that here in the States someone would shoot it in the middle of the night thinking there was an intruder..

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John Lennon Sequinned Cushion

John Lennon Sequinned Cushion

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Honesty Is The Best Policy

Honesty Is The Best Policy

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Order Your Super Efficient, Super Stylish And Super Comfortable Facemask Now Girlies

Order Your Super Efficient, Super Stylish And Super Comfortable Facemask Now Girlies

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"And here we see a wild Karen in her natural habitat. You can see the customary markings of the Karen, complete with a blond, nasty-looking haircut. The Karen preys on young cashiers and staff who are not to blame when hunting at her local target, all while being an exception to the rules of nature" Got a bit carried away there with my David Attenborough, sorry.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I work 12 hour shifts in a normal face mask. It's really not that hard. I only take it off to eat or drink. F**k anyone wearing this s**t with holes.

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UpQuarkDownQuark
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Either wear a mask or have the courage of your misguided convictions and don’t wear one. Passive aggressive willful ignorance and petulant defiance aren’t really virtues.

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Susan Bosse
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm still baffled by everyone being SO proud of themselves for defying mandates. It's not cute or funny. It's idiotic and scary.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just read about a proposed term today. "Vice signaling". Virtue signaling is what happens when a person donates to the homeless with the sole purpose of making themselves look good to others, but vice signaling is what happens when a person tells everyone that they never donate to the homeless ("It only encourages them to be homeless!") to make themselves seem impressive. But it could also be bragging about being a good drunk driver, masculine toxicity or #badb**** behavior, or flouting COVID guidelines because Freedom. The term has been out for a while, but I never thought there was an opposite of humblebragging.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least you can dye it black and wear it as a veil when all of your elderly relatives have died from Covid.

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Deborah Harris
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I wanted to wear a thong on my face I'd rather wear one of my own thanks 😊

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Ivy la Sangrienta
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even if the material was okay to use in a mask, the seam in the middle looks awful!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It starts out by saying "Guys!" and the last sentence is "You can order girls now!!". Sometimes, punctuation is everything.

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Herkfixer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The comments on this post give me hope about the future of humanity...

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N’Baro Atksteel X377
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She looks a lot like my old english teacher. Lady had an obsession with Ayn Rand.

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Erin S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh, the jerks who were trying all this stupid c**p to try to get around mask mandates

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Eiram
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't belive this would actually work in real society. My office would NEVER accept this as a mask... lingerie yes. Mask, no.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you ignore all the inbetween nonsense, does anybody realize that it literally says "Guys! You can order girls now!" This ad is creepy in too many ways...

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Mary Bricklin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, I've seen this one before. Those masks do not add 'delicacy and femininity' to her face.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That mask is not comfortable as fur, its more like wearing mask with needles! The stitching is horrible, more like home-made with poor scissor cut and make the edge feel like needle pointing directly on your skin. Definitely a Karen!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had a look at Zilda’s Beauty Centre - it’s a joke page, sadly. Not a real Karen

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Analyn Lahr
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate tulle. I find it to be very itchy. I don't want it anywhere near my face.

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Kipper
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet another anti-masker who thinks they are being cute. While showing us how stupid they really are!

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Daniel Yamada
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't see anything wrong with this one. Masks are required because of politics. And any kind of mask is politically correct.

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Eiram
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Masks stop you from touching your face openings and introducing hazardous bacteria and viruses... and reduce the spread of nasty phlemmy spit when you talk, sneeze, or cough unexpectedly. Nothing political about physical reality.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Arent thos just the masks people that work closely to you wear so they dont accidentally spit on you...?

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And worked just as good as any cloth mask. If you weren’t rocking an n95, you were wasting your time.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wrong, "Not sure". The widespread use of masks (not just N95, because those were hard to get at times) were responsible not only for preventing the spread of Covid 19, there was also a marked reduction in the spread of the flu and common cold. Like it or not, they work.

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This Is The Creepiest S**t I’ve Ever Seen

This Is The Creepiest S**t I’ve Ever Seen

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Who Gives A F**k, Am I Right?

Who Gives A F**k, Am I Right?

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Easy Mistake To Make

Easy Mistake To Make

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It Thinks It’s Better Than You

It Thinks It’s Better Than You

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I Have Never Wanked In This Caravan

I Have Never Wanked In This Caravan

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Why The F**k Has She Got A Brown Bag On Her Head

Why The F**k Has She Got A Brown Bag On Her Head

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#34

Anybody Need A House?

Anybody Need A House?

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Jason Stathom Cheeter

Jason Stathom Cheeter

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Great For Banter With The Lads

Great For Banter With The Lads

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Great Value For Money

Great Value For Money

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She Can’t Keep Her Legs Closed, So Here We Are

She Can’t Keep Her Legs Closed, So Here We Are

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I Wonder What Gavin Did

I Wonder What Gavin Did

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's estimate the possibility of successfully find the exact match buyer. I'm being very generous with estimates here.. Person named Gavin (0.001%). Person named Charlotte (0.001%). Gavin matching with Charlotte (0.0001%). First Christmas together at 2020 (0.0001%). Possiblity of them seeing this advert (1%). Wanting to buy after seeing this advert (50%). Total possibility % = 5 x 10^(-23)% So, out of approx 7 billion humans, her chances is 3.5x10^(-13) %. How likely is that? Age of our universe in days is roughly 5.8x10^13 days. She has better luck of picking a random day from the beginning of universe till now and that date matches her birthday than finding the buyer to her mug.

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“Never Has Any Use For It Yet”

“Never Has Any Use For It Yet”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd get it, but my granddad is a Spurs supporter. Wouldn't be seen dead in a Leeds coffin.

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Pepsi For £60

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“Woshing Masheen”

“Woshing Masheen”

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