“The State Of Selling”: 50 Of The Craziest Ads People Spotted On Online Marketplaces And Shared With Others
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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This... Is Something. Well Worth The Read
"They slink around the house like unfixed cats", omg, this is brilliant 😂😂😂😂
Stop It Hahahah
Morning Depop Fun For You
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.”
Makes Perfect Sense
Incredible Interaction
“No Pets”
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.”
Multitasking Has It’s Downfalls
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.
Good Used Jeans
I think this is creepy and funny at the same time...there's gotta be a German word for it...
I Know Where I’m Getting My Cacks From
“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.”
Absolute State Of This Man
Poor Guy
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.”
Damn, Depop Is Getting Deep
Unreal On Depop
If it was paid via PayPal, I think op can get a refund. I hope they do! I seriously loathe scammers.
Worth Every Penny
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.”
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.
Please Let Me Move In With You
Ideal For A Fat Bastard
“My Nan Didn’t Die So We Are Selling The Coffin”
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!
Vacuum Cleaner Cover
If you sold that here in the States someone would shoot it in the middle of the night thinking there was an intruder..
John Lennon Sequinned Cushion
So 1 Sausage Tall And Half A One Wide?
Anyone Need A Trim?
Honesty Is The Best Policy
Order Your Super Efficient, Super Stylish And Super Comfortable Facemask Now Girlies
"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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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.
I was HOPING someone else noticed that! Grammar IS important!
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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.
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.
Load More Replies... At least you can dye it black and wear it as a veil when all of your elderly relatives have died from Covid.
If I wanted to wear a thong on my face I'd rather wear one of my own thanks 😊
What do masks do again, Miss Zelda? And what is your mask not doing? That’s right.
"Bring delicacy and feminity to the female face", no?
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Even if the material was okay to use in a mask, the seam in the middle looks awful!
She looks a lot like my old english teacher. Lady had an obsession with Ayn Rand.
Ugh, the jerks who were trying all this stupid c**p to try to get around mask mandates
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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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...
Yeah, I've seen this one before. Those masks do not add 'delicacy and femininity' to her face.
Had a look at Zilda’s Beauty Centre - it’s a joke page, sadly. Not a real Karen
I hate tulle. I find it to be very itchy. I don't want it anywhere near my face.
I don't see anything wrong with this one. Masks are required because of politics. And any kind of mask is politically correct.
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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Arent thos just the masks people that work closely to you wear so they dont accidentally spit on you...?
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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Bang Out Of Order That Caroline
This Is The Creepiest S**t I’ve Ever Seen
Glass Table For Sale
Who Gives A F**k, Am I Right?
Easy Mistake To Make
It Thinks It’s Better Than You
I Have Never Wanked In This Caravan
Why The F**k Has She Got A Brown Bag On Her Head
Anybody Need A House?
F**king Hell Sarah
Jason Stathom Cheeter
Great For Banter With The Lads
Free To Collect Brick Wall
They Look So Happy Together
Great Value For Money
She Can’t Keep Her Legs Closed, So Here We Are
I Wonder What Gavin Did
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.
How F**king Pointless
Anyone Wanna Lend Me $220??
Just What I Needed
“Never Has Any Use For It Yet”
I'd get it, but my granddad is a Spurs supporter. Wouldn't be seen dead in a Leeds coffin.
Pepsi For £60
John Lennon Clock
“Woshing Masheen”
Anyone. Interested. In. This. ?
Thank Goodness Andy Is Doing His Pet Portraits In Time For Christmas
Would Have Taken This If It Came With The Remote
Technically she’s right, you can watch it. You just can’t see anything.
“Good For A Prison Phone”
Animal Print Sofa
Perfect Condition (Apart From Where The Dogs Mauled The S**t Out Of The Front)
I've seen a repairer who managed to restore a couch worse than this. Not sure how much they charge though. I mean provided that the repair and transport cost are reasonable, this is an acceptable ad.
Oooof
F**king Savage From The Bossman
I Have So Many Questions
“Lovedoll”
F**k Me Tasha, Bit Of A Difference There
Key Bored
Likely stolen. This is a MIDI controller. It has no onboard sounds and anyone owning this would know how to spell "keyboard".
Signed Picture Of David Seman
Onlyfans Is Now A Currency
*100% Not Stolen*
Access Hole
It's for that arrowhead that washed up on the beach,keeps your knickers from riding up
Nope
Customised Drawings Of Your Pets
Who are all these people who think they have mad drawing skills? I mean, I can’t draw either but at least I’m aware of it.
You Couldn’t Write This Sort Of Stuff
Dog Crate *picture Of Dad In The Crate For Idea On Size*
Can I See The Bed Please Jamie?
So Your Telling Me That Beth Wants To Pay £10 For The Chance Of Winning A £6 Meal?
Needs A Throw In The Tip
Toter And Cattle
“TV Works Perfectly” *** Just Forget About The Crack That Covers A Third Of The Screen***
Touché
I like the version where the address is that of a standup comedy club too 😁
Why The F**k Would You Sell Your Dead Sisters Underwear?
Haha!
Short And Sweet
Gotta Love Depop Man
They Didn’t Tell Lord_sugar To Grow Up When He Was Selling Sweets In The Playground For 50p Extra
Ain't We All Mate
Another “100% Not Stolen” Product
Was Maxine
🎶Maxine, Maxine, Maxine, Maxine….I’m begging of you, please don’t take my socks🎶
Selling As Need To Renew Passport
No Clue How I’m Getting This Home But I’ll Take It
Don’t Cause S**t On Depop
He Needs The Money Now
Dvd’s Job Lot
Spot On For Weddings Or Football
My Son Can Eat The Bench
Sorry What?
I Have So Many Questions
"Decided to go another route ..." Did they decide death wasn't for them?
You Shouldn’t Laugh, But I Kinda Did
Limited Edition Jeans
That is kinda fancy, with the tiny tag and all. Our prisoners usually get baggy scrubs.
Dad & Son Fisting Necklace
Ah, the day Anthony (hopefully) learnt the importance of wording things properly.
Are They Pictures From Some Sort Of Speeding Offence
Nothing To See Here, Please Move Along
Worn Once To A Wedding
Brilliant
“Slightly Discoloured”
No Frunt Brakes And 1 Wheel P.s 100% Not Stolen
Perfect For Sexual Intercourse
Someone Tell Me This Is A Wind Up
Jamie Would Be Buzzing Off His Tits While Getting The Work Done
Loving That Half A Bath
For those days when you dunno if you should just wash your legs or your bum, I guess
Hand Painted Boxing Picture
Jew Washer
Needs A Good Iron
Shalfs For Storeg
This pic screams "human trafficking". Were they "storeging" people?
Hmmmm
I Don’t Know Why This Made Me Laugh As Much As It Did
Whacking Your Asda Pizza On Depop For £80
“Never Been Used Only Tried”
Growing Kit For “Tomatoes”
Buyer Collects (From Junction 34)
Yes, this is the Wigan police department. We are very interested, what is your name and address?
Perfect Condition? The Things F**king Covered In Mold
Where Do We Even Start?
Never Worn
Not Suitable For Any Other Ethnicity
This is fine, just someone wrongly interpreted it... A child's stool, colour black
These were funny! I don't want y'all to ever talk c**p about the USA again after reading these! There are some really messed up folks across the pond!
If you didn't like it that much you didn't have to make a comment like this. People are gonna down vote you, and you could've down voted the whole article and stopped reading
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These were funny! I don't want y'all to ever talk c**p about the USA again after reading these! There are some really messed up folks across the pond!
If you didn't like it that much you didn't have to make a comment like this. People are gonna down vote you, and you could've down voted the whole article and stopped reading
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