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.
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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.“
#1 This… Is Something. Well Worth The Read
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#2 Stop It Hahahah
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#3 Morning Depop Fun For You
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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.”
#4 Good Used Jeans
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#5 Makes Perfect Sense
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#6 “No Pets”
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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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#7 Absolute State Of This Man
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#9 Incredible Interaction
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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.”
#10 I Know Where I’m Getting My Cacks From
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#11 John Lennon Sequinned Cushion
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#12 Unreal On Depop
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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.”
#13 Multitasking Has It’s Downfalls
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#14 Ideal For A Fat Bastard
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#15 Please Let Me Move In With You
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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.”
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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#17 “My Nan Didn’t Die So We Are Selling The Coffin”
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#18 Vacuum Cleaner Cover
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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!
#19 This Is The Creepiest S**t I’ve Ever Seen
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#20 Damn, Depop Is Getting Deep
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#21 Worth Every Penny
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#22 Anyone Need A Trim?
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#23 So 1 Sausage Tall And Half A One Wide?
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#24 Order Your Super Efficient, Super Stylish And Super Comfortable Facemask Now Girlies
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#25 Honesty Is The Best Policy
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#26 Easy Mistake To Make
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#27 Why The F**k Has She Got A Brown Bag On Her Head
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#28 It Thinks It’s Better Than You
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#29 Free To Collect Brick Wall
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#30 Bang Out Of Order That Caroline
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#31 Glass Table For Sale
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#32 Jason Stathom Cheeter
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#33 Anybody Need A House?
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#34 F**king Hell Sarah
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#35 Great For Banter With The Lads
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#36 Who Gives A F**k, Am I Right?
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#37 I Have Never Wanked In This Caravan
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#38 They Look So Happy Together
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#39 I Wonder What Gavin Did
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#40 Great Value For Money
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#41 Metal Arrow Head
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#42 Just What I Needed
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#43 Anyone Wanna Lend Me $220??
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#44 John Lennon Clock
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#45 “Woshing Masheen”
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#46 Pepsi For £60
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#47 “Never Has Any Use For It Yet”
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#48 How F**king Pointless
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#49 She Can’t Keep Her Legs Closed, So Here We Are
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#50 Pop Them In The Fridge
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