30 cases when people tried to sell their junk on the Internet (31 photos)
They say one man's trash is another man's treasure. When it comes to selling used items, the opposite can be true. From duct tape shoes to scary dolls, our products don't always resonate with buyers. We've collected the most ridiculous ads on Western marketplaces.
1. The creepiest and possibly haunted Humpty Dumpty of unknown origin, $75
2. Coffin with a minion free
3. Jason Statham as a cheetah, $50
4. Floating picnic table, $500
5. Bespoke Cakes, £30
"I do luxury children's cakes from £30. I can also do Christmas cakes, such as Santa and snowman cakes."
6. The Last Plastic Bag, $250
7. Water Slide, $150
"A water slide with an aluminum frame and a hose with a pump for spraying water on the slide."
8. T-Shaped Book, $5
9. Antique Ice Cream Scoop, $50
"We found this antique ice cream scoop at my grandma's house. We're trying to sell a few items to pay for her care."
10. Lunch Sandwich, $18
11. Kayak Cut in Half, $100
12. Toilet Brush for a Real Cowboy, $40
13. Duct Tape Shoes, $10
"Local shoemaker just starting out. Asked me to help him. Duct tape shoes, size 12."
14. Handmade knitted unisex jumpsuit, $1200
"Very colorful handmade knitted jumpsuit. Men's size M/ Women's size I. Brand new and only worn for the ad shoot."
15. Rare Wax Busts of Local Characters, $600
16. Shoes from Los Angeles Prison, $40
17. Teddy Bear Chair, $750
18. 72 sachets of sauces, $18
19. A cute bar stool for those who love cows, $10
20. Quadruple Peanut, $500
21. Rollers, used only once, $25
22. Christmas Tree Ornament, $20
23. Unique chair for the cold, £1000
24. Potato nativity scene, $20
25. False nails, used, $85
"Trying to buy a new set. (: I've had them on my hands for 2 weeks, done all the work I can think of on them."
26. Natural Nails, $350
"Selling a set of natural nails, like new, just cut. Clippers included."
27. Ugly Rocks, $50
28. Cursed Doll, $75
"This doll gives me a feeling of fear, I want her to leave my house. She was released by Mattel in 1972. She tried to kill me several times while I was sleeping and I saw her move on her own! Please take this evil entity and give her a new home. Be careful... The doll is possessed."
29. Jar with doll legs and arms, $250
30. Chuck E Cheese head, $4000