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More than a billion visitors each month used Facebook Marketplace to browse, buy, or list items, according to 2021 data. So for every seller, whether an established merchant or everyday people, this is a big opportunity to buy, sell, swap and give away stuff.

And while it all sounds wonderful on paper, in reality, online marketplaces are notorious for weird, questionable and eyebrow-raising stuff being sold there.

This Reddit community titled “Delusional Facebook” documents such examples featuring “anything on the Facebook Marketplace that is definitely not worth the money they're asking.” The result is pure entertainment, so scroll down and upvote your favorite pics of delusional “gems” sold there!

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A Must Have!

A Must Have!

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This Definitely Made Me Laugh

This Definitely Made Me Laugh

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Chrissy’s Ambition Is Certainly Admirable

Chrissy’s Ambition Is Certainly Admirable

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The subreddit “Delusional Facebook” is one hidden Reddit gem that documents all the craziness sold on online marketplaces. Created on June 16, 2017, the community features “anything on the Facebook Marketplace that is definitely not worth the money they're asking.” With 2.2k active members, it's still growing, but the chances are it will be expanding way more.

To find out more about the community, Bored Panda reached out to its creator and moderator GrundleZipper who said that the idea to create the “Delusional Facebook” subreddit started from “one delusional Craigslist sub.”

“I noticed that there were a lot of Facebook marketplace posts there, and so Delusional Facebook was born. It's slowly grown over the years, I haven't done a lot to promote it but we're over 2k members now,” the creator told us.

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iPhone 11

iPhone 11

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Vintage

Vintage

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I Have No Words

I Have No Words

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When asked why, in the Redditor’s opinion, people sell so much questionable stuff on online marketplaces, GrundleZipper told us: “A lot of it comes from people having no idea what things are actually worth. Just because you think it's worth something doesn't mean that it actually is.”

“Probably the strangest thing I saw was someone trying to sell 'vintage' bricks for the price of new bricks,” the creator of the subreddit recounted. As if that wasn’t enough, the buyer of the bricks would have to come and take them down. “Really, I think they were just looking to get a project done for free.”

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If Only Nicolas Cage Had Known It Was At Her House Instead

If Only Nicolas Cage Had Known It Was At Her House Instead

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Hmmm

Hmmm

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"No Refunds" He Said

"No Refunds" He Said

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GrundleZipper told us that as far as the future, they will be continuing working on moderating the subreddit and “if it blows up, that would be amazing!” The Redditor added: “I'd probably expand my moderation team, and if not, it'll just be my little niche subreddit that makes me laugh.”

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Thought This Was Appropriate For Here

Thought This Was Appropriate For Here

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Minty

Minty

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I Would Call This Can Half Full, But I Also Wouldn't Pay $175k For A "Very Rare Half Empty Unopened Coke Can"

I Would Call This Can Half Full, But I Also Wouldn't Pay $175k For A "Very Rare Half Empty Unopened Coke Can"

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Duuuudde It’s Just An Old Paintbrush. You Probably Found It In An Old Shed Of Something

Duuuudde It’s Just An Old Paintbrush. You Probably Found It In An Old Shed Of Something

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So Many Questions

So Many Questions

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Someone Posted Screenshots Of The Same Thing For $30 On Ebay

Someone Posted Screenshots Of The Same Thing For $30 On Ebay

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

Actually, that one may be worth some real bread... it has the p*nis tower on it, and that cover was recalled....

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

the original film also had some sexually suggestive shapes in the waves apparently

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

I collect Disney books. Someone was trying to sell the book I was looking for on Amazon for nearly $400 bucks. I got the same book on eBay for a total of $15 bucks. $6 for the book, the rest for shipping. Some people are trying way too hard.

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

Idk I could be wrong, this one might have a peen in the castle background 🤔 it gets blurry when you try to blow the image up

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

Bored - googled - available for $10 / under $20 from many sources. A couple for $300 / $500. One High AF person asking $7,500. "Look at me! I paid way too much for an old movie on an outdated format but it has a hidden phallic symbol on the cover! Wheee!"

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

It's more to do with a myth that the vhs tapes with the black diamond on the spine of the case were rare and valuable, in actuality it was just the regular art for normal release

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

It's not even the one where the towers are penises.. so it's not rare at all ..honest to God look it up, there's not many of them but they exist..... my cousin has a huge collection of original VHS Disney movies and he has the little mermaid where the towers on the cover look like penises,. I thought he was bs-ing me but nope🤣

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

That is the original vhs cover art. Only one tower looked like a penis, not all of them

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

Those can sell for a lot tho. Not the little mermaid but the lady and the tramp black Dimond and the fox and the house black Dimond Vhs Can sell for up to 6k

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

The black diamond representing a "rare edition" that's worth a lot of money has been repeatedly debunked. It was started by a guy that thought the asking price on ebay was a completed sale price

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

Dammit mom, you just had to donate them. I could have had a down-payment by now!

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

Oooh, this is the original with the penis in the towers in the background.. it is actually a weirdly cool collectable, but.. not worth that much.. lol

C .Hunger
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, the black diamond Disney VHS boxes aren't worth much of anything. Anyone who is a collector knows about these...

Talitha Jansen
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meanwhile here in the Netherlands you buy them for one euro or less.

Nuku Nyara
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The case shown has the legendary 🍆 drawn into the castle background. Nice 👍

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I Can Smell This Picture

I Can Smell This Picture

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Get A Picasso For A Steal!

Get A Picasso For A Steal!

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Did You Mean, “Andy Warhol”?

Did You Mean, “Andy Warhol”?

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Another Addition To The Rare/Vintage Mcdonald’s Condiment Collection

Another Addition To The Rare/Vintage Mcdonald’s Condiment Collection

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Found This Gem Today

Found This Gem Today

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Perfect For My Next BBQ!

Perfect For My Next BBQ!

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Wedding Sign

Wedding Sign

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Seems Like A Pretty Good Deal

Seems Like A Pretty Good Deal

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$50

$50

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Works Perfect... Except For The Cracked Screen

Works Perfect... Except For The Cracked Screen

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Forged In Redneck Land

Forged In Redneck Land

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Cowboy Boot Toilet Brush Holder (Need I Say More)

Cowboy Boot Toilet Brush Holder (Need I Say More)

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Yes, It’s A Sub-Zero. They’re Stupidly Expensive. But If I’m Paying $4k, I’m Expecting A Unit Clean Enough To Eat Off Of, And Not Covered In Black Mould

Yes, It’s A Sub-Zero. They’re Stupidly Expensive. But If I’m Paying $4k, I’m Expecting A Unit Clean Enough To Eat Off Of, And Not Covered In Black Mould

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2 Good 2 Pass Up

2 Good 2 Pass Up

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#30

Come Clean Up Their Yard For Free!

Come Clean Up Their Yard For Free!

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First Thing I See When I Open Facebook Marketplace

First Thing I See When I Open Facebook Marketplace

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Just...ew

Just...ew

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“Like New” iPhone But Only For Parts

“Like New” iPhone But Only For Parts

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Fifty Bucks For Something Probably Won At The County Fair

Fifty Bucks For Something Probably Won At The County Fair

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“Legit Name Brand”

“Legit Name Brand”

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Seriously?

Seriously?

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Once In A Lifetime Opportunity Here

Once In A Lifetime Opportunity Here

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#38

Free Bad Luck...anyone? Anyone?!?

Free Bad Luck...anyone? Anyone?!?

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They Sell For $14.50 And Even Then You Should Buy Them When They’re On Sale 🤦🏻‍♀️

They Sell For $14.50 And Even Then You Should Buy Them When They’re On Sale 🤦🏻‍♀️

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I'm Not Even Sure This Would Hold Anyone's Weight

I'm Not Even Sure This Would Hold Anyone's Weight

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Translation: Someone Pay Me $100 So I Dont Have To At The Dump

Translation: Someone Pay Me $100 So I Dont Have To At The Dump

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Bruh You Get Brand New Rubber Coated For Like $80 😭😭

Bruh You Get Brand New Rubber Coated For Like $80 😭😭

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Woman Just Posted This Nasty Smoker In A Local Buy Sell Trade Troup

Woman Just Posted This Nasty Smoker In A Local Buy Sell Trade Troup

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'general Wear And Tear'

'general Wear And Tear'

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Pay Me $150 To Drain And Remove Swamp Pool From My Lawn. Comes With Filters Though

Pay Me $150 To Drain And Remove Swamp Pool From My Lawn. Comes With Filters Though

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Good News...the Dirt Comes Off With Baby Wipes!

Good News...the Dirt Comes Off With Baby Wipes!

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I Thought The Minion Phase Was Over?

I Thought The Minion Phase Was Over?

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Dude... No

Dude... No

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Nuggets With A Side Of Covid19

Nuggets With A Side Of Covid19

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Travis Scott Cereal

Travis Scott Cereal

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#51

Maybe Worth $6000 Max. Most Go For 2-3k

Maybe Worth $6000 Max. Most Go For 2-3k

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Price Reduction!

Price Reduction!

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Where Does The Soil Go?

Where Does The Soil Go?

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Steal Deal Right Here

Steal Deal Right Here

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Found In The Wild

Found In The Wild

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#56

Great For A Man Cave!

Great For A Man Cave!

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$450 For An Empty Plastic Bottle? I’m Having A Hard Time Passing This Deal Up!

$450 For An Empty Plastic Bottle? I’m Having A Hard Time Passing This Deal Up!

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$25 For A Rock

$25 For A Rock

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#59

Why Go Get Your Own For A Fraction Of The Price, When You Can Catch This Amazing Deal!!! Before Supplies Last!!!

Why Go Get Your Own For A Fraction Of The Price, When You Can Catch This Amazing Deal!!! Before Supplies Last!!!

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Rough Seas Ahead

Rough Seas Ahead

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#61

You Want How Much!?

You Want How Much!?

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It's Not Even A Birch, It's A Poplar Tree

It's Not Even A Birch, It's A Poplar Tree

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