50 Times People Listed Hilariously Absurd Ads And Expected To Actually Sell Something (New Pics)
InterviewI personally don’t spend a lot of time browsing online marketplaces, as I’ll usually only check them out when I’m looking for a specific item. I might search for a gently used “Automatic Cat Feeder” or a “Full Length Vintage Mirror.” But as soon as I start scrolling through, I'm reminded that there are no limits when it comes to what people will try to sell online.
We took a trip to the Uninspiring Adverts Facebook group, as well as their sister group Uninspiring Adverts Regenerated, and gathered some of their most entertaining posts below. Enjoy scrolling through these bizarre and hilarious listings, and keep reading to find a conversation with the creator of these groups, Owen Dawson!
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I'll Lose A Race Against You
No one in my circle would be impressed by such a victory and would think less of me for street racing.
Load More Replies..."These Could Sell For A Lot More" Yeah, Maybe If They Were Half Decent!
could do a flawless portrait of me, good luck trying to make me look any worse
There's a phrase on the internet: Everybody's a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend it's life thinking it's a failure. Likewise, maybe everybody is beautiful, but if you judge a fish by looking at a bird, the fish might feel inadequate. We should try not to judge ourselves by mass media's extremely narrow view. "Beauty" is as much a part of who we are, and what we do, and how we think, and how we treat others as it is what we look like.
Load More Replies...I think they are rather good, as a caricature, I can tell they are meant to be that person. However I'm not certain there's a market for them, as most people expect to look better in a picture they've paid for. Maybe the artist should go into political cartoons.
And stop giving participation trophies..WooHoo, you win you were there!! NOT.. we have to tell kids the truth!! I am your biggest fan, you are a wonderful human..But please do your homework, because you will not get rich drawing.
Load More Replies...That's like some mean girl plot. Pool their money to have one of these mutant drawings done of the girl they hate. Then make prints and post them all over the school. Maybe with some mean text added.
Not even close to good if intending to do realistic art. The artist should call the flaws intentional and label it as “surrealist” art. There’s people who will pay you ridiculous amounts of money for bad art if they believe it’s actually “avant-garde”.
Bette Davis 15 years AFTER DEATH..and that horrible."Cash me outside", girl with late stage thyroid cancer.. Look up Dr Phil "cash me outside, you will agree.
Load More Replies...Their Moms lied and said they could make a living doing art..
Load More Replies...I'd pay to have my family portrait (without me) 😆 really captures features while adding horrible ones, funniest caricatures I peeped in awhile
LMAO, I'd pay for this! I wouldn't pay $100-$150, but I'd totally pay for this.
Hand Slicer
My Nana used to have one of these ; it worked really well and as far as I can remember, no one lost a finger or even a bit of one - unlike me, many years later and working as a professional chef, I managed to slice part of the heel of my hand off whilst using a Japanese 'V' bladed Mandolin - yes, I was in too much of a hurry and yes I wasn't using the hand guard ..... Still doesn't beat the idiot who decided it'd be a good idea to disable the cut off button on an industrial bacon slicer then not use the press guard .... he only lost half of his little finger and about a 1/4 inch of the outside of his hand ; oh, and he lost his job too.
Looks a bit small. Not sure I could get an adult hand past the guard. Might work for ... shall we say "small hands", though.
I haven't seen a real 'hand slicer' for years. In the old days, people used to be slicing hands all the time! /jk
The Uninspiring Adverts Facebook group has been around for 6 years, but it’s still going strong. With over 45K members, including 20 new ones during the past week, this community is dedicated to “celebrating half hearted attempts to sell goods online.” Members are invited to send in uninspiring ads they spot, “so we can all marvel at the army of vendors out there who want to get rid of their stuff - but just can't be bothered.” From questionable items to hilarious titles on goods, there’s something for everyone in this group!
We’re big fans of Uninspiring Adverts here at Bored Panda, so it’s actually not the first time we’ve featured the group. And lucky for us, we were able to get in touch with the community’s creator, Owen Dawson, who was kind enough to share some background information about the group.
Only In America
I grew up in the 80s..Aqua Net comes in a solid.
Load More Replies...To avoid any ideas or common sense get in their brains?
Load More Replies...Beyond the whole is it Kevlar or not debate, are we really not going to discuss wearing a USED wig!! EEWWWWW
Somewhere there is probably a disclaimer saying that "Bulletproof" is the style. Lol. Like the $45 "4K FHD" projectors where "4K FHD" is the model number, not the resolution.
"come and have it with me!" <--- why on earth is that sentence in the ad? What does that even mean in relation to a wig? Are you supposed to somehow share it like an umbrella?
There is an Asian restaurant in a neighboring city called Happy See Me...I have no idea what it's supposed to be translated from..My guess is that it's translated from something.
Load More Replies...Hmmmm, I Don’t Think It Is
Maybe they are offering to let you swing a hammer at their slide for £30.
Looks like a broken slide to me. But I’ve been drinking. Could be wrong
"Fighting People" By Cohen
That's why the sword's handle should always go a little past the hand, no one holds a sword by the very end
Should we start the bidding at a dollar? Going once… going twice…. anybody?
First, we asked Owen if he had any updates on the group to share since we spoke to him last spring. “Membership has leveled off at just under 46,000. Considering I only started the group to amuse myself and a handful of friends, it still surprises me how popular it has become, and I love that it continues to entertain so many people,” the creator shared.
“There are quite a few similar groups out there now, many of them started by Uninspiring Adverts members, which I take as a compliment. Trends that have emerged recently include home made "artworks" and furniture (amazing how versatile people think pallets are), which are of the quality and craftsmanship you would expect,” he continued.
Hmm, I Suppose This Is More Accurate Than A Banana Or Soup Can For Scale
When you don’t want to loose that friend and pose for a picture like this.
Stop Laughing, Can't You See How "Curated" This Is?
Well it's not worth $20. Go to Walmart $ Tree for the food and cheap bowl, maybe the socks or maybe Ollie's for the socks.
Look Like They've Been Out In The Garden For A While
Oscar The Grouch fell on hard times and gave street walking a go
Owen added that he’s noticed people seem to like monetizing their cats. “Cat paintings, cat clay models, cushions with their cat's face on them… So many cats,” he shared. “Of course, our old friend Chester Draws regularly pops up in our members' posts. We love Chester and his colleague ‘Nesta Tables.’”
Legs Eleven!!!
That would be the perfect table to display the lamp from "A Christmas Story!!"
*temu Version
“Mom can we watch iron man in theaters?” “No we have iron man at home” Iron Man at home:
When The Weather Is Hot A Nice Dip Is Cool But I’m Not Sure I Want That Swimming Pool
Sure! Just throw a big 'ol tarp on this thing, fill 'er up and you got yourself an Olympic-size lap pool. Badda-bing.
We also asked Owen about any of his favorite posts that have popped up over the last year. “Way too many to narrow down,” he says. “We have a 'Post of the Week' competition where my trusty team of admins nominate their favorite ads of the previous seven days, and the top three are celebrated in a pinned post. There have been some really special ads that have featured in that!”
Fruit Bowl
I already have a brother. He likes to pounce me when I'm sleeping. I think I'll pass.
This Will Not Only Amuse My Toddler As She Prepares For Bedtime, It Will Also Act As A Handy Night Light. Thanks, Marketplace!
Help me Bobby. My batteries are running low. I need to eat your soul to recharge them.
Bobby. Bobby, come closer. I won't hurt you...
Load More Replies...The toy is a Mew Mew built by a japanese company. If it works, which the image does suggest it does, then the toy is worth between 40, and 200 dollars. More if you have the box.
I Thought It Was Dave But I Wasn’t Wearing My Glasse
Well, we have Steve, Chase, Cheilonge, Chester, Porker, and even an anonimous Mrs here, so I guess we also have to gender them
Load More Replies...That Weird, Aurora-Like Phenomenon Called STEVE Finally Has an Explanation...
Next, the creator shared his best advice for anyone interested in trying to sell items online. “Sellers could use Uninspiring Adverts as a guide to how NOT to advertise their wares!” Owen says. “I suppose I'm more used to looking at awful ads, but if someone is serious about striking a good deal, a clear, sharp set of photos from all angles is key.”
Enigmatic
The artist from #2 has been taking lessons and improving their craft!
Oh No Thank You 😨 Hears Buzzing Clicky Mechanical "Crawling" Sound In The Dark Of Night For Next 3 Weeks
There’s a reason why it’s free, nobody wants to pay for … THAT.
I Finally Found A Chester! A Chester Of Dawers, None The Less
Ignoring the bad grammar (and the fact that the "zig zag desing" would drive me mental) at least this one's got a reasonable asking price.
Owen also recommends including “a short but relevant title and description” and “noting any faults or damage to the item (honesty plays well with buyers)” in your listings. “And it's always worth consulting a dictionary to check that your ‘Crushed Velvet Cushions’ do not appear to buyers listed as ‘Crash Valvet Cousins,’” he added.
Can't Go Wrong For A Fiver... Right?
Agreed it’s clean n well kept, only a privileged douchebag would slag this off
Load More Replies...Nothing wrong with that. Clean, tidy and is obviously a hostel. Putting that little device in my hands to some use, it reveals it is a 4,3 star rated guesthouse in a decent sized city in Pakistan, east of Islamabad.
You’re wrong, it’s located in India. Someone posted the booking website, it’s in east India far from Pakistan
Load More Replies...I stayed in a very similar room with 3 friends and had a blast, it was about $3 a night, shared bathroom. But to be fair, the beds looked more confrotable, kindda looks these matresses are 1 inch thick.
How did you come to the conclusion that this is a men's dormitory room??
Load More Replies...Who Doesn't Love A Turdis
With the TURDIS, or 'Toilets Under Recurrent Diarrhea in Space, you too can kidnap companions and show them all of Grime and Chase.
Lol! I remember the saints row reference....and i use that as a nickname for years in discord and other games!
Soft Sculpture Pet Likeness
If your cat came back to haunt you as Inspector Clouseau wearing a dress.
I mean, it's definitely not perfectly accurate but I do find it kinda weirdly cute
Finally Owen noted that if you’re a fan of Uninspiring Adverts, you might also want to check out their sister groups: Completely Untrue Celebrity Facts and Completely Untrue Wildlife Facts. And don’t hesitate to join Uninspiring Adverts to start posting all of the madness that you encounter on Facebook Marketplace, eBay and beyond!
There's No Banana For Scale. *sad Face
Before i read, fridge magnet was no where close to what my guess for this was.
So glad I'm not the only one whose brain lives in the gutter 🤣
Load More Replies...I have a nick cage sequined pillow lol. It gets secretly wrapped up and passed around at birthdays and Christmas. Nobody needed to know that, but
My Cat Would Never Talk To Me Again, I Think
New nightmares unlocked a big mouse giving birth to a cat!!!
Load More Replies...Not sleeping up a mouse's wrecktum...yes I had to spell it wrong or it edits the word
Load More Replies...all kinds of wrong. oh my. looks like it's not his first rodeo...
Cursed Shoes Anyone
I don't get it either. They are in excellent condition. Maybe the size would be helpful to sell them, but other than that its a perfectly fine ad.
Load More Replies...Those have been worn quite a bit. First owner was James Dean, 2nd was Elvis and then my husband!! But it is a really good deal. You wear them one time and then on to the next owner. Women who are tired of there man.....great bargain...
I think I saw these in the Twilight Zone episode "Dead Man's Shoes". I'll pass.
was he wearing them at the time? was he burried with them? did someone step on them?
We hope you’re enjoying scrolling through all of these questionable and hilarious ads, pandas! Keep upvoting all of your favorites, and feel free to share in the comments below what the most ridiculous thing you’ve ever spotted being sold online was. Then, if you’re interested in checking out even more silly ads from Bored Panda, we recommend reading this article next!
Anyone Need A Dont Know Don't Know 2000?
I’m going to go to look at a house in Oldbury today (I really am) wonder if this beaut is still available, might up cycle it to a Santa sleg
"because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns- the ones we don't know we don't know.” ― Donald Rumsfeld
Who knew, it's not just a rusty old trailer, It is the great unknown unknown.
Load More Replies...I dont know if I need a 2000 Dont know Dont know. Do you know if you have the 2001 version?
Double Sided What Now?
It is a three dimensional object so technically it is triple sided.
It could be a five dimensional object and you're just incapable of perceiving the fifth dimension
Load More Replies...I own a double sided dart board. This is one side and on the other is another game with black and yellow diamond target areas. that no one has ever explained to me. But also presumably involves darts
Ok? If there is a second game on the back side they are usually just 1 to 10 ring targets like you use in archery or gun sports
Load More Replies...Common. When one side is worn out, put the wire grid on the other side, and good as new!
Play both sides @ same time…? Is there a game around the sides?, just askin, still hungover tryin to worry meself about last night :(, never agen…, I see that last Sunday and here we are, thinkin, reproducing brains on legs in the only place in the universe where we think ‘life’ exists… made out of bits of the universe, that can marvel how came 2 B, and wot 4… deep, no, still hungover :)
Why Waste Time Editing Photos?
You edit it because you don't want it 'cloned'. It can be a big issue in the UK - someone has a similar make of car/bike, uses someone else's registration plate, and hey presto, all your tickets and fines go to the 'other' bike owner....
For All The Budding Bobby Crush Fans
this is actually cool looking, have it repaired but keep some of the plants and playing it in your backyard surrounded by nature would be amazing
You clearly have little or no conception of how much it would cost to "have it repaired". We're talking thousands.
Load More Replies...One man went to mow, went to mow piano, one man and his dog. . .
Load More Replies...We visited a city that has six outside public pianos. They are not much better than a pile of firewood.
I grew it myself…it’s still just a baby but, with some care, may grow to be quite grand.
An old grand piano actually would make for a really cool looking raised vegetable bed, come to think of it.
Chanel Cheilonge? Anyone?
I think you would find some people in every country who would believe it’s real.
Load More Replies...Do you need the same black paint as the toilet seat? Why a photo in your bathroom? At least put the lid down or clean the toilet.
Right in front of an open toilet no less, classy. Is this Mar-A-Lago?
I haven't seen those black bakelite(?) toilet seats since the navy in the 80s
If those were actually Bakelite they'd be worth a mint, ironically.
Load More Replies...nah, that's not a chaise, that's a telephone table. from back in the day we all had our landline phone in the hallway, on this little table, that was where you sat to use the phone.
That's a telephone table, children. The little cupboard is for your phone book and Yellow Pages.
Love Me Tander
I was going garage sailing with my mom a while ago and we found a small elvis picture so we bought it and its currently above our toilet lmao
Boy George - Hangs His Head
It Is A Lovely Loger
Yes, all up to the nines, (In the UK, a 999 emergency.)
Load More Replies...So we're still naming furniture? Cos this is definitely Roger the Loger
Natural (although wrong) tendency to 'anglicise' unfamiliar words.
Load More Replies..."He Won't Be Needing Them Where He's Going"
Has he got more than one runner, as in messenger, snd what do they have to do with these shoes?
Gorillas In The Mist. With No Pants
True but this is the first one I've seen that I wish it did
Load More Replies...Gorillas do because they have a harem model. They fight other males for exclusive access, so have a very small penis and internal testes. Humans, chimps, and bonobos have larger ones
Load More Replies...This is definitely the worst post ever - I am dying. How on earth do people come up with this ugly shite? How dare they sell it? They should be cutting stuff up and surreptitiously put it in a dumpster at night. I would be embarassed to even try to sell any of the items here.
No Small Antics Here. Go Large Or Go Home
I need this. Right now my antics are laying around all over the place.
I do keep all my large antics in the garage, and they're getting out of hand without a good place to store them...
Is that a mirror? Everyone should have a mirror in their garage, so they can check their hair, make-up, etc.
Exactly What You Need For Storing Your Spell And Her Ingredients
As seen in the movie The Wiccan Man. No, not the crappy Nic Cage remake, the original 1973 crappy film.
Forget that, what’s that green thing in the bottom bin?
Load More Replies...Maybe it was "far away". Not really related to poc, just the wicker part. 🙃
Load More Replies...Sleg Bells Ring, Are You Listening?
This Sounds Like A Terrible Competition Prize
If this is the Grand prize...I would hate to see what turd place looks like
Bottel? Bargain
Well, it was a long time ago, and it’s hard to remember. I mean, it’s not like it’s written on the actual item or anything…
Load More Replies...No. Charity shops are full of stuff like this.
Load More Replies...WOW, there is just SO much wrong here. "Their marriage" was July 29, 1981.
sometimes these listings feel like they were composed with voice to text, but then there are typos that don't make a different word that they could've meant
It has 1981 written on the damn, they couldn't even get the date right when it was in front them
No Words
Yeah, Nana borrowed phone from granddaughter, granddaughter's phone is permanently on selfie
Load More Replies...I know it's too late now, but I want to know if anyone told this lady she put her picture up like that! Maybe she wondered why no-one bought the dryer.
So Generous… Marks??
If it doesn’t smell like cat pee, I’d consider that acceptable for free. You can patch or reupholster it if the frame and padding are still good. We’ve patched several upholstered pieces over the years due to superficial cat-scratch damage like this.
Sleep Tight, Don’t Have Nightmares
I’m Not Sure How She Feels About Being Called A French Style Unit. However Attractive
Draw me like one of your French style units, Jack.
There's someone near me who lists items like this, just "Mrs" as the title, I always assumed it was some sort of scam as they regularly pop up
Probably meant armoire, but no idea how to spell. Of course it isn't actually an armoire.
Relly Nice
Speed Boot
As a kitten, you'll need four.
Load More Replies...I have trouble with my spelling but compared to some of the people posting ads I am a genius
Plastic Milkshake? She Doesn’t Have The Machine But It’s In Excellent Condition
It's the top canister for a blender. They're showing the connection so if you have the base but bracket the top, this would fit. Better than throwing things out.
I Mean, If You're Using A Watermelon As A Helmet You're Probably Not The Brightest Spark In The First Place
"They got helmets on their heads, but I've got watermelon instead!"
Yeah, I Have To Wear A Lot Of Hats In My Job Too. I Hear You Bro
It's red and it says America and it's worn by Americans who America all over America.
Load More Replies...Probably just a stetson cowboy hat. probably in the usa colors too.
Load More Replies...If I Stick It On The Pavement In Front Of My House, Will I Never Have To Go To The Post Office Again?
Is this legal? In the United States selling a mail box would get you a trip to a federal prison.
With GR on it, it was probably decommissioned more than 70 years ago
Load More Replies...For Want Of An "E"
'Dying' with food waste sounds like a gluttonous heart attack, but 'dyeing' with food waste sounds like a lot of possably pretty colors. Spelling error, probably typo. (Forgive mine if there are, using phone)
Load More Replies...As a kid I and my family worked in a Living history museum. My mom did fiber arts and her exhibit was called "Spinning and dyeing".
I’ve Herd This Is A Great Freebie
Anyone For A Game!!
Umm... No, Thank You
We have a lot of scarecrow comps in east coast aus across all three states, I wanted to do a children of the dammed style one last year 😂 it’s a big thing in country towns and some cities still
Load More Replies...You Just Know That This Person Frequently Features In A Regional Newspaper As A "Colourful Local Character."
It’s to keep it from dragging on the floor. Unlike a real squirrel’s tail, there’s no bones and muscles to hold it up. It’s properly attached at the bottom; it’s just that the end is tacked to the upper back.
Load More Replies...The Thing!
I know we say items like this become the property of the patient and we no longer collect them when not needed, but in my wildest dreams I never expected a set of Langham raisers to be used for that. Still, reduce, reuse, recycle…
They go under chair or sofa legs to raise the seat up for older or disabled people.
Load More Replies...This Thing Looks More Like It's Preying
Otter Man Bed
Yeah, now that's a superhero I'd like to meet. He can swim, open mussels with a rock, sleep floating holding hands with his wife...
Load More Replies...Obviously, there was no otter woman for him to share the bed with, hence reason for sale.
This is the first modern 3/4 bed I've ever encountered. Cool, but good luck finding sheets!
You used to be able to get 3/4 bed sheets from the Sears catalog. Don’t know where anyone might find them now.
Never Would Have Guessed It Had Been Torn Up
The Other One Doesn't Dry Hair Either
So It's Not A Manual Then?
Not sure I want an automatic - CAN YOU GIVE ME MORE DETAILS ABOUT OTHER THINGS THAT ARE AUTOMATIC ON IT BEFORE i DECIDE ?
So You Glued A Toy Car To A Photo Frame Then Sprayed Paint Everywhere?
Things Could Get A Bit Hairy If You Try Using This PA
For Planting Records
Sir A Ferguson
Wonder How Many Offers They've Got So Far...?
The Frexynexy bottles are cute though, but I'm perfectly capable of emptying my own
I’d totally use this as a mixed media substrate, just slap a bit of gesso on it and off you go. Got my Aunt’s empty bottle of Amaretto sat in the kitchen for such a project. I don’t like amaretto, but the bottle is a cool shape!
What Everyone Needs, Dog Friendly Wi-Fi
My dog will be so happy when I show her this, it’s so hard to find dog-friendly Wi-Fi.
Don't think the flowers will last long with all the dogs pissing by.....
Amazing. Absolutely Amazing
I Mean, Who Wouldn't Want A Nice And Good Moroccan Living Room?
Those Accurate Prices Per Gram 👀 Raggae Vibes
Damn, I Was Looking For An Unstable Liver
Only Needs A New Coat Of Paint!!
I think it will burn itself in the nearby future.
Load More Replies...My microwave sees this as its life goal and it’s only 3 years old. My Mum’s original 1980’s microwave is still immaculate….
Size 16 Wom, Anybody?
Robin Relliant Jigsaw For Sale
Well, I've seen Top Gear. That Reliant Robin is just as functional as the one Jezzer squeezed himself into.
1) Churchill Hooked On Buckfast 2) John Peel's Favourite Band
Maybe It’s Stroppy Because It Was Called Scrappy
Expandable Fence
The saddest thing is that most people, if they were not sure of the spelling or such, can check so easily on Google. These people don't even consider checking, they probably don't even know they are wrong, most of the time - or just don't care.
Load More Replies...This tells us that the American education system isn't the only one in trouble.
Jebus Crispy, are the majority of people really this illiterate? I weep for the future of our species.
What's with all the ''don't know don't know" mentions in the ads? Is this a UK thing and what does it mean?
Just a guess, but when you fill out an ad you have spots for make and model and they just put in "don't know" in each spot, so it's a 2000 don't know don't know?
Load More Replies...The saddest thing is that most people, if they were not sure of the spelling or such, can check so easily on Google. These people don't even consider checking, they probably don't even know they are wrong, most of the time - or just don't care.
Load More Replies...This tells us that the American education system isn't the only one in trouble.
Jebus Crispy, are the majority of people really this illiterate? I weep for the future of our species.
What's with all the ''don't know don't know" mentions in the ads? Is this a UK thing and what does it mean?
Just a guess, but when you fill out an ad you have spots for make and model and they just put in "don't know" in each spot, so it's a 2000 don't know don't know?
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