50 Times People Listed Hilariously Absurd Ads And Expected To Actually Sell Something (New Pics)
I 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!#1 I'll Lose A Race Against YouImage credits: Colin Barrett#2 "These Could Sell For A Lot More" Yeah, Maybe If They Were Half Decent!Image credits: Gavin Heaton#3 Hand SlicerImage credits: Hath LouiseThe 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. #4 Only In AmericaImage credits: Barbara Willoughby#5 Hmmmm, I Don’t Think It IsImage credits: Sally Ann Saltmarsh#6 When The Weather Is Hot A Nice Dip Is Cool But I’m Not Sure I Want That Swimming PoolImage credits: Helen V JonesFirst, 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.#7 *temu VersionImage credits: Owen Dawson#8 Legs Eleven!!!Image credits: Sarah Walters#9 "Fighting People" By CohenImage credits: Mark FehrOwen 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.’” #10 Look Like They've Been Out In The Garden For A WhileImage credits: Jane Oliver#11 Hmm, I Suppose This Is More Accurate Than A Banana Or Soup Can For ScaleImage credits: Amber Jean#12 Fruit BowlImage credits: Jackie HolmesWe 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!”#13 Can't Go Wrong For A Fiver... Right?Image credits: Stephen Christopher Brophy#14 EnigmaticImage credits: Rob Tatton#15 I Finally Found A Chester! A Chester Of Dawers, None The LessImage credits: Emily BishopNext, 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.”#16 This Will Not Only Amuse My Toddler As She Prepares For Bedtime, It Will Also Act As A Handy Night Light. Thanks, Marketplace!Image credits: Owen Dawson#17 Stop Laughing, Can't You See How "Curated" This Is?Image credits: Owen Dawson#18 I Thought It Was Dave But I Wasn’t Wearing My GlasseImage credits: Hayden SelwynOwen 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.#19 Soft Sculpture Pet LikenessImage credits: Abby Westwood#20 Why Waste Time Editing Photos?Image credits: David Foord#21 Double Sided What Now?Image credits: Ken BostockFinally 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!#22 For All The Budding Bobby Crush FansImage credits: Deborah Berriman#23 My Cat Would Never Talk To Me Again, I ThinkImage credits: Sarah Prattki#24 Chanel Cheilonge? Anyone?Image credits: Alice RoseWe 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!#25 There's No Banana For Scale. *sad FaceImage credits: Lara Baker#26 It Is A Lovely LogerImage credits: Maggie Bowden#27 Anyone Need A Dont Know Don't Know 2000?Image credits: Juliet Knight#28 Love Me TanderImage credits: Maggie Bowden#29 No Small Antics Here. Go Large Or Go HomeImage credits: Daniel O Donnell#30 Relly NiceImage credits: Al Ballinger#31 Oh No Thank You ? Hears Buzzing Clicky Mechanical "Crawling" Sound In The Dark Of Night For Next 3 WeeksImage credits: Frankie Pauncevolt Hill#32 Sleg Bells Ring, Are You Listening?Image credits: Owen Dawson#33 "He Won't Be Needing Them Where He's Going"#34 Cursed Shoes AnyoneImage credits: Deb Moore#35 Bottel? BargainImage credits: Holly Smyczek#36 Plastic Milkshake? She Doesn’t Have The Machine But It’s In Excellent ConditionImage credits: Laura Darling#37 I’m Not Sure How She Feels About Being Called A French Style Unit. However AttractiveImage credits: Agi Nagy#38 This Sounds Like A Terrible Competition PrizeImage credits: Jackie Holmes#39 I Mean, If You're Using A Watermelon As A Helmet You're Probably Not The Brightest Spark In The First PlaceImage credits: Vikki Haines#40 Speed BootImage credits: Ken Bostock#41 So Generous… Marks??Image credits: Michelle Butler#42 Who Doesn't Love A TurdisImage credits: Deborah Berriman#43 Boy George - Hangs His HeadImage credits: Lisa Morris#44 Gorillas In The Mist. With No PantsImage credits: Deb Moore#45 Sleep Tight, Don’t Have NightmaresImage credits: Charlie Bryer#46 No WordsImage credits: Dustin Pullin#47 Exactly What You Need For Storing Your Spell And Her IngredientsImage credits: Amber Jean#48 Yeah, I Have To Wear A Lot Of Hats In My Job Too. I Hear You BroImage credits: Owen Dawson#49 If I Stick It On The Pavement In Front Of My House, Will I Never Have To Go To The Post Office Again?Image credits: Agi Nagy#50 For Want Of An "E"Image credits: Zoe Francine
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