The Most Bizarre Things People Are Actually Selling on Facebook Marketplace

"Brand New" Empty Boxes

At first glance, these listings seem reasonable. Then you read the fine print. Sellers frequently advertise "Brand New iPhone Box" or "Limited Edition Sneaker Box – No Shoes Included" for prices ranging from five to twenty dollars. The logic, as explained in the posts, is that the box is "perfect for display or storage." The unspoken truth, however, is that some buyers may use them for less honest purposes. Either way, listing a piece of cardboard as a collectible requires a certain kind of confidence.

A Jar of "Mystery Air"

Every so often, a listing appears for a sealed mason jar containing absolutely nothing visible. The seller will claim it holds "air from a famous concert" or "the last breath of winter." Prices vary wildly, from a humorous five dollars to a surprisingly serious fifty. There is no way to verify the contents, which is precisely the point. Buyers aren't paying for oxygen. They are paying for a story, a joke, or perhaps just the chance to own something that deliberately makes no sense.