10 Weirdest Craigslist Postings

Eleanthe Anderson
Like the rest of America and beyond, I am a great fan of Craigslist. Craigslist has become an icon of American culture, and it is truly a great website. That being said, it can also be downright weird. I have always used Craigslist to search for local jobs, and find it especially useful for finding writing and editing jobs. Then, I began searching for things I wanted - a new aquarium, some garden plants, etc. That is when things got truly weird.

Here is a look at some of the strangest posts that I have seen on Craigslist. Check out the for sale items yourself when you are bored. They can be downright hilarious. All quotes are taken from current Craigslist postings with no changes. Enjoy!

10 Weirdest Craigslist Postings: The Weird, The Strange, The.....What?

Craigslist's Weirdest Postings: Number 10: Free: One green bell pepper

Taking the time to post a free bell pepper and hoping that someone will contact you and pick it up while it is still fresh is a little weird. It reminds me of my granny, who was always giving me the empty margarine containers to reuse as food storage.

Craigslist's Weirdest Postings: Number 9: For Sale: Drought tolerant landscape rocks

Upon further reflection, I get it. The rocks complement a drought tolerant garden. But my first thought on this Craigslist posting? I didn't know that there were rocks out there that needed watering.

Craigslist's Weirdest Postings: Number 8: Free: Crime Scene Tape

Even better than the odd listing of a roll of crime scene tape, it was only slightly used.

Craigslist's Weirdest Postings: Number 7: For Sale: Naked Neck Chickens

Do you love chickens, but are frustrated by those pesky neck feathers getting in the way of ___ (honestly I have no clue ...insert joke here). Well, for only ten dollars you can buy chickens with no neck feathers, also known as naked neck chickens. Who knew?

Craigslist's Weirdest Postings: Number 6: For Sale $1: Row boat, not sea worthy.

Don't need to say any more about this one. Some guy wants his yard cleaned for free. He even suggests that the hulking, rotting monstrosity would make a fine garden planter.

Craigslist's Weirdest Postings: Number 5: Free Horse Manure

Ok, if you can stand the smell it is a good fertilizer. I love this line though: "Take a little or a lot -- we have plenty!!!"

Craigslist's Weirdest Postings: Number 4: Free: Working Toilet

Yes folks, it is a used toilet. From the posting "It's on the sidewalk. Just replaced ours. This one works...just a bit slow!!!"

Craigslist's Weirdest Postings: Number 3: For Sale: Hitler and Manson Girls Autographs

"Selling an autographed rock album with both Hitler and the Manson girls autograph - VERY RARE! Selling this one-of-a-kind collectible for only $5000. Be the first on your block to own both Hitler and the Manson girls autograph on the same rock album!" If you believe it, go ahead; pay $5000 dollars for it. Rock albums were really popular in Hitler's day, and you know, he did love to autograph things.....

Craigslist's Weirdest Postings: Number 2: For Sale: Blue Man Group Instruments

"I HAVE 2 BLUEMAN GROUP MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH BOOKS. BARELY USED,WORKS GREAT. IPOD AND MP3 HOOK UPS ON BOTH. RECORD AND PLAY YOUR OWN MUSIC. IM SELLING 1 BY ITSELF FOR $50.00 OR BOTH FOR $90.00. or best offer." Ever seen Arrested Development when Tobias wants to be a Blue Man? He would have been all over this.

Craigslist's Weirdest Postings: Number 1: For Sale: Special Talking Goat

Apparently a goat that has been on television....let me share an excerpt because I know you are intrigued: "But if you buy her, it will not be for her size, or milk but because she is a "show girl"

Published by Eleanthe Anderson

Librarian with emphasis in medical and legal research. B.A. in Art History and M.L.S. Hobbies are quilting, making jewelry, aromatherapy, crafting, gardening, writing, and a serious world of warcraft addiction.  View profile

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  • Patricia Sicilia4/20/2010

    Strange but true.

  • Ellen Burford4/14/2010

    I just finished a margarine tub, do you want it?!

  • John Myers4/9/2010

    The truth is always stranger than fiction! Fun read!

  • L.L. Woodard4/9/2010

    Too funny. Thanks for sharing.

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