From a grilled cheese sandwich with a face to a piece of the moon, eBay has seen some truly bizarre sales. Discover the weirdest things ever sold!
The internet is a wild place, but eBay takes things to another level. Over the years, people have auctioned off some of the strangest, most unexpected, and downright bizarre items you can imagine. Whether it’s a paranormal artifact or a piece of history, eBay has been home to some truly weird sales. Let’s take a look at some of the most jaw-dropping listings ever.
A Grilled Cheese Sandwich with the Face of the Virgin Mary
One of the most famous weird eBay sales happened in 2004 when a 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich featuring what appeared to be an image of the Virgin Mary was sold for a whopping $28,000. The seller claimed the sandwich never molded despite being a decade old. The winning bid came from GoldenPalace.com, an online casino known for purchasing bizarre items for publicity.
A Man’s Life (Yes, His Entire Life!)
In 2008, an Australian man named Ian Usher decided to sell his entire life after going through a tough breakup. The package included his house, job, car, and even introductions to his friends. His unusual auction ended with a winning bid of $384,000, proving that sometimes, starting over can come with a price tag.
A Piece of the Moon
Owning a piece of the moon sounds like a sci-fi dream, but in 2002, a tiny lunar meteorite fragment was put up for auction. NASA usually prohibits the sale of moon rocks, but since this one came from a verified meteorite, it was technically legal. It sold for $442,500, making it one of the most expensive rocks ever sold online.
A Ghost in a Jar
If you thought haunted houses were creepy, imagine owning a haunted jar. In 2003, a man listed an old jar that he claimed contained a ghost. He warned potential buyers that opening the jar could release the spirit inside. The eerie item quickly gained attention, and the auction reached bids of over $50,000 before eBay pulled the listing due to its policy against selling intangible goods.
A Dorito Shaped Like the Pope’s Hat
In 2005, a single Dorito chip gained unexpected fame when it was discovered to be shaped like the Pope’s mitre (ceremonial hat). The seller, seizing the opportunity, put it on eBay, and the quirky chip ended up selling for $1,209. The winning bid came from, once again, GoldenPalace.com, which seems to have a habit of collecting bizarre items.
A Town in California
Why buy a house when you can own an entire town? In 2002, the small town of Bridgeville, California, complete with homes and businesses, was listed on eBay. The final bid came in at $1.77 million, making it one of the most expensive and unusual sales in eBay’s history.
A Woman’s Forehead for Advertising
In 2005, a woman named Kari Smith auctioned off advertising space on her forehead. The winning bid of $10,000 came from an online casino that required her to tattoo their website URL on her forehead. Surprisingly, this sparked a trend where multiple people later attempted to auction off parts of their body for advertising.
A Single Cornflake Shaped Like Illinois
In 2008, two sisters put up a cornflake they found that was shaped like the state of Illinois. While it might seem absurd, collectors love rare and novelty items. The final price for this oddly shaped breakfast cereal? $1,350.
A Wedding Dress Used for Revenge
After a bitter divorce, a man listed his ex-wife’s wedding dress on eBay in 2004, adding a brutally honest and hilarious description of how she left him. The entertaining listing went viral, attracting thousands of bids. The final selling price was $3,850, proving that humor can sell just about anything.