14 bizarre things you can buy on Craigslist in Detroit

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, Mar 25, 2016 at 10:30 pm

Aside from “casual encounters” and “missed connections”, Craigslist can actually be a reliable place to find random shit that you really need (or think that you need.) We did some investigative searching for the most bizarre, head-scratching, semi-interesting, and WTF items that you can purchase in metro Detroit, and of course, Craigslist didn't disappoint.

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Belri Sombrero

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner! And for just $20 you can own an authentic, made in Mexico sombrero.

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Large Stuffed Bunny

With Easter happening this weekend, wouldn’t a semi-creepy 18’’ stuffed bunny for only $7 put you and your family in the Easter spirit? No? Well...we tried.

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Casino Movie Poster

$40 for a framed poster of a forgotten Robert De Niro movie? Sure, why not! Sharon Stone is killing it, though!

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Food Warming Lamp

This may be an obvious purchase if you’re about to start a restaurant or deli, but can you imagine having this in our own home? You will look like such a badass when you have guests over and have appetizers staying warm under a food warming lamp. Hostess with the mostess, for sure! And it’s only $60!

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Hidden Compartment Books

We aren’t sure if we should be condoning hiding stuff in fake books, but these could come in handy one day. Nine books for $60.

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Jane Fonda Workout Video

Get beach bod ready with Jane Fonda for $5? SOLD.

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Outback Steakhouse Gift Cards

Just imagine how much steak you will be consuming when you purchase $160 worth of Outback Steakhouse gift cards. We’re not sure how someone collected that many gift cards from Outback, but we’re not mad about it.

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Plastic Flowers

Cause why buy the real thing? $5 each.

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Antique Rat Trap

This find is technically in Saginaw- nowhere near Detroit- but we couldn’t pass up this hilarious/terrifying find. Why does someone need an antique rat trap for $50? Why is Donald Trump running for President? We will never know.

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Snoopy Antique Telephone

Okay, we gotta admit that this vintage Peanuts rotary phone is kind of cute. Sure, we all use cell phones so these are practically obsolete, but you can never say no to Snoopy! Especially at $40! (Okay, that’s a little pricy.)

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No-Snore Pillow

If you buy this $5 no-snore pillow, will you please let us know if it works? We have a couple of chronic snorers in the office. Thanks in advance.

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Spongebob Squarepants Decals

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea for $10? Yep, you guessed it!

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Star Wars Banner

$10 for a Star Wars Episode 1 banner. Bonus: it’s from Pizza Hut!

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Engagement Ring

Nothing says “I want to spend the rest of my life with you” like a used engagement from Craigslist, right? $1800 and they will throw in the wedding band!

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