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17 times online selling took a wrong turn

Craigslist – and other similar sites – can be really useful for finding bargains, tradespeople or even work. But some people have a seriously overblown idea of how much their items, services or jobs are worth – which is where the r/delusionalcraigslist subreddit comes in.

This list contains some of the best examples we’ve seen of sellers trying to pull the wool over buyers’ eyes – and a few would-be buyers attempting to get more of a bargain than is on offer.

1. Probably not by Van Gogh


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2. Fowl play


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3. Don’t use it for tennis


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4. Genuine photocopy


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5. ‘Physical save icon’


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6. Hotrod or cut’n’shut?


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7. Birthday cacks. Not a typo


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8. Just a tad below minimum wage


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9. “Tupperware”


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