Left: A handmade, beige fabric cat with a patch on its side and a tag hanging from its leg. Right: A jar filled with bright red pickles labeled "PICKLE-ME-EMO." A person's feet in sandals are partially visible at the bottom left.

Garage Sales are a great place to get cheap gifts for friends and family. Sometimes you can find an amazing deal on some pre-owned stuff. But sometimes, people try to make a buck on some seriously weird stuff. Used undergarments and self-portraits in watercolor should really not be sold to other people. Here are 20 garage sale items that are truly absurd.

1. Would someone like to purchase this cabbage dog?

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2. I found this little number at goodwill for 59 cents.

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3. This horrifying educational tape was only a dollar.

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4. Only a dollar is honestly a good deal.

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5. Who knew paint could stack up like that?

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6. How is this an antique?

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7. What would you do if you found this at a garage sale?

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8. For the classy type that needs four phone chargers.

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9. I would literally have to force myself to not buy this.

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10. A picture is worth a thousand words, not 1000 dollars.

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11. Oh, oh no.

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12. Imagine being watched in your own bathroom by this guy.

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13. How are you going to try and pawn this off on someone else?

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14. The craftsmanship is impeccable, but I didn’t have the $5 to buy it.

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15. This makes me uncomfortable.

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16. For only $20 that’s a steal.

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17. This piece of modern art is a small fee of $200.

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18. These salt and pepper shakers are yours for only $3.

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19. The best $2 I’ve ever spent.

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20. For $15 this is a pretty good deal.

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Patrick is a writer based in upstate New York, where he grew up and still calls home. Over the past year, he’s been diving deep into storytelling, especially tales rooted in history, the Wild West, lost treasures, and ancient artifacts. He’s also drawn to unsolved mysteries and whatever the internet can’t stop talking about.

Whether it’s a centuries-old legend or a bizarre internet rabbit hole, Patrick is always chasing the threads of a compelling story. When he’s not chasing stories, Pat’s probably hiking mountain trails with his dog, exploring new corners of the U.S., or doom-scrolling between hangouts with friends and family. He finds inspiration in nature, forgotten places, and random conversations—anything that sparks curiosity. Whether it’s city streets or backcountry paths, Patrick’s always on the lookout for the next great story.