According to Facebook, more than one in three people in the US use their Marketplace to buy and sell things every month. It offers convenience, affordability, and sustainability, so it’s really not surprising that the platform has attracted so many users. There’s not much to dislike about it—it’s like the flea market of the Internet! And with such a big user base, you know there’s never a dull moment while scrolling through Facebook Marketplace.
Purely for your entertainment, our Bored Panda team has gathered many such moments below. Scroll down to find some of the wildest and most unhinged listings sellers posted, and be sure to leave us your verdict in the comments: to buy or not to buy?
While you're at it, don't forget to check out a conversation with a full-time vintage seller and owner of Angela's Vintage Shop, Angela Mandragiu, and a vintage seller and owner of Abigail's Artful Abode, Abigail Lopez, who kindly agreed to share their best tips on selling items online.
#1 Found In The Wild (My Local Buy-Sell-Trade Group). $40 For A Jacket That Looks Like It’s Been Used For Shop Rags??
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#2 My Local Mp
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#3 'Yellow Cloud Look' Weird, The 'Yellow Clouds' Look Identical To Canned Spray Foam
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A full-time vintage seller and owner of Angela's Vintage Shop, Angela Mandragiu, tells us that what inspired her to start reselling was her love for thrifting and finding special pieces with history and character.
"I’ve always enjoyed the thrill of the hunt, digging through boxes at car boot sales, charity shops… It’s like treasure hunting, and it always gives me that dopamine rush," she shares.
"At the same time, I was also looking for something flexible. I have three kids, and when I started, my youngest wasn’t in school yet. Even now that she is, it’s still very complicated to find a traditional job that actually fits into school hours, school holidays, and everything else that comes with being a parent. This business gave me the chance to work on my own terms and be there for my family when they need me."
#4 Not Knocking The Potential Skill And Time Spent. But Holy Nightmare Fuel.... 😭
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#5 “What You Purchase This For” Is A Wild Statement
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Plus, she's a big advocate of sustainability. "The sustainability side of it really matters to me. I love that I can find new homes for old pieces that aren’t loved anymore and encourage people to decorate in a more thoughtful, eco-friendly way. It’s meaningful work, and it fits my life."
Meanwhile, a vintage seller and owner of Abigail's Artful Abode, Abigail Lopez, started reselling as a side hustle to realize her dream.
"I started initially way back when eBay first started in the 90s because I had a house-building project and needed a side hustle to realize my dream. Something I could do when I wasn't working my day job."
#6 “Can It Be Delivered?”
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#7 Not Sure If This Belongs Here, But It Gave Me A Laugh When I Was Scrolling
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#8 I'm Not Saying That They're Just Trying To Avoid Dump Fees But What Can Broken Concrete Really Be Used For?
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Since we had the opportunity to speak with these seasoned resellers, we couldn’t resist asking for their advice, starting with how to tell if an item is worth selling. Both agree that doing research is the best method for this.
"I use Google Lens and eBay Sold Listings. Personally, items that are low value aren't worth selling to me. Time is valuable, and it takes just as much time to list something that's valued at $50 as something that's only worth a couple of dollars, especially if there are a million listings for the same item," Lopez explains.
#9 Does This Count
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#10 Hope I’m The First To Find This One 😂
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#11 Did I Do It Guys
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"The most important things are the visual potential and the market value. I tend to spend a lot of time on Pinterest and following home decor accounts, just admiring how people decorate their spaces in different styles. Over time, I’ve developed an eye for pieces that have real potential, things that might not look like much at first but would look beautiful styled in the right home," adds Mandragiu.
"When I’m out sourcing, I usually start by asking myself, 'Would I want this in my own home?' But I also keep in mind that not everyone has the same taste as me, so I look for quality pieces that might fit other styles too. I’m always more charmed by cottagecore or traditional pieces."
#12 Love This. 😂😂
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#13 Bro Wants $20 For Two Chips Stuck Together
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#14 She Had Several Pics And A Video Of A Dog Rummaging Through The Trash On The Floor And Their Man Was In The Back, Which I Found To Be Entertaining
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When she's unsure about an item, she uses Google Lens to research similar items and get a sense of the market.
"As for what typically isn’t worth reselling, badly damaged or poor-quality items are usually a no. If I don’t think someone would be excited to decorate with that piece, I pass."
#15 Not A Marketplace Listing But It Was Crossposted To Marketplace. They Want 800 A Month To Share A Motel Room.🥴😮💨
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#16 That’s Not An iPhone Anymore Man… It’s Barely Even An I 🤨
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#17 Long Time Lurker, First Time Poster
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Next, we were curious to know what mistakes sellers should avoid to sell more items online.
"Pricing too high, low-quality pictures, and if you're serious about making it a part-time gig, not listing consistently. Meaning most days," says Lopez.
"One of the biggest mistakes I see is leaving out key information, especially measurements," notes Mandragiu.
"Size can be important, and pictures are often misleading. I always include the exact dimensions (both in inches and centimeters), and I also like to show the item in my hand so buyers can quickly get a sense of scale."
#18 This Seems Weird…right?
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#19 This Is Too Good 😭😭
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#20 I Don’t… Am I Missing Something? “No Body Rust” But It Sure As Hell Does Have Rust Lmao
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"Another common issue is not being fully transparent about flaws. Vintage pieces often have wear (and that’s totally fine), but you have to be upfront about it. I make sure to photograph items from all angles and clearly describe any faults. Buyers appreciate honesty and are much more likely to trust you and come back," Mandragiu adds.
"Sellers also tend to overlook keywords, which are so important unless you’re driving traffic through social media. If you’re relying on marketplace searches, you need to think about what your ideal buyer is typing in. Include colors, styles, materials… anything that helps your item show up in the right search."
#21 Buffalo Bill Barbie
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#22 Neat But Expensive LOL
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#23 Michael Daley Where You At?
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The last mistake Mandragiu mentions is underpricing. "People forget to factor in their time. Sourcing, cleaning, photographing, listing, marketing, PACKING, and shipping - it all adds up. If you do the math and realize you're making less than minimum wage on an item, it might not be worth selling at all. Pricing should reflect the value of your time, not just the item," she explains.
#24 I Dont Think I Need To Say Anything On This One
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#25 Just Why…
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#26 I Feel So Devastated That We Didn't Make A Deal For A Third Of My Asking Price, Whatever Will I Do??
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In order to be more successful at selling, listing constantly, and taking good pictures are musts, says Lopez.
"Selling online can be very profitable, but to be truly successful,l you must treat it like a business and put in the time. Having a good organizational system is critical as you increase your inventory. Using a platform like ListPerfectly allows you to scale your business. They use AI, so you don't even write your own descriptions, they have picture editing tools, and you're able to crosspost your listings."
#27 Never Seen One Of These Before! I Thought It Was Just Called A Hospital
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#28 $850 For Pencils? Is This An Actual Thing?
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#29 Why Is It Freaky??
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"My tips are to list consistently and not to rely solely on SEO. It helps, but the competition is high, so you need to actively drive traffic, especially through social media. Sometimes, even the most gorgeous piece can sit unsold simply because the right buyer never saw it. It’s not always about the item, it’s about visibility," Mandragiu suggests.
"Keep promoting, use strong keywords, and make sure your listings are getting in front of enough eyes. Also, try to style your items when possible, it helps buyers envision them in their own homes. I should do this more often myself!"
#30 "Throw An Offer Or An Equivalent Trade" "Not Looking To Do Either"
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#31 I Mean It's A Rock.. Rock From Hell Would Make A Good Band Name
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#32 Gooooooood Old Boooga Sugar Bed
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#33 Ran When Parked In 1985 😂 The Starting Price Was $3000…
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#34 Guy Stole A Metro Sign And Selling It On The Marketplace.. Welcome To Sweden 💁🏼♀️
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#35 Alright Bro (140k On It Btw)
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#36 Uh, Not The Place To Ask Bud LOL
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#37 “Vintage.” Only A Grand! Came Up In My Feed Because I Bought A Used Recent One For $100
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#38 I Didn’t Know We Were Selling Our Empty Liquor Bottles 🤔
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#39 You Know What I’ll Take It
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#40 Dang I Could Of Been Rich. My Aunt Worked There In The 80's
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#41 Sorry What
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#42 Seller: "Handle This With Care!" Also Seller: *lays It On The Ground* Edit: Oh, Yeah, I Forgot This Is A Group With A High Population Of Uncultured Swine. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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#43 What Even Is This 💀
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#44 Anyone In The Market For A Japanese Maple?
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#45 Proof Reading Is Important
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#46 Best I Can Do Is $250 And A 6 Pack Of Rainier
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#47 Wow Do I Feel Bad 😂
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#48 I Don’t Understand Why Send Me To An Empty House? What’s To Gain?
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#49 650$ Razor Build Listed For 800 🤦♂️
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#50 The Engine Is The Price Of The Car Like I Get He Got A Shop To Inspect It But That’s Crazy For Almost 35k
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#51 Andy’s Mom Had Enough Of His Toys Being Left All Over The Floor. Happy Mother’s Day!
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#52 Anyone Need A Massage?
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#53 Did I Find One?! 😁
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#54 Ran When Parked, 20 Years Ago LOL
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#55 Maybe Im A Pinecone, But Personally Im Not Going To Just Go Hand Someone 1k With Absolutely Zero Knowledge Of What Im Getting Myself Into, Not Even A Test Drive😭
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#56 Ok, Did I Make The Cut On This One? 😂 Like Seriously...should I Have Had To Beat The Info Out Of This Guy? 🤔🤪
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#57 Guy Selling Fake Rolies With Even Original Sticker Price 🤣
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#58 100$ Assorted Rocks & Shells ✨
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#59 Ummm. $200? For Real?
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#60 I Don't Think That's Quite What I'm Looking At
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#61 "Damaged"
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#62 Recliner ❌️ Recycliner ✅️
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#63 It Is Very Strong And Durable
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#64 I Didn't Know They Wore Boots! 🐸
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#65 3.6l V6 With 174xxxkm🤩🤩🤩 About 25k Over Market Value
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#66 I Finally Found One. May Not Be The Best But It's Still Pure Stupidity 🤣🤣
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#67 Only For The Truely Rich Loz Fans With A Pure Soul. All Other Fans Need Not Apply. Tap Pic
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#68 Holy Cow I Finally Found One 😂😂😂
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#69 Do Not Try To Lowball Me 😡
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#70 LOL This Is Just Funny To Me; Prison Made Dnd Dice, Some Of These Hustles Are Crazy Just Like A Local Lady That Sells Her 18 Month Old Toddlers Finger Paintings For $35 Ea
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#71 Is The Car In The Room With Us?
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#72 Maybe Rest In Peace 🙏
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#73 I Guess I Just Dont Understand Art
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#74 The Description Is Good. Literally. Wtf Are They Selling?
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#75 When You Create Listing Half Asleep
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#76 I’m Scared
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#77 Y’all Are Probably Gonna Drag Me 😂 But I Highly Doubt Anyone Will Pay $165 For Used Children’s Clothes. Idk Y’all I Guess I Just Don’t Know Because I Give My Child’s Clothes Away For Free. I Don’t Care How “Hard Up For Money” I Am. Also I Guess Marketplace Is Different From Yard Sales. Like I Said I Knew I Was Gonna Get Dragged. Yes I Do Have A Kid Why Do You Think I Was Looking At Clothes LOL 😂
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#78 Offering 37% Lower Than Asking Is Diabolical
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#79 This Is Japanese Knotweed It’s Highly Invasive Here And Illegal To Plant In Some Provinces LOL
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#80 Posted From: Idiots Of Vinted Official I Genuinely Don't Think The Buyer Meant To Offend, Thoughts?
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#81 Hmm.. Expiration Is Missing??
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#82 Bro What 🤣
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#83 🤢 Ew… Side Note: I’m Not Ewwwwwing The Adult Swing. Just The Cleanliness Or Lack Of The Swing. Peep The Imprint… 👀
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#84 It Was Totally Intentional, But It’s Hilarious 🤷🏻♀️ If The Bolt Looked Like That I’d Consider It. Sexiness
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#85 I Kinda Want Them
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#86 Heres An Ideal, Ugh
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#87 Share Is Care
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#88 Another Lunatic Thinking An Fx Processor From 12 Years Ago Is Worth Something
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#89 Love This Marketing Strategy
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#90 Seems Like Fair Marketing LOL
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#91 Alright Then
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#92 Not This Girl Selling Diapers She Received From The Food Bank. 👀👀👀
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#93 Why The Selfie?🤣
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#94 I Could Be The Pinecone Here Bc I Know Nothing About Sneakers… But Never Worn?
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#95 In My Local Group After Laughing At The Post Lmao
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#96 I Received A Notification For This 😭😭😭😭 Who Do You Think I Am, Some Kind Of Human Trafficker 🤣😭
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#97 $20 Or Send Offer 😂
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#98 The Description 😂
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#99 So This Is A Home Depot Cart (Big Box Home Improvement Supply Store For Anyone Not Privy). $250 Sounds Like A Steal
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#100 This One Was Just Funny
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#101 Life Is About Making Adult Decisions
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#102 Damn Anyone Want To Spend An Extra 10 Dollars An Get Ear Wax Covered Headphones What A Steal
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#103 Someone Is Trying To Weasel Out Of Paying The Tire Disposal Fee
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#104 Dude Is Serious
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#105 Phew, Good Thing The Timing Chain Was Changed😅
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#106 Selling A $90 Clip Popper For 250 Is Crazy. My Snap On Guy Has Boxes Of Them Because They Won’t Sell😂
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#107 "Selling For A Friend Who Created It Experience In Air Boats And Go Karts" Should I Ask Him To Send Pics Of How Many Fingers He Has Left?
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#108 Surly These Are Not Worth That Price. It’s Just A Number Plate That’s Misspelled. I Don’t Think They Do Know What They Have
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#109 Well Loved Should Be Somewhere In That Description
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#110 Get It Girl😂
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#111 Because It’s Really Hard To Just Take Your Hand And Brush The Crumbs And Dirt Off Of The Seat Before You Take The Picture 🤔
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#112 Probably Not Tho Right???? 😂😂
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#113 An Absolutely Brilliant Trade Deal
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#114 The Description…
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#115 Someone Come Get Their Grandma
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#116 Lightly Marked?! How Bout Filthy 🤢
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