16 Strange Oddities We Found on Billings Marketplace

Curiosities, antiques, junk, oddities... back in the day you would only find these interesting items at second-hand stores, estate auctions, or garage sales. Then Craigslist and eBay became goldmines for random items for sale. Facebook Marketplace is where a large portion of online person-to-person commerce is now conducted. Despite the prevalence of scammers, Marketplace is an easy way to sell your random stuff.

And by random, we mean weird.

Browsing for oddities today (with a 60-mile search radius of Billings) we found a bunch of items that are certainly interesting. Take a look. Maybe you'll find the perfect gift for that impossible-to-buy-for person on your shopping list.

Oak Throne - $495

I want this. I need this. If you're the king or queen of your castle, you need this royal throne too. It's listed in Joliet HERE.

Tiki Chic Gold Statue - $65

Tiki mania swept the nation in the 50s and 60s and this unique statue/fruit basket(?) thing is a perfect example of the kitschy style that was so popular. This piece is listed by a seller in Shepherd. See the listing HERE.

Wacky salon chairs - $100

These chairs are so funky and fun. We imagine the one with wheels helped calm more than a handful of little people at haircut time. These items sold quickly.

Homemade motorcycle rocking horse - $280

Handcrafted from over 45 separate pieces, each motorcycle rocking horse is slightly different and unique. See the listing HERE.

Retro BBQ Wagon - $275

Perfect for cooking up a chuckwagon dinner, this vintage charcoal grill is believed to be from the 50s or 60s according to the listing. The Royal Chef Stagecoach BBQ is something we've never seen before and is probably a rare piece in the BBQ world.

Vintage Reliance portable toilet - $10

Pre-owned toilets are probably a tough sell. This portable camping toilet is listed as "vintage." We don't know if it's been used or not.

Funky folding bike - $60

The patent for the first folding bicycle was issued in 1887 and manufacturers have been tinkering with folding bike designs ever since. This is a vintage Strida model. These interesting bikes have become collector items. The seller writes, "Bought it because I thought it was so cool, but it's not very easy to ride. More of a unique piece for someone who collects." See the listing HERE.

Antique Fainting Couch - $1,200

This item isn't weird or odd; it's beautiful. It caught our eye because frankly, we've always wanted a fainting couch. This Victorian-era lounge is rare and worth every penny to a collector. Check it out HERE.

Large Glow in the Dark Mushroom - $25

This "large glow-in-the-dark mushroom" looks suspiciously like a device for smoking cannabis. The seller writes, "Very unique item, glows very bright in the dark. Very sturdy, holds up well. Makes a great gift."  See the listing HERE.

Vintage Toast-O-Lator - $160

Art Deco items are so much fun. Rounded corners, aerodynamic styling, and lots of chrome dominated everything from automobiles to toasters as the world entered the Atomic Age. This old toaster has the original cord and works great according to the seller. See the listing HERE.

Steer head ironwood cane - $40

Why have a boring aluminum cane when you can have a wooden cane with a carved cow head as a grip? It's classic Americana. See the listing HERE.

Oddities and curiosities - prices vary

We have so many questions about the taxidermy baby duck in a jar, and the spiders and a scorpion in the vials are downright creepy. See the listing HERE.

Hand-painted horror dolls - $25

Old dolls give us the heebie-jeebies. These take things to an entirely new level of horror. The seller is based out of Roundup and you can see the listing HERE. The XL doll is $40, all others are $25.

Giant meat cleaver - $295

You won't find anything like this in the cutlery section at Target, that's for sure. Listed as a "mammoth cleaver", this antique is also known as a pig splitter. The huge blade measures 13 inches long, mounted with an 18-inch handle. Check out the listing HERE.