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Looking for a pink tutu for your dog's ballet recital? Or a 'hand-crafted golden Aladdin lamp'- hopefully to summon Genie and make all your wishes come true?
Though these are odd items that most common folk would not care to run an Internet search for; but e-commerce websites like EZHeights have no shortage for odd, quirky, and downright bizarre classified advertisements.
EZHeights takes a look at some of the most outrageous classified advertisements that are posted on the website, and in some cases even sold. Adham Saleh, the CEO of EZHeights, the leading Dubai-based e-commerce website explained, "All classifieds advertisements posted on the website undergo a fact checking process before they are posted online. We do lookout for the extreme ones that may incite trouble, however, the quirkier ads do go up on the website."
From someone's used 'lucky bow-tie' to a once-used wedding stage, here is a list of some of the most outrageous products for sale on EZHeights.com.
1. Brass Pocket 'Pirate' Compass (Dh59)
This 'brass pocket pirate compass is an antique reproduction of an original sundials used in the 1900's. A perfect piece if you are a collector of antiques, but not for those who have serious aspirations to join the high seas and loot ships.
2. Handcrafted Golden Aladdin Lamp (Dh79)
A few hard rubs on this flawless, handcrafted Golden Aladdin Lamp might probably summon Genie who will grant you three wishes. On a more serious note, this decorative accessory is best placed over your mantelpiece.
3. Dead, Old Handpicked Trafford Grass (Price unknown)
Dead grass can never go out of demand, especially if it is from the Manchester United football pitch in the United Kingdom (UK). Pretty sure Wayne Rooney and Marcus Rashford have left their imprints behind on the dried-up blades of grass, making it impossible to place a price on it. However, there are suspicions about this advertisement being the bait for a radio station prank.
4. "I ? Mommy" Dog Tutu (Dh30)
Dresses and shirts made specifically to make your pet dog look 'pretty and cool'. Available in a multitude of colours, these tutus could even match your clothes while you and your dog are out on a walk.
5. Mobile Truck/Bus Wash Machine (Dh65,000)
Why take your truck, bus, or trailer to a vehicle wash, when you can get a mobile one at home? The top-of-the-line EZ Drive system makes the machine wash even faster and seem feather light. For a whooping Dh65,000, it even carries its own water, detergent, and power for completely untethered operation.
6. Very Playful Flying Squirrel (Dh400)
Though the age of this exotic pet is not mentioned in the advertisement, the gentle tiny squirrels are apparently "perfect pocket pets".
7. Pair of Peacocks (Dh1,500)
In case your flying squirrel gets lonely, he could use the friendship from a pair of peacocks. The majestic birds are up for sale for Dh1, 500.
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