Trying to sell items online is…well, an experience. You’ll meet some odd people and see some odd listings. Websites like eBay and Craigslist are famous for strange, fascinating, and terrifying items for sale. It’s a testament to just how weird other people are.
And then there are the people who, bless their hearts, are trying their hardest to sell mirrors.
Why is it so hard to sell a mirror online? Well, because you have to take a picture, of course. And the whole point of mirrors is to reflect what’s in front of them. That means you get a glimpse of the seller, and sometimes, the seller’s house. It’s a glimpse that is often odd, uncomfortable, or just downright hilarious.
Whether they forgot to get dressed that morning or have no idea how to use technology, they’ve become so popular on the internet that there are now entire subreddits, Twitters, and Instagram accounts devoted to them.
Then there are the people who go to ridiculous lengths to keep their face off the internet. No one on Craigslist wants to steal their identity, but they don’t know that. And lucky us, we get to enjoy the hilarious results.
I get the impression this person tried a couple of different methods for getting a picture of the mirror. Hilariously, they settled on putting a bedsheet over their face, which is effective, to say the least!
Let’s see — a man in a neck brace is getting rid of some mirrors that were once attached to a vehicle. Those two things couldn’t possibly be related, could they?
The amazing Bertini had done sleight-of-foot tricks in performances all over the world, but since he’d left show business, it just wasn’t the same. Then, one day, he saw his chance to hide his identity and show off his foot skills at the same time.
Her name is Betty C. but that’s all the information you’re getting about her. Never mind that Letgo generally requires in-person pick up or delivery. In unrelated news, Betty’s in the market for a ski mask.
Others who feel scrupulous about protecting their identity can use the stair method. They show potential customers what the mirror looks like if you take a picture of a disembodied hand on the stairs.
The whole family is involved in the selling of this mirror, and they brought the party out onto the street for the best effect. Cousin Bobby also helpfully provided a scale reference.
Pets are much smarter than most of us think. This dog, for example, not only understands the Facebook marketplace but also how to list a mirror for a great price. I hope he had a buyer.
Pets are much smarter than most of us think. This dog, for example, not only understands the Facebook marketplace but also how to list a mirror for a great price. I hope he had a buyer.
The buyer apparently put the banana on the ground to give a size reference for the mirror. But I prefer to think they cared so little about this process that they saw a banana on the ground and just decided to take their picture there anyway.
Shirley told Marvin that she needed his help listing the mirror. In reality, she was hoping that someone would make a bid and take him off her hands, too. She would even throw in the mirror for free.
I’ve never bought a mirror online but I know if my choices were regular mirror or mirror with a dog reflected in it, I’d probably go for the dog mirror.
13. How many times did it take to get a good picture?
The funny thing about this is they chose the most difficult way possible of taking a picture of a mirror. If you’re that concerned about your identity, why not just hold the phone up in front of your face instead of trying to take the picture blind?
“Well, I don’t want anyone on the internet to be able to see me, so I’ll use my camera and set a timer! That way no one will ever see my face. It’s the perfect solution!”
Sometimes, people who sell mirrors give an interesting look into their lives. It’s almost impossible to avoid catching a little bit in the reflection. For example, this person has way too many cats.
16. Here’s what it looks like if you pose this way.
It would have been pretty easy to set this mirror on the floor and stand to one side at an angle. The only logical conclusion is that this man knew exactly what he was doing and decided to do it with flair.
This dog looks pretty unhappy about the picture-taking. Maybe he just got scolded for trying to get involved. Or maybe that was one of his prized family heirlooms and you have no right to sell it, Deborah!
18. “And this is what it looks like if you love to wear garbage!”
People will do all sorts of things to try to conceal their identity online. This person’s solution was to wrap themselves in a large sheet of plastic, which is effective yet bizarre.
This cheerful guy was just happy to help out. Unfortunately, if these two are trying to conceal their identities with the phone and mirror, they failed …twice. They were so close and yet so far.
Here’s a lady who has the whole mirror picture thing down! Unfortunately, she’s been sabotaged by another resident, who decided to give a big smile and strike a pose. That sort of puts a cramp in the whole anonymity thing.
Here’s another man’s method of taking a mirror picture: squeeze far off to the side. Unfortunately, he’s captured his entire profile so the effort was for nothing. We see you hiding over there!
There’s good news! This person gave the perfect example of what this mirror looks like when it’s reflecting their hallway and a single disembodied hand. That’s what we were looking for all along, really.
I have some questions about the number of people trying to sell mirrors while partially naked. In this man’s case, we can only hope he’s wearing pants although there’s no way to tell for sure.
24. Nice bathroom, but shame about the disembodied hand.
The funny thing about these pictures is that it’s not hard to stand at an angle and take a picture from there. This person might not understand how mirrors work. Regardless, they have a lovely bathroom.
25. If only there was something roughly face-sized to hide behind…
Okay, maybe this guy isn’t interested in hiding his identity. But he’s taking a picture with an iPad, which would do the job of hiding his face very well. Also, dude, get a smartphone!
26. No, the mirror works perfectly — why do you ask?
This mirror looks like a DIY project gone wrong. It’s sort of like your own funhouse mirror but it doesn’t look great. Hopefully, this guy didn’t ask too much money for it.
27. “This is what I look like when I sit in Grandma’s chair.”
This picture offers a full snapshot into someone’s living room, and it paints a pretty clear picture — the seller of this mirror is getting on in years. Either that or it’s a time portal into a living room of the 1960s.
This man took the picture while shirtless, but at least he tried to be discreet. Unfortunately, he was betrayed by the other mirror, which showed he was a little more comfortable than we’d like to see.
This one might not be as funny as some of the others, but it still begs the question: am I the only one who learned how mirrors work in school? Just move two feet to one side!
This guy got the brilliant idea to put the phone in selfie mode so all we’d see are the mirror and the objects behind it. Unfortunately, he didn’t get out of the frame.
In this person’s defense, kids can be clingy. Maybe this was the fifth time they tried to take the picture and just decided they had enough. Besides, that cute little face might actually help them!
This man probably didn’t intend to strike such a suave pose when he leaned down to take a picture, but it certainly comes across that way. As a side note, nice kitchen — and nice mirror!
You have to really love Betty Boop to buy a mirror like this. Unfortunately, the seller struck a pose that’s uncannily like the one Betty is doing. Betty just has that effect on people.
34. Cowboy boots and shorts not included in the sale.
Move aside sandals — socks, shorts, and cowboy boots are here. And they’re selling the rootinest, tootinest mirror this side of the Mississippi. And yes, in case you were wondering, those appear to be bike shorts.
Taking a picture of a mirror isn’t all that complicated. But sometimes, you just need some moral support — especially if you’re not good with technology. We’ll leave it up to you to decide who is who.
Here’s a unique way to try to take a photo of a mirror. First, set up a camera. Second, take the photo. I don’t know why it needs to be on a tripod if you’re not setting a timer, but it does.
A lot is going on in this photo, including the long fringe shirt, the guy fuming at the ground, and those carved wooden “curtains.” Unfortunately, I just can’t get past “saleing.”
39. Objects in mirror may be closer than they appear.
We’ve all had the unfortunate experience of accidentally turning the camera to front-facing when least expected. This man has never heard of that, so we get to see the full effect in all its glory.
Apparently, there are two kinds of people who sell mirrors — those who remove clothing to do so, and those who strike a sultry pose while they take their photo. This man, obviously, belongs to the latter group.
Here’s yet another photo that shows a glimpse into the seller’s life. It might not be as funny as some of the other photos, but it does make you wonder what type of objects are in the back and how long is that hall.
Here we have yet another disembodied arm, which seems to be a popular way to sell mirrors. This guy is already my favorite because that single sleeve shows he got dressed before taking the picture.
You sell a mirror and you’re showing people a little bit of your life, whether or not you realize it. You have a nice kitchen, sir, but why on earth is there a library in there?
“You’re probably wondering why I’ve gathered you all here. Well, it’s because I’ve decided to sell this mirror on Craigslist and I can’t do it without your help. Please stand over there while I take the picture.”
Here’s one way to show how big your mirror is. Compare it with a real person. Make sure they’re making the most distressed face possible as they reverse-plank with their bare feet in the air.
47. Dress in black so you can catch the mirror by surprise.
They forgot their ninja mask that day and their reflection was captured. This would fail them out of ninja school for sure. But at least they made some money on Craigslist.
48. “Honey, I’ve got to take a picture. Take my shirt and give me the baby.”
At this point, there should be an entire subreddit dedicated to shirtless mirror vendors. This guy loses points because the baby is wearing socks. This is going to cost him in the next round of the competition.
Seriously, who does this? Apparently, a lot of people! This one includes a full view of this man’s stomach tattoo, which is so much more than we ever wanted to see. But hey, the mirror is discounted.
Where on earth was this person when taking a picture of a mirror to sell? It looks like they’re standing in the middle of an art gallery. Either that’s exactly what’s happening or they own an art gallery.
I can guess three things about this woman based on this picture: One, she’s selling a mirror. Two, her bathroom is very clean. Three, she needs more closet space.
52. Maybe he should take the money and buy a smartphone.
Welcome to the world’s most inefficient way to take a photo. All you have to do is hold your laptop up at an awkward angle and struggle to press the button, even though cameras have been around for 200 years.
What on earth is going on here? The longer I look at it, the less it makes sense. What’s holding the phone up? How’d it take the picture? What’s happening??
Maybe they’re selling the mirror because they’re moving. That would also explain all the cardboard boxes in the closet. Regardless, it’s hard to concentrate on the mirror with that mess!
If you thought you’d seen the creepiest way someone disguised themselves while taking a picture of a mirror, think again. This person wins in spades. Can we go home now?
Moral of the story: selling mirrors isn’t as easy once you’d think but it’s certainly entertaining for those of us looking online for a mirror.
55 Hilarious Photos Of People Selling Mirrors Online
Cedric Jackson
07.22.19
Trying to sell items online is…well, an experience. You’ll meet some odd people and see some odd listings. Websites like eBay and Craigslist are famous for strange, fascinating, and terrifying items for sale. It’s a testament to just how weird other people are.
And then there are the people who, bless their hearts, are trying their hardest to sell mirrors.
Why is it so hard to sell a mirror online? Well, because you have to take a picture, of course. And the whole point of mirrors is to reflect what’s in front of them. That means you get a glimpse of the seller, and sometimes, the seller’s house. It’s a glimpse that is often odd, uncomfortable, or just downright hilarious.
Whether they forgot to get dressed that morning or have no idea how to use technology, they’ve become so popular on the internet that there are now entire subreddits, Twitters, and Instagram accounts devoted to them.
Then there are the people who go to ridiculous lengths to keep their face off the internet. No one on Craigslist wants to steal their identity, but they don’t know that. And lucky us, we get to enjoy the hilarious results.
