10 Wildly Expensive Things We Can’t Believe Are Sold on Etsy
Though Etsy is known for its unique, handmade, and vintage items, some of the listings leave us scratching our heads in disbelief. From jaw-droppingly expensive collectibles to downright bizarre items, the platform occasionally features insanely overpriced goods that make us wonder who’s actually buying them. While Etsy is often a place to find charming and quirky crafts, some sellers are pushing the envelope with sky-high price tags on things you’d never expect.
From a $50,000 wooden stick (you read that right!) to a $40,000 teddy bear, here are 10 insanely expensive things that we can’t believe are actually sold on Etsy.
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1. $10,000 Tee
This plain t-shirt comes with a price tag that’s nothing short of mind-boggling. The shirt itself is a simple tee with a line that reads: “This Shirt Costs $10,000.” It isn’t made from luxury fabric and doesn’t have any special features (or even a celebrity signature to justify the cost). While it’s definitely a head-turner, it’s certainly not for the faint of wallet. On the bright side, it does come in five different colors so at least we can coordinate it with our wardrobes while we weep.
2. $50,000 Stick
We wish we were making this up, but a literal stick is being sold on Etsy for $50,000. While it’s described as “handmade from a very old, strong piece of Osage orange,” it’s still, at the end of the day, a stick you could probably find on a hike. The absurdity here lies in its simplicity versus the staggering cost, proving that the world of online shopping indeed has no limits.
3. $25,000 Mystery Box
This $25,000 “Most Expensive Mystery Box” is exactly what it sounds like: a surprise item with a jaw-dropping price tag. The catch? You have no idea what’s inside until you buy it. (Sounds like the stuff of nightmares if you ask us). The listing claims the item could be anything from luxury goods to rare collectibles, but dropping that kind of cash on a mystery seems a tad (or a lot) unhinged. For the price of a new car, you’re left wondering whether the mystery is really worth it.
4. $40,200 Beanie Baby
If you ever wondered how valuable a Beanie Baby could be, this listing is your answer. Claiming to be an “extremely rare Valentina Beanie Baby,” this plush toy is priced at over $40,000, which is something only die-hard collectors with deep pockets might consider. While nostalgia can come at the cost of a down payment on a house, we think we’ll pass.
5. $4,300 Black Truffle Olive Oil
For a cool $4,300, you can buy extra fancy olive oil in a 55-gallon drum. While truffle-infused oil is known for its gourmet taste and quality, the sheer quantity and price make this listing feel like a joke. It’s hard to imagine needing that much olive oil, even for a high-end restaurant. But believe it or not, most users seemed quite pleased with their purchases. “Best truffle oil you can get,” writes one reviewer, while another notes, “We order this all this time. Thank you for being so prompt.”
6. $10,000 Magic Jar of Dirt
For a staggering $10,000, you can own this “magic jar of dirt.” The listing claims the dirt holds mystical properties and “wonders of nature,” but aside from the hefty price, there’s no explanation of what exactly makes it magical. While there are zero reviews, we wonder if anyone truly believes in this madness. Talk about taking wishful thinking to a whole new level.
7. $50,000 Amethyst Structure
This 7.2-foot “Amethyst Cathedral,” weighing 800 kilograms (about 1,760 pounds), is listed for an eye-popping $50,000. While amethyst geodes are known for their beauty and metaphysical properties, this massive piece is priced more like a car than a decorative crystal. It’s undoubtedly a statement piece, but unless you’re planning to decorate your home like a gemstone museum, the price feels astronomically high.
8. $5,000 Tote Bag
Dubbed “The Most Expensive Tote on Etsy,” this simple tote bag is selling for $5,000. Made from basic materials and offering zero luxury features whatsoever, it’s hard to see why it’s priced so high (unless it’s just to annoy us). While the listing doesn’t explain the reasoning behind the cost, it’s hard to imagine anyone shelling out this much for an ordinary bag. Still, the listing claims to be “low in stock,” with “only 1 left.” Who’s actually buying this stuff? We just want to talk.
9. $50,730 Digital Book
Titled “The Book With Wealth of Knowledge,” this digital book is priced at $50,730. That’s right: It’s not even a physical book, just a PDF file to download. The listing promises valuable insights “equivalent to having read hundreds of books every year,” but with no details on what exactly is offered, you’re essentially paying the cost of a luxury watch for something you can’t even hold in your hands. Talk about a rip off.
10. $11,000 Spell
For just $11,675, you can buy this “most powerful spell” to make your wildest dreams come true. According to the listing, the spell uses “rare and unique occult magic” to bring anything from love and protection to financial success. But with no guarantees or clear explanations of how it works, the “spell” feels more like casting money into the wind. If only there was a spell to make $11k magically appear in our bank accounts, then we’d be game.