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Amazon Oddities and Weirdness: The Expensive Strange Stuff
By an Amazon.com customer
JL421 Badonkadonk Land Cruiser/TankJL421 Badonkadonk Land Cruiser/Tank
The one and only Badonkadonk Land Cruiser/Tank. Probably the most famous Amazon oddity of them all.
Relaxman Relaxation CapsuleRelaxman Relaxation Capsule
Buy new: $39,995.00
Only $40k minus a fiver for relaxation? A steal.
Wedding Chapel - 10 x 18 With Wood RoofWedding Chapel - 10 x 18 With Wood Roof
Buy new: $21,420.47
Or your own wedding chapel. Snow and trees are not included.
Bhutan: A Visual Odyssey Across the Last Himalayan KingdomBhutan: A Visual Odyssey Across the Last Himalayan Kingdom
Buy new: $30,000.00
Okay, we'll put one book in here. The largest normally published (as opposed to a one-off) book in the world. It's an impressive beast to see (there are a number of copies on display around the US). It's also a bit too big for my house and way too big for my household budget.
Goddard ReplicaGoddard Replica
Here for your consideration...
21' Preferred (All Aluminum) Bleachers (10 Rows)21' Preferred (All Aluminum) Bleachers (10 Rows)
Buy new: $10,927.37
I'm not sure one normally goes onto Amazon thinking, "yep, got to get that new physics book by DuVernois and maybe some all aluminum bleachers. I know, ten rows worth." But if you do, beware the shipping charges!
Antique Russian Antique Floral Bouquet Plaque Paperweight, circa 1840-1860Antique Russian Antique Floral Bouquet Plaque Paperweight, circa 1840-1860
Buy new: $85,000.00
Whereas here the shipping is a very reasonable $4 and change. Nice looking antique paperweight, but I've seen something similar for $34.95 at Costco, so I think this might be a little too pricey.
Utility Vehicle 650cc 4 Wheel Drive with WinchUtility Vehicle 650cc 4 Wheel Drive with Winch
Wait! Here we go, free shipping on this one.
Heather - Metal Posts With Metal DecksHeather - Metal Posts With Metal Decks
Buy new: $34,933.07
Nice looking playground structure. But would someone really buy a playground structure on Amazon? I just can't picture it. Maybe it's my lack of imagination or something.
SCG 8 X 10 Tiki HutSCG 8 X 10 Tiki Hut
Buy new: $14,260.00
Even though my backyard doesn't have room for it, I still want it. Though my DIY senses are screaming that the markup is in the factor of 8-10 range on this. Before shipping.
E.A. Brevita Branded Drive-Thru UnitE.A. Brevita Branded Drive-Thru Unit
Buy new: $89,000.00
And you can buy a drive-thru coffee franchise? It includes the coffee to get you started.
The 2007-2012 Outlook for Tufted Washable Scatter Rugs, Bathmats, and Sets That Measure 6-Feet by 9-Feet or Smaller in IndiaThe 2007-2012 Outlook for Tufted Washable Scatter Rugs, Bathmats, and Sets That Measure 6-Feet by 9-Feet or Smaller in India by Philip M. Parker
Buy new: $495.00
What's weird here isn't the particular (crazily overpriced) book, but the fact that this book and thousands like it (click the name in the listing) are computer generated from online (typically free) data resources and then printed on demand or electronically delivered.
Safety Speed Cut 4375 WBS4375303 30HP Wide-belt SanderSafety Speed Cut 4375 WBS4375303 30HP Wide-belt Sander
Buy new: $13,680.00
There's a pretty fair selection of machinery on Amazon these days, including this nice looking 30hp wide belt sander. I'd shop around though and see if Barnes & Noble has it for less money.
Husqvarna Construction Products 965151808 FS 3500 E Flat Saw 30" ODP Lincoln motor 30HP ElectricHusqvarna Construction Products 965151808 FS 3500 E Flat Saw 30" ODP Lincoln motor 30HP Electric
Buy new: $11,678.95
Speaking of 30 horsepower, here's a mighty nice looking electric flat saw. If I wanted to a bridge is half, Amazon would have to be my first stop.
Cisco USB flash drive - 256 MB ( MEMUSB-256FT= )Cisco USB flash drive - 256 MB ( MEMUSB-256FT= )
Buy new: $267.99
Let's take a detour for a second into the "oddly priced" territory. Here's a 256MB flash drive. For over $300. 2GB flash drives are routinely given away for walking into a store. This has its price off by more than a factor of 100.
DRAMATIC NEW RUSSIAN SABLE FUR COAT FURS sz12 #22223DRAMATIC NEW RUSSIAN SABLE FUR COAT FURS sz12 #22223
Buy new: $46,500.00
If you have a lot of money, there are plenty of opportunities to spend it here on Amazon. Like on this Russian Sable Fur Coat. I mean, dropping $46,500 online for a coat, sight unseen isn't weird at all, is it?
Dance Dance Revolution Super NovaDance Dance Revolution Super Nova
Buy used from: $50.00
And suppose you did spend $16,800 to put Dance Dance Revolution into your teenager's room, would they love you for it?
Super Bowl XL Opus MVP EditionSuper Bowl XL Opus MVP Edition by Dave Anderson
Buy new: $4,000.00
More expensive than the Bhutan book, but smaller and there are 400 copies out there. Wait! There are 400 people who are going to spend $40k each on a sports book?
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Mens Watch 25940SKOO0002CA01Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Mens Watch 25940SKOO0002CA01
This is a rather nice Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch. There are lots of expensive watches on Amazon, and sold by others on Amazon, and shockingly few are from authorized dealers. Good luck having your thousands to tens of thousands of dollar watch worked on in the future.
IWC Men's Portuguese Chronograph Automatic Gold Watch #IW371402IWC Men's Portuguese Chronograph Automatic Gold Watch #IW371402
Buy new: $10,401.00
That's a nice business watch. I guess that I could add it to my wishlist.
Blancpain Women's Leman Tourbillon Automatic Watch #2925.3642.53BBlancpain Women's Leman Tourbillon Automatic Watch #2925.3642.53B
Buy new: $79,899.99
Sold by Amazon. That's a real beauty. Free shipping. :) The two year warranty is through Amazon.
Altoids Chewing Gum, Peppermint, Bulk Package, 25-Pound BagAltoids Chewing Gum, Peppermint, Bulk Package, 25-Pound Bag
Okay, enough weird luxury goods, how about large quantities? 25lb of Altoids?
Sevruga Caviar 'Malossol' - 1 lb/454 gr, Caspian Russian.Sevruga Caviar 'Malossol' - 1 lb/454 gr, Caspian Russian.
Buy new: $2,672.00
A pound or a kilo of Russian Malossol caviar. Oh, that's luxury again isn't it?