found a special candy
Summary: cutie.loves.beauty found an unusual brown gummy bear in their candy bag and is curious if it could be valuable on the niche market for oddball foods. dinomitesales suggests trying to sell it online, noting that some auctions may not be genuine but speculating that someone might buy it. femmefan1946 advises on setting a reasonable price and the benefits of auction versus fixed pricing. lotzofuniquegoodies warns to check eBay's food listing policies, given that it's an open package, and some, like mrdutch1001, suggest listing it as a non-edible collectible. Participants also discuss related content, like the YouTube show 'Tasting History,' and ilikehockeyjerseys comments on people successfully selling region-specific foods online, highlighting possible opportunities.
Please nobody make fun of me if this is a dumb idea. But found something real unique in my bag of maynards gummie bears.
I found a brown gummy bear which I believe is result of a perfecly even blend of orange and green.
I once saw a silly website showcasing odball candies or snacks people have posted on ebay, for example a uniquely shaped cheeto or candy.
I looked it up and saw plenty of listings ranging from $50 - 5000.
Even more shocking is how some of them had quite high bids, but I just assumed it wss a bunch of auction trolls.
So I am just curious if anybody here has any real intel on this niche market or if its all just smoke & mirrors?
Something tells me its too good to be true to expect anybody would actually pay me any of money for it, but I thought I better ask on here before I fully give up hope.
your thoughts?
ilikehockeyjerseys
·3 years agoThere are people who make a solid income by selling region specific foods on eBay. Think Presidents Choice branded food, or flavors of chips only available in Canada. So I guess anything is possible.
lotzofuniquegoodies
·3 years ago@cutie.loves.beauty
If you choose to list make sure you take a peek at the eBay policy for listing food, just to be on the safe side. Not sure what the rules are on open packages etc or if it would fall under that segment.
https://www.ebay.ca/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/food-policy?id=4295&st=3&pos=1&query=Food%20policy&intent=SELLING%20FOOD&lucenceai=lucenceai&docId=HELP1198
-Lotz
mrdutch1001
·3 years agoAlough the intentions may be good for listing a so-called rarity in the candy world, I would think the item would have to be listed as a collectible/non-edible and/or gag gift as there are risks involved in listing such a commodity. Perhaps enclosing the item in a tamper proof sealed capsule might work...
lotzofuniquegoodies
·3 years ago@mrdutch1001
That's what I was thinking too or mark if for display purposes only. Not for consumption. I have watched that TV show Tasting History. Not the best show to watch if you are a bit on squeamish side!!! 🤢
-Lotz
needsmorerobots
·3 years agoYeah, I've seen a YouTube channel where the person buys sealed vintage cans of food only to consume it in front of the camera. Every episode I want to scream "Don't do it! You'll die!".
femmefan1946
·3 years agoDo you mean Tasting History with Max Miller on YouTube?
Most of the things he cooks are more than edible. And he is charming.
I liked his dive into what food was served on the Titanic to the various passenger classes.
OTOH, as a Scot I actually like black pudding and haggis. And Aberdeen Butteries are what croissants aspire to be.
lotzofuniquegoodies
·3 years ago@femmefan1946
Eating History. Only was 10 episodes so maybe something happened to 1 of the hosts. I think they had to have a medic on standby, just in case things went off the rails.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12077068/
-Lotz
needsmorerobots
·3 years agoNo, not Tasting History. I've seen his channel and I love the research he's put into each show.
This guy I spoke of, I can't find his channel now, but he would buy cans of old food from sources and test them with a reader (PH reader). If the food was deemed safe, he would taste it and even consume it.
femmefan1946
·3 years agoSet your opening bid at a price you would be contented to get. It might go higher. Or not.
If you decide to go with Fixed Price instead of Auction you will miss the thrill bidding but you can add Immediate Payment Required.
Remember if you use Free Shipping (which buyers love!) that you will still be paying to ship and this is the kind of silly purchase where tracking is a Good Idea.
dinomitesales
·3 years agoI suspect that the majority of those "weird food" auctions you see end up with non-paying winners, but who knows.
Snap a few photos and throw up a listing, maybe some stupid person will buy it from you lol. You don't really have much to lose lol. As my late father would always tell me: "there are a lot of people out there with more money than brains".
cutie.loves.beauty
OP3 years agops. I think your dad is 100% accurate 😋
ricarmic
·3 years agoTell us if you list it, I'm interested to see what happens!!!!
(or maybe I've just always wanted a miscoloured gummy 😉 😉😉)