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MEMPHIS WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER LISTING HUSBAND ON FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE FOR $100 OR BEST OFFER
MEMPHIS, TN — In what experts are calling "the most honest Facebook Marketplace listing of 2026," a 47-year-old Memphis woman was arrested after allegedly putting her husband up for sale online with a starting bid of $100 or best offer.
The seller, identified as Tammy Sue Pickens, posted photos of her 49-year-old husband, Ricky Dale Pickens, standing in the driveway holding a weed eater he reportedly hasn't used since the Obama administration.
The listing described Ricky as:
• "Used daily but rarely for intended purposes."
• "Makes mysterious groaning noises when asked to take out the trash."
• "Factory-installed remote control only responds to sports channels."
• "Includes emotional baggage, old fishing gear, and three unfinished garage projects."
• "Needs software updates but refuses to install them."
• "Check engine light has been on since 2017."
Within hours, the listing went viral across Memphis, drawing more than 1,200 messages, 400 laughing emojis, and at least three marriage proposals from women who believed they could "fix him."
According to investigators, things escalated when one potential buyer asked if the husband came with maintenance records.
Tammy reportedly replied:
"No records, but I can tell you exactly what's wrong with him."
Another interested shopper asked if delivery was available.
Tammy's response:
"Only if you bring a trailer and promise not to bring him back."
The situation took a bizarre turn when Ricky learned about the listing after arriving at work and being greeted by coworkers asking whether he preferred being traded for a riding mower or a Blackstone griddle.
One coworker reportedly walked into the break room and yelled:
"Hey Ricky, somebody offered two pit bulls, a smoker, and four tickets to Grizzlies preseason games. You moving?"
Police say Tammy then began scheduling "viewing appointments" for interested buyers.
One prospective purchaser allegedly showed up carrying a tape measure, flashlight, and clipboard.
Neighbors reported hearing him ask:
"Has he always made that rattling noise?"
The highest offer reportedly came from a woman in Bartlett who offered:
• Two goats
• A used bass boat
• Half a freezer full of deer meat
• And a 2004 riding mower that "only needs a carburetor"
Authorities intervened after Tammy reportedly started creating a spreadsheet titled "Potential New Owners."
The Marketplace listing was eventually removed, but not before local residents began debating whether Ricky's trade value was increasing or decreasing.
As for Ricky, sources say he has changed every password in the house, hidden the Wi-Fi router, locked down the Netflix account, and is currently sleeping with one eye open.
Friends say he's also started checking Facebook Marketplace every morning just to make sure he hasn't been relisted under the category:
"Free Stuff — Must Pick Up Today."
Cliff Messer