These truly weird items on Tri-Cities Facebook Marketplace might make the perfect gift

• Winter holidays mean gift giving, which means time is running short to buy gifts.
• The most unique gifts can be found in online community marketplaces.
• We've spotlighted some truly unique gifts for sale in Washington and Oregon.

The holidays are coming up way too fast. That means it's time to start scrambling - I mean, planning - for the perfect gift for your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and frenemies. Every year it's the same challenge.

Instead of hitting up busy retail chain stores on Black Friday or last-minute gift card grabbing, why not consider getting someone a more unique gift you can't buy in stores? It's not as challenging as you think, thanks to community shopping sites like Facebook Marketplace.

I did some digging on Facebook Marketplace to find some gems for you. No, not real gems, or fancy antiques worth a fortune. I went looking for the really unusual, unique, and unlikely gifts I could find in our local area. You know:

The weird stuff.

Here's what I found:

Now, maybe you don't want to bring home a full A10 drop tank. But hopefully these items have inspired you - perhaps to investigate Facebook Marketplace yourself for something you know will do the trick for the perfect gift.

Looking for more gift recommendations? Here's what our local team suggests:

• This Great Washington State Christmas Gift Could Save Their Life
• 10 Unique X-Mas Gifts for the Washington State Lover in Your Life
• 12 Cheap but Amazing Gift Ideas from the Northwest
• 12 Fantastical Gift Ideas Only People in Tri-Cities Would Understand

Keep scrolling on for more vintage gift fads that might inspire you before time runs out.