How To Use eBay to Deck Out Your New Bro Pad

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How To Use eBay to Deck Out Your New Bro Pad

by on July 12, 2011 at 2:00pm -

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You've made it to the big city and you and your friends finally found an apartment near decent bars. A month later, however, the place is still pretty empty. Time to stock up. All this week we're going to help you get all the essentials for your first Bro pad. First up: a trip through the non-Beanie Baby corners of eBay.

None of these items are necessarily essential, but they're certainly conversation starters or centerpieces for any apartment that needs a jolt of life. They're also one step above the typical dorm room/frat house fare. You've got a bit more money to spend and you're looking to impress that hot PR chick as much as your Bros.

Most of these are real auctions that are still live, but in general we're just trying to inspire you to go hunting for similar items. Sound Off with your top eBay finds in the Comments...
Keggerator

This one's pretty fancy; you can probably find a more homemade one. Bid on eBay now!
Medikwik Condom and Aspirin Machine

What better way to determine whether the 6.5 (going on 4) you brought home is worth the effort — and $1.00. Bid on eBay now!
Coin-Operated Cigarette Machine

Another device of self-control, though we're guessing you'll charge yourself less than the $13/pack cigs go for these days. Bid on eBay now!
Dartboard

Bull's-eye. Bid on eBay now!
Retro Bar

If you're too lazy or not handy enough to build your own bar, this is a good first step. Bid on eBay now!
Globe Bar

Now we're talking. Bid on eBay now!
Convertible Poker/Dining/Bumper Pool Table

Look, you're buying this for the poker table, let's be honest. You can probably find a cheaper one on eBay somewhere, or just the poker table top for a normal table. Bid on eBay now!
Antique Trunk

I mean, is this thing really an antique? Probably not. Still cool, though, and would probably hold a lot of your crap. Bid on eBay now!
Shuffleboard

Don't forget the sand. Bid on eBay now!
Manneken Pis Statue

How could you resist? Bid on eBay now!
Hookah

Smoke 'em if you got 'em. Bid on eBay now!
Projector

This auction's over, but nothing more fun than projecting porn or "Planet Earth" during a house party. Bid on eBay now!
Old Maps

Make for cool decorations. Even better if you can find one framed. Really large vintage posters are also cool. Bid on eBay now!
Mini Basketball Hoop

O.K., now you're regressing back to when you were 12 years old and had one of these in your bedroom, but that's cool. We just feel sorry for your neighbors. Bid on eBay now!
DJ Set

Ask someone who knows their stuff what the best brands/types are. Bid on eBay now!
Vintage Stadium Seats

You don't necessarily have to get the expensive seats from your favorite just-torn-down sports stadium; any will do come gameday. Bid on eBay now!
Bonsai Tree

*Mr. Miyagi not included. Bid on eBay now!
Foosball Table

These are a little risky to buy sight unseen because you really want to spin those suckers to see the true quality, but this one looks solid. Bid on eBay now!
3-in-1 Firepit, BBQ, and Coffee Table

Clearly you need a backyard for this one (or a really sweet Clearly you need a backyard for this one (or a really sweet roof deck). Note that the seller here is in England, though they ship worldwide. Bid on eBay now!
Boat Bookshelf

If the whole log cabin aesthetic is your type of thing. Bid on eBay now!
George Foreman Grill

We wouldn't necessarily recommend buying one of these used (think: Michael Scott), but if this the extent of your cooking abilities, go for a new one. Bid on eBay now!
Corona Surfboard Sign

This particular one is no longer available, but beer signage is a dime and dozen and can get pretty lame. Choose wisely. Bid on eBay now!
Chuck Norris Wall Clock

If Chuck Norris is late, time better slow the fuck down. Bid on eBay now!