In the absence of actual car boot sales, it has become an alternative repository for a myriad of objects from lockdown clear-ups, self-isolation hobbies and fledgling businesspeople.
Here are 12 of the more unusual, amazing, interesting and useful items currently up for sale in and around Edinburgh.
5. Unused snowman
We think that £25 is pretty steep for this 'unused snowman'. The, perhaps not entirely serious, sales pitch is: "Snowman, still in the box. Just needs put together. No instructions but you’ll find them online. Didn’t get a chance to use it this year and nowhere to store it so grab a bargain." Photo: UGC
6. Buckfast bottle cooler
Priced at £12, this is the perfect thing to keep your weekend tipple cool (alcohol not included). Photo: UGC
7. Police hats
Looking to enforce the lockdown rules in your house? These genuine police hats will give you a real air of authority. Photo: UGC
8. Horror dolls
A true Edinburgh original, these dolls of horror are handmade in the city and range from killer samurais to (shudder) Pennywise the horror clown. They are priced from £15. Photo: UGC