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.
9. Cossack hat
We're all doing plenty of exercise at the moment but it's fairly cold for long winter walks. It's perfect weather for this "original shearling Cossack hat", priced at £21 or nearest offer. Photo: UGC
10. Sweetie cart
Perfect for home schooling treats, this beautiful custom-made sweetie cart, with wheels and chalkboard, has become available due to a shop rejig. Photo: UGC
11. Charles and Diana inkstand
Millions of people have been enjoying watching The Crown over lockdown, featuring the story of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's meeting and marriage. Here's an unusual piece of royal memorabilia - a Charles and Diana silver-plated inkstand "of Georgian design with two glass bottles", priced at £105. Photo: UGC
12. Apple core bird feeders
Attract birds to your garen and give them them some much-needed winter sustenance with these hand-crafted apple core feeders. Made to order from recycled oak, and sold through 'Made in Midlothian' as well as Facebook Marketplace, they cost £40. Photo: UGC