That particular remark prompted ridicule — and one eBay user took it to heart. The user listed the Egyptian head of state on the auction website.

"For sale on eBay, Field Marshal, Doctor of Philosophy with a military background," read the ad, according to Al Jazeera English.

Sissi was described as "slightly used" by his previous owners, "Gulf royals," Foreign Policy reported.

"Seller does not offer returns," the ad stated.

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The listing has been removed but not before bidding surpassed $100,000.

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Selling an Egyptian president appears to violate eBay's terms. The company prohibits the sale of stolen property and human remains and body parts.

This is not the first time Sissi has made international headlines by talking about Egypt's economy: He pledged back in 2014 that he would donate half of his personal wealth — as well as half of his monthly salary — to help the economy.

Wednesday, Sissi suggested that 10 million Egyptians should donate one pound, or about 10 cents, to the government each day to help combat the nation's economic woes, AP reported.

The president also said Egyptians shouldn't listen to anyone but him and that excessive criticism represented national security threats, pledging to "remove from the face of the earth" anyone plotting against the government, according to the wire service.