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I sell shoes to fetishists online. AMA.

107 replies

SmellyShoos · 07/07/2018 22:52

Be gentle, this isn’t AIBU Blush

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Missbrick1 · 07/07/2018 23:57

Omg 🤮 but if it gives you some extra cash why not I guess.

SmellyShoos · 07/07/2018 23:58

What style of shoes are most marketable?

Ballet pumps are by far my most popular items.

Old runners sell very well but are much slower to age so I only sell them when I genuinely have a pair I’m getting rid of. Got £40 from a “regular” for a pair of very old Skechers Go-Walks recently. I threw in a free pair of sock Grin
Ankle boots are also popular.

Typically anything where you can see the wear and tear on the insole sells well, especially if you can make out the marks from toes!

Anything with holes in the soles or the edging tends to sell for higher money.

Funnily enough, very high or sexy shoes don’t sell as well. Buyers are looking for smell, and go for shoes they know are likely to be worn for long periods.

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Jomojo70 · 08/07/2018 03:15

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TheBeastInMsRooneysRoom · 08/07/2018 04:57

I'm finding it oddly hilarious that you threw in a pair of free socks Grin

What if his fetish is just shoes and he's offended that you think he's a common sock-perve? Grin

UmbrellaPlants · 08/07/2018 06:59

Do you know if there is any demand for men’s shoes and socks?

SleepFreeZone · 08/07/2018 07:37

It’s so weird that stinky feet smell gets some people off 👣

FraxinusExcelsior · 08/07/2018 07:41

Would you expect difficulty in starting up selling with a new ebay account with no star rating?

PepperAndPops · 08/07/2018 07:58

I've often thought of doing this but never sure what to do in terms on eBay rules etc. You say you have to list it stating that they will be washed? And then don't? Does that never cause any issues?

Do you have to declare the income or is it just counted as selling on your own items?

SmellyShoos · 08/07/2018 11:48

What if his fetish is just shoes and he's offended that you think he's a common sock-perve?

He’s a regular, he loves his socks. Not a fan of nylons socks though, just cotton and prefers lighter colours.

Do you know if there’s demand for men’s shoes and socks

I’m sure there is a market, but it definitely doesn’t seem as big as the demand for women’s. My husband is a size 14, very heavy on his shoes (runners in particular) and I’m always tempted to list an old pair of his, but don’t think he’d be willing to go along with it.

@SleepFreeZone - I agree!! Don’t really see the attraction myself but hey ho! I often get messages from men saying they want shoes or socks that are so smelly they’ll cum as soon as they sniff them, so it’s obviously a very, very strong trigger for some people.

wouldnyou expect difficult starting with a new eBay account?

No. Most buyers will have created a new account just for these purchases and some create a new account each time so they usually have no start rating. You take the risk but if you stick to eBay and PayPal initially, you’ll mitigate that.

@PepperAndPops I always say sone Hint along the lines of “these shoes are well worn and there is some damage to the sole, but they will be cleaned to an acceptable standard before dispatch”
Then, you’ll typically get a few messages saying “I’m interested but would prefer if you didn’t wash them, is that ok?”. It doesn’t cause problems as eBay don’t by check the condition on dispatch, they just watch for blatant flouting- words like “stained” would probably lead to a delisting.
Im not in the UK so second hand items of low value do bit need to be declared but not sure of that applies everywhere.

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PepperAndPops · 08/07/2018 14:35

Thanks, I had a look on eBay and the ones I saw all seem to have the word "Trashed" in the title. Are you saying this is what gets them removed?

ClosdesMouches · 08/07/2018 16:18

Don't suppose you know if there's a market for stinky Birkenstocks OP?

Something about the chemistry of my skin means that within a few wears my Birkies stink. I wash my feet every day without fail, have no issues with other shoes but Birkies ugh! I find them them so comfortable but seem to have to bin them after a few weeks.
If I could sell the stinky ones it would fund my new purchases!

Do you know if there's a size preference? Do larger sizes sell better?

ClosdesMouches · 08/07/2018 16:28

Before anyone thinks I have hygiene issues, I Should add to the above it's only a stinky problem when I've worn them barefoot. in the winter months I wear them around the house but wear socks and they last forever. well, until the first time i go barefoot in them.

EspressoPatronum · 08/07/2018 16:49

Do you sell anywhere other than eBay?

TammySwansonTwo · 08/07/2018 17:01

Have always wondered this...

Have you ever had a situation where it’s actually not a perv buying them, but a woman who really wanted those shoes, and they get annoyed because you haven’t actually cleaned them?

MapMyMum · 08/07/2018 17:03

Do they have to smell like smelly feet or just like theyve been worn, if that makes sense?

SmellyShoos · 08/07/2018 17:22

@PepperAndPepper - “well worn” and “trashed” are fine. Typically if you say they’re very stained or dirty, the listing will be removed.

Don't suppose you know if there's a market for stinky Birkenstocks OP?

I don’t know, unfortunately. I just had a look at eBay.co.uk (I’m in a different country so use my local version, but assume you’re in the UK?) and there are a few listed, but not much bid activity.
I think there’s more of a market for closed-toe styles as they keep the smell in more.

@EspressoPatronum
No. I did look at some other sites but they’re quite complicated and the fees are large also.
I’ve been doing this for a few years so I do not list too much on eBay these days but tend to get repeat business or word of mouth requests via email.

@TammySwansonTwo - It hasn’t happened and I don’t think it’s likely! They’re literally dirty ballet pumps, I don’t think anyone would ever seriously buy them for fashion reasons.
I don’t think women have bought unawares. I hope not, anyway!

@MapMyMum - the smellier the better. I try and wear them when doing things I know will stink them out. I hasten to add, I shower daily etc but I’ll go for a run before my morning shower and wear runners, then maybe spend some time in pumps before I shower and they do get sweaty. Cheap shoes are best for this as they tend to get smelly quickly when worn barefoot.

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WindyWednesday · 08/07/2018 17:33

I’d love to have the courage to do this.

ClosdesMouches · 08/07/2018 19:11

Thanks for your reply Shoos.

letsgomaths · 09/07/2018 08:14

Do people ask for "runners worn without socks"? And would you do so, or would you draw the line there?

Viviene · 09/07/2018 11:54

I can't believe I just threw away my smelly TOMS in trash. :)

SmellyShoos · 09/07/2018 17:29

Do people ask for "runners worn without socks"? And would you do so, or would you draw the line there?

Haven’t had that specific request. Usually just for smelly runners, not specifying barefoot.
My runners tend to get quite ripe anyway, even when worn with socks, so I’d probably just wear them around the house without socks for a few days.

@Viviene - I despair at the amount of battered shoes I’ve binned over the years!

I did get a request from a guy asking if I had any old shoes from when I was a teenager that I’d sell him. Blocked him without response.

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SardinesAreYum · 09/07/2018 17:35

Have you ever had a request / made a sale to a woman?

SmellyShoos · 09/07/2018 17:47

Have you ever had a request / made a sale to a woman?

Yes. One woman has bought a number of items from me over the past couple of years- mainly nylon ankle socks and footies.

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Cutyourshakehole · 09/07/2018 23:19

Do you sniff them to make sure they stink enough, before packing them up?😬

pickledparsnip · 09/07/2018 23:39

Closdes I have exactly the same problem with Birkenstocks. So annoying!