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AIBU?

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to be a bit suspicious about this ebayer?

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IamAporcupine · 05/02/2018 21:26

I have a pair of shoes on ebay. They are red stilettos, ankle straps, zips; look a bit kinky.

I got a message for a buyer saying 'she loved them and they were exactly what she was looking for for her night out, and whether I would have some photos to see how they looked on etc etc xxx'

I offered to take some pictures, and she said 'that would be fab thanks xxx'

I am desperate to sell them, so didn't think much of it, put them on, took a few pictures and sent them.

Didn't hear back for a couple of days so I asked her is she got the photos. She said, 'yes, thanks I will have a look xxx'

And that was it.

Maybe I just have a dirty mind, but AIBU to think she was never going to buy my shoes?

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RainbowGlitterFairy · 05/02/2018 22:41

Have you ever seen the dirty shoe ads? Usually really crappy old trainers
Wait, people will pay for well worn crappy old trainers? What kind of money are we talking here? I have many pairs of smelly old trainers I keep meaning to get round to chucking.

MoeSzyslaksTwinSister · 05/02/2018 22:43

I'm not meaning I'm selling them for kinky reasons, I just have 2 pairs of shoes I'm selling innocently!

Itsjustaphase84 · 05/02/2018 22:48

This reminds me of that random shite on ebay thread from a few months ago. Everyone trying to reckon if its a drug dealer or porno distributor with excellent history and feedback. Was surreal....

NotAnotherEmma · 05/02/2018 22:48

"NotAnotherEmma but how do I know that that is the reason why you want to see the pics? grin"

Just checking if you learned your lesson the first time. 🤣😃🤣

Smeaton · 05/02/2018 22:50

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IamAporcupine · 05/02/2018 22:56

Itsjustaphase84 I thought the same! that was crazy!

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IamAporcupine · 05/02/2018 22:58

Smeaton
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273019850844?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

bu do not ask me to model them!

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MoeSzyslaksTwinSister · 05/02/2018 23:00

Mine are a 5 @smeaton

RideaCockHorseOfCourse · 05/02/2018 23:21

IamAporc Maybe if you put up pics with your sexy little feet in them they will sell ! (Don't forget to paint your toenails!) Grin

saladdays66 · 06/02/2018 07:45

Ugh, my stomach flipped when someone mentioned crush clips. It's a disgusting fetish that often involves the crushing of live insects or small animals, the more slow and brutal the better. Definitely do not google if you're an animal lover.

The women in that eBay clip said in her listing:

This listing is not for shoes, it's for crush clips and pics.
I charge 4 pounds a minute with a minimum of 5 minutes per clip.

Shock
LadyPenelopeCantDance · 06/02/2018 07:52

This thread has reminded me of a poster on here last year whose partner was into the crushing of insects. It was a really harrowing read. I hope she is ok.

SparklyMagpie · 06/02/2018 08:32

LadyPenelopeCantDance it was driving me mad where I heard about crushing clips, and thanks to you you've just reminded me that s exactly where i found out about it !!

RideaCockHorseOfCourse · 06/02/2018 11:40

Omigod. If you look at all that stuff, when you go back onto Ebay, it all comes up again as what you've been looking at!! How on earth do you clear all that crap? Confused

IamAporcupine · 06/02/2018 11:44

LadyPenelopeCantDance oh wow Sad

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falsepriest · 06/02/2018 11:50

@RideaCockHorseOfCourse

If you're logged-in and click this page:

www.ebay.co.uk/myb/container?key=recentlyviewed

There's a Clear All button. Alternatively hover over 'My eBay' in the top right, then it's the second option down under 'Summary'. Hope that helps.

RideaCockHorseOfCourse · 06/02/2018 11:58

Thank you falsepriest! Don't want anyone looking over my shoulder and thinking I'm into anything kinky!

RedPanda2 · 06/02/2018 12:34

All my old, sticking shoes are going on eBay now :)

RedPanda2 · 06/02/2018 12:34

*Stinking

DriggleDraggle · 06/02/2018 12:39

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Fabpinky · 06/02/2018 12:40

I soldier a pair of socks once. Got a tenner.

Fabpinky · 06/02/2018 12:41

Sold a *

StickThatInYourPipe · 06/02/2018 13:26

I sell my old shoes on eBay for this reason! Make £15-20 for a pair I would throw in the bin otherwise.

One persons trash is another’s treasure and all that!

IamAporcupine · 06/02/2018 13:32

StickThatInYourPipe really? how old/stinky, and do you add any "special" comments in the auction?

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TitaniasCloset · 06/02/2018 13:36

The eBay market for smelly shoes is going to be flooded after this post! I wonder if you get more for high heels?

MsHomeSlice · 06/02/2018 14:01

yes, how does this work?

saucy toe cleavage? x rated corn plaster?

I can see that some weirdos might get their jollies looking, or making requests, but how does that turn into cold hard cash for a pair of festering converses...I mean all the pics and "well worn" lingo is already there for them to enjoy

there's a limited market for the actual purchase/forking over of the cash surely?

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