O.K.,can someone PLEASE explain this ebay listing to me?!...

[R2sweetboys]

...because I just don't get it. Who on earth would want to buy these flip-flops at all, let alone for over $20 with shipping?! I noticed the auction and feedback are private. Hmmm, wonder why. :P I looked at their completed auctions and a pair of used Asics sneakers went for over $100! Am I missing something here? At first I thought maybe they were some celebrity's shoes but I don't see that in the description or on their "About Me" page. I'm stumped. :) Here's the link...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Well-Worn-Blue-Old-Navy-Flip-Flops-Size-8_W0QQitemZ120000466012QQihZ002QQcategoryZ63889QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

~Leslie

SAHM to...
Ryan 8/14/00
Matthew 2/14/03

[annasmom]

Too funny, especially because those same flip flops new are probably $5. Maybe it is geared towards some sort of fettish??

[trumansmom]

There is apparently a fetish market for "well worn" shoes. I remember seeing a link to a pair of well worn red ballet slippers that went for some ridiculous amount. Ewwwwwwww.....


Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04

[farleygirl]

Definitely a fetish, and it says it's a "private" listing, saying it won't show the winner. Ick.

[slknight]

Eww. I just did a search on "well worn shoes" and there are tons of listings. Who woulda thunk? You know, I should have sold all my old shoes that no longer fit after pregnancy on e-bay instead of donating them to Goodwill!

[cmdunn1972]

I've got 2 pairs of Havaianas (one black, one royal blue w/ a Brazilian flag on the strap) that I could sell you for cheaper than that if you're interested. ;) Something tells me you're not though! :P

Havaianas I could see, since they're the original flip-flop. Old Navy, though?!? C'mon.

[Ceepa]

yup. Fetish. Why do you think there are so many photos of the girl's feet in the shoes??

(shudder)

[Jo..]

Now I've heard freakin' everything.

And to think, I've been GIVING AWAY a ton of shoes to charity every year. I could be RICH! :D

[mudder17]

Wow, I'm with you. I have a closetful of shoes that need a new home. Should I try it? I could get a nice new crib for the new baby, maybe finance a makeover for her room with all these shoes. ;)


Eileen

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[MarisaSF]

Wow. I could be rich too! Nobody would pay to see my ass-ugly feet though. That chick's shoes were ugly, but her feet are pretty cute, no? (Uh, no, I am not a foot fetishist! :P)

[shilo]

i agree, now i've seen everything. when i first read your post and looked at the link i was thinking it was some kind of underground trade (like blue flip flops = some kind of ilicit substance) that 'i' wouldn't be familiar with... but i think you all are right - fettish.

i'm with pp. do you think i can unload all of my 'well worn', not to be used again, work shoes from before ds? i don't know if i could actually bring myself to actually put them in a box and ship them off.

lori
Sam 5/19/05 How lucky I am that you chose me.

[essnce629]

It looks like there's a lot of money to be made selling "well worn penny loafers"-- several pairs sold for over $100! I have some well worn little pink slip on flats from Payless that make my feet sweat really bad...hmmmmm :).

***Latia
Birth and Postpartum Doula

Conner 8/19/03 (homebirthed water baby)
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[jennabear]

Wow, very weird. It's definately a fetish.

[Lovingliv]

ewwwwwwwwwww!

[mik8]

Foot Fetish was discussed back during an abnormal psychology class in college and the professor mentioned that usually 99% who are afflicted do not progress to a serious crime (hmmmm.....). They apparently have weird behaviors in private. ITA w/ pp's, it is a very creepy manifestation.

[Jo..]

Well, at least they aren't hurting anyone; I say if they want to sniff a shoe or whatever it is they do, more power to them!

Plus, we could all be VERY VERY wealthy now that we're on to this!!!http://forum.digital-digest.com/images/smilies/evilwink.gif

[mik8]

{Well, at least they aren't hurting anyone}

It was mentioned in class that they do go as far as stealing to satisfy the fetish.

Yeah, we should all start digging our closets now. I never thought well worn footwear could sell very well on Ebay. Jo, you gave me a chuckle :D

[alleyoop]

Ok, business proposition... I have cuter (is that a word?) feet than that chic and can wear anything in the 8.5-9.5 range. Send me your shoes, my hubby will take pics and we will make gobs of money to buy more shoes with. I will split the profits with ya. Deal?? ;)
I am so not above taking advantage of someone's fetish so that I can buy more shoes. Symbiotic relationship, if you ask me!!

[jeniferrlynne]

Now I have seen it all. I would never, ever, ever have figured this one out. Be careful PP about becoming co-dependent :7 --off to dig through my closet, and hubbies too I guess? or is it just women's feet?...