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Pennyfeather
11/02/09

In reply to Used Underpants: The Last Refuge Of A Scoundrel
This is SO weird, because I was just wondering about this today -- when people buy used panties, are they looking for, like, used-but-generally-clean (ie, worn with a tampon in)? Because she mentions that buyers prefer stained-but-not-period-stained, and that leaves skidmarks (ew) and day-to-day vaginal secretions, which seem like a biological function guys like to pretend doesn't happen? So what does a prime pair of used panties consist of?

I'm a naturally curious person, what can I say. #panties
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clevernamehere
11/02/09

@Pennyfeather: If they didn't want secretions, they would buy new panties. #panties
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psychgirl1221
11/02/09

In reply to Used Underpants: The Last Refuge Of A Scoundrel
Wow, I couldn't even imagine someone donating used undies.

I think I remember reading an article sometime back about how even with regular washing, a certain amount of fecal matter remains on underwear (the article's point was to wash underwear by itself to avoid cross contamination of other clothes).

Just after reading that, I don't think I could donate my own used underwear. The hygiene factor would bar me.

I didn't know any thrift stores would even take used undies. I know when I've shopped at Goodwill or volunteered at other stores everything had to be new. #panties
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sybann
11/02/09

@psychgirl1221: OH THANKS A LOT. : ) #panties
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tunabomb
11/02/09

In reply to Used Underpants: The Last Refuge Of A Scoundrel
A few years ago, I was between jobs while going to grad school. I filled the income gap by selling used panties on craigslist. It was easy, easy money. I researched and found that sending them through the mail could be sketchy (a woman was arrested and fined $250,000 for mailing obscene items or something) so I decided to do in-person hand offs, in a public place and with a friend close by. Men loved it. They were super into the fact that I was a cute college student. One guy told me that usually he has to buy panties from "meth addicts." They especially wanted older (though not ratty) and stained pairs (though not period stained), which was surprising to me. One guy paid me $200 to wear them for at least three days straight. Another guy gave me and extra $100 to watch me take them off in a Starbucks bathroom, no touching allowed.

The creep factor was pretty high, and I stopped doing it when one "client" started sending me dozens of photos of his penis to try to get me to sleep with him and my boyfriend started to get really uneasy about my safety. But overall, it was strangely easy money and made for lots of good stories. #panties
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rhymeswithfeather
11/03/09

@tunabomb: Been there! Quick, easy cash if you can market yourself and don't mind being a bit skeeved. I was surprised, too, because a lot of the dudes were young, normal -- and hot. #panties
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Pizza!Pizza!Pizza!
11/02/09

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This kind of reminds me of a PG-rated version of the 'I like having sex and desperately need money so why not try sex work?' idea that doesn't work so well for many women once they put fantasy into reality. #panties
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Ultraprison!
11/02/09

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Wait what? I went to college with her! I was like... that name sounds familiar... whoa. Mind. blown. #panties
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sarasasa
11/02/09

@Ultraprison!: And now you can purchase her underwear as a souvenir of your wonderful college years! #panties
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maydaystudio
11/02/09

In reply to Used Underpants: The Last Refuge Of A Scoundrel
Old underwear--well, the cotton kind, anyway--is good for those really dirty jobs around the house... #panties
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mbot says Spock yeah!
11/02/09

@maydaystudio: My mom pointed this out to me that last time she visited and found a few old pairs in my garbage (what is it with moms and rifling through the trash?!). But, a very practical and environmentally sound suggestion nonetheless. #panties
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functional_alcoholic
11/02/09

In reply to Used Underpants: The Last Refuge Of A Scoundrel
I volunteer at a thrift store and donated underwear goes straight into the recycling bags, no questions asked unless there is a tag still attached. The same goes for bras, if they're not supporting you why would you think they'd support anyone else. #panties
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sympathyforthebasementcat
11/02/09

@functional_alcoholic: Because everyone's boobs are different? #panties
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Flackette Goes Retro
11/02/09

@functional_alcoholic: I never give panties to charity, but I have given some bras that were okay, but too small for me after I gained weight and started taking the Pill. Is there any kind of screening process to see if the bras are still okay? I recently gave away a ton of them, many practically brand new but not my size anymore, and I had hoped someone might be able to get some use out of them. #panties
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Jenloveshercurves
11/02/09

@functional_alcoholic: I've actually heard that bras are the least donated and most needed item for homeless shelters, so your take is interesting. #panties
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LaMorenita
11/02/09

In reply to Used Underpants: The Last Refuge Of A Scoundrel
oh, I had a friend who did this maybe five years ago. I mean, we were broke college students and we needed our booze money! She was too embarassed to tell me how she described the panties online. Something involving "sexy co-ed" I believe. They didn't end up selling for precisely the reason Pleticha is describing - it was way too icky to deal with the actual people who were interested.

Also, I'm surprised they didn't touch on this, but apparently you can pro-rate your panties based on how many days you've worn them, how stainy they are, if you've masterbated in them etc. ew. I feel dirty writing that! #panties
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Mary McCarthyite
11/02/09

@LaMorenita: The phrase "pro-rated panties" will now be stuck in my head, forever. Gross. #panties
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LaMorenita
11/02/09

@Mary McCarthyite: You're welcome! #panties
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sympathyforthebasementcat
11/02/09

In reply to Used Underpants: The Last Refuge Of A Scoundrel
I don't see the problem in donating old underwear. Obviously, it's gross and extremely disrespectful to throw in dirty or battered underwear, but what's wrong with decent, clean, well-maintained pairs? Someone may find that they fit well, and if they've been well-cleaned, I'd think it should be perfectly hygenic. #panties
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Lymed
11/02/09

In reply to Used Underpants: The Last Refuge Of A Scoundrel
This post makes me want to buy inexpensive packages of underwear and donate them to charity. #panties
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anteup
11/02/09

@Lymed: The local shelter always gets stoked over stocks and underwear here! #panties
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Lymed
11/02/09

@anteup: Next time I drop off used clothes, I'll hit Target first and include new underwear and socks. #panties
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anteup
11/02/09

@Lymed: Other items that aren't always thought of when donating to shelters: pads and tampons. #panties
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Lymed
11/02/09

@anteup: I'm guessing the men's shelter around the corner from my house doesn't need either of those items. #panties
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badmutha
11/02/09

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Sweet story to counteract the ick factor: The littlest mutha was sorting through the clothes we were giving to SalVa. He started making a stack of underwear. I said "Sweetie, we don't share underwear." and he says "Mom, I hardly wore them at all! Everybody needs underwear." I didn't have the heart to explain the ick to him. #panties
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sybann
11/02/09

@badmutha: You're raisin' a goodun ma'am. #panties
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sybann
11/02/09

@sybann: wrong place! sheesh #panties
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rhymeswithfeather
11/02/09

In reply to Used Underpants: The Last Refuge Of A Scoundrel
I have an, um, "friend" who's done this. And she's right -- the hardest part isn't the panties. It's negotiating, maintaining correspondence, and writing cutesey emails about sometimes nauseating things. That being said, it is a great way to make a (fairly) quick buck and you'd be surprised at who buys these things. #panties
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anteup
11/02/09

@rhymeswithfeather: HYPOTHETICALLY...how do the transactions go? Mail? Or... [gag] face to face? #panties
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rhymeswithfeather
11/02/09

@anteup: Sorry to tell you, but usually face-to-face. So says, my, um, friend. But said purchasers, nine times out of ten, were young, nice, and even -- dare I say it --attractive. They'd sometimes ask me out after said exchange, and if I hadn't just sold them my (er, my friend's) underwear, they'd be the sort of men I'd want to date. Meet in public, have a trusted friend who knows where you are, and I swear, it's not too bad. If nothing else, I consider it material for the eventual autobiography. #panties
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o-line
11/02/09

In reply to Used Underpants: The Last Refuge Of A Scoundrel
Secondhand underpants: another hassle of Inner City Pressure. #panties
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LaMorenita
11/02/09

@o-line: You know you're not in high finance, considering second-hand underpants. Check your mind, how'd it get this bad? What happened to those other underpants you had? #panties
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NewsBunny
11/02/09

In reply to Used Underpants: The Last Refuge Of A Scoundrel
Isn't kind of ... insulting...to donate used panties?

It's one thing to donate wearable clothes that still have life in them. But used underwear just seems degrading to me.

That said, my husband is nipping at me because I have extremely comfortable underpants that I refuse to get rid of. "I'll buy them for you!", he says. "My underpants are my business!", I replied.

Our home is strange. #panties
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NewsBunny
11/02/09

@NewsBunny: By insulting, I mean the thought process where someone assumes oh, they're poor, they'll be happy for my used panties! #panties
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thesciencegirl
11/02/09

@NewsBunny: I once sorted clothes at a homeless shelter, and people gave lots of unwearable crap, including unwashed old underwear (EW). It made me feel like they were using the donations bin as a trash can, instead of trying to give things with the dignity of the recipient in mind. #panties
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MerryLilly
11/02/09

@thesciencegirl: Thanks! Your last sentence sums up pretty well what I wanted to say but couldn't figure out how to do it. Keeping the recipient in mind is key. #panties
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chersolly
11/02/09

In reply to Used Underpants: The Last Refuge Of A Scoundrel
The NPO I work for has a thrift shop and I'm often in the sorting room helping out, especially during the winter. Please, please, please don't "donate" your used, dirty underwear! We are grateful for everything that is donated, but I have seen some very disgusting, questionable items. Often an elderly parent will pass away, and we'll receive all of Grandpa's clothing, even the underwear he wore during WWII. #panties
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