According to fetish site All Things Worn, 78% of Brits would consider selling used panties or toenail clippings if they could remain anonymous.
These niche markets are not just surviving - they're thriving. And for some sellers, it's become a seriously lucrative operation. Especially if you’re good at collecting toe jam.
What the fuck is toe jam? The forbidden foot caviar.
A new emerging market for “toe jam” is on the rise. This jar of deliciousness is made for people with a foot fetish, who enjoy consuming, licking and smelling the sweat built up from exercise or long hours on your feet.
If you are looking for a jar of “toe jam” - expect to pay between £50 to £150. Popular foot fetish content makers have reported being offered as much as £1000 per jar.
Of course, there's also a market for toenail clippings. This fetish involves individuals who get a kick out of possessing, and sometimes even consuming, toenail clippings. Sellers usually package these items discreetly, and buyers are willing to pay a pretty penny for what they see as rare and intimate.
The going rate for toenail clippings varies, with batches selling for anywhere between £10 and £50. Some sellers have managed to turn this into a steady income stream, earning several hundred pounds each month from their dedicated clientele.
Darren Bell, a 28-year-old from Wythenshawe, Manchester, told Loaded he spends up to £200 a month on used underwear, nail clippings, and toe jam. For Darren, these purchases are about immersing himself in the intimate, hidden aspects of strangers' lives. "There's something intensely personal and secretive about owning these items," he says. "It's like having a piece of someone's hidden life."
Darren is willing to pay up to £150 for a particularly appealing pair of used underwear and around £50 for a collection of nail clippings. As for toe jam, Darren has an unusual appreciation for its taste, describing it as "quite salty." He compares it to delicacies like fish eggs, saying, "People eat caviar, so why can't I enjoy toe jam?" Darren emphasises, "You have to remember I'm buying these off a willing seller; everybody's happy." His fascination lies in the mystery and the forbidden nature of these items, making his hobby both unique and intriguingly eerie.
Give that nose a treat! Get your own used panties, toe jam and toenail clippings at All Things Worn