Where to Buy Used Men’s Underwear Safely

More men are buying worn underwear from other men than ever before. Boxers after a long shift, trunks after a gym session, socks after a five-a-side match. But knowing where to buy is the hard part. Pick the wrong place and you can lose money, lose your privacy, or both.

This guide covers the main places people buy, the pros and cons of each, and what to check before you hand over any money.

The main places people buy

• Social media: lots of sellers advertise on X, Reddit and Telegram. It’s easy to find people, but there are no checks, and fake accounts using stolen photos are common.
• Group chats and forums: can be friendly, but if something goes wrong there’s no record and nobody to report it to.
• General selling apps: most don’t allow worn items at all, so listings get removed and accounts get banned.
• A dedicated marketplace: a site built for worn items, with checked members, reviews and private messages. This is usually the safest option.

What makes a site safe to buy from

Whatever site you use, look for these basics:

• ID and age checks on every member, so you know sellers are real adults.
• Reviews that buyers and sellers leave for each other.
• Private messages on the site, so there’s a record of what was agreed.
• Profiles hidden from the public, so you’re not on show to anyone who searches.
• A way to block and report people who cause problems.

If a site lets anyone see every profile without signing up, the people you buy from (and you) are on show to everyone. A members-only site keeps things between members.

What to check before you buy from a seller

• A verified badge, showing they’ve passed the ID check.
• Reviews from other buyers, and how long they’ve been active.
• Clear listings: style, brand, size, how many days worn and postage.
• A wear diary, if they keep one. It shows what they wore and when.
• Friendly, quick replies when you message them.

Our buyer’s guide to used men’s underwear goes into styles, days worn and gym wear in more detail.

How paying works

On Scent From Me, you pay the seller directly. The site doesn’t take a cut, so sellers keep everything they make. A seller only shares their payment details once they’ve accepted your order, so nobody should ever ask you to pay before then or in a strange way.

Be wary of anyone who rushes you, changes the price after you’ve agreed, or wants to move the chat off the site straight away. Our guide to avoiding scams covers the warning signs.

Keeping it private

You don’t need to give a seller your real name or your social media. Use a separate email for buying, and think about where you want parcels sent. Our post on buying discreetly has more tips.

Why buyers use Scent From Me

Scent From Me is a members-only marketplace for worn underwear, socks, gym kit and more. Every member is ID-checked, nothing is public, and it’s free to join as a buyer. You can browse used men’s underwear and used men’s socks, follow sellers you like and message them privately.