Selling Worn Tights and Stockings: Advice, Fabrics and Rates in Switzerland

Tights hold a place apart in the world of worn underwear. Where a more intimate piece evokes immediacy, the stocking tells of duration: a whole day moulded in the mesh, the trace of a way of life. It is this sensory and elegant dimension that explains the constant demand.

Several profiles seek out these pieces:

• Fabric lovers, sensitive to the grain of a glossy veil, an opaque mesh or a seamed stocking.
• Collectors of worn pieces, attached to the history of a garment genuinely used rather than a brand-new item.
• Loyal buyers, who return to a seller whose style and consistency they appreciate.

On Weared, you present these pieces in the tights category, with careful photos and an honest description of the wearing time. Trust is born of clarity, never of overbidding.

Not all meshes are equal, neither in buyers' eyes nor when it comes to setting a price. Knowing your fabrics helps you describe your pieces precisely and justify your rates.

• Fine, glossy nylon (15-20 denier): the great classic. Luminous veil, silky touch, very much in demand. Fragile, which adds to its value in use.
• Opaque tights (40-80 denier): warm, matte, appreciated in autumn and winter, a strong season in Switzerland.
• Hold-ups and seamed stockings: the back seam and the lace band make them pieces of high perceived value.
• Microfibre and satin blends: marked softness, impeccable hold, very photogenic.
• Fashion tights (fine fishnet, patterns, glossy veil effects): they build loyalty among a clientele looking for a signature.

A few pointers to add value without exaggerating:

• Always state the denier, the brand if it is premium and the colour.
• Mention the real wearing time (half a day, a day, several days): it is a decisive criterion for the buyer.
• Photograph the fabric in natural light, without ever showing your face or an identifiable feature of your home.

The question of tights rates comes up in every first message. There is no fixed scale: you set your own prices. To help you get your bearings, the listing form suggests a range, to adjust according to your fabric, your wearing time and your reputation:

• Tights worn for one day: around 25 to 45 CHF.
• Tights worn for two days: around 40 to 60 CHF.
• Worn during sport, a rarer fabric (seamed stockings, hold-ups) or longer wear: more. The form raises its range after sport; the rest of the extra is yours to set.

These figures are indicative and constitute no income guarantee. Three levers really push a price up: the rarity of the fabric, the wearing time and the relationship of trust built with a regular buyer. To build a coherent grid rather than improvise, read our dedicated guide: how much to charge, the pricing grid.

A word on commission. Weared applies a 25% commission, brought down to 20% with Pro (from CHF 39) or 15% with Max (from CHF 89): the more you sell, the more that subscription pays for itself. In bitcoin, it is settled separately in prepaid credits; on a card sale, it is withheld (with card fees) from the amount Weared pays you. Remember to build it into your displayed price so that your net margin stays the one you are aiming for.

Logistics is where many hesitate. In Switzerland, however, everything is set up to stay anonymous. The Weared principle is simple: you never ship from home and you never share your real address.

Concretely, the steps to follow:

• Prepare the piece in neutral, opaque packaging, with no personal sender name.
• Drop the parcel at a pick-up point: a post office, a My Post 24 machine open around the clock, or a PickPost point. These networks cover Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Bern, Basel and Lugano.
• On the buyer's side: in Switzerland, the buyer chooses a My Post 24 locker, a PickPost point or home delivery (the only option for shipments abroad); with a locker or pick-up point, their address is never passed on.

For preservation, slip the tights into a resealable bag to protect the fabric during transport. A well-presented piece on arrival strengthens your reputation and your subsequent sales.

Trust is the real engine of this market. Weared was built around three protections that let you sell with a clear mind.

• Complete anonymity: you sell under a pseudonym, never revealing your name or your address. Your civil identity appears nowhere.
• Direct or guaranteed payment: with direct bitcoin, the buyer pays your Lightning address at purchase and Weared never touches the money; by card or under the Weared guarantee, Weared collects and pays you out (under the guarantee, once shipping is proven).
• Crypto payment: settlement in Bitcoin lets you get paid without leaving a banking trace, an extra asset for discretion.

This architecture protects both parties. The buyer relies on your public reputation — completed sales — on the mandatory postal tracking number and on moderation; you, for your part, know the buyer has paid before you ship. The rest is simply a matter of style and consistency.

Selling worn underwear between consenting adults is a legal activity in Switzerland. That does not exempt you from a little rigour, especially if your sales become regular.

• An ancillary income, even a discreet one, may have to be declared depending on your cantonal situation and the total amount earned.
• Beyond a certain annual turnover, questions of VAT or self-employed status may arise.
• Settlement in crypto does not erase your tax obligations: the value received remains income to be considered.

These points vary from one canton to another and according to your profile. The figures and rules mentioned here are indicative: always have them confirmed by a lawyer or an accountant before committing. An hour of advice at the start saves you much uncertainty later, especially if you are aiming for Pro status and a regular volume.