Taylor Swift fandom has a long history of taking memorabilia seriously, but one recent online listing managed to surprise even seasoned Swifties. After attending the Eras Tour, a fan attempted to sell her used contact lenses for $10,000, arguing that their value came from the fact that they had quite literally been worn while watching the concert. The pitch was simple, earnest, and impossible to ignore. According to the listing, these lenses had seen the show with her own eyes.
A Very Unusual Depop Listing
The listing appeared on Depop, a resale app typically used for fashion and accessories. Instead of clothing, the seller uploaded photos of disposable contact lenses and labeled them as used. The description explained that the lenses had been worn while attending one of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows, framing them as novelty collectibles rather than practical items.
At $10,000, the listing seemed intentionally extreme, and many viewers assumed the post was meant to be a joke. Still, it attracted immediate attention, with screenshots circulating on TikTok and X within hours.
Depop removed the post after it was flagged. Used contact lenses are classified as restricted medical items, which are not permitted on the platform due to hygiene and safety concerns. After the removal, the seller updated their profile to clarify that the listing had been intended as a joke.
That explanation came after the images had already spread well beyond Depop, which helped keep the conversation going even after the original post was gone.
Reactions varied widely, as some Swift fans treated the listing as playful humor and leaned into the absurdity with jokes of their own. Others were less amused, pointing out that used contact lenses are personal medical items and should never be resold, even as a gag.
The exaggerated price added another layer. For many, it made the listing feel more like satire than a serious attempt to sell anything, though not everyone agreed on where the line was.
Another Side Effect Of The Eras Tour
The Eras Tour has generated countless secondary stories beyond the concerts themselves. Ticket resale prices reached record levels. Fans traveled internationally for single shows. Merchandise became a resale market of its own.
Against that backdrop, the contact lens listing fit into a growing pattern of over-the-top fan behavior tied to the tour’s massive reach. No sale ever happened, though. The listing was removed quickly and the seller’s clarification closed the loop.