Anyone else here collect shoes?

[strider_boi]

Originally Posted by jeslan89

Just curious, I try to pick up Jordans here and there (currenly up to modest 15 pairs over the course of 3 years) but am I behind the times by doing raffels at retailers and waking up at 5am?

How do you guys lock down pairs so early in advance at retail price? Is it just good customer service since you are frequent customers? I personally try to talk and build relationships with shop owners but in the end all they say is wait and get in line like the rest?

I may be wrong but Jordans Sell Out no matter what. What incentive does a seller have to reserve them for a particular person?

The joys of knowing some people that are card addicts that works in stores...i give them deals and in return i can get some shoes

[jeslan89]

Originally Posted by strider_boi

The joys of knowing some people that are card addicts that works in stores...i give them deals and in return i can get some shoes

Thanks for the reply. Makes sense. You are quite fortunate IMO. I have only one close friend that collects shoes and zero who collect cards.

Collecting Cards is like a secret life I live LOL. So glad my GF is understanding and actually doesnt mind my hobbies.

[strider_boi]

Originally Posted by jeslan89

Thanks for the reply. Makes sense. You are quite fortunate IMO. I have only one close friend that collects shoes and zero who collect cards.

Collecting Cards is like a secret life I live LOL. So glad my GF is understanding and actually doesnt mind my hobbies.

I don't know whats worse...cards or shoes...Cards takes less room, but cost more and have a possibility of losing value. Shoes for the most part holds their value n goes up but takes sooo much space.

[ninjacookies]

Originally Posted by strider_boi

I don't know whats worse...cards or shoes...Cards takes less room, but cost more and have a possibility of losing value. Shoes for the most part holds their value n goes up but takes sooo much space.

Public storage lockers, my friend.

[strider_boi]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Public storage lockers, my friend.

I had one before when I had almost 300 pairs... Was too much work to keep the bugs from the boxes n everything...

[Freewheelburnin]

Originally Posted by jeslan89

Just curious, I try to pick up Jordans here and there (currenly up to modest 15 pairs over the course of 3 years) but am I behind the times by doing raffels at retailers and waking up at 5am?

How do you guys lock down pairs so early in advance at retail price? Is it just good customer service since you are frequent customers? I personally try to talk and build relationships with shop owners but in the end all they say is wait and get in line like the rest?

I may be wrong but Jordans Sell Out no matter what. What incentive does a seller have to reserve them for a particular person?

Jordan's don't always sell out. Don't ever believe that. I live in a rural area and it sometimes takes our finish line a year to sell out. For instance in the last 18 months we've seen Black/Cement III for $109.99, Cool Grey IX at $99.99, White/red XI low $89.99 etc etc.

Everyone has a different connect if they get their stuff without hassle. Some, unfortunately, have to pay extra for such services. Its like anything else, it's who you know. Keep building relationships with your local shops, someone should eventually throw you a bone. Also, if you don't already, follow sneakersteal on twitter. A great dude doing a great service for the sneaker community. I've rebuilt part of my collection with their help for CHEAP. Best of luck!

[XARZY]

Am I the only person who doesn't like the new nightshades? Dont get me wrong I like the low top 11s but the colorway is a bit much. I def will be looking to land a pair of Yeezys

[strider_boi]

Originally Posted by XARZY

Am I the only person who doesn't like the new nightshades? Dont get me wrong I like the low top 11s but the colorway is a bit much. I def will be looking to land a pair of Yeezys

You're not the only one.. I hate the nightshade xi but will still get a pair for the hell of it

[strider_boi]

SOB... Had the yeezy foams added in my cart n going to check out on 2 sites...
Both crash n not in cart anymore ...
Anyone got a sz 9.5???

[Freewheelburnin]

Originally Posted by strider_boi

SOB... Had the yeezy foams added in my cart n going to check out on 2 sites...
Both crash n not in cart anymore ...
Anyone got a sz 9.5???

I'm leaving around nine to go get the three pairs for my buddies. Can see if any are 'left' by chance. Are you limited to a 9.5 or will you go 10? I can inbox as soon as I'm there. Just be retail plus shipping. I'll let you know.

[XARZY]

Search Results on Champs Sports Mobile

retro restock. alot of big boy sizes, a few in 12s.

Im still trying to checkout a pair of yeezys sz 13

[XARZY]

pretty pissed off at the nike.com website
too many issues, I think I lost my sz13 yeezy

[Freewheelburnin]

Originally Posted by XARZY

Search Results on Champs Sports Mobile

retro restock. alot of big boy sizes, a few in 12s.

Im still trying to checkout a pair of yeezys sz 13

Keep trying to checkout. I've seen people checkout successfully over two hours after. So many get dropped from carts.

As for the restock, eastbay/foot locker/champs/foot action are the same company. They all split the restock today. Not sure if foot action joined in.

[XARZY]

Originally Posted by Freewheelburnin

Keep trying to checkout. I've seen people checkout successfully over two hours after. So many get dropped from carts.

As for the restock, eastbay/foot locker/champs/foot action are the same company. They all split the restock today. Not sure if foot action joined in.

looks like they dropped out of my cart, ugh. will try and see if the FL in the ghetto has a pair.

[Freewheelburnin]

Originally Posted by XARZY

looks like they dropped out of my cart, ugh. will try and see if the FL in the ghetto has a pair.

If they don't, don't stress. And don't pay a crazy resell price! These were not a limited release by any means. Once resellers see this, prices will drop. I'd help but already had a 13 grabbed. I'm only allowed one of each size.

[XARZY]

Originally Posted by Freewheelburnin

If they don't, don't stress. And don't pay a crazy resell price! These were not a limited release by any means. Once resellers see this, prices will drop. I'd help but already had a 13 grabbed. I'm only allowed one of each size.

no prob, thanks for the pointers.

[AtotheLo]

Originally Posted by XARZY

no prob, thanks for the pointers.

Today's launches are being rescheduled:

https://twitter.com/nikestore

[XARZY]

Originally Posted by AtotheLo

Today's launches are being rescheduled:

https://twitter.com/nikestore

only the restocks are being rescheduled.

[Freewheelburnin]

Originally Posted by AtotheLo

Today's launches are being rescheduled:

https://twitter.com/nikestore

It's not today's releases. There was a Nike Restock similar to Eastbay, except FSR, planned for 9. Got cancelled FAST.

[strider_boi]

Originally Posted by Freewheelburnin

I'm leaving around nine to go get the three pairs for my buddies. Can see if any are 'left' by chance. Are you limited to a 9.5 or will you go 10? I can inbox as soon as I'm there. Just be retail plus shipping. I'll let you know.

Yes I can wear a sz 10... Please let me know!!

[TungTLe]

just got these in the mail..

[strider_boi]

Originally Posted by TungTLe

just got these in the mail..

Oh I'm jealous!!!!!

[XARZY]

yea im pretty jealous also, I had it in the cart and then the site crashed. How in the hell did all the sites (3-4) become overloaded 3 minutes before the 8am??

[strider_boi]

Originally Posted by XARZY

yea im pretty jealous also, I had it in the cart and then the site crashed. How in the hell did all the sites (3-4) become overloaded 3 minutes before the 8am??

I had them in my cart on nike, finish line, and jimmy jam.... Then nothing... Jimmy jams keep sending me emails saying I have shoes in my cart n to checkout... Total BS!

[Filthy]

I would, say you guys probably got stroked by the bots. There are so many programs out there, where the shoe resellers, can purchase a "bot" that will ensure that they get the shoes. And if you aren't using a bot...chances are...you won't get what's in your cart.