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Hey GAF,

I'm trying to score my first pair of OG NMDs. I've never bought shoes from eBay before so I'm looking for advice. There's two sellers I'm looking at. Here's the first seller and the second seller.

I'm all new to this because I just wanted to get authentic ones and want to make sure they are authentic. They're selling them for basically retail price. I heard you can copy and paste other poster's descriptions because they have identical ones. They're from different areas too. I checked their ebay history and they seem to check out alright, but the part of the description that gets me is "Can also work out a bulk deal." I just didn't want to run into buying fake ones. Can someone check these out for me and give me a thumbs up if I should buy them or not? Thanks for the advice. I messaged them before hand asking if they can take pictures of the product with their name and today's date.

Don't deal with eBay at all. Fakes are really good these days. No one is going to sell new OG NMDs for retail simply because there's a market for them to make some money. I would suggest GOAT or StockX, or find a consignment shop like solesupremacy, magpark, round2, etc.
 

Antiwhippy

the holder of the trombone
Why are there like a gazillion CWs for the ladies when it comes to the inikis but only 3 for men lol?

Got the white ones coming though. Kinda wish they were gum soled like the navy but I'll take it.
 

shira

Member
https://hypebeast.com/2017/4/nike-2017-pricing-strategy-retailer-effects
Sportswear giant Nike has recently implemented a brand new pricing strategy aimed at its brick and mortar retail carriers. In a move to help navigate through a deteriorating retail environment, while dealing with outside pressures from its on-the-rise competitors, the storied brand will allow its stockists to advertise 25 percent discounts on merchandise year round. It's also important to note, with an increasing number of consumers making the move to online shopping, many of Nike's retail partners have suffered staggering losses with many shutting its doors for good.

Although Nike has declined to divulge any specifics on the matter, it did release a broad statement saying, ”Given the depth and breadth of the Nike product line, we routinely review our MAP and last year we simplified the policy." The above announcement alluding to the change in its minimum advertised price (MAP), which in the long run helps to simplify its accounts for its retailers.

You can read more about the recent retail slump and its effect on malls and brands here.

Ayyyy

http://business.financialpost.com/i...e-swoosh-but-that-doesnt-tell-the-whole-story
The top-selling shoe on the market in 2016 didn't come with any revolutionary technology. It wasn't part of a collaboration with Drake, Rihanna, Kanye West or the many other celebrities and artists putting their stamp on footwear these days. And it definitely wasn't something new.

It was the Adidas Superstar, a streetwear staple known for its three stripes and iconic shell toe that dates back to 1969. It doesn't come with a hefty price tag, so you'll find the Superstar on the feet of toddlers, teens, millennials, and the older crowd that might even remember when legendary rap group Run-DMC wore them unlaced back in the late 1980s.

fuck yeezys
 

Acrylic7

Member
These drop Saturday.
Just too clean to pass up. Or do I want the metallic red OG retro 1's? The blue ones sat a long ass time though. Hmmmmm.

nike-air-more-uptempo-scottie-pippen-pe-01.jpg
 

Antiwhippy

the holder of the trombone
Maybe they would sell more yeezys if they didn't make it so crazy limited.

Love my white mountaineering X superstar shoes though.
 

dskillzhtown

keep your strippers out of my American football
Maybe they would sell more yeezys if they didn't make it so crazy limited.

Love my white mountaineering X superstar shoes though.

That's a no brainer, but I do wonder if they mass produced them, would they lose all the buzz they have around them. I think Yeezys are more about promoting Adidas than trying to make a profit.
 

Antiwhippy

the holder of the trombone
That's a no brainer, but I do wonder if they mass produced them, would they lose all the buzz they have around them. I think Yeezys are more about promoting Adidas than trying to make a profit.

Oh yeah I think that yeezy's are def more a marketing thing. They probably do make a profit from it though.
 
Cant believe it was possible to make an already ugly looking shoe, uglier.

I say this all the time but then I see the black with white lining colorway and I think differently. The ones posted by Acrylic7 are pretty slick, too. The Pippens?

Good luck to yall on the supreme ones though LOL...
 

LosDaddie

Banned
These drop Saturday.
Just too clean to pass up. Or do I want the metallic red OG retro 1's? The blue ones sat a long ass time though. Hmmmmm.

nike-air-more-uptempo-scottie-pippen-pe-01.jpg

I got the red Chicago Bulls Uptempos (I posted a pic last page) a few weeks ago and love them. It's a comfortable shoe.

I don't know where you're at, but here in Orlando, the red Uptempos were an easy cop for me. I'm a size 9.5, which is typically very popular, and I was able to go Finish Line after work and walk out with my pair.


https://hypebeast.com/2017/4/supreme-nike-air-more-uptempo-official-images-release-info

Suptempos are releasing on the 27th.

Do I have any chance of getting them?

I'm glad I don't care for any any of those designs/colorways. But I do like how they did the Supreme logo instead of the Air.

Good luck!
 

shira

Member
These physical raffles don't seem very winnable.

I asked the guy handing out the papers and he said "a lot" wanted the creameezys

As for how many pairs they were getting he said "some"
 
These physical raffles don't seem very winnable.

I asked the guy handing out the papers and he said "a lot" wanted the creameezys

As for how many pairs they were getting he said "some"

I'm pretty sure they get tired of the question. Plus maybe they backdoor too lol.
 

jokkir

Member
I recently got white/Navy Stan Smith's. What's the best way to protect these?

Would putting snoseal be overkill for this shoe? I'll be using the water repellent spray on them for sure though. Also, what about cleaning them?
 

Acrylic7

Member
The black and white ones that drop on Saturday are easily the best colorway by far on the Uptempos.
But I might have to get the black pair of the Supremes. The red and white pair should sell out fast as hell and the gold pair will sit the longest.... which might just be 30 seconds.

 

VE3TRO

Formerly Gizmowned
Everytime I'm busy a damn restock happens. Another batch of Haven UB TB happened earlier.

Everyone done their 350 Cream raffle entries? Done all the online ones but won't be able to get into London for the instore ones sadly. Really hope I can get a win since I'm desperate for a white pair of trainers. Only chances I have are Confirmed App and ADC.
 
Everytime I'm busy a damn restock happens. Another batch of Haven UB TB happened earlier.

Everyone done their 350 Cream raffle entries? Done all the online ones but won't be able to get into London for the instore ones sadly. Really hope I can get a win since I'm desperate for a white pair of trainers. Only chances I have are Confirmed App and ADC.

I did all the online ones. Skipped the instagram ones. Don't care for instore. I have class in the morning on Saturday although I don't need to go since its review for our final.

Well tbh I don't want to spend money but yeah, might as well try lazily.
 

Fjordson

Member
I'm hoping the gum soles calm things down a bit. The gum sole NMD's were one of the easiest cops ever, despite being R1's and primeknit. The white ones sat for days. Plus you have Yeezy's this weekend.
 

Acrylic7

Member
Kinda wanted them but saw that they were Dunk Pros and said forget it. I prefer the fat tongue over the slimmed down one on the Pros.

I just got mines and the tongue is super puffy. Is there an ever larger one?
also these aren't as holographic as I thought they would be. They are just glossy.
 

soultron

Banned
Just saw the SN video where they showed off the Parley UB3.0s and I think I need those too. :( My wallet.

Anyone else going to try for them?
 

gotoadgo

Member
For anyone in Australia, there is no Yeezy cream release at all, it isn't delayed it's just not happening. I'm so annoyed at this decision, almost every other country is getting these shoes but Australia gets the shaft.

Does anyone have any details on places that ship these worldwide that I can try and cop these from?I'd be really appreciative. Raffles are welcome too.
 
I just got mines and the tongue is super puffy. Is there an ever larger one?
also these aren't as holographic as I thought they would be. They are just glossy.

Oh that's good to know. I don't like how they've slimmed down both the tongue and the heel lining on some of their dunk SB pros, so it's hit or miss at times on the pairs I want.
 

KillGore

Member
I love the R2s so much.

They fit really well. The Primeknit fits like a sock of sorts around the ankle and heel, with some toe box wiggle room.

I order Primeknit nmds in my true to size (12.5). The mesh nmds and yeezys I go with 13s.

Just bought them online, since they don't sell them here in PR it seems. Now that I purchased them, I feel like I'm sinking into the sneaker addiction

I'm really liking these as well, thinking of buying them. Hmmm

 
For anyone in Australia, there is no Yeezy cream release at all, it isn't delayed it's just not happening. I'm so annoyed at this decision, almost every other country is getting these shoes but Australia gets the shaft.

Does anyone have any details on places that ship these worldwide that I can try and cop these from?I'd be really appreciative. Raffles are welcome too.

You'll probably have to go on solelinks.com and look at the EU links. I can't remember any US sites that ship internationally
 
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