Official Air Jordan 3 "White Cement" '88 Retro - Retail $200

[nrg1604]

You don't think JB limits supply to stoke demand?  The supply can't cope because it's being purposefully suppressed.  Not discounting the natural demand but much of this goes back to the supplier limiting stock to feed hype and thereby creating increased perceived demand. 

 

Nah, the black red xi still sold out after how many restocks? JB doesn't need to restrict supply when it comes to such a sought after retro.

 

[freddukez]

I could have sold my 88s for £200+ profit, they cost £165... I could have 100% had a pair of lebron corks, I live locally to Hanon and no one camps out for shoes here  but guess what? I wasn't going to use them so why would I bother to buy them?

The logic of buying them to then trade later on is just as broken as buying them to resell. 

Its basic supply and demand, the demand is insane, the supply cannot cope, so even people who do not want them will buy them to sell for profit. But I have no idea how such a thing would be publicized on a website for sneaker "fans". 

Now lets say u had an extra pair of 88s and actually wanted the corks but missed out. Now u find someone with corks (or any othe sneaker you were looking for but missed out on) looking to trade for some 88s. Obviously that wouldn't be a straight up trade but both sides are happy.
How is that not logical to you?

 

[djaward]

Umm, I think what you're talking about doing there is called "selling".

Over your head man.

 

[leezer]

Now lets say u had an extra pair of 88s and actually wanted the corks but missed out. Now u find someone with corks (or any othe sneaker you were looking for but missed out on) looking to trade for some 88s. Obviously that wouldn't be a straight up trade but both sides are happy.
How is that not logical to you?

 because you are still taking what you do not need.

 

[freddukez]

 because you are still taking what you do not need.

And trading someone who does need. So that means I'm helping the next guy who's looking to help me.

 

[missmymoney]

probably cuz its not illegal, it sucks and does/is hurt the shoe collecting aspect of it but still not hurting anyone, oh and they're only shoes

I think if the shoes weren't holding such a high resale value there would be no "shoe game". The reason people collect them (aside from being nice looking shoes) is bc they are somewhat rare which makes them valuable...even if people buying them to resell is what's making them rare. It's all a game and we are hooked.

 

[futuredhughes]

Haven't seen anyone with these on around here.

And that's pretty strange seeing how many people were talking about them during prior releases.

 

[footsoldier]

Found a pair for $300 on CL. I'm gonna jump on it. Would you? Just curious about your opinions.

 

[mario brouwer]

Haven't seen anyone with these on around here.

And that's pretty strange seeing how many people were talking about them during prior releases.

Thats because a lot of people were thinking they were going to get them..

Im from holland the HOH over here only had 20 pairs and there where over 50 people camping.

I guess the same happend a lot of places. Im happy with my pair tho 

 

[mario brouwer]

I would your not going find em cheaper easy...

 

[missmymoney]

Found a pair for $300 on CL. I'm gonna jump on it. Would you? Just curious about your opinions.

Honestly everyone on here is hyping up these kicks but I have a guy on CL for $300 too. They aren't an easy sell. Not many people can drop $350-$400 so reselling IMO isn't the easy money people think with these

 

[wiffleball]

This is a pair that I missed out on but still want however I'm being patient for the right deal to come up. 

 

[missmymoney]

This is a pair that I missed out on but still want however I'm being patient for the right deal to come up. 

What's your ideal amount to pay for these? (Don't say retail.lol)

 

[bringbordeaux]

Price of gas has gone up, materials cost has gone up, obamacare has caused prices to go up for corporations offering healthcare, there are many factors that contribute to the price increase. Does it validate a $40 increase? Maybe not, but cost of living has gone up in the last two years

but u can still get a 99 cent cheese burger that has to be bad quality.  im cool with my 88 all 3 very nice my first ones from fl had paint issues so i traded for royals at mall on release day  plus  50 bucks for the messed up 88 had to buy 3rd 88 for 300 shipped but fk it

 

[Bert.]

damn, i want that old school nike box

wth

 

[wiffleball]

What's your ideal amount to pay for these? (Don't say retail.lol)

LOL no not retail, that'd be pretty dense.  I'll be honest, I haven't really thought of the dollar figure as my hopes originally were to trade for them.  I ended up with 2 pairs of XI breds in December and wasn't counting on a restock to depress the market and really had hoped to trade for them, and kicking in some cash. 

I've seen them for $300, but haven't jumped so I guess a sub $300 would entice me but again I'm really hoping for that perfect scenario to play out where I unload a pair to get a pair.  Wife has been harping lately that I have too many unworn shoes.

 

[missmymoney]

LOL no not retail, that'd be pretty dense.  I'll be honest, I haven't really thought of the dollar figure as my hopes originally were to trade for them.  I ended up with 2 pairs of XI breds in December and wasn't counting on a restock to depress the market and really had hoped to trade for them, and kicking in some cash. 

I've seen them for $300, but haven't jumped so I guess a sub $300 would entice me but again I'm really hoping for that perfect scenario to play out where I unload a pair to get a pair.  Wife has been harping lately that I have too many unworn shoes.

Haha I can understand that. I think $300 is the number though with a retail at $200

 

[wiffleball]

Haha I can understand that. I think $300 is the number though with a retail at $200

You're probably right.  I'll most likely bite the bullet, but need to let the dust settle on the whole 3 pairs in a week spree I went out last week. 

 

[guzz]

What's your ideal amount to pay for these? (Don't say retail.lol)

I say no more than $300 is an ideal price. 

 

[robpzee612]

damn, i want that old school nike box

wth

Oh wait,this is the box for the 12s. nevermind

 

[crazy ebw]

Rob hurting ppl.

 

[robpzee612]

Rob hurting ppl.

 

[puffin85]

Found a pair for $300 on CL. I'm gonna jump on it. Would you? Just curious about your opinions.

Make sure they are real, alot of fakes going around.

 

[footsoldier]

Make sure they are real, alot of fakes going around.

For sure. Believe I plan on inspecting the shoes before I give the guy my cold hard cash.

 

[goku]

Nobody cares. My only concern is not purchasing fakes, at the end of the day youre wearing the sneakers not the box. 

He cares because it's going to hurt the resale price on his website.