2011 Air Jordan III (3) Blk/Cement-Grey: Aftermath Thread

[meetthahustla]

NDC came through! Got my tracking number today.

 

[sthebest]

Originally Posted by BinYe

Obviously, this is just a formulated opinion by one observer... and one shoe fanatic.

I can fathom the idea of buying shoes to resell; they have zero integrity for sneaker enthusiam.

Cuz if you truly did care, you'd want people who were ardent/casual collectors to get in on the
shoe train (we all deserve a ride on it).

Of course, that's wishful thinking and only applies to a society within the confines of Planet Perfect World.

Personally, i've never purchased multiple pairs for the sake of reselling and making a profit off of less
privileged people (who were either out of town with family, didn't have money saved yet, other financial
priorities, etc.).

The three P's i've applied to my creed of shoe commandment: Peace, Prospertity and Pairs (for everybody).


Resellers are essentially the scrooges of our day.


Hope you enjoy your occupation.


.

this is one of the best posts Ive read all year 

 

[rl_wayne]

Originally Posted by JumpmanPro97

you know alot of people say finishline is notorious for canceling orders, but my experience is ndc does it more on big releases.

I've never had an order on NDC cancelled. Finishline on the other hand, I've had them cancel my order at least 5 times now.

 

[rl_wayne]

Originally Posted by JumpmanPro97

you know alot of people say finishline is notorious for canceling orders, but my experience is ndc does it more on big releases.

I've never had an order on NDC cancelled. Finishline on the other hand, I've had them cancel my order at least 5 times now.

 

[sthebest]

Originally Posted by BinYe

Obviously, this is just a formulated opinion by one observer... and one shoe fanatic.

I can fathom the idea of buying shoes to resell; they have zero integrity for sneaker enthusiam.

Cuz if you truly did care, you'd want people who were ardent/casual collectors to get in on the
shoe train (we all deserve a ride on it).

Of course, that's wishful thinking and only applies to a society within the confines of Planet Perfect World.

Personally, i've never purchased multiple pairs for the sake of reselling and making a profit off of less
privileged people (who were either out of town with family, didn't have money saved yet, other financial
priorities, etc.).

The three P's i've applied to my creed of shoe commandment: Peace, Prospertity and Pairs (for everybody).


Resellers are essentially the scrooges of our day.


Hope you enjoy your occupation.


.

this is one of the best posts Ive read all year 

 

[raptors29]

Originally Posted by BinYe

Obviously, this is just a formulated opinion by one observer... and one shoe fanatic.

I can fathom the idea of buying shoes to resell; but imo, resellers have zero integrity for sneaker enthusiasm
and just create a mystic demand that only hurts those who just want a little piece of the pie.

Cuz if you truly did care, you'd want people who were ardent/casual collectors to get in on the
shoe train (we all deserve a ride on it).

Of course, that's wishful thinking and only applies to a society within the confines of Planet Perfect World.

Personally, i've never purchased multiple pairs for the sake of reselling and making a profit off of less
privileged people (who were either out of town with family, didn't have money saved yet, other financial
priorities, etc.).

The three P's i've applied to my creed of shoe commandment: Peace, Prospertity and Pairs (for everybody).


Resellers are essentially the scrooges of our day.


I couldn't look at the mirror in the morning knowing that i'm selfishing harnessing all these pairs just to make
a few bucks and take advantage of the situation.


Hope you enjoy your occupation.


.

Who's fault is that though?

 

[raptors29]

Originally Posted by BinYe

Obviously, this is just a formulated opinion by one observer... and one shoe fanatic.

I can fathom the idea of buying shoes to resell; but imo, resellers have zero integrity for sneaker enthusiasm
and just create a mystic demand that only hurts those who just want a little piece of the pie.

Cuz if you truly did care, you'd want people who were ardent/casual collectors to get in on the
shoe train (we all deserve a ride on it).

Of course, that's wishful thinking and only applies to a society within the confines of Planet Perfect World.

Personally, i've never purchased multiple pairs for the sake of reselling and making a profit off of less
privileged people (who were either out of town with family, didn't have money saved yet, other financial
priorities, etc.).

The three P's i've applied to my creed of shoe commandment: Peace, Prospertity and Pairs (for everybody).


Resellers are essentially the scrooges of our day.


I couldn't look at the mirror in the morning knowing that i'm selfishing harnessing all these pairs just to make
a few bucks and take advantage of the situation.


Hope you enjoy your occupation.


.

Who's fault is that though?

 

[VinMillerHearn58]

My pair from NDC will be here on Weds. Can't wait! 

 

[VinMillerHearn58]

My pair from NDC will be here on Weds. Can't wait! 

 

[cornzilla]

I ordered a size 11. I'll give niketown dallas and mall of america a call tomorrow to try my luck.<div id='ragapatop' name='ragapatop'><img src='/ragapa?ragapanoscript=8072' height='65px' /></div>

 

[cornzilla]

I ordered a size 11. I'll give niketown dallas and mall of america a call tomorrow to try my luck.<div id='ragapatop' name='ragapatop'><img src='/ragapa?ragapanoscript=8072' height='65px' /></div>

 

[sircharles2ol3]

Pretty easy pickup. Waited three hours on line at the footaction around the corner from me in Parkchester.. nice pickup, look better then CDP to me.. can't believe 160 is standard price now. Smh.. game changes. Knew I couldn't let the year pass without copping at least one pair of 3s though

 

[binye]

Originally Posted by raptors29

Originally Posted by BinYe

Obviously, this is just a formulated opinion by one observer... and one shoe fanatic.

I can fathom the idea of buying shoes to resell; but imo, resellers have zero integrity for sneaker enthusiasm
and just create a mystic demand that only hurts those who just want a little piece of the pie.

Cuz if you truly did care, you'd want people who were ardent/casual collectors to get in on the
shoe train (we all deserve a ride on it).

Of course, that's wishful thinking and only applies to a society within the confines of Planet Perfect World.

Personally, i've never purchased multiple pairs for the sake of reselling and making a profit off of less
privileged people (who were either out of town with family, didn't have money saved yet, other financial
priorities, etc.).

The three P's i've applied to my creed of shoe commandment: Peace, Prospertity and Pairs (for everybody).


Resellers are essentially the scrooges of our day.


I couldn't look at the mirror in the morning knowing that i'm selfishing harnessing all these pairs just to make
a few bucks and take advantage of the situation.


Hope you enjoy your occupation.


.

Who's fault is that though?

Perhaps i'm too compasionate of a person. I have the blood of a philanthropist because my father
always taught me to give back to the community (he was a social worker who made very little but
gave a lot... my roots are with him and I still mentor to this very day on the weekends: i believe in the kids).

I mentioned that some people may not have enough money saved up, then immediately i stated due to
financial obligations/reasons for whatever it may be (e.g. if a family member was sick and i had to assist with
medical bills because their insurance was covering the bare minimum or a dear friend of mine got a DUI the
week the Concords were to be released and i intended to allocate that money to shoes but now must help a
comrade in dire need - i will react accordingly).

Of course, i love sneakers as much as the next man... but i look at the big picture. I was also that kid who didn't
have money to buy shoes as a youngin. Say if i had finally saved up enough money after weeks of doing neighbors
yard work or delivering newspapers every morning before 1st period... i'd want to be able to go to the mall on the
weekend to get a cool pair of NIKE AIR JORDAN sneakers.

But the resellers don't see it that way. They believe in destroying dreams for their own personal greedy reasons.

I'm not gonna sit here and spar with those who advocate or want to reason the art of reselling. It's not in me.

We have people serving our country who don't have 24/7 access to the internet who want to buy shoes too.

Little Johnny who aspires to be like his favorite hiphop role model, yearning for long to finally get his pair of Airs.

Or grandma that wanted to get online during a big release to buy her nephew a sought after shoe release so she
can surprise on him Christmas morning with that special Fed Ex delivery treatment.


Resellers kill that joy. They destroy the dreams that many of us used to be able to ponder so fondly and not have
to worry about selling out in two hours (i know, i was that cat who copped the cool greys in march 2001, the black
5's back in Spring 2000 and the Cement IVs a year earlier - no hassle because we didn't have to stress about
resellers create a demand that didn't exist because people were too caught up in numbers cuz Jay's used to sit once
upon a time. *sighs*).


You don't have to feel me... but just hear me out.


And think about the less fortunate and ultimately, the kids...


.

 

[binye]

Originally Posted by raptors29

Originally Posted by BinYe

Obviously, this is just a formulated opinion by one observer... and one shoe fanatic.

I can fathom the idea of buying shoes to resell; but imo, resellers have zero integrity for sneaker enthusiasm
and just create a mystic demand that only hurts those who just want a little piece of the pie.

Cuz if you truly did care, you'd want people who were ardent/casual collectors to get in on the
shoe train (we all deserve a ride on it).

Of course, that's wishful thinking and only applies to a society within the confines of Planet Perfect World.

Personally, i've never purchased multiple pairs for the sake of reselling and making a profit off of less
privileged people (who were either out of town with family, didn't have money saved yet, other financial
priorities, etc.).

The three P's i've applied to my creed of shoe commandment: Peace, Prospertity and Pairs (for everybody).


Resellers are essentially the scrooges of our day.


I couldn't look at the mirror in the morning knowing that i'm selfishing harnessing all these pairs just to make
a few bucks and take advantage of the situation.


Hope you enjoy your occupation.


.

Who's fault is that though?

Perhaps i'm too compasionate of a person. I have the blood of a philanthropist because my father
always taught me to give back to the community (he was a social worker who made very little but
gave a lot... my roots are with him and I still mentor to this very day on the weekends: i believe in the kids).

I mentioned that some people may not have enough money saved up, then immediately i stated due to
financial obligations/reasons for whatever it may be (e.g. if a family member was sick and i had to assist with
medical bills because their insurance was covering the bare minimum or a dear friend of mine got a DUI the
week the Concords were to be released and i intended to allocate that money to shoes but now must help a
comrade in dire need - i will react accordingly).

Of course, i love sneakers as much as the next man... but i look at the big picture. I was also that kid who didn't
have money to buy shoes as a youngin. Say if i had finally saved up enough money after weeks of doing neighbors
yard work or delivering newspapers every morning before 1st period... i'd want to be able to go to the mall on the
weekend to get a cool pair of NIKE AIR JORDAN sneakers.

But the resellers don't see it that way. They believe in destroying dreams for their own personal greedy reasons.

I'm not gonna sit here and spar with those who advocate or want to reason the art of reselling. It's not in me.

We have people serving our country who don't have 24/7 access to the internet who want to buy shoes too.

Little Johnny who aspires to be like his favorite hiphop role model, yearning for long to finally get his pair of Airs.

Or grandma that wanted to get online during a big release to buy her nephew a sought after shoe release so she
can surprise on him Christmas morning with that special Fed Ex delivery treatment.


Resellers kill that joy. They destroy the dreams that many of us used to be able to ponder so fondly and not have
to worry about selling out in two hours (i know, i was that cat who copped the cool greys in march 2001, the black
5's back in Spring 2000 and the Cement IVs a year earlier - no hassle because we didn't have to stress about
resellers create a demand that didn't exist because people were too caught up in numbers cuz Jay's used to sit once
upon a time. *sighs*).


You don't have to feel me... but just hear me out.


And think about the less fortunate and ultimately, the kids...


.

 

[sircharles2ol3]

Pretty easy pickup. Waited three hours on line at the footaction around the corner from me in Parkchester.. nice pickup, look better then CDP to me.. can't believe 160 is standard price now. Smh.. game changes. Knew I couldn't let the year pass without copping at least one pair of 3s though

 

[leounot]

the perforations on the tongue of my left shoe are not as big as the ones on right shoe..Anyone else encountering this problem???

 

[leounot]

the perforations on the tongue of my left shoe are not as big as the ones on right shoe..Anyone else encountering this problem???

 

[budap06]

Easiest cop in a while for me, mall opened at midnight, I was out at walmart, target, and best buy doing all my black friday shopping..... Got home about 3am, didnt spend as much money as i thought i would (no tv #Loss 

). Decided to call finish line, said they had my size, headed out to grab em, back home by 4 with 3s in hand.

 

[budap06]

Easiest cop in a while for me, mall opened at midnight, I was out at walmart, target, and best buy doing all my black friday shopping..... Got home about 3am, didnt spend as much money as i thought i would (no tv #Loss 

). Decided to call finish line, said they had my size, headed out to grab em, back home by 4 with 3s in hand.

 

[jecca650]

To those that copped online: How is it? I've never purchased any of my Js off the internet, but I'll most likely have to for the concords as i'll be working on the day they release. I imagine it's pretty laggy and they sell out quick?

 

[jecca650]

To those that copped online: How is it? I've never purchased any of my Js off the internet, but I'll most likely have to for the concords as i'll be working on the day they release. I imagine it's pretty laggy and they sell out quick?

 

[youngmoney704]

Originally Posted by jecca650

To those that copped online: How is it? I've never purchased any of my Js off the internet, but I'll most likely have to for the concords as i'll be working on the day they release. I imagine it's pretty laggy and they sell out quick?

   It's a hit or miss kinda situation.  Certain releases are better than others.  I think it just depends on the hype built around the release.  Most popular releases seem to sell out within 25 - 30mins. on NDC (Eastbay usually that time is spent on there timer which can jump anywhere between 5 mins. to a couple of hours). Too much hype seems to crash the servers (any 11 release).  So be ready with your information, be patient with the slow speed the sites will be moving and have a phone with you. Try your luck online and on the phone because a million ppl trying to purchase the same shoe at the same time on the same website will create chaos. I say avoid Finishline by all means for any major release. From what I have seen on here and heard from others is that they are the worst when it comes to major release.  Hold your funds just to cancel later in the week. Hope this helps.

 

[youngmoney704]

Originally Posted by jecca650

To those that copped online: How is it? I've never purchased any of my Js off the internet, but I'll most likely have to for the concords as i'll be working on the day they release. I imagine it's pretty laggy and they sell out quick?

   It's a hit or miss kinda situation.  Certain releases are better than others.  I think it just depends on the hype built around the release.  Most popular releases seem to sell out within 25 - 30mins. on NDC (Eastbay usually that time is spent on there timer which can jump anywhere between 5 mins. to a couple of hours). Too much hype seems to crash the servers (any 11 release).  So be ready with your information, be patient with the slow speed the sites will be moving and have a phone with you. Try your luck online and on the phone because a million ppl trying to purchase the same shoe at the same time on the same website will create chaos. I say avoid Finishline by all means for any major release. From what I have seen on here and heard from others is that they are the worst when it comes to major release.  Hold your funds just to cancel later in the week. Hope this helps.

 

[youngmoney704]

Originally Posted by BinYe

Originally Posted by raptors29

Originally Posted by BinYe

Obviously, this is just a formulated opinion by one observer... and one shoe fanatic.

I can fathom the idea of buying shoes to resell; but imo, resellers have zero integrity for sneaker enthusiasm
and just create a mystic demand that only hurts those who just want a little piece of the pie.

Cuz if you truly did care, you'd want people who were ardent/casual collectors to get in on the
shoe train (we all deserve a ride on it).

Of course, that's wishful thinking and only applies to a society within the confines of Planet Perfect World.

Personally, i've never purchased multiple pairs for the sake of reselling and making a profit off of less
privileged people (who were either out of town with family, didn't have money saved yet, other financial
priorities, etc.).

The three P's i've applied to my creed of shoe commandment: Peace, Prospertity and Pairs (for everybody).


Resellers are essentially the scrooges of our day.


I couldn't look at the mirror in the morning knowing that i'm selfishing harnessing all these pairs just to make
a few bucks and take advantage of the situation.


Hope you enjoy your occupation.


.

Who's fault is that though?

Perhaps i'm too compasionate of a person. I have the blood of a philanthropist because my father
always taught me to give back to the community (he was a social worker who made very little but
gave a lot... my roots are with him and I still mentor to this very day on the weekends: i believe in the kids).

I mentioned that some people may not have enough money saved up, then immediately i stated due to
financial obligations/reasons for whatever it may be (e.g. if a family member was sick and i had to assist with
medical bills because their insurance was covering the bare minimum or a dear friend of mine got a DUI the
week the Concords were to be released and i intended to allocate that money to shoes but now must help a
comrade in dire need - i will react accordingly).

Of course, i love sneakers as much as the next man... but i look at the big picture. I was also that kid who didn't
have money to buy shoes as a youngin. Say if i had finally saved up enough money after weeks of doing neighbors
yard work or delivering newspapers every morning before 1st period... i'd want to be able to go to the mall on the
weekend to get a cool pair of NIKE AIR JORDAN sneakers.

But the resellers don't see it that way. They believe in destroying dreams for their own personal greedy reasons.

I'm not gonna sit here and spar with those who advocate or want to reason the art of reselling. It's not in me.

We have people serving our country who don't have 24/7 access to the internet who want to buy shoes too.

Little Johnny who aspires to be like his favorite hiphop role model, yearning for long to finally get his pair of Airs.

Or grandma that wanted to get online during a big release to buy her nephew a sought after shoe release so she
can surprise on him Christmas morning with that special Fed Ex delivery treatment.


Resellers kill that joy. They destroy the dreams that many of us used to be able to ponder so fondly and not have
to worry about selling out in two hours (i know, i was that cat who copped the cool greys in march 2001, the black
5's back in Spring 2000 and the Cement IVs a year earlier - no hassle because we didn't have to stress about
resellers create a demand that didn't exist because people were too caught up in numbers cuz Jay's used to sit once
upon a time. *sighs*).


You don't have to feel me... but just hear me out.


And think about the less fortunate and ultimately, the kids...


.

   Very well said. Wish there were more that thought this same way. Good read.

 

[youngmoney704]

Originally Posted by BinYe

Originally Posted by raptors29

Originally Posted by BinYe

Obviously, this is just a formulated opinion by one observer... and one shoe fanatic.

I can fathom the idea of buying shoes to resell; but imo, resellers have zero integrity for sneaker enthusiasm
and just create a mystic demand that only hurts those who just want a little piece of the pie.

Cuz if you truly did care, you'd want people who were ardent/casual collectors to get in on the
shoe train (we all deserve a ride on it).

Of course, that's wishful thinking and only applies to a society within the confines of Planet Perfect World.

Personally, i've never purchased multiple pairs for the sake of reselling and making a profit off of less
privileged people (who were either out of town with family, didn't have money saved yet, other financial
priorities, etc.).

The three P's i've applied to my creed of shoe commandment: Peace, Prospertity and Pairs (for everybody).


Resellers are essentially the scrooges of our day.


I couldn't look at the mirror in the morning knowing that i'm selfishing harnessing all these pairs just to make
a few bucks and take advantage of the situation.


Hope you enjoy your occupation.


.

Who's fault is that though?

Perhaps i'm too compasionate of a person. I have the blood of a philanthropist because my father
always taught me to give back to the community (he was a social worker who made very little but
gave a lot... my roots are with him and I still mentor to this very day on the weekends: i believe in the kids).

I mentioned that some people may not have enough money saved up, then immediately i stated due to
financial obligations/reasons for whatever it may be (e.g. if a family member was sick and i had to assist with
medical bills because their insurance was covering the bare minimum or a dear friend of mine got a DUI the
week the Concords were to be released and i intended to allocate that money to shoes but now must help a
comrade in dire need - i will react accordingly).

Of course, i love sneakers as much as the next man... but i look at the big picture. I was also that kid who didn't
have money to buy shoes as a youngin. Say if i had finally saved up enough money after weeks of doing neighbors
yard work or delivering newspapers every morning before 1st period... i'd want to be able to go to the mall on the
weekend to get a cool pair of NIKE AIR JORDAN sneakers.

But the resellers don't see it that way. They believe in destroying dreams for their own personal greedy reasons.

I'm not gonna sit here and spar with those who advocate or want to reason the art of reselling. It's not in me.

We have people serving our country who don't have 24/7 access to the internet who want to buy shoes too.

Little Johnny who aspires to be like his favorite hiphop role model, yearning for long to finally get his pair of Airs.

Or grandma that wanted to get online during a big release to buy her nephew a sought after shoe release so she
can surprise on him Christmas morning with that special Fed Ex delivery treatment.


Resellers kill that joy. They destroy the dreams that many of us used to be able to ponder so fondly and not have
to worry about selling out in two hours (i know, i was that cat who copped the cool greys in march 2001, the black
5's back in Spring 2000 and the Cement IVs a year earlier - no hassle because we didn't have to stress about
resellers create a demand that didn't exist because people were too caught up in numbers cuz Jay's used to sit once
upon a time. *sighs*).


You don't have to feel me... but just hear me out.


And think about the less fortunate and ultimately, the kids...


.

   Very well said. Wish there were more that thought this same way. Good read.