Official Air Jordan XI Concord Release thread 12/23/11 NO BUYING/SELLING/TRADING!

[mints]

Another suggestion I'd offer to the people that are going to want to use these sites next year but didn't manage to get their orders in quickly enough this time around: set up your account before hand. I've got accounts with a TON of websites I've never ordered from just in case they get stuff that I want. When seconds count you don't want to have to blow your chance by having to fill out all the information and pray the site doesn't crash before you get your order in. On the plus side you'll get on their email list and get notices of new stuff/sales they've got going on too so signing up can come in handy, especially if you've got your email spam filters trained to filter out the real crap from useful notices.

 

[rojanjon]

^^^^^^^^^^  This is why we should seriously consider proposing that parts of NT be visible only to members or members with posting privileges etc...
I think it is a viable proposition and one that Meth, Ijapino, and other Mods would seriously consider...

Any support for this from others?

 

[bryscooplaygrifhold]

Originally Posted by rayray3thousand

Originally Posted by create24chaos

Originally Posted by rayray3thousand

then you literally shut down their site by blowing them up on NT 

I'm sure there are tons of members on here who had that site bookmarked and ready to go, and then you went ahead and fed the lurkers a free link

So I'm not understanding some of these comments. People get hated on for not helping out members on NT by keeping links to themselves and when someone does, the still get crap for it cause sites are shutting down.

that's the thing... posting a link like that does not help NT members at all... it helps anyone with internet that goes on to this site

Understand your point.  Unless you have a small or even medium size circle of contacts/friends on NT, which you can PM, text, or call, how would you then recommend helping out those NTers who frequent and or contribute to the threads? Underground thread? 

Trunkz....I know you didn't have anything but the best intentions in posting the link.. I did not benefit but know a few die hard NTers who did.  Glad you are set and congrats to those who are as well.  Its all good, my feeling is, if you put in a reasonable amount of effort on this release, you should be able to get a pair or 2 if thats your thing.  Good luck everyone, and remember, its Xmas time, so lets just chill and remember these are a luxury item and not a NEED item for anyone, unless you don't own a pair of shoes currently. END PREACH

 

[upandcoming32]

People still fail to realize the concept of supply and demand....of course concords will have a greater supply,but demand is higher for these than any shoe (gr or limtied,minus air mags) released this year.....aj11 in an og colorway + xmas = instant sellout,in 98% of america..for the other 2%,you basically have to be living in the middle of nowhere for these to sit on sheleves

the hype on these will grow this week once news channels start shwoing footage of people camping out in front of stores....everyone and their mother are talking about these b.c their kids,nephews,nieces,godkids,grandkids,etc. Want em,and as for adults,they want em because they grew up wwatching MJ in these......good luck to everyone

 

[j0rdanxiii]

Step away from to answer the door for the flatscreen delivery men and I miss CT, like other they told me they would not be up until the 23rd. On to the next one.

 

[shortyoscart]

I stopped following this thread but have been wondering when CT was going to drop them....seems that I'm too late and for 110 BP

If people are asking about the custom fees from there, I ordered my CG XI's from them last year and wasn't charged a fee

 

[Magic33]

Yeah it's sort of annoying to see sites dried up by people who don't contribute anything. It would be nice if this were a vbulletin site where certain sections could be restricted based on post count or membership.

 

[rojanjon]

@Magic1978...cool cool...I mean I'll hit up Meth and ask him if it is possible but I don't want to be the only one sounding the horn here and seem like the lone gunman or whatever...I'd really like to know there is a good amount of support for this idea before I hit up Meth or any of the Mods so as not to waste their time...

Anyone else?

 

[mikey23]

Most of these buyers hyping these are young dudes, I wore mines Saturday and Sunday, and a bunch of kids asked where I got them from how I got them early, I mean these guys where excited like if it they where gonna watch a XXX movie or where gonna get laid or something, one kid asked me when they come i told him this friday the 23rd, he's like ok will they also come out in all black I was like

and walked away.

 

[deeeceee]

Originally Posted by bucknuteagle

Originally Posted by Deezrsackolishus

so really....why is everyone flipping out? i know mad people want em....but i guarantee you they produced as much...if not more than the cements for this release. resellers r my only worry

because a) resellers are going crazy and b) dude's that usually get 1 pair... are getting 3, people that usually get 3... are getting 8, people that usually get 8... are buying enough to start their own House of Hoops

Everything that has taken place over the last week in this thread is to be expected. That PM list was a setup for disaster and has proven to be just that....given the reports of no PMs even being sent out. Honestly, if you're able to snag a pair online (from a reputable site) then consider yourself luck (as it applies to this release). For those complaining about lurkers "taking all of the pairs".... I honestly don't think its "lurkers" but more so actual members of NT and the other site. Its not like these euro sites are getting 800 pairs of Concords...there stock is very limited, and in some cases only a portion of it they even open up to the wolves (that being you online customers

 ). Trust me there are enough members between these 2 sites to account for the majority of the sales on the euro sites. So we can probably stop labeling these "lurkers" as such and call it what it really is....your fellow NT (and other site) members are the resellers. They have been...and will be!

I'd advise in the future for those that are turned off by this release to really start building relationships w/ local chain retailers (managers...as the normal salesperson may not be there after the holiday hiring frenzy) and mom & pops. And for those that live in areas where this isn't even possible, than you should probably look into networking on this site and others....and start bulding yourself a pool of resources outside of your own state even. This isn't 5 years ago, so these sites are no longer a secret to anyone....so time to take your gameplan back to 10 years ago....social networking! Get resourceful...b/c the next test may occur before next Christmas (Olympic 6's are my guess

 )
  

 

[rojanjon]

Originally Posted by Mikey23

Most of these buyers hyping these are young dudes, I wore mines Saturday and Sunday, and a bunch of kids asked where I got them from how I got them early, I mean these guys where excited like if it they where gonna watch a XXX movie or where gonna get laid or something, one kid asked me when they come i told him this friday the 23rd, he's like ok will they also come out in all black I was like

and walked away.

Ya brah, you didn't tell him the all black ones were Spacejams and the ones you had on were the white and black Spacejams?

 

[proballer]

Originally Posted by rojanjon

@Magic1978...cool cool...I mean I'll hit up Meth and ask him if it is possible but I don't want to be the only one sounding the horn here and seem like the lone gunman or whatever...I'd really like to know there is a good amount of support for this idea before I hit up Meth or any of the Mods so as not to waste their time...

Anyone else?

I second 

 

[mikey23]

Originally Posted by rojanjon

@Magic1978...cool cool...I mean I'll hit up Meth and ask him if it is possible but I don't want to be the only one sounding the horn here and seem like the lone gunman or whatever...I'd really like to know there is a good amount of support for this idea before I hit up Meth or any of the Mods so as not to waste their time...

Anyone else?

I also support this idea.

 

[19mushimushi88]

Originally Posted by Mikey23

Most of these buyers hyping these are young dudes, I wore mines Saturday and Sunday, and a bunch of kids asked where I got them from how I got them early, I mean these guys where excited like if it they where gonna watch a XXX movie or where gonna get laid or something, one kid asked me when they come i told him this friday the 23rd, he's like ok will they also come out in all black I was like

and walked away.

 

[nron]

Originally Posted by Swish Hitter

Originally Posted by Nron

Originally Posted by Swish Hitter

Hey guys I'm no lurker, I'm looking for a size 14 in these (TO WEAR) so I'd really appreciate it if someone could PM me some sites like CT that are gonna have these at a good price. And I will not share that info with anybody but myself, BIBLE. Also I'm usually a size 13 in jordans but how do these fit? I've been hearing true to size... Any info would be appreciated!!

In the same court as you. Some good info from a lot of posters on here. But alot of the foreign sites don't have 14's. The hunt continues

I hear ya bro, foreign sites are tough on those sizes.. but apparently CT had UK 13, which is US 14!!! If you find out anything message me, and if I find out anything I'll be sure to do the same!!

I will do the same bro, thanks. When I went on ct the biggest I saw was UK 11.

 

[cdunk]

Originally Posted by DeeeCeee

 For those complaining about lurkers "taking all of the pairs".... I honestly don't think its "lurkers" but more so actual members of NT and the other site. Its not like these euro sites are getting 800 pairs of Concords...there stock is very limited, and in some cases only a portion of it they even open up to the wolves (that being you online customers 

 ). Trust me there are enough members between these 2 sites to account for the majority of the sales on the euro sites. So we can probably stop labeling these "lurkers" as such and call it what it really is....your fellow NT (and other site) members are the resellers. They have been...and will be! 

I completely agree......I think the majority of the "lurkers" are actually just NTers.

 

[mikey23]

Originally Posted by rojanjon

Originally Posted by Mikey23

Most of these buyers hyping these are young dudes, I wore mines Saturday and Sunday, and a bunch of kids asked where I got them from how I got them early, I mean these guys where excited like if it they where gonna watch a XXX movie or where gonna get laid or something, one kid asked me when they come i told him this friday the 23rd, he's like ok will they also come out in all black I was like

and walked away.

Ya brah, you didn't tell him the all black ones were Spacejams and the ones you had on were the white and black Spacejams?

I didn't want to confuse the kid more than he already was.

 

[deeeceee]

Originally Posted by rojanjon

@Magic1978...cool cool...I mean I'll hit up Meth and ask him if it is possible but I don't want to be the only one sounding the horn here and seem like the lone gunman or whatever...I'd really like to know there is a good amount of support for this idea before I hit up Meth or any of the Mods so as not to waste their time...

Anyone else?

Its not completely a bad idea...but what does it really solve? This "thought" only comes out when someone ....or a group of people... miss out on a coveted release. Next year and every Christmas after will be the same issue. You'll have those that will post nonsense just to increase post count, and then what will be your argument? I, for one, do not post much b/c I don't find it necessary to post unless I have something important to add (and some might deem this post unimportant since it may be counter culture)

 But hey... good idea? Maybe. Will it solve your problem(s)? No.

Just my $.02


  

 

[prince726]

Originally Posted by Mikey23

Most of these buyers hyping these are young dudes, I wore mines Saturday and Sunday, and a bunch of kids asked where I got them from how I got them early, I mean these guys where excited like if it they where gonna watch a XXX movie or where gonna get laid or something, one kid asked me when they come i told him this friday the 23rd, he's like ok will they also come out in all black I was like

and walked away.

This is what we gotta deal they don't buy any pair of jordans the whole year but when they hear the 11 coming everybody going after them cause they the new things out my cousin asked me last year what the next special jordan but he doesnt even care about sneakers just want to be one of the people who got a pair

 

[shortyoscart]

Originally Posted by DeeeCeee

Originally Posted by rojanjon

@Magic1978...cool cool...I mean I'll hit up Meth and ask him if it is possible but I don't want to be the only one sounding the horn here and seem like the lone gunman or whatever...I'd really like to know there is a good amount of support for this idea before I hit up Meth or any of the Mods so as not to waste their time...

Anyone else?

Its not completely a bad idea...but what does it really solve? This "thought" only comes out when someone ....or a group of people... miss out on a coveted release. Next year and every Christmas after will be the same issue. You'll have those that will post nonsense just to increase post count, and then what will be your argument? I, for one, do not post much b/c I don't find it necessary to post unless I have something important to add (and some might deem this post unimportant since it may be counter culture)

 But hey... good idea? Maybe. Will it solve your problem(s)? No.
 

Doesn't sound like a bad idea but this is the same problem I encountered thinking about this, we already see new users grave digging and posting useless 3-4 letter comments, just to be able to sell on here, so I'm pretty sure it would be 16x's worse

 

[matothett]

Could someone please tell me a very easy way to get a pair.  I dont want to have to read anything or really work at all for it.  Thanks.

 

[ijapino]

Originally Posted by rayray3thousand

Originally Posted by geestylezz

always an hour late for these online releases.
I swear I thought I was on the PM list, but I havent got one PM

that PM list was a mess... it was originally an email thread but everyone just sent me a PM saying to PM them... why?  so we can give them live links before everyone else even though they contribute nothing?  forget that 

let's just say those who do contribute are all locked in as far as this release goes 

Are you surprised? People expected someone to actually coordinate a massive PM/email to everybody who requested information? And this was to keep "lurkers" from gaining valuable info? From the looks of it, many of the people I saw posting "pm me too!" were newer members themselves. This is one of the reasons I created the PM list thread. This has helped alleviate much of that clutter in this thread while still allowing members to be added to a "wish list"...Hopefully some of y'all that end up with extra pairs for sale can hit up some of those guys in that other list...The "PM list" sounds great but c'mon....It was never going to work...Especially if all someone had to do was say "pm me too!"

Also, I keep hearing this nonsense that lurkers are the ones eating up all the pairs that people are posting on here. You can't be seriously. Niketalk is a small community compared to the hundreds of other sneaker boards out there. This information may pass thru a hundred people before we ever get word. Whether it be word of mouth or employees hooking their friends up first. Believe that. Whoever posted the information here most likely got it from somewhere else....so in turn, they "lurked" themselves. Everybody is in it for themselves at this point. The only way people are going to get the word passed on to them is if it gets posted here. I welcome it.

 

[flyhighjordan]

Originally Posted by shortyoscart

Originally Posted by DeeeCeee

Originally Posted by rojanjon

@Magic1978...cool cool...I mean I'll hit up Meth and ask him if it is possible but I don't want to be the only one sounding the horn here and seem like the lone gunman or whatever...I'd really like to know there is a good amount of support for this idea before I hit up Meth or any of the Mods so as not to waste their time...

Anyone else?

Its not completely a bad idea...but what does it really solve? This "thought" only comes out when someone ....or a group of people... miss out on a coveted release. Next year and every Christmas after will be the same issue. You'll have those that will post nonsense just to increase post count, and then what will be your argument? I, for one, do not post much b/c I don't find it necessary to post unless I have something important to add (and some might deem this post unimportant since it may be counter culture)

 But hey... good idea? Maybe. Will it solve your problem(s)? No.
 

Doesn't sound like a bad idea but this is the same problem I encountered thinking about this, we already see new users grave digging and posting useless 3-4 letter comments, just to be able to sell on here, so I'm pretty sure it would be 16x's worse

great idea sites would still probly sell out but it would most certainly increase the NT members chances of getting a pair, the site would be less likely to crash. I was on CT within like 10 seconds of the post, then like 1 minute later the site wouldnt function so clearly there is a good amount of lurkers on this site daily

 

[dro3000]

Originally Posted by rojanjon

Originally Posted by DRO3000

Originally Posted by rojanjon



Some have all of the above but choose rather to be a blessing to others rather than benefit from their misfortunes. Family holdin real paper with real connects don't need to make their bread flipping GR Retros. This is not collecting. This is reselling. Funny thing to me is some of you cats think you're doin it big flippin 15-25 pairs of kicks.

You obviously don't collect anything but sneakers......young manWhat hobby do you know that ppl willingly buy to resell for cost??? Comics??? CARS??? Antiques??? Paintings???? even iPhones and iPads hit the resell market the first week of launch.........concert tickets anyone???This 'sneaker culture' if you wanna call it is growing. Who are you to say that the guy living in Alaska who can't get a pair at retail even if he wanted to isn't happy paying $300 for a pair of his fave jordans??? He's happy......so why u mad???eBay is to sneakers what barret Jackson is to cars. This is business

Young man? 

My man, you have no idea.

Anyhow, to address your questions and emotionally charged statements, I will begin:

1. You are correct.  I do not collect anything but sneakers.  Not much of a hobby junky unless it is the hobby of living a good life.  However, like I have said many times before, I don't expect people to go out and copp mutliples and hook others up at cost, that is a little inane.  But, some members bragging about buying 25 pairs of Concords to resell for $100-150 above retail takes away from the sneaker culture and the sense of community that existed for many years.  You see many people on this board scratching and clawing to get a single pair, yet you are brazen enough to brag about how many pairs you have to resell.  Good for you my man, you bought extra shoes to make money off of people that could not get them for themselves.  Once again, this is not collecting, this is reselling, you in turn are a reseller. 

And, from my limited experience with trading cards, comics, collectibles, etc...there exists a tight fraternity in each hobby that use their common interests and good will to help each other out with a mutual benefit to everyone involved.  Concert tickets, whatever you want to mention, have the element of resellers.  It is a natural element of human behavior, to want to control resources and then charge an exorbitant amount due to the demand outweighing the supply.  This is the essence of greed.  You buy up all the bread at $1.00 and feed the starving for $2.00.  You are by no means encouraging a sense of community or good will.  You are out solely for yourself.

In fact, I know for a fact that there are numerous bands touring that have put in safeguards to limit the ability of resellers to obtain their tickets and in turn make a profit off of them.  People who have no real interest in the band other than to make money off of them. 

2.  I never said anything about the hypothetical guy living in Alaska as you so eloquently put it, paying $300 for a pair of shoes that retail for close to $200 with tax included.  Actually, I would expect this guy to pay somewhere between $240-250 for this particular shoe, with shipping and all taken into account.  If that is what he wants to pay, so be it.  However, it is unnecessary in my eyes.

3.  Do not be mistaken.  There is no anger or hatred or "salt", as you and the others are wont to call it.  Recognize that this is truth.  I have my pairs.  For myself and my family.  I have no worries.  I stay connected and in good relations with people all over the world that collect and help each other out. 

Yes, believe it or not, there are actually people that do things out of the goodness of their heart to help others, with no sense of reward or gain for themselves, other than knowing they helped someone share the same joy they feel when they put on a fresh new pair of kicks they have been desiring.

4.  If this is business as you say, then why not leave it on eBay?  No one here cares how many pairs you have and it is sad to see others like yourself acting so arrogantly about your feeble attempts to stack paper by reselling sneakers for $100-200 profit a pair.  This is how you have shown everyone here that knows the real score how small time you are.

If that's how you wanna stack some extra paper, then cool.  I really don't care.  But, what is pitiful is people bragging about having "X" number of pairs to resell while the majority of those posting in this thread are hurting for a single pair.

Now, I know you are upset about someone questioning your infallible methods, but just chill.  This is the internet.  No need to fly off reckless at the mouth and start calling people names or referring to others as "young man" when you have no idea who you are talking to.  It makes you look foolish. 

Respect and peace my man as we celebrate the birth of Christ. 

you sound so saintly

  good for you my man!!! 


So now that you feel all good and warm inside for showing up a reseller, maybe now you should know who YOU are talking to.

Ya I have 9 pairs coming.........out of those 9, 5 are being sold for retail to friends, family and 1 NT member and 1 ISS member.  Not to mention that I reached out to a couple more members who have said they need a pair.  I offered to sell for my cost, granted our retail is $30 more here than it is in the US so a couple people declined which I can understand.  I will also being making rounds to cop even more if I can, just to help out those who weren't able to help themselves.

None of the people who are getting their pairs from me fronted me any money, I used my own money and they will pay me when I have the kicks in my hands.

You my friend are missing the point. 

I have a problem with everyone getting on the people who did buy multiples acting like it's the reason they haven't scored A pair.  It's ridiculous.......and yes it is being salty when you call someone out who is buying up stock from the same places everyone else has access to.  You don't know their motives for buying them......don't assume everyone is trying to make a living off of Jordan's........trust me, the $30 or $40 I could possibly make is peanuts my dude....peanuts.

TBH you sound like a good dude but if what youre saying is true and you have your pairs locked down already for you and your fam, you're an older dude like myself, and you make enough money to buy 20 pairs.........well, you shouldn't even comment on the situation.  Just let the salty ones be salty rather than chiming in trying to sound like the sneaker fairy

Im not tryin to have it out with you on a msg board my man......happy holidays my dude!  All the best to you and your family.....REAL TALK

Im done speaking on this. 

Good luck to everyone trying to cop.  I HOPE EVERYONE WHO HAS PUT IN THEIR WORK SINCE LAST YEAR'S COOL GREY RELEASE GETS AS MANY PAIRS AS THEY WANT.  I ALSO HOPE THAT MAKE A KILLING IF THAT'S WHAT THEYRE GOING FOR.........CAUSE WHAT YOU EAT DONT MAKE ME #$#%

Those that know me know what I'm about.  they also know I don't need to sell sneakers to make ends meet

that would be the day

They also know I'm not a reseller by any means......actually I can honestly say I have never made a profit off of a sneaker

  imagine that???

@Riddla:  Good on you my dude!!  do what makes you happy, if that means buying 20 pairs, so be it!

 

[hazeee and sn3akers]

Im going to the store strapped on RD just in case someone tries to rob me. Cats be getting crazy in New York and im going to defend myself if Someone attempts to rob me.
I worked too hard for my money to have someone try to take it from me. Good luck to all copping on RD get to the store early and be safe.

NTers with a gun license I think it's best you bring some protection with you on RD.