I understand that the timer is not absolutely fair, but the thing about specific time releases is that everyone at least has more of a fair chance. Sure there are things that give people advantages like faster internet connection, faster computer, lower ping, faster reflexes, etc. But with a timer, everyone knows when they are coming and has the same opportunities to prepare for it. The Eastbay timer is flawed by the way, I have had it expire before midnight and I've had it expire after midnight. Of course when it expired before midnight, I got an error when adding the item to the cart, and when it expired after midnight I missed out. With a "restock" like this, unless you are able to be camping out in the main thread, it all comes down to luck.Originally Posted by hotbutter
Originally Posted by myselfonline
I guess it really all comes down to luck. There is a difference between checking the thread now and then and checking it every 10 minutes. I checked the thread right after my break and by that time, my size was freshly sold out as I was still on hold. If I had checked it maybe 5 minutes, or even 2 minutes before, I probably would've been able to have gotten my pair. The sad thing is, I have been checking this thread multiple times a day, this time, it just turned out I was checking it at the wrong time.Originally Posted by hotbutter
I personally much prefer the way they handled this ''restock''.
by just posting the restock info at a random time, rather than giving a people a certain specified time cuts down on the drama 100 fold.
just like how NTSF handled the 'concord xi' release, where they randomly posted the wristband info on a social media platform, it almost entirely eliminated the chaos and pandemonium that would have surely took place if they settled on the 'first come, first serve' method.
IMO, if you really want the kicks THAT bad, you will find a way to constantly check forums/twitter/facebook for updates and any new info, the week of or after the release date.
weeds out those who somewhat want them, from those who cant do without them.
for instance, the past two releases that i've felt this strongly about, the concord/flight one releases, i've been extremely successful based on the unconventional timing and methods used to release info. BC i was on top of my game. but i prob wouldnt have been for a sneaker i didnt feel so strongly about.
and please, i dont want to hear excuses about 'i have to work'.
most of us do, and i know it's not that difficult to check your twitter/niketalk/iss/facebook every once in a while AT WORK. lol
GJ EASTBAY on this release
favorite release of the year
you're right, sometimes it does just come down to plain luck, but so do releases that stick to a specific date/time.
i feel you have to be even more lucky when it comes to the 'countdown timer' type of releases.
but for this particular restock, someone posted on ISS about scooping a pair through phone order as early as 9:30 PST. i didnt see that post until 9:58 and called immediately and got lucky they still had my size in the mints.
Originally Posted by firefly23
i just got hosed by eastbay playing the 20 question game then my size sold out after question 20 weak
damn man...sorry... ive felt your pain many times with eastbay
Originally Posted by firefly23
i just got hosed by eastbay playing the 20 question game then my size sold out after question 20 weak
Good look
I am sorry to hear you missed out. Unfortunately, there was a change from what was originally going to happen. Dates are subject to change.
If you would like me to look over your order, just send us a private message with your customer/order number.
The sizes that are now sold out are sizes 8.5, 9, 11, 11.5, 12, 13 and 15. Product number 20502110 if you need it.
