The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Part II (May 2015 - Sept. 2018)

[Nataku]



First time I've gotten several messages saying "wuts the lowest u go," too.

I've noticed that the highest percentage of my non-paying bidders are the ones buying Nike sneakers (not the retro ones, the flashy ones). Going to start passing on these unless they are a huge home run.

 

[Dirt]

Gonna have to watch this and compare.

That's a great video. Should be easy to authenticate based on that.

 

[MJMcRibb]

@MJMcRibb 99% sure Alden

Alden for someone else.

Thanks! I purchased thinking Alden, but was talking myself out of it.

 

[TheODGuy]



Hey all, looking for some sneakerhead advice.

Got my first message after some low-ball offers on these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/302195537371?ul_noapp=true

[COLOR=231F20]"bro why you charging 225 for a fake pair of lebrons[/COLOR][COLOR=231F20]
[/COLOR][COLOR=231F20]1. The swoosh is not that dark shade[/COLOR][COLOR=231F20]
[/COLOR][COLOR=231F20]2. The white cut extends too far upwards[/COLOR][COLOR=231F20]
[/COLOR][COLOR=231F20]3. No box[/COLOR][COLOR=231F20]
[/COLOR][COLOR=231F20]4. air bubble should have thin supports not pillars[/COLOR][COLOR=231F20]
[/COLOR][COLOR=231F20]5. the tongue hella short[/COLOR][COLOR=231F20]
[/COLOR][COLOR=231F20]this is just hilariously bad"[/COLOR]

[COLOR=231F20]These do not seem low quality even if they're fake. Besides I think all of the claims are maybe because I didn't get the right exposure or didn't have shoe trees that would lift up the tongue? Should I double check with Nike?[/COLOR]

[COLOR=231F20]I'll probably cross post the buying/selling advice thread, just thought that this one gets more eyes. Thanks in advance.[/COLOR]

100% Fake. First giveaway is the tag on tongue. I dread flipping nikes, but if you caught the right pair... big time score. But keep in mind - expect low ball offers and a ton of non-paying bidders. Keep in mind the folks that are into these shoes are young teens and barely any income - hence the headache of non-payers. Definitely different than CM customers with a largely disposable income.

 

[Principle]

Dang, lesson learned.


What do I do with a really good pair of Nike fakes...

 

[noob in 89]

My APCs ripped straight down the leg seam in front of Ulta beauty the other day, causing great spectacle. I'm not so sure what quality construction means anymore...

Also: sellers: it's not NOS vintage polo 92 93 P Wing ski slope if I can clearly see the Ralph Lauren URL on the ******* tag

 

[Fueco]

LOL at fighting sellers of alternate vintage goods... It pisses me off when I see sellers blindly selling 2-3 year old Patagonia fleeces as being 90s vintage.

 

[Principle]

Is 90s more desirable?

 

[noob in 89]

Yeah. Hopefully, it's just out of ignorance...

 

[Dirt]

LOL at fighting sellers of alternate vintage goods... It pisses me off when I see sellers blindly selling 2-3 year old Patagonia fleeces as being 90s vintage.

Apparently, we now have "alternative facts". Alternative Vintage is the next logical step in this brave new era.

 

[kbadgley84]



LOL at fighting sellers of alternate vintage goods... It pisses me off when I see sellers blindly selling 2-3 year old Patagonia fleeces as being 90s vintage.

I'm about 94% sure I've done that before
Still learning the outerwear tags

 

[Fueco]



Is 90s more desirable?

I think rookie sellers are copying other listings and not actually doing their research.

It's especially sad with Patagonia because they've been putting season/year codes on most of their products since 1988.

 

[kbadgley84]



Apparently, we now have "alternative facts". Alternative Vintage is the next logical step in this brave new era.

My next listing
Alternative Brioni Stafford 100% alternative vicuna polyester new with alternative no tags

 

[Principle]

I'd rather people mislist their athletic wear than deny global warming and human rights though. Just to be clear on my thumbs.

 

[CWOyaji]

All I need now is a shotgun and a hunting dog!
I checked and found about fifteen holders for 12 gauge shells and two big lined compartments for game birds, this thing is awesome.
Despite all the storage it's actually a trim-fitting XL. I'm torn between keeping it for huntin' and fishin' or letting it go to a SF bro who is into those things already. Or shooting clay pigeons - the other right skeet. HMU if interested.