you cant even tell in last pic if it wasnt for the air unitOriginally Posted by ruger04
Look what was waiting for me when I got home today (my camera sucks):
Color Comparison- '10 Infrared vs modified Varsity Red with Michael's Garden marker
'10 Infrared on left
Can you tell which one is '10 Infrared
As you can tell, modified Varsity Red on left
So in my humble assessment, the garden marker came really close in color to the '10 Infrared, almost identical. I'll let you decide whether it's worth getting the pack.
I got both packs for retail price
If you're buying JB retros for playing basketball, then you clearly are misguided. The retros are some of the worst performing shoes out there. Subpar copies of originals with cheap materials and outdated technology. Might want to try some of the Nike basketball line and see what you are missing out on. (Kobe, hyperdunk, Lebron)Originally Posted by Anomaly
I think the problem lies in the fact that your advise works under the assumption that people do what you're already doing (regularly buy shoes, shoe cleaner, etc) when that isn't the case for most asking about how to get connections. For example, I've never bought shoe cleaner, nor do I ever plan to, so in this instance, your advice to "noobs like me" would be costing me money. I also very, very rarely am willing to pay full retail for a Nike/JB shoe, nor am I interested in the VAST majority of their releases. I strictly buy retros of childhood favorites, and I strictly wear them for basketball. I don't wear them for "fashion", or to patrol the malls in. So again, your advice would involve me spending money I normally wouldn't spend to regularly buy shoes, all in hopes that this "real recognize real" theory will result in me getting my hands on a limited pair of shoes I DO want....IF any such shoe should come along in the future (this is the first "difficult to get" item I've semi-wanted). BTW, I understand what the phrase means. I'm questioning the legitimacy of the concept. I get lots of regulars at the retail store I manage who have been with us for years, and I know they're "real" when it comes to purchasing (many spend hundreds a month). I don't give them discounts, period, let alone employee discounts, or hold stuff for them when I know I'm not supposed to, etc. People shop with us because we have the best prices, and/or service, and/or selection. Why, as a manager, would I give someone an additional discount on top of that, "real" or not? I feel no obligation to do so. In fact, we make fun of people who ask for discounts after they leave.
Anyway, I know you're trying to help, but your suggestions should be common sense for people that already spend tons of money on shoes and care products every year. My point was that it won't work for the majority of people asking how to make connects BECAUSE they don't spend tons on shoes. If they did, I'm sure they'd have the connections already. That's all I'm saying. BTW, I've never camped out for anything, much less shoes, and I never will. Nothing is that important to me, let alone sneakers. I've also only bought 2 pairs of athletic shoes in the last 4 years (both coming last year), and after all discounts (clearance mark downs stacked with additional coupons/coupon codes, etc), I've paid LESS than 50% of the MSRP for them.
Yes and No. I don't buy every single JB Release. But I have been buying from the same Managers at Champs and Foot Locker when Swoosh doesn't discount shoes for over 5 years. Customer Loyalty does go a long way, especially in stores where making their numbers counts.
I know what your saying with the just stay consistent over time. I personally live in MD but went to college in philly for 4 years. So its tough to keep contact with these people. Not to mention all these stores have huge turnover. I know the footaction i used to buy all my shoes from in high school got shut down for pre-selling shoes. All employees got fired the store became a victoria's secret lol. But yeah if i want the shoe i have no problem camping at all. Just tell me if i should camp in front of your store or not.
THIS. Store employees don't get it. Most don't care. I feel bad seeing people at releases that wait a while and still walk out empty handed.
