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It seems with all the brands these days and lines coming out, people hardly buy used clothing/shoes anymore. I've been "collecting shoes" since 1998. I have 80+ pairs mostly worn.
I recently went to this buy/sell/trade used kicks place about an hour away from me with 30 pairs. Some used, a few DS. I didn't expect to get much for the used ones, but I figured close to retail for the DS ones if not more. I had DS Grapes from 2006, DS Black/red 4's, DS Fire red 5's (2007), DS Steel 10's (2006), DS Infrared Air Max 1's (2010). The used ones were is decent wearable condition. I only got an offer for the Infrared AM 1's for $90!
I didn't even take it. I figured I could sell them on ebay for more. Started selling the used ones getting $20-75 each. A few of the DS ones for close to retail. I think my used collection is maybe worth $2,000 if that now. I probably spent close to $10,000 just building it.
It's all about limited releases now. Exclusivity is the only thing that holds value. If you're holding on to general releases in hopes to resell years from now to make some extra money DON'T wear them because they are going to be re-released, and re-re-release.
I know many can relate to this...
I recently went to this buy/sell/trade used kicks place about an hour away from me with 30 pairs. Some used, a few DS. I didn't expect to get much for the used ones, but I figured close to retail for the DS ones if not more. I had DS Grapes from 2006, DS Black/red 4's, DS Fire red 5's (2007), DS Steel 10's (2006), DS Infrared Air Max 1's (2010). The used ones were is decent wearable condition. I only got an offer for the Infrared AM 1's for $90!
I didn't even take it. I figured I could sell them on ebay for more. Started selling the used ones getting $20-75 each. A few of the DS ones for close to retail. I think my used collection is maybe worth $2,000 if that now. I probably spent close to $10,000 just building it.
It's all about limited releases now. Exclusivity is the only thing that holds value. If you're holding on to general releases in hopes to resell years from now to make some extra money DON'T wear them because they are going to be re-released, and re-re-release.
I know many can relate to this...