- 9,868
- 34,346
This!
There's those few tiny shops that's basically a one-man-show (most don't have an actual Nike account). Then there are the James Whitner's. Man owns various stores in different cities. He obviously isn't in every store.
Jordan 1 Chicago - Reimagined aka Lost and Found - November 19, 2022
- Thread in 'Jordan Brand' Thread starter Started by allergic2broke,
- Start date
This!
There's those few tiny shops that's basically a one-man-show (most don't have an actual Nike account). Then there are the James Whitner's. Man owns various stores in different cities. He obviously isn't in every store.
- 249
- 224
This release is looking ugly if true..
- 6,291
- 11,647
Honestly I don’t understand what this even means.
…and yes I’m a little embarrassed about that.
- 3,667
- 7,608
it means that the original plan of letting NBHD accounts release them whenever and however they wanted to might have been scrapped. Probably because of all the backdooring. LolHonestly I don’t understand what this even means.
…and yes I’m a little embarrassed about that.
- 3,087
- 5,877
Know more than a few store owners personally and how they've been operating for years. I'm not assuming anything, you're the one assuming what I know or have experienced.
NT is also full oftoo
So the store “ owners” you know employees’ backdoor shoes and you know about it but not them??
- 3,087
- 5,877
Let’s just call it what it is, stealing from your employer, and reselling the products. Highly illegal but they still do it.
- 249
- 224
From what I understand these NBHD stores, (which are essentially select sneaker boutiques that aren’t your typical footlocker, jd sports, finishline, etc.) were going to release them with like in store events or FCFS, similar to the heirlooms. And now seems like that may not happen and could just be straight up rafflesHonestly I don’t understand what this even means.
…and yes I’m a little embarrassed about that.
- 4,319
- 7,454
I mean yeaSo the store “ owners” you know employees’ backdoor shoes and you know about it but not them??
If this is new to you, you probably shouldn't be collecting sneakers in 2022.You are beyond naïve.
- 3,087
- 5,877
You saying naive but I’m simply saying they are stealing from their place of employment. It’s cool we see things differently. I’m probably double your age and see things how they really are.I mean yea
You are beyond naïve.
So let me guess, because they actually have to scan these shoes during release day sales, they just scan ghost boxes and pretend they go to customers?
- 4,319
- 7,454
I'm saying you're naive because you're out of touch with reality. You've said a lot of dumb things and are now trying to clean them up.You saying naive but I’m simply saying they are stealing from their place of employment. It’s cool we see things differently. I’m probably double your age and see things how they really are.
So let me guess, because they actually have to scan these shoes during release day sales, they just scan host boxes and pretend they go to customers?
- 3,087
- 5,877
I have been saying the same exact thing over and over. They are stealing cases. Nothing changed. You just can’t comprehend
- 6,291
- 11,647
Is that good for us or bad?
Not that it matters for me.
…no boutiques like that in the 5-4-1.
- 249
- 224
Ehh idk I’m leaning towards bad. Feel like raffles be used to cover up a lot of shenanigans but idk
- 10,761
- 18,281
That actually explains a lot. If Nike/Jordan were just leaving it up to the shops to decide release details, screw it. Backdoor them, tell your clientele they got "delayed" or stolen in transit, pocket the profit and call it a day.
- 23,874
- 48,258
Nike should’ve just made retail for these $250.
- 5,243
- 6,443
Just spend the bread on the expensive better made custom fake knockoffs.
- 351
- 1,029
No
I got it like at one of my spots. Walked in to get my son CG 11s and the lady said “I didn’t see you in the raffle but you can get however you need” I casually bought 4 pair 
flipped two in the parking lot for $400 walked back in and got another pair !!!!!
- 208
- 846
- 12,841
- 27,934
That’s wack but the game is the game
- 15,802
- 12,198
That aint stoppin nobody bro
- 14,831
- 20,531
I don’t think the question is whether or not store owners keep track of their stock, it’s whether or not they know if/when backdooring is happening in their shops and whether or not they condone it.
Personally, I think the answer is yes for many tier 0s.
Nike could find and solve a lot of problems by auditing their allocation infrastructure. Those P.O. numbers on the box might say who “ordered” the shoe, but it doesn’t say where they went.
Personally, I think the answer is yes for many tier 0s.
Nike could find and solve a lot of problems by auditing their allocation infrastructure. Those P.O. numbers on the box might say who “ordered” the shoe, but it doesn’t say where they went.
- 3,667
- 7,608
Honestly, I’m shocked that there isn’t more backdooring going on. Knowing that there are people out there who are paying $2-300 more above retail for a pair, why wouldn’t I just sell these to a reseller and save my employees from the hassle? Just run a fake IG raffle on release day, enjoy the free advertising while I count my money. Might as well make some coin off of FOMO.
- 5,314
- 7,045
These are holding steady around 600 on StockX. Thinking they will drop to around 4 a few days before release date.
- 10,631
- 12,885
- 8,425
- 48,314
The rich get richer
