- 2,174
- 33
- Joined
- Jul 12, 2005
Originally Posted by GoldenStateWarrior23
can we get a seperate "cry abot resellers" thread?
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: this_feature_currently_requires_accessing_site_using_safari
Originally Posted by GoldenStateWarrior23
can we get a seperate "cry abot resellers" thread?
Originally Posted by Poofyo101
cant wait to see how many of these finishline orders are canceled...happens everytime
Sorry to hear that, did you use a code on them?Originally Posted by FrenchBlue23
Originally Posted by Poofyo101
cant wait to see how many of these finishline orders are canceled...happens everytime
Yup, I called, and finishline canceled my order.
Originally Posted by SoHi 23
Sorry to hear that, did you use a code on them?Originally Posted by FrenchBlue23
Originally Posted by Poofyo101
cant wait to see how many of these finishline orders are canceled...happens everytime
Yup, I called, and finishline canceled my order.
I tried to suggest this pages ago. No luck...Originally Posted by KG21
I think the people that are mad at resellers need to take a step back.
The people you should really be mad at is JB. Be mad at them for releasing such low quantities. Don't hate the reseller, hate the manufacturer. They are the single reason why you aren't able to obtain a pack with ease.
And if you're worried about the pack no being limited and everybody with Countdown packs on, then you shouldn't buy the pack. Buy a shoe because you like it, not because you're the only one wearing it.
The only time I can knock a reseller is when they budge in line.
Cameron Nelson:
If you want your size and don't want to pay a reseller, then you may want to reevaluate your strategy and go about the right way the next time.
What I DON'T agree with you is on the "taking advantage for money"...that's a lie. Nobody is taking advantage of anybody. Nobody put a gun to anybody's head and forced them to pay extra money.
You're interchanging (and confusing) two terms that you used in your own reply; 'taking advantage' and 'forcing'. Putting agun to someone's head (as you described) is 'forcing' someone to do someone. "Do this or I'll kill you" = forcing. "Well, youlive out in BFE and there's nothing around YOU, but... lucky me... I got 4 shops around my way that have at least a dozen pairs. Sooo... you have zeroaround your way; I have dozens around my way. They cost $300; I'll 'give' them to you for $450" = taking advantage of his bad situation andyour good situation. Nevermind the fact that you have to go to the store and buy them, because he would do the same thing IF HE COULD. But he can't, whichis why it's called 'taking advantage'; he is in a situation that he CAN'T help, and that situation is 'the ability to drive 15 minutes andget a pair... like you're able to do'.
It's taking advantage of your unearned, undeserved fortunate situation and his unearned, undeserved less fortunate situation.
Originally Posted by FrenchBlue23
Originally Posted by Poofyo101
cant wait to see how many of these finishline orders are canceled...happens everytime
Yup, I called, and finishline canceled my order.
Originally Posted by Poofyo101
cant wait to see how many of these finishline orders are canceled...happens everytime
What up everyone. I don't post much, but all this crying about resellers has made me sick. It seems like most of the people that have been complaining for the last couple days are the people that don't have them or "didn't want the pack anyways". Look people, reselling is simple part of the business model that trickles down from the top. I own a business myself, so i will attempt to sum this up in very simple terms so hopefully the people complaining can understand. Here you go......
Nike pays people in some factory in Asia to make the shoes! They pay the people like $8 a shoe for their work. So Nike says "we realize that there may be a demand for this product and we will charge the consumer(Footlocker, Finishline, etc) more $, who doesn't have a factory to make them like we do." You know what Nike does? You got it, they sell the shoes to Footlocker, Finishline, etc. for more than they paid. You know why? You got it...to MAKE A PROFIT!!!
Next, the retail stores take this same package that Nike paid $8 a shoe, and they don't say "Hey Mr. Nike, why are you charging me $155 for this pack that you guys only paid $8 a shoe for." They say "we realize that there is a demand for this and we will charge the consumer, who doesn't have a Nike account like we do, $310 for the package" so my store (Footlocker, Finishline, etc) can, you got it...to MAKE A PROFIT!!!
Finally, on release day the consumer (us on niketalk) says, "I realize that finishline charged me $310 for this package, but there is a demand for this package and I will charge the next consumer who doesn't have a "connect" or access like i do $400". This is done in a effort to, you got it...to MAKE A PROFIT!!!
A s you can see, what the complainers call "reselling" is really called "BUSINESS", point blank! So what you should be doing is telling "Mr. Finishline" you hate him for being a "reseller", because by all means, that's what Finishline and all the other retail chains are...RESELLERS!!!!!! Basiclly the only difference between Finishline and a guy selling on Niketalk is that Finishline has a store in the mall. Nike, Finishline (and all other stores), and Joe Shmo of Niketalk are all resellers.
My advice to those copmlaining to: Step your game up and make some friends at the retailers in your are to ensure you get a pair. Or get cool with someone on niketalk who is in an area that has a lot of kicks.
Good post. I'm not a reseller but I do understand where he's coming from. Its all about profit.
Why is this still a sticky???????????????????