Official New Balance Thread *sizing info for different models on first page*

[michael ballack]

I always clown ALD but that brown pair is niiiice.

 

[noir.]

ald taking your money for a raffle always makes me feel weird, lol. like what ya'll doing with the money in that small amount of time...?

 

[picasso swerve]

ald taking your money for a raffle always makes me feel weird, lol. like what ya'll doing with the money in that small amount of time...?

Its a pending charge, it doesnt actually pull from your account.

 

[jamie dimon]

ald taking your money for a raffle always makes me feel weird, lol. like what ya'll doing with the money in that small amount of time...?

It’s an authorization charge just to check that your bank account has the $. I feel like people who complain about this is using debit cards since the $ is actually taken from balance and may take a few days for bank to process it back if you don’t win.
If you using a debit card, switch to cc. If you using a cc, it won’t be posted if you take a L so it’s really not a concern. I guess in theory that $200 or so can be an issue if you’re near your limit but realistically you shouldn’t be spending that much of your limit on that card.

 

[picasso swerve]

It’s an authorization charge just to check that your bank account has the $. I feel like people who complain about this is using debit cards since the $ is actually taken from balance and may take a few days for bank to process it back if you don’t win.
If you using a debit card, switch to cc. If you using a cc, it won’t be posted if you take a L so it’s really not a concern. I guess in theory that $200 or so can be an issue if you’re near your limit but realistically you shouldn’t be spending that much of your limit on that card.

I stand corrected, it actually takes if you use a debit? ****

 

[jamie dimon]

I think so but not sure. Haven’t used debit in years.

 

[nonnative]

If you’re still using a debit card in 2021, you deserve to have your money held.

 

[mikey23]

If you’re still using a debit card in 2021, you deserve to have your money held.

 

[snkrfollower]

Got the ALD email.


Meh....

 

[jmilionair]

Put in my EA bid for the brown/green pair. HOpe the pre-auth scares most into not entering to guarantee my pair. If I don't hit for retail Ima still scoop a pair...
Wish me luck...

 

[JPS]

i think Tebby trying to kill resale scared alot of peeps off. them 550s releasing every year. big uniform energy

 

[gbdaman]

If you’re still using a debit card in 2021, you deserve to have your money held.

I use a debit card for everything. Learned my lesson with credit cards early in life. Outside of home and car I don’t have any debt.

 

[SoleSzn]

Rain clouds today

 

[nonnative]

I use a debit card for everything. Learned my lesson with credit cards early in life. Outside of home and car I don’t have any debt.

Nah b. Just pay it off every month and you’re Gucci. Problem with debit cards is like in this case, they actually hold your actual money and whenever some clown inevitably steals your card info, it’s much easier to get your charges reversed on a cc.

 

[acp7399]

I use a debit card for everything. Learned my lesson with credit cards early in life. Outside of home and car I don’t have any debt.

Keeps you disciplined but still not the safest way to conduct business- nevermind the rewards you could be reaping ( points,miles cashback ) . Get an Amex and be good.

 

[jmilionair]

I use a debit card for everything. Learned my lesson with credit cards early in life. Outside of home and car I don’t have any debt.

Positive take is no debt but also most likely don't have a long history of established credit which can be worse later on when you need credit for big purchases.

 

[noir.]

It’s an authorization charge just to check that your bank account has the $. I feel like people who complain about this is using debit cards since the $ is actually taken from balance and may take a few days for bank to process it back if you don’t win.
If you using a debit card, switch to cc. If you using a cc, it won’t be posted if you take a L so it’s really not a concern. I guess in theory that $200 or so can be an issue if you’re near your limit but realistically you shouldn’t be spending that much of your limit on that card.

no one complained once, i said it's weird... lmfao, i used a platinum amex...since we flexin our ability to use a cc on here today, lol.... it's never about the money g, don't ever ever get it confused. but again. if you use a debit card, it's reflected in your balance, THEREFORE it's taking money someone can't use for something else if the need is there. & again it doesn't answer my question...

 

[calye2da]

Concepts x New Balance 992 "Low Hanging Fruit"
Release Date: Nov 10th, 2021 (Wednesday)
Color: N/A
Mens: $240
Style Code: N/A

 

[noir.]

Its a pending charge, it doesnt actually pull from your account.

i'm aware, like a hotel deposit... it's still weird for a raffle, simple as that...

 

[kip2mylou]

Concepts x New Balance 992 "Low Hanging Fruit"
Release Date: Nov 10th, 2021 (Wednesday)
Color: N/A
Mens: $240
Style Code: N/A

Easy pass.

 

[picasso swerve]

Concepts not bad but im just not a fan of lime green on shoes.

 

[gbdaman]

Nah b. Just pay it off every month and you’re Gucci. Problem with debit cards is like in this case, they actually hold your actual money and whenever some clown inevitably steals your card info, it’s much easier to get your charges reversed on a cc.

Thats cool if you have the money and discipline, but alot of folks out here cant pay off their cards in total every month.

Keeps you disciplined but still not the safest way to conduct business- nevermind the rewards you could be reaping ( points,miles cashback ) . Get an Amex and be good.

True. For me Debit works best. Amex would get most people jammed up because they lack discipline and spend without having the funds.

Positive take is no debt but also most likely don't have a long history of established credit which can be worse later on when you need credit for big purchases.

For you younger guys yea establishing credit is good. However I have had just a debit card for past 20yrs and have a credit score of 800. I'm 42 btw

 

[downyboy]

if you're disciplined enough to only have car and house debt, then definitely use a CC. the points and security can be extremely beneficial.

 

[MotownSole]

Nah b. Just pay it off every month and you’re Gucci. Problem with debit cards is like in this case, they actually hold your actual money and whenever some clown inevitably steals your card info, it’s much easier to get your charges reversed on a cc.

If my man's is debt free save for car and castle and this works for him, I see no reason to advise otherwise lol. But, going that route you gotta recognize and accept that you're putting yourself out there with scenarios like this

 

[MotownSole]

Positive take is no debt but also most likely don't have a long history of established credit which can be worse later on when you need credit for big purchases.

In 2021 there's a ton of other ways to establish credit outside of a credit card.