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I am a long time reader of Niketalk but rarely post. I am 32 years old. I once had over 330 pairs of DS Jordans in sz 13 that I was collecting. I remember the days of 'Post your Jordan Is' and next week 'Post your Jordans IIs' There was a guy who had almost every pair are that time, all DS in sz 13, and his pictures/collection were amazing. I thought I would hopefully be that guy one day. After a pair of OG VI Maroons that I paid $400 for on ebay fell apart in may hands, I sold them all. In doing so, I realized that it can be very lucrative to flip Jordans, and have been doing that for the past 8 years. I have made nearly $100,000 doing so, as a side job. However, I am slowing leaving the 'shoe game' because it is completely out of control. Brand Jordans has somehow brainwashed all of us into thinking that something produced in a China factory 3 months ago is 'rare' or 'limited' I grew up in the 80's, so of course I collected baseball cards. Ken Griffey Jr upper deck rookie card was the greatest thing ever. Sold for around $100 at times. Now, probably worth $5-$10. I would compare this to the Jordan XI white/blackconcord mid. Greatest shoe ever. However, it is not rare or hard to find. This shoe is actually worse then a Ken Griffey Jr upper deck rookie card because Nike with undoubtedlly re-release this shoe every 5 years until Jordans are no longer 'cool' or 'collectable' I predict that, in 10 years, Jordans will sit on store shelves for weeks or months, instead of sell out instantly. 15 years ago, there were 4-5 released per year. Now, there are probably 40-50 if the retros are included. Tens years from now, maybe 100+ Jordan retro releases? Where does the madness end. What gets me the most is that the same shoes cones out over, and over, and over again (i.e. the Jordan III cement), and we all think it should retail for $200 and resell for $325 or more. I understand all the laws of supply and demand, so I don't want an economics lesson from anyone. While I enjoy Niketalk and will continue to read posts, I think Niketalk has be part of creating this 'bubble' (to compare shoes to an investment or collectable) in Jordan prices.
If Jordan releases 10 colorways of the Jordan VI, and only 500 pairs of one colorway and 10,000 pairs of another colorway, and they were all made 3 months ago in a China factory, how does anyone of sane mind and body spend $600-$700 on a cigar/champaine package?
Not looking to insult or disrespect anyone here, as I still consider my self a 'Jordan Head' but interested to hear thoughts.
If Jordan releases 10 colorways of the Jordan VI, and only 500 pairs of one colorway and 10,000 pairs of another colorway, and they were all made 3 months ago in a China factory, how does anyone of sane mind and body spend $600-$700 on a cigar/champaine package?
Not looking to insult or disrespect anyone here, as I still consider my self a 'Jordan Head' but interested to hear thoughts.