Fragment Design x Retro 1 High OG - Dec 27, 2014

[wear rare airs]

People will pay for a real pay.

The gap of fakes to real in price will become greater.

I don't think you quite get it.

No one is going to post on ebay saying they're selling fake fragments. They're going to post them as 100% authentic. This will bring the price down due to competition, this is simple and has happened in the past.

Not denying people won't pay money for a real pair, but when I log in to ebay and all the pairs are selling for 500 and stating 100% authentic...what would I buy? You seem to forget that these unauthorized pairs have even fooled places like FC and Rif...

There's a world of poeple out there trying to take advantage of people. And a world of people who don't know any better.

 

[jhawk23]

Got my 2nd pair in!

View media item 1386929

 

[bwood056]

I don't think you quite get it.

No one is going to post on ebay saying they're selling fake fragments. They're going to post them as 100% authentic. This will bring the price down due to competition, this is simple and has happened in the past.

Not denying people won't pay money for a real pair, but when I log in to ebay and all the pairs are selling for 500 and stating 100% authentic...what would I buy? You seem to forget that these unauthorized pairs have even fooled places like FC and Rif...

There's a world of poeple out there trying to take advantage of people. And a world of people who don't know any better.

I DO get it.

I'am just on the other side of the fence - doing research, paying a premium for a real shoe, and honestly not nickle and diming which ends up getting burned.

 

[davinci]

why do you guys hope the resell doesn't plummet as the fakes get pumped out?

don't you guys want them to be cheaper? 

 NT logic...

 

[wear rare airs]

why do you guys hope the resell doesn't plummet as the fakes get pumped out?
don't you guys want them to be cheaper?   NT logic...

I don't want anything I own to lose equity. Business Logic.

 

[xphishx713]

When fakes are being bought at that price...

Means the few authentic pairs will rise.

This^ just the same as the breds, royals, 88's etc, authentics grab a premium now, specially with so few legit pairs and market drying up will only make the authentic shoe increase in value, only like 5 or 6 legit sz 12's left on the bay

 

[bwood056]

why do you guys hope the resell doesn't plummet as the fakes get pumped out?
don't you guys want them to be cheaper?   NT logic...

I would love to double, but if fake pairs are selling at $500 then authentic pairs won't drop to $500.

If fake pairs sold for $150-$250 then sure I can see them dropping.

I'am being realistic.

 

[wear rare airs]

This^ just the same as the breds, royals, 88's etc, authentics grab a premium now, specially with so few legit pairs and market drying up will only make the authentic shoe increase in value, only like 5 or 6 legit sz 12's left on the bay

88 3's are a terrible example because the price on them has dropped a lot.

But as far as breds and royals go, in 2014 I swear there was a point where they hit the 800 range, once Kanye wore them. China swooped in and they're averaging 400's now. When the whole grey market pandemic began.

 

[xphishx713]

I just dropped $800 on my second pair, pretty pumped that they are from NikeUK, looked like my lightning bolts are more embossed than my NDC pair

 

[xphishx713]

View media item 1386944ndc pairView media item 1386947uk pair

 

[xphishx713]

Avg $400 now lol? On breds/royals?

Even legit 88's are hitting $500

 

[xphishx713]

kanye wearing them has Nothing to do w/the market lol

 

[johnny250]

these legit or nah?

 

[wear rare airs]

kanye wearing them has Nothing to do w/the market lol

Okay, I don't want to get into a pissing contest with you. You're right breh, 88 3's are worth $500 bucks man.

But yes, everything Kanye touches is an instant sell out. Show me one thing that doesn't.

Bottega Veneta chelsea boots sat for years, he wears them and sold out everywhere. Same with the Saint Laurent Jodhpur's, Varsity Red 6's etc. The guy sells a $120 plain white tee and it sells out.


I don't know what rock you've been living under.

 

[wear rare airs]

these legit or nah?

Taobao is a marketplace notorious for fakes

 

[xphishx713]

Looks legit but with a name like taoboa.com, it's screams fakes or you will be sent GM's

 

[wear rare airs]

Looks legit but with a name like taoboa.com, it's screams fakes or you will be sent GM's

Those are the same fakes I posted a picture of, which proves my point. People won't be able to tell real vs fake. Even you.

 

[johnny250]

 

these legit or nah?
 

Taobao is a marketplace notorious for fakes

i know, they're GM for sure, i just wanted to see if they're using pics of legit pairs or if their gm pairs actually look like that

 

[xphishx713]

Okay, I don't want to get into a pissing contest with you. You're right breh, 88 3's are worth $500 bucks man.

But yes, everything Kanye touches is an instant sell out. Show me one thing that doesn't.

Bottega Veneta chelsea boots sat for years, he wears them and sold out everywhere. Same with the Saint Laurent Jodhpur's, Varsity Red 6's etc. The guy sells a $120 plain white tee and it sells out.


I don't know what rock you've been living under.

Just leave smh saint Laurent who? wtf are u talkin bout

 

[wear rare airs]

i know, they're GM for sure, i just wanted to see if they're using pics of legit pairs or if their gm pairs actually look like that

Kinstor only sells grey markets, but they're so good they don't need to use stock photos. People say you can hit them up on skype and they'll straight up send you pics of the exact shoe you're buying.

 

[robtoofresco]

There most definitely is a Yeezy effect with shoes he wears.

Look at the flyknit trainer.

Joints would sit & hit discount & now you can't find a black or white pair for under $300/$400+

 

[wear rare airs]

Just leave smh saint Laurent who? wtf are u talkin bout

Sorry bro, not all of us wear urban wear and clothes from shiekh, sometimes I forget.

 

[xphishx713]

Those are the same fakes I posted a picture of, which proves my point. People won't be able to tell real vs fake. Even you.

They put a pic of an authentic pair in pics, send you GM's, why are you still here? Yeezy thread>>>>>>>>>>>>>> that way BREH

 

[xphishx713]

Maybe they are fakes in pics,, i could care less, never buying a shoe from taboo ,com

 

[xphishx713]

Posting links to GM fake sites? For what, I know the website kid, no need to make urself look more like an ***