I'll add my .02... I've been collecting shoes since about 05... maybe 06. The game has def changed a lot and you simply have to adapt. Years ago I was on these same forums writing about how much I despised the resellers... Unfortunately at this point it is simply a part of the game. I have connects so it's no longer that long wait in line on release day and I'm guranteed every pair that releases... the thing is, how much is that luxury worth? Even if it's my homeboy's that work at the store, I still leave them a little tip when they hold the shoes for me... what's a little extra when I avoid the standing in line or striking out online after having to wake up super early or drive around etc... I norm get 2+ pairs of releases from diff stores and sometimes resell the extra pairs... Serves no purpose to sell a shoe to someone for 300 when the market value is like 450... that's basically like giving someone $150... How many of y'all are anxious to paypal people 150 every release
It has become may way to adapt to the rising prices of the sneaker game. It's a hobby to all of us... Def not a need and I have tons of sneakers, the resell value not only helps when it comes to a little extra cash, but more importantly for trades that you struck out on with a hard release (Yeezy's, Air Mag's) Half of the people in the "game" now only want shoes because they are limited
No point in whining...
PS: If it's another sneakerhead that you know well.. no harm in hookin em up for retail, I do that all the time and it goes both ways...