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Gotcha, I understand what you're saying now. I guess the same could be said about the wings flap and how OW started the trend and it continued onto ROTY (and sports illustrated pair too?). A lot of people would've been wondering why such a weird feature if not started on the OW collab.No I don't, but I'm not saying Unions are bad. I'm just solely speaking about the Union design in regards to the Smore Greys. therefill was saying that these Smoke Greys would be better if the Unions hadn't released which I disagree with. If the Unions had never come out people would be really confused by this color blocking style and I would wager flaming it endlessly. The Unions had much better craftsmanship and materials than these and there was a big split among people at the beginning. IMO the only reason these Smoke Greys even have any appeal to people is because the Unions were so good and made their own unique look iconic.
No I don't, but I'm not saying Unions are bad. I'm just solely speaking about the Union design in regards to the Smore Greys. therefill was saying that these Smoke Greys would be better if the Unions hadn't released which I disagree with. If the Unions had never come out people would be really confused by this color blocking style and I would wager flaming it endlessly. The Unions had much better craftsmanship and materials than these and there was a big split among people at the beginning. IMO the only reason these Smoke Greys even have any appeal to people is because the Unions were so good and made their own unique look iconic.
The reason I said the Smoke Greys would be received better if Unions didn't release is because I know people are going to view them as the "Poor Man Unions". That alone is enough to turn people away because they don't want to be seen as wearing the "Poor Man's" version of something. I personally don't see them as a "poor man's Union" - I just see a dope colorway.
Why do people care how much their collection is worth? Is that really the driving factor to keep collecting? Not just in Jordan circles, but other collecting groups I see people say, " I don't want X to re-release so the value doesn't drop. "
Screw the perceived value.
This
Your "collection" is worth less when your dead. What they're valued at is subjective at most. Enjoy them while your still here.....
You guys might disagree with me here but I like knowing that my DS pairs will, at worst, hold their value so if I decide to move them down the line (because I never wore them) I won't feel like I lost much money. Even better if they appreciate in value so I won't feel as bad paying resale prices for a pair I'll actually wear after selling them.
I'm sure a lot of us on here have spent money on a pair we thought we would wear but ultimately didn't. I have made quite a few mistakes including paying full price for pairs that went on deep discount and can still be found under retail, even years after release. For me, an example was getting caught up in the 2015 remastered hype and spending $190 plus tax for a pair of Lady Liberty 10s that I STILL haven't worn over 5 years later (idk what I was thinking, I should have just returned these lol).
You guys might disagree with me here but I like knowing that my DS pairs will, at worst, hold their value so if I decide to move them down the line (because I never wore them) I won't feel like I lost much money. Even better if they appreciate in value so I won't feel as bad paying resale prices for a pair I'll actually wear after selling them.
I'm sure a lot of us on here have spent money on a pair we thought we would wear but ultimately didn't. I have made quite a few mistakes including paying full price for pairs that went on deep discount and can still be found under retail, even years after release. For me, an example was getting caught up in the 2015 remastered hype and spending $190 plus tax for a pair of Lady Liberty 10s that I STILL haven't worn over 5 years later (idk what I was thinking, I should have just returned these lol).
I need to buy a pair of Storm Blue's before the price goes up even more.
Don't take this the wrong way, I just see this mentality as you buying with the intention of selling eventually. You dropped too many resources into this hobby and are looking for a way out when the hype dies if you have to. Maybe I'm way off base here, if I am let me know, I'm just saying that's what it feels like looking from the outside in.
That's why I'm very selective of what I buy. If I don't really love a shoe I'm not buying it. FOMO, hype, resell prices, etc., all make people panic buy stuff they don't really want. It's a weird cycle.
Damn 43 pairs of j1’s and counting. I need to start beefing mine up. Ugh have me wanting to pick up some of the stuff I let go like roty, nyc to Paris, shadows and turbosAdded a few over the last few weeks
There's nothing "poor" about this here hobby we are all into.....
Well, the values of our collections are going to plummet severely when this pandemic causes the world's economies to go into recessions then depression.
Its' coming
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I just copped the black pair recently. Will probably rock those for a while and then strip both so I can have a pair of breds and extra royals.
Lol. Marcy Projects son, what!Ashy Larry AJ1’s
Don't take this the wrong way, I just see this mentality as you buying with the intention of selling eventually. You dropped too many resources into this hobby and are looking for a way out when the hype dies if you have to. Maybe I'm way off base here, if I am let me know, I'm just saying that's what it feels like looking from the outside in.
That's why I'm very selective of what I buy. If I don't really love a shoe I'm not buying it. FOMO, hype, resell prices, etc., all make people panic buy stuff they don't really want. It's a weird cycle.
Yeah, you're way off base here. You can't put everyone in your cookie cutter definition of what it is to be a real collector or fan. It just doesn't work like that because... people are different. They have different likes, dislikes, goals, circumstances, etc.
Say this guy has sunk a lot of money over the years into his collection. Later on, his priorities change. He has a bunch of pairs DS that he knows he'll never get around to wearing, maybe he has a kid or need to move,. He says, "These have appreciated well. I can let a bunch of these go and I would have some nice seed money for a new car or crib. " I've seen folks sell some of their collection off because they were downsizing to a much smaller living arrangement. You never know. Doesn't take away from his love of the kicks or the game.
Hell, with those Chicago's going for 2 bands, you better believe people are selling that may have strong emotional attachments to those shoes. They're doing it because it makes sense. This is a cycle and those shoes will definitely come back around sooner or later.
There are no guidelines to this ish.