A few quick points, and hopefully everyone can move on to enjoying their Grinches, Del Sols, Concords, Chaos, Glass blues, Chinas, Un-Chinas, Un-Chaos, Un-Glass Blues, Rices, blah blah blah...j/k... I look forward to more productive Kobe chatter..
1. I have dealt with Only MJs numerous times and he's hooked me up very reasonably on many occasions- essentially afforded me an opportunity at some kicks that I probably otherwise wouldn't have the time or energy to get into. So I appreciate him for that and hopefully have taken care of him accordingly. Thank you Frank and well wishes to you and yours.
2. As for him re-selling and or advertising, who can fault him if there is a market? If he has the time, the means, and the connections, then why would I give a rip if he is able to make a profit by doing so?
3. Ask yourselves this- why do you keep your shoes deadstock? For me the reason is simple. If I like them enough, perhaps I will someday wear them should they no longer be available in the stores or on the open market. If I am no longer interested in them down the road, then certainly they will be at least worth their original retail value if not more should I decide I do not want them or pass them on to my kids. Therefore, I most likely can sell them for what they are worth, or in some cases more than what I paid. Pretty simple I think and fairly logical. I don't imagine most of you are hoping your deadstock shoes decline in value and will be worth next to nothing in 10,20, or however many years you decide to keep them in that condition.
4. I get that many of you are creased/irritated/bitter/salty, etc... at not having ample opportunities to get whatever limited releases you desire in your sizes and even further incensed when you perceive other folks rubbing that in. My advice to those of you in that position- make friends/ally yourselves with those like Frank who can make things happen and take care of them accordingly. When Nike, Eastbay, FA, FTL, CHmPS, FNL, and the likes can't service you that is when you need to go down other avenues. As much as it might suck to pay retail +, remember, kicks in our terms are not essential. They are a luxury item. If you want cheap kicks readily available in every size imaginable go to Shopko, Target, or Kohls. They have plenty.
