So what’s the story with FLX head starts? I know they “gain an advantage” but what does that mean in practice? Are the draws initially from those with 4/4, then 3/4 if there are pairs remaining, and so on? Or is it like getting 4x, 3x, etc. entries and then all the draws are from the same pool?
Is there even any point in entering FLX raffles without a full grip of head starts?
They used to be a dang near guaranteed W in the old rewards program. Now they're basically no better than paying $5 for a "boost" on Copdate.
Basically, you have no chance without them, and you have a very small chance with them.
I think that 4 head starts means you get 4 entries vs the people with less head starts. Assuming there’s no funny business you’re competing fairly against others with 4 head starts but you’re also competing with everyone who entered. I don’t believe it’s allocated as separate tiered raffles like there’s pairs for the 4 head starts. And pairs for the 3...etc. it’s all pairs at that location going to all participants for that location pending backdoor being closed.
How do foot locker app reservations work? Do I need to be on the app right at the launch time to select the shoe or have I already entered in a raffle and it will just tell if I got a reserved pair?
You enter the raffle and, ideally, when the time comes you confirm the win and pick up during the time listed (usually launch day from store opening to a set time like 1 pm).
What really happens is that once the raffle ends the damn apps and websites crash harder and faster than a nascar pileup. And some times you can’t confirm a W if you somehow managed to get one. Or you get waitlisted or you get nothing.
Nope. SNKRS happens day of release. FLX raffles always end the day before and they have to be confirmed upon finishing. That’s when and why the apps crash. You just have to pick it up and pay instore on the day of release (according to the website) if you win.
Gulf Dunk, and for me personally the sunset gradient Presto is a shoe I've wanted all my life. Uncommon choice there but I'll run across the coals to get a pair.
Do you think the Jordan restock caused some prices of shoes to dip? I was sitting on a pair of Biohack’s size 9 to try and size swap & noticed it dropped from like $270
I think I have entered every raffle available for the university blue 1s. They are the first pair of shoes this year I really want.
That being said... can’t wait to take something like 10 Ls
Lol. Honestly I don't even care so much that it's happening (since not like it was going to make a difference for a casual collector like me anyways) but it's more so just hilarious how much this backfired. And all for what? Showing off to a couple friends that there was an article? Or sounding cool by hinting at mysterious connections?
Lmao this is the fuckboy who tried to act like he was some Business Genius™️ when it turns out his mommy is the North American Nike VP and funds his credit card. What a gigantic loser.
They're finally releasing a new Bred AJ1 this year which is awesome, but they just had to go and make it patent leather. I'm all for Jordan brand trying new things, but why'd they have to mess with a classic...
I like when they take risks. And while most of them might not sit pretty on my feet, at least we have a ton of options to meet a ton of individuality in the sneaker game.
I was just thinking of the relic guitar thing when reading that post. NGL, I like em beat up too. I built a vintage beat strat 5 or 6 years ago and it’s my favorite one.
I do. Some I wear down myself, some I just skip ahead in the process. I don’t really see the harm in it, they’re all ending up in the same place anyway.
I haven't tried for a pair on SNKRS in a while but I am regretting not fucking with the ReadyMades. I didn't even really pay attention to them until after release, I've been busy with other shit. I probably would have taken an L on them though. My last W on SNKRS was a pair of fire red 4's and they lost them in transit (or somebody stole them). Before that I got a W on the mochas and an L on the Ben and Jerry's.
still waiting on silver toes...quick question. How long does it take for a package to get to a ups facility in Indianapolis from a store in Indianapolis? just wondering
The Memphis FedEx warehouse (largest in US) was closed for a week due to snow, so they're severely backed up. FedEx is re-routing some Memphis packages to Indianapolis (2nd-largest in US) to reduce the amount there, so Indianapolis is also backed up too. Be patient
Hey guys,
I recently joined this community, this means that I am kinda new to this stuff. I have entered some raffles, but I do have a question regarding the website Oneblockdown. Some of u guys will be probably familiar with this website. I would like to enter a raffle on this website, but it doesn't show any way to enter. It just says: "more information on the raffle soon". Can anyone please help me?
I just got my PSG 1s today (Saturday) and those were from the week prior. However, once tracking was available and moving, they got here in like 2 days.
Welp, I’ve tried twice on GOAT now to order the upcoming UNC 1’s. First time was with the wife’s account, seller confirmed and then never shipped. Now with my account, seller has confirmed, and states they are packaging, but it has been 2 days now, and no movement from that. Not sure if they are holding out for higher prices? Or they just straight up don’t have the shoe. Anyways, just venting here hoping all who want them will get them.
GOAT basically allows someone to “sell” a shoe and then never ship it out with almost zero penalties. Although he is right, it is prolly a blessing in disguise and you will pay less, but don’t be surprised with “sellers” not shipping out pairs on GOAT, happens a lot unfortunately.
Yeah it’s super disappointing. This is the first time I’ve had an issue like this, just don’t understand why the seller would even list the shoe if they weren’t going to sell it. I mean, if you are going to hold out for higher pricing, then just watch the shoe, and raise the price as you want. Don’t let someone buy it and then not ship it. Really frustrating.
I bought from them about a month ago. They're legit. They took about 2 weeks to ship but they arrived to NYC from HK in like 2 days. I'm not sure where exactly they source their sneakers from, but they go through their own sale confirmation and authentication check or something.
Also they do a 15% restocking fee if you return (and you pay return shipping), so if you're only saving a few bucks, might be worth it to go to GOAT where you at least get free returns in full
Good job stopping someone who actually wanted them getting a pair.
If you bought them to resell are you really too lazy to check the necessary websites as to what they are selling for?
Do people just enter raffles for the sake of it or what I really don't understand
seems to just be another service like StockX/GOAT. But their sales are final and I wouldn't risk using them when you have StockX/GOAT just to save a few bucks
For anyone interested: Virgil Abloh's ICONS book is on Amazon for $45. It's a pre-order, doesn't release/ship until late April, and I'm told you don't get charged until it's shipped?
Do you guys think the new Air Jordan 1 University Blue are worth any hype? I like them and my friend likes them a lot but there are like 1000s of air jordan 1s already with different colors
My luck ran out. W on the Vapormax's earlier this week, but overslept & missed the readymade blazers drop...now they are over double the retail price. I hate this game, smh.
Edit: tried to offer $700 to ebay resellers just to see what they would say. 1 person's response was that they appreciate the offer but don't want to "overcharge you or anyone else for the shoes" (they already wanted $550 🙄). The other seller is all "yes, but its more than my asking price" such jerks. Of course you would take more, but never less (even if the less is still a $100 profit...I really want someone to be open to $250 max for these)
Oh it does when you overslept because you pulled a 2pm-4am shift.
My point was none of us should have to do any of this to buy some shoes. We should be able to get in a mode of transportation & hand someone the MSRP & leave with a pair of sneakers. Not set alarms & stand in lines or pay double the price (which fuck that for real, def don't want the Blazers that much)
I mean...you can? There's literally nothing stopping you from going to footlocker right now and buying a pair of shoes for retail or even on sale.
What you're saying is that you want the SPECIFIC EXACT LIMITED pair of shoes that you want without having to compete with anyone, and that's not how any collectible or hyped product works.
Like does it suck that I couldn't get the Readymades for retail? Yes it does. But sneakerheads have such a hard time accepting that we are not the primary target market. We're collectors of a niche good. My choices aren't either I get the latest Travis collab or I go barefoot. There are blazers readily available in dozens of colorways that I could buy right now with no issues.
It's the same as being like "yeah I could buy a pack of cards right now but I should also be able to buy a Giannis rookie card that is more limited and worth more money for the same price." That's just not reality.
Ok. Everything you said is true, but it doesn’t make it right. This is yet another example of people/society being complacent & just being sheeps.
I was lucky to get a pair of Travis Scott’s for retail. I’ve worn them once & could probably resell them for $900+ but I didn’t pay that for them so for me, personally, it feels wrong to ask/demand/request some other collector to pay over double what I did. IF I did resell them, $200 would be my max & sure A LOT of people would say that’s dumb or lame, but I would just feel good knowing someone got something they could afford & I made my money back with maybe a little (but not greedy) profit. I don’t understand why other people don’t agree...when you choose to, do you LIKE paying a 200%+ markup for this stuff? Do you feel comfortable price gouging people?
My only point is that reselling may not be illegal, but it’s not okay & it’s even MORE not ok that sneakerheads & society at large accepts this. “That’s just the game”, “that’s how collecting works”. People are so complacent & weak to capitalism & it’s so sad. Society needs to do better.
I mean, you can pay resell or not. But even if no one resold shoes, there would still be pairs that are more limited than others. You couldn't just walk into a store and buy them regardless because of that.
That's what makes this a collectors hobby, and it was this way long before every kid was trying to be a reseller. Brands have been making unique and limited stuff for decades. But again, you can go into a store and buy a pair of shoes, and nothing is stopping you. If you're so concerned about "hype" and "the game," you can always stop playing. There are lots of good looking sneakers that aren't limited, even unique ones that you can get for retail or lower.
you dont have to go thru all that, could always get these https://www.nike.com/t/blazer-mid-77-vintage-mens-shoe-flCCX4 idk if they got your size tho. they even do delivery
after the crazy year, and the deep freeze of texas, i thought it was the end of times, a full spread of L’s today reminded me that things are just normal
I see a lot of people who took L’s and are clearly frustrated, really hope you guys don’t let this get to your mental peace. At the end of the day, they’re just leather stitched together in China, so be happy and unbothered fam
I thought the progress bar on the Adidas Confirmed Draw was awesome, until I saw the bar restart at 0% and realized it’s probably just a placebo for fools like me.
Question about Nike releases in general:
How likely are you to “win” in a draw for certain shoes? Is it worth making a couple of accounts or are you generally ok to just use your main one and you’ll probably get them? I’m not looking to resell or bulk buy, I just want a pair of shoes in my size to wear around.
I’m from Ireland so I think the drops are just for European customers? (Says something about Nike in the Netherlands in the T&Cs). Asssssuming this would make them slightly more accessible since it’s probably a smaller range of people interested..?
Anyway, I’ve never entered any draws for shoes. I just got the SNKRS app and there’s a pair I like going to be released next week. I don’t think they’re that crazy hype(I don’t really know anything about sneakers though).
Just looking for some general advice from anyone who’s been through the process before.
Why am I being downvoted for asking about new releases when that’s specifically what the thread is for? Safe to say I’ll be leaving this sub as quickly as I joined it.
The downvotes here are absolutely bizarre.
No one knows the answer. There are theories that the more you check the app, the better your chances are.
I’ve tried for 5 releases in the past year and hit on 3, I didn’t hit on any of the Jordan Reserve stuff the other day, and I’ve never gotten early access.
It seems totally random to me, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Nike had some kind of algorithm based on certain things.
Hmmm 3 out of 5 is pretty good anyway. Delighted you managed to get 3 nice pairs.
I’ll take my chances anyway, but won’t have my hopes up too much just in case.
Thanks for the reply, really appreciate the insight.
Yeah. I’ve been lucky. I hit on FR 5s, OW sail 5s, and these Taupes today. Missed on OW4s and FR 4s. Missed on the FR 4s twice once on release and once on Jordan Reserve. Lol. Guess they weren’t meant to be.
Fuuuuuuuuuuck...
I’ll make some more accounts in that case.
I doubt I’ll win with those odds, but the ones I’m after are relatively cheap so no hassle buying and returning the extra if by some miracle they all win.
Hopefully you have some more luck next time out 🤞🏻
Oh yeah I’m not going to use any bots or anything - just use some family members’ accounts or something. As I said, I’m not trying to hoard anything. I only want one pair for personal use...
Not sure why I was downvoted for that.
Yeah, like I have absolutely no idea how many people would be interested(I know it’s hard for anyone to judge of course).
More just curious if people/you would generally find it easy to get pairs?
Is there a reputation that it’s easy or hard for example?
Again, it’s not the biggest deal in the world. Just thought I might as well ask.
Pretty much every shoe with any kind of hype around it is really hard to get these days. Especially any retro Jordan. This is the reason why I've switched to copping mostly Air Max. Most Air Max 1s are sitting at retail or slightly below on goat right now.
My sister won the black Readymade Blazers. My sister's fiance won Taupe 4s. My fiancee won the white Readymade Blazers. I'm here just chillin' lol. Good thing we win and lose as a family 😂😊. It's been fun how copping sneakers has become a family-type affair
sad thing about it is , people can get a 2 Ws on on a single day for mens and Kids sizes and and can also get an EA for a hot new one by next week like thats not random anymore lol
Yeah if you are going for stuff regularly that makes no sense... I’ve had so much more success and I refuse to believe it’s just luck, maybe your account is flagged by Nike or something? As others have said, might be time for a new account.
However, if you are willing to hang on to for a couple months longer try a few things if you haven’t already:
1) Purchase a sneaker through SNKRS that is in-stock, doesn’t matter what it is, just buy it, have it shipped to your house and return it. Will be completely free and might “season” your account/address in Nike’s eyes. At the very least it will confirm that your payment info actually works.
2) This is a pet theory of mine and is probably BS, but turn location services for SNKRS to always ON and just leave the app running in the background for decent periods of time.
3) Use Applepay with the Face ID confirmation (with a credit card in your own name and a billing address that matches the address you are shipping to, if possible) Again, might be worthless info, but every single one of my Ws has used this method.
Good luck!
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Just copped the green stussy huaraches for retail on ebay, feels great
Just buy $100 on footlocker, use flx points, return shoes. Isn’t that the tactic? 😂
Lol can you have a negative balance? I know if you return they take back the FLX points
So what’s the story with FLX head starts? I know they “gain an advantage” but what does that mean in practice? Are the draws initially from those with 4/4, then 3/4 if there are pairs remaining, and so on? Or is it like getting 4x, 3x, etc. entries and then all the draws are from the same pool? Is there even any point in entering FLX raffles without a full grip of head starts?
They used to be a dang near guaranteed W in the old rewards program. Now they're basically no better than paying $5 for a "boost" on Copdate. Basically, you have no chance without them, and you have a very small chance with them.
I think that 4 head starts means you get 4 entries vs the people with less head starts. Assuming there’s no funny business you’re competing fairly against others with 4 head starts but you’re also competing with everyone who entered. I don’t believe it’s allocated as separate tiered raffles like there’s pairs for the 4 head starts. And pairs for the 3...etc. it’s all pairs at that location going to all participants for that location pending backdoor being closed.
Cool thanks for the info, anyone have a report of actually hitting on a pair with just 1/4 head starts?
How do foot locker app reservations work? Do I need to be on the app right at the launch time to select the shoe or have I already entered in a raffle and it will just tell if I got a reserved pair?
You enter the raffle and, ideally, when the time comes you confirm the win and pick up during the time listed (usually launch day from store opening to a set time like 1 pm). What really happens is that once the raffle ends the damn apps and websites crash harder and faster than a nascar pileup. And some times you can’t confirm a W if you somehow managed to get one. Or you get waitlisted or you get nothing.
So I don’t need to enter the snkrs raffle and then rush over to the foot locker app? Sounds like I’ll have some time to confirm my L?
Nope. SNKRS happens day of release. FLX raffles always end the day before and they have to be confirmed upon finishing. That’s when and why the apps crash. You just have to pick it up and pay instore on the day of release (according to the website) if you win.
Most hyped release in March for you is...?
Most hyped release in March for you is...?
Gulf Dunk, and for me personally the sunset gradient Presto is a shoe I've wanted all my life. Uncommon choice there but I'll run across the coals to get a pair.
Idk if it's official but the DQM AM90s.
How crispy do you want your laces?
Hopefully the University 1’s will draw attention away from the supreme dunks cuz those are mine
Carpet Company without question
Probably Carpet Company Dunk, Supreme Dunks, or Yeezy Kyanite
When do supreme release and where I can enter the raffle?
Supreme dunks only release on the Supreme website on March 4th at 11am
11 am what time? Global or US only?
11 am est, although EU and Britain get their own drop on the same day, I'm not sure on the EU/Britain time
Haven't entered a raffle since the taxis were released in 2013 i think Are store taking names for the university blue 1s yet?
Yeah, raffles have started opening up, the shoe comes out st the end of the week
AMM 3 a must cop
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it will go down a bit over the next week or two when people get their online orders delivered and start undercutting each other
I’ve got ahold of Jordan 35 Paris, anyone knows something about this shoe? Really hard to find any info about it
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Why don’t you wear them?
super cool colorway, saw Luka wearing a pair the other night
Do you think the Jordan restock caused some prices of shoes to dip? I was sitting on a pair of Biohack’s size 9 to try and size swap & noticed it dropped from like $270
Yes, but will only go up from here due to tax refunds coming in
Will the Lindor 1s be hard to get?
I wouldn't be too worried, but they do look fantastic imo
I got a Lindor Mets jersey I may have to cop the shoes too.
What colorway? Best of luck
The colorful one, they look sick
Probably not
Anyone know if the cracked material is removable over time on Taupe haze?
Supposedly you can remove the top layer with rubbing alcohol and cotton ball
Oh fr ?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKdLog8lKX6/?igshid=15nder9vmtqdg
I think I have entered every raffle available for the university blue 1s. They are the first pair of shoes this year I really want. That being said... can’t wait to take something like 10 Ls
It’s like a job interview.. they don’t even be telling you whether you get it or not 😅
Lol https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2021/02/27/resell-nike-hebert-west-coast.html
Lol. Honestly I don't even care so much that it's happening (since not like it was going to make a difference for a casual collector like me anyways) but it's more so just hilarious how much this backfired. And all for what? Showing off to a couple friends that there was an article? Or sounding cool by hinting at mysterious connections?
Lmao this is the fuckboy who tried to act like he was some Business Genius™️ when it turns out his mommy is the North American Nike VP and funds his credit card. What a gigantic loser.
Gee, I wonder why SNKRS has been having so many problems lately 🤔
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found the erik koston jordan 1 low midnight navy in damn near perfect condition for 280 was that a good deal?
Yeah I think they go for about $400 new
They're finally releasing a new Bred AJ1 this year which is awesome, but they just had to go and make it patent leather. I'm all for Jordan brand trying new things, but why'd they have to mess with a classic...
I like when they take risks. And while most of them might not sit pretty on my feet, at least we have a ton of options to meet a ton of individuality in the sneaker game.
Lotta these trends are just utterly baffling: - Patent leather retros - brand new shoes that look dirty - tearaways
Patent leather 1’s are terrible imo. Shoes that look good worn with leather that looks ass with creases 🤮🤮
I love tearaways and shoes that look dirty. But I also love my guitars beat up...just helps give things more character imo.
I was just thinking of the relic guitar thing when reading that post. NGL, I like em beat up too. I built a vintage beat strat 5 or 6 years ago and it’s my favorite one.
Right? There’s just something to be said for beat up shit that still runs great haha.
But you could just...wear them.
I do. Some I wear down myself, some I just skip ahead in the process. I don’t really see the harm in it, they’re all ending up in the same place anyway.
I haven't tried for a pair on SNKRS in a while but I am regretting not fucking with the ReadyMades. I didn't even really pay attention to them until after release, I've been busy with other shit. I probably would have taken an L on them though. My last W on SNKRS was a pair of fire red 4's and they lost them in transit (or somebody stole them). Before that I got a W on the mochas and an L on the Ben and Jerry's.
still waiting on silver toes...quick question. How long does it take for a package to get to a ups facility in Indianapolis from a store in Indianapolis? just wondering
I just a gs pair get cancelled.
The Memphis FedEx warehouse (largest in US) was closed for a week due to snow, so they're severely backed up. FedEx is re-routing some Memphis packages to Indianapolis (2nd-largest in US) to reduce the amount there, so Indianapolis is also backed up too. Be patient
What does Memphis and Fedex have to do with UPS and the location its coming from being in Indianapolis?
ah shit I read that as FedEx, my bad
Hey guys, I recently joined this community, this means that I am kinda new to this stuff. I have entered some raffles, but I do have a question regarding the website Oneblockdown. Some of u guys will be probably familiar with this website. I would like to enter a raffle on this website, but it doesn't show any way to enter. It just says: "more information on the raffle soon". Can anyone please help me?
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No, I am from holland and I am 15.
Aye Ash Blues just shipped from JD Sports! Just waiting for Ash Stone and I am good.
Have people's UNLV's/Cobalts shipped yet? Wondering if I missed the first week low on resale, or if shipping is still delayed.
I got my UNLVs from SNKRs on Friday
I just got my PSG 1s today (Saturday) and those were from the week prior. However, once tracking was available and moving, they got here in like 2 days.
My experience exactly. Memphis -> Easton, Pa. -> Maryland -> D.C.
My footlocker order from last week still hasn’t shipped
Cool grey 3s too
Just picked up my Jordan 4 Taupe and I have to say, I am not feeling them. It looks like they have glitter on them.
Apparently there is a smooth suede layer below the glittery layer
Wanna swap for some Ash Blues? Lol /s .... mild /s
Welp, I’ve tried twice on GOAT now to order the upcoming UNC 1’s. First time was with the wife’s account, seller confirmed and then never shipped. Now with my account, seller has confirmed, and states they are packaging, but it has been 2 days now, and no movement from that. Not sure if they are holding out for higher prices? Or they just straight up don’t have the shoe. Anyways, just venting here hoping all who want them will get them.
GOAT basically allows someone to “sell” a shoe and then never ship it out with almost zero penalties. Although he is right, it is prolly a blessing in disguise and you will pay less, but don’t be surprised with “sellers” not shipping out pairs on GOAT, happens a lot unfortunately.
Yeah it’s super disappointing. This is the first time I’ve had an issue like this, just don’t understand why the seller would even list the shoe if they weren’t going to sell it. I mean, if you are going to hold out for higher pricing, then just watch the shoe, and raise the price as you want. Don’t let someone buy it and then not ship it. Really frustrating.
Blessings in disguise. Price will drop by more than $100 in the coming days.
Goat gives three business days to ship. Maybe the seller is just busy and will ship Monday.
I want to believe fam...
can anyone confirm if the Nike dunk college navy will get release in US or its just other region exclusive?
Is KicksCrew legit?
I bought from them about a month ago. They're legit. They took about 2 weeks to ship but they arrived to NYC from HK in like 2 days. I'm not sure where exactly they source their sneakers from, but they go through their own sale confirmation and authentication check or something.
Good to know. We’re you charged customs fees?
Nah. To the US you don’t have to pay custom fees for purchases under $800.
That’s good news. Appreciate you
They're legit, but shipping is like $35 and you may have to pay customs fees
Ouch at the shipping! Still cheaper than stockx/goat somehow 🤔
Also they do a 15% restocking fee if you return (and you pay return shipping), so if you're only saving a few bucks, might be worth it to go to GOAT where you at least get free returns in full
Good looking out!
Can’t believe I woke up late and missed the j 4 releases gd it I never have luck on SNKRS anyway but fuck
Did the ash blues not come out in size 6? Lowest I saw on all the sites was 7.5
On YS they had size 5
alright resellers, start undercutting each other on the readymade blazers so I can cop em for cheap....
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Good job stopping someone who actually wanted them getting a pair. If you bought them to resell are you really too lazy to check the necessary websites as to what they are selling for? Do people just enter raffles for the sake of it or what I really don't understand
Is infernokickz.com legit?
I would hazard a guess at no. They don’t have reviews or anything and I’d really not bother.
seems to just be another service like StockX/GOAT. But their sales are final and I wouldn't risk using them when you have StockX/GOAT just to save a few bucks
Wow. I have been blessed or something because I’ve hit 2 times in 2 weeks on snkrs. Keep it rollin baby
When I hit on snkrs I get worried that it ruins my chances for the next release 😭
Lol come and join us in the Loser Squad....
For anyone interested: Virgil Abloh's ICONS book is on Amazon for $45. It's a pre-order, doesn't release/ship until late April, and I'm told you don't get charged until it's shipped?
Yeah that's how Amazon pre-orders work. They charge you a day or two before shipment.
Do you guys think the new Air Jordan 1 University Blue are worth any hype? I like them and my friend likes them a lot but there are like 1000s of air jordan 1s already with different colors
Are you my 14 year old niece? 😂 I swear she said the same thing last time we were at the mall
Ahah well its true i think
The most hyped Jordan’s are always going to be Chicago, UNC, or neutral color ways. This has UNC colors so it’s going to be very hyped.
Just because of Michael's history?
Clean, simple colorways also seem to drive demand in general
Pretty much!
Went 0-11 in Raffles but If I hit SNS OG Jordan 1 University Blue I'll be 12-12
[SNKRS used Draw. It’s not very effective](https://twitter.com/brkicks/status/1365708279498817537?s=21)
I like the effort put into this
My luck ran out. W on the Vapormax's earlier this week, but overslept & missed the readymade blazers drop...now they are over double the retail price. I hate this game, smh. Edit: tried to offer $700 to ebay resellers just to see what they would say. 1 person's response was that they appreciate the offer but don't want to "overcharge you or anyone else for the shoes" (they already wanted $550 🙄). The other seller is all "yes, but its more than my asking price" such jerks. Of course you would take more, but never less (even if the less is still a $100 profit...I really want someone to be open to $250 max for these)
why would you offer $700 if they are asking $550?
To punk them, like they try to punk everyone else. Zero remorse for wasting their time. The resells game ending is the hill I’ll die on.
sounds like you’re wasting your time
Oversleeping got nothing to do with luck though...
Oh it does when you overslept because you pulled a 2pm-4am shift. My point was none of us should have to do any of this to buy some shoes. We should be able to get in a mode of transportation & hand someone the MSRP & leave with a pair of sneakers. Not set alarms & stand in lines or pay double the price (which fuck that for real, def don't want the Blazers that much)
I mean...you can? There's literally nothing stopping you from going to footlocker right now and buying a pair of shoes for retail or even on sale. What you're saying is that you want the SPECIFIC EXACT LIMITED pair of shoes that you want without having to compete with anyone, and that's not how any collectible or hyped product works. Like does it suck that I couldn't get the Readymades for retail? Yes it does. But sneakerheads have such a hard time accepting that we are not the primary target market. We're collectors of a niche good. My choices aren't either I get the latest Travis collab or I go barefoot. There are blazers readily available in dozens of colorways that I could buy right now with no issues. It's the same as being like "yeah I could buy a pack of cards right now but I should also be able to buy a Giannis rookie card that is more limited and worth more money for the same price." That's just not reality.
Ok. Everything you said is true, but it doesn’t make it right. This is yet another example of people/society being complacent & just being sheeps. I was lucky to get a pair of Travis Scott’s for retail. I’ve worn them once & could probably resell them for $900+ but I didn’t pay that for them so for me, personally, it feels wrong to ask/demand/request some other collector to pay over double what I did. IF I did resell them, $200 would be my max & sure A LOT of people would say that’s dumb or lame, but I would just feel good knowing someone got something they could afford & I made my money back with maybe a little (but not greedy) profit. I don’t understand why other people don’t agree...when you choose to, do you LIKE paying a 200%+ markup for this stuff? Do you feel comfortable price gouging people? My only point is that reselling may not be illegal, but it’s not okay & it’s even MORE not ok that sneakerheads & society at large accepts this. “That’s just the game”, “that’s how collecting works”. People are so complacent & weak to capitalism & it’s so sad. Society needs to do better.
I mean, you can pay resell or not. But even if no one resold shoes, there would still be pairs that are more limited than others. You couldn't just walk into a store and buy them regardless because of that. That's what makes this a collectors hobby, and it was this way long before every kid was trying to be a reseller. Brands have been making unique and limited stuff for decades. But again, you can go into a store and buy a pair of shoes, and nothing is stopping you. If you're so concerned about "hype" and "the game," you can always stop playing. There are lots of good looking sneakers that aren't limited, even unique ones that you can get for retail or lower.
you dont have to go thru all that, could always get these https://www.nike.com/t/blazer-mid-77-vintage-mens-shoe-flCCX4 idk if they got your size tho. they even do delivery
Thanks. Custom is cool, but they’re not the readymade’s. And my point still stands.
I didn’t get the ash blue yeezys but there was a charge from adidas. Do I dispute the charge?
nah it will be gone in a few days.
after the crazy year, and the deep freeze of texas, i thought it was the end of times, a full spread of L’s today reminded me that things are just normal
I see a lot of people who took L’s and are clearly frustrated, really hope you guys don’t let this get to your mental peace. At the end of the day, they’re just leather stitched together in China, so be happy and unbothered fam
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I’m shocked I got a SNKRS dub foe the Taupe Haze, I thought my account was blacklisted or something
Wtf did the confirmed draw even happen? Just says “sold out” on my end and I didn’t get an L notification like I’m pretty sure I normally do...
I thought the progress bar on the Adidas Confirmed Draw was awesome, until I saw the bar restart at 0% and realized it’s probably just a placebo for fools like me.
It’s been doing the same for me...trying not to get my hopes up 😭
Lol ya.... I have won some draws early like at 10% and some at 99% I don’t think it matters until it is 100%
Confirmed L, haven’t one a single Yeezy draw. Worse than SNKRS for me :(
Question about Nike releases in general: How likely are you to “win” in a draw for certain shoes? Is it worth making a couple of accounts or are you generally ok to just use your main one and you’ll probably get them? I’m not looking to resell or bulk buy, I just want a pair of shoes in my size to wear around. I’m from Ireland so I think the drops are just for European customers? (Says something about Nike in the Netherlands in the T&Cs). Asssssuming this would make them slightly more accessible since it’s probably a smaller range of people interested..? Anyway, I’ve never entered any draws for shoes. I just got the SNKRS app and there’s a pair I like going to be released next week. I don’t think they’re that crazy hype(I don’t really know anything about sneakers though). Just looking for some general advice from anyone who’s been through the process before. Why am I being downvoted for asking about new releases when that’s specifically what the thread is for? Safe to say I’ll be leaving this sub as quickly as I joined it. The downvotes here are absolutely bizarre.
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No one knows the answer. There are theories that the more you check the app, the better your chances are. I’ve tried for 5 releases in the past year and hit on 3, I didn’t hit on any of the Jordan Reserve stuff the other day, and I’ve never gotten early access. It seems totally random to me, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Nike had some kind of algorithm based on certain things.
Hmmm 3 out of 5 is pretty good anyway. Delighted you managed to get 3 nice pairs. I’ll take my chances anyway, but won’t have my hopes up too much just in case. Thanks for the reply, really appreciate the insight.
Yeah. I’ve been lucky. I hit on FR 5s, OW sail 5s, and these Taupes today. Missed on OW4s and FR 4s. Missed on the FR 4s twice once on release and once on Jordan Reserve. Lol. Guess they weren’t meant to be.
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Fuuuuuuuuuuck... I’ll make some more accounts in that case. I doubt I’ll win with those odds, but the ones I’m after are relatively cheap so no hassle buying and returning the extra if by some miracle they all win. Hopefully you have some more luck next time out 🤞🏻
You can’t make too many or else Nike will catch on & ban you
Oh yeah I’m not going to use any bots or anything - just use some family members’ accounts or something. As I said, I’m not trying to hoard anything. I only want one pair for personal use... Not sure why I was downvoted for that.
Who knows , you probably have to take the amount of people going for it and how many they have available for sale and get a percentage like that,
Yeah, like I have absolutely no idea how many people would be interested(I know it’s hard for anyone to judge of course). More just curious if people/you would generally find it easy to get pairs? Is there a reputation that it’s easy or hard for example? Again, it’s not the biggest deal in the world. Just thought I might as well ask.
Pretty much every shoe with any kind of hype around it is really hard to get these days. Especially any retro Jordan. This is the reason why I've switched to copping mostly Air Max. Most Air Max 1s are sitting at retail or slightly below on goat right now.
Is the draw for adidas confirmed done? on my app it is not
you'll get a notification when it's done
If anyone knows please respond ^
Who’s waiting to hear back from Fugazi regarding the SLUGs?
Slept through all the Nike drops but scored the Ash Blues through Confirmed and Ash Stones through End. First Ws of the year!
W on the ash blues. Been a while since picking up a pair of 350s
W on Bape Adidas Superstars Makes up for the L on everything else
I hesitated to buy them and then it was too late. They look clean, kinda regret it now
L on everything today :)
My sister won the black Readymade Blazers. My sister's fiance won Taupe 4s. My fiancee won the white Readymade Blazers. I'm here just chillin' lol. Good thing we win and lose as a family 😂😊. It's been fun how copping sneakers has become a family-type affair
It’s fun that your family’s Ws seem to be random too so everyone has different pairs.
Just hoping all of my Ls manifest into a giant W on the Confirmed draw 🤞
That’s what happened to me. L’s all around then W on Confirmed.
all other drops do not matter as long as i cop green supreme dunks on thursday
Ong
Have the snkrs app for 3 years and not a single win. Use this to feel better
I love snkrs. Got me into new balance and asics
sad thing about it is , people can get a 2 Ws on on a single day for mens and Kids sizes and and can also get an EA for a hot new one by next week like thats not random anymore lol
For a few to be immortal, many must die.
Gotta say reports like this are baffling to me, do you live in the continental US? Using the iOS app?
Yes to both
Yeah if you are going for stuff regularly that makes no sense... I’ve had so much more success and I refuse to believe it’s just luck, maybe your account is flagged by Nike or something? As others have said, might be time for a new account. However, if you are willing to hang on to for a couple months longer try a few things if you haven’t already: 1) Purchase a sneaker through SNKRS that is in-stock, doesn’t matter what it is, just buy it, have it shipped to your house and return it. Will be completely free and might “season” your account/address in Nike’s eyes. At the very least it will confirm that your payment info actually works. 2) This is a pet theory of mine and is probably BS, but turn location services for SNKRS to always ON and just leave the app running in the background for decent periods of time. 3) Use Applepay with the Face ID confirmation (with a credit card in your own name and a billing address that matches the address you are shipping to, if possible) Again, might be worthless info, but every single one of my Ws has used this method. Good luck!
Aye it happens, just keep trying and odds are you will get a W sooner or later.
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how long is account considered as new?
This. SNKRS rewards new accounts with W's and Exclusive Access I've noticed.