Unbelievable luck! -
dj_wildthing - 19-10-10
Ok, I know these are not everyones favourite cup of tea, but I've been searching high and low for a pair for ages without any luck at all.
That is, until a couple of weeks ago when there was a pair of US 11.5 (my ideal size) on eBay. BIN was $60 and shipping was $20 so I bought them instantly.
They arrived yesterday and the box did indeed say US 11.5, but the shoes inside were actually US 12 (which I can easily wear without any problems). I decided to contact the seller anyway and asked if he had the US 11.5. He replied within a couple of hours and apologized for the mixup and told me he would refund me my money and that I could keep the shoes. Minutes later I received an email from PayPal confirming that I got my money back. Including shipping.
Result: I got myself a pair of grails f*cking free!!!
Needless to say I left the seller some very nice feedback
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nikosg - 19-10-10
you are joking!!! he gave you a full refund and didnt even expect you to return the shoes??!!?! crazy bastard.
nice work mate. they 80s? never seen em before i like them! more than the lukers
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dj_wildthing - 19-10-10
Yup, full refund and didn't have to return the shoes. I couldn't believe it either (and almost feel bad about keeping them, but funds are tight these days and who am I to argue if he tells me to keep them).
They are indeed 80s and only available as part of the limited NBA All Star weekend 2-pack, also including a pair of Artilleri Mids. I've never seen them for sale neither as pack nor separately, but the seller also had the other model, so I'm guessing he just split them up.
As oppposed to the Lukers these are actually made from tumbled leather (even the tongue) and are also mad comfy!
More pics here:
http://sneakernews.com/2010/02/09/adidas-originals-nba-all-star-artillery-mid-superstar-80s-pack/
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nikosg - 19-10-10
damn. i really like them. hope i cant find them!!! LOL
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Sneakerphile - 19-10-10
And you're certain they're not fakes?
If thats the case, you are one lucky bastard!
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Squeaky - 19-10-10
You lucky bastard, they are nice indeed. I have never seen them before.
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Tony L4 - 19-10-10
Never seen them. They are nice.
That is one hell of a coup if the real deal
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Sweet_Kicks - 19-10-10
Not a massive fan myself, but you cant knock free supes, especially a grail pair.
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dj_wildthing - 19-10-10
(19-10-10, 11:33 AM)Sneakerphile Wrote: And you're certain they're not fakes?
They're legit alright, no doubt
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Big J - 19-10-10
Nice one mate, congrats! Must be Karma after all the times you helped me out!
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northernmonkeyz - 19-10-10
I really like em dude...even better for free!
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spitey - 19-10-10
good work!!
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pokey27 - 19-10-10
Result!!!!!!!!..I've seen them somewhere but can't remember where now!!
Lucky indeed..can't beat a free pair of soops
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FrankH82 - 19-10-10
I like them! Congrats!
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steve-o - 19-10-10
these are the nba allstar editions arent they?
if I recall correctly they came up in the soon come supes thread and people hated them lol
either way awesome work man!