[Minty]

True--but why support people that sell other fakes? Also, there is the language barrier, which on top of being frustrating can also get you the wrong product. And with shipping times of 2-3+ weeks, that is a lot of waiting and money!

[lozza24]

Thanks for the tips guys, I had my suspicions about him and it's nice to know others are wary aswell! The amount he has been selling and location get your hackles up right away. I know Sin pointed out these haven't been faked yet because they haven't appeared on taobao but my theory is that the manufacturers sell them gradually over ebay and other sites, using multiple accounts, as legit until the market is flooded (so they get top dollar) Then they revert to wholesaling what remains to power sellers who don't care much about authenticity or price due to the amount of units that they shift. The reason i believe this is that there were a few pairs of the white embossed super ape stars appeared on ebay a few years back and I couldn't find them for sale on any dodgy sites. Then when a lot had been sold and demand had lessened (selling for £60 a pair instead of £200+) they suddenly appeared on DHGate etc
Another question, what was the retail price on these on release?
Cheers.

[adidasanth]

These will NEVER be £200 again, that week passed. The average is £80-120 recently, just be careful matey, use the 'too good to be true' adage! what size you after BTW?

and dont get soop blinkers!!!

[sin`pl]

lozza, what are you saying sounds unbeveliable for me..
i bet adidas doesn't earn much on limited releases, as it takes money to design and advertise them. they are just doing it to keep their status. adidas and nke are one of the most 'respectable' companies, right?

[adidasanth]

lozza, what are you saying sounds unbeveliable for me..
i bet adidas doesn't earn much on limited releases, as it takes money to design and advertise them. they are just doing it to keep their status. adidas and nke are one of the most 'respectable' companies, right?

^^^ok........

so the cost of production is about $10, the advertising campaigns are done by companies in house, so the staff get paid regardless and have you seen the site in Germany? Its massive!! I reckon they do just fine out of the ltd editions.

[Minty]

You don't think they will be 200 again? I guarantee they will be...especially with tall the Star Wars fanatics. They are going to get even more rare, therefore more valuable.

[lozza24]

These will NEVER be £200 again, that week passed. The average is £80-120 recently, just be careful matey, use the 'too good to be true' adage! what size you after BTW?

and dont get soop blinkers!!!

I usually wear a size 8-8.5 Uk and both pairs of the star wars release are on my wish list. Just waiting for a real bargain!!

[lozza24]

lozza, what are you saying sounds unbeveliable for me..
i bet adidas doesn't earn much on limited releases, as it takes money to design and advertise them. they are just doing it to keep their status. adidas and nke are one of the most 'respectable' companies, right?

Sorry Sin when I said manufacturers I meant fake manufacturers. I think they sell them themselves first as genuine for as long as they can get the full mark up price and then shift what remains to other ebay sellers at a fraction of the cost when prices fall and the market is flooded.

[adidasanth]

These will NEVER be £200 again, that week passed. The average is £80-120 recently, just be careful matey, use the 'too good to be true' adage! what size you after BTW?

and dont get soop blinkers!!!

I usually wear a size 8-8.5 Uk and both pairs of the star wars release are on my wish list. Just waiting for a real bargain!!

Dude, if you want me to hunt, just say the words......I know where there are a couple of pairs, dead legit, decent US site!

[lozza24]

These will NEVER be £200 again, that week passed. The average is £80-120 recently, just be careful matey, use the 'too good to be true' adage! what size you after BTW?

and dont get soop blinkers!!!

I usually wear a size 8-8.5 Uk and both pairs of the star wars release are on my wish list. Just waiting for a real bargain!!

Dude, if you want me to hunt, just say the words......I know where there are a couple of pairs, dead legit, decent US site!

Good to know fella! Unfortunately the little old lady has got me squirelling every penny away for our summer holiday at the moment. thanks for the offer, my time will come