The dude on eBay put them on sale. Now only $3,000! LOL
Reebok Alien Stompers (Ripley's sneakers from Aliens) re-release
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The dude on eBay put them on sale. Now only $3,000! LOL
kristen jones
Master Member
Errrmmmm.... the second part of your retort said those on here who had more than one pair weren't selling on eBay.
But then it was shown that you are already contemplating putting them on eBay.
So that's why the "errrmmmm..."
Look... don't say you didn't if you did. It's that simple. Own what you've said.
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Soooo... if he bought them for a "true Aliens fan" who's card was declined, why is he selling them on eBay, then? Why is he not kind-heartedly shipping them to the "true Aliens fan" then?
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I'm starting to give up little by little, I think I'm going to face it, and like the Nike Mag, tell myself, I'll never be able to get a pair *sigh*
I know, I am hoping for the Chinese knock offs to be made available. Might take a little work to get them SA but better than paying $3000 - $4,000 and if Reebok can't be bothered to meet customer demand then hopefully somebody will........
mistersh0w
New Member
Everyone here is asking "why make them limited!? MONEY!" But what's the actual answer to that? Is it a business move, just to drive traffic and get people talking about the brand, angry or not? From an actual business perspective what's the answer? Does it actually just boil down to; they didn't want to spend the money to make "X" amount because they didn't think people would buy them all? Then why not just set up a pre-order option and manufacture product based on those numbers? That seems like the most productive option right? Is it just a massive oversight? I'm really confused.
theflightyellz
Well-Known Member
Have a pair of size 10's incoming, ideally would have gone for an 11 so I'm a little on the anxious side that they're not going to fit...
Wanted a pair since I was 9, going to be slightly gutting if they get here and they're too small.
Really hope the whole supply thing gets fixed, the amount of press rage around about them not being produced in women's sizes and current price gouging should hopefully get some more in stores (or at least a colour variant if nothing else).
Wanted a pair since I was 9, going to be slightly gutting if they get here and they're too small.
Really hope the whole supply thing gets fixed, the amount of press rage around about them not being produced in women's sizes and current price gouging should hopefully get some more in stores (or at least a colour variant if nothing else).
theflightyellz
Well-Known Member
To be fair if they don't I'm going to have to shift them for enough to secure me a pair of 11's... Which seem to be like hens teeth among an already rare batch of trainers x__xI take size 10 if they do not fitbut for your sake I hope they do!:thumbsup
ghostryder
Legendary Member
I say this with no real definitive insight, but let's not give up completely just yet...
kristen jones
Master Member
Not to be petty, but since you have been using a condescending tone to others and implying that your education level is higher than theirs I'd thought that i should point out that the word that you were looking for there was "ABSURD".
Just helping the general education level...:lol
NickyMabbs
Well-Known Member
Yawn... Can't we all get along?
Firstly, we've moved on somewhat from the band-wagon that you've jumped on to, but for the last time...
I have one pair of Mids - Bishop's
I have one pair of Highs - Ripley's
That equals two different pairs, not two pairs of the same. I DID NOT buy one to keep & one to sell, although I said I may sell them at some point in the future, only to buy a pair in my size as they're both too big.
Secondly, he bought a pair for himself AND the pair for the fans who's card was declined. The 'fan' actually posted on here a few pages back, if you bothered to read through properly before embarrassing yourself. His name is 'WilySteve'.
If I do sell eventually sell them, I'll pay for reading glasses or anger management classes for you.
Goodbye.
kristen jones
Master Member
Doesn't seem much like *you've* moved on.
Firstly, the problem that many of us have had with you is your condescending attitude...which is on rare display in your retort to me above. You "assume" I haven't read the other posts. Then you "assume" that i don't know how to read. Then you 'assume" that i'm angry.
I did read the other posts...AFTER the one of yours that i had responded to, since they run in posting order.
I DO in fact know how to read, thank you, so no reading glasses needed. Though that doesn't exactly help, since reading glasses help one to SEE.. not read. but nice try.
I am not angry. I haven't used an inflamatory tone in anything that i have written here. I think it's plain that it is YOU who are angry/irritated/whatever. that's fine...but don't transfer it on to me.
There will continue to be others who will read through these posts after this.. and they may likely comment on things that have been said as well. That means that you will likely have to explain yourself at least once or twice more. if you aren't able to face that kind of pressure, then perhaps you shouldn't be so belligerent to others, not talk down to them so...and you won't have to suffer being quoted anymore.
I have only reacted to your tone and unfair characterization of others... THAT is what prompted me to "single you out". regardless your stance as a reseller/non-reseller... you've been very condescending with your handling of your responses.
Oh... and goodbye!
ghostryder
Legendary Member
This chuckleberry just lowered the price of his 4k "combo pack" to 3k - how nice:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121968496839
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121968496839
NickyMabbs
Well-Known Member
Doesn't seem much like *you've* moved on.
Firstly, the problem that many of us have had with you is your condescending attitude...which is on rare display in your retort to me above. You "assume" I haven't read the other posts. Then you "assume" that i don't know how to read. Then you 'assume" that i'm angry.
I did read the other posts...AFTER the one of yours that i had responded to, since they run in posting order.
I DO in fact know how to read, thank you, so no reading glasses needed. Though that doesn't exactly help, since reading glasses help one to SEE.. not read. but nice try.
I am not angry. I haven't used an inflamatory tone in anything that i have written here. I think it's plain that it is YOU who are angry/irritated/whatever. that's fine...but don't transfer it on to me.
There will continue to be others who will read through these posts after this.. and they may likely comment on things that have been said as well. That means that you will likely have to explain yourself at least once or twice more. if you aren't able to face that kind of pressure, then perhaps you shouldn't be so belligerent to others, not talk down to them so...and you won't have to suffer being quoted anymore.
I have only reacted to your tone and unfair characterization of others... THAT is what prompted me to "single you out". regardless your stance as a reseller/non-reseller... you've been very condescending with your handling of your responses.
Oh... and goodbye!
Dear Kristen,
Firstly, allow me to congratulate you on the editing of your last post, in which you called me a "jerk" – Much appreciated.
I don't really have the time or inclination to engage in a public slagging match with you, this was not my intention so please receive this in the context in which it is meant. I will however, run through the comments you have made & attempt to set the record straight, as you have already an opinion of me that I would like to alter.
I initially commented on this thread, when one member in particular, decided it was acceptable behaviour to contact an eBay seller of the Stompers, then call him & I quote, a "piece of ******" & "cancer of humanity". I'm not certain if these posts still exist, but this was the state of affairs at the time.
Now, I understand that many of you are up in arms due to the fact that you didn't manage to secure a pair & are true 'Alien' fans, however, if anyone sees this type of abuse as acceptable, then there is something drastically wrong. Whilst I'm fairly sure most of you would agree with this, it seemed to go unnoticed, which is when I decided to comment.
Apparently, it is the general consensus on this thread, that nearly everyone who buys to make a profit at re-sale, is the lowest form of humanity. I was merely pointing out this is not the case & is an unfair & narrow-minded assumption to make.
I don't disagree that more effort should have been made for the true fans to be able to obtain a pair, but this is the fault of Reebok, not those lucky, savvy or wealthy enough to be in the position of ownership.
As I’ve mentioned in a few posts, I was fortunate enough to obtain both 'Ripley's' & 'Bishop's' versions, which are two very different shoes as you know. I was repeatedly asked the question, did you buy two pairs to sell one at profit? Paraphrased, I answered - No, because they're two different pairs, a set if you like, so why sell one?
This wasn't understood by some, yet the complexity of the answer is hardly mind-boggling.
I did also say that at some point, I may decide to put them on eBay. Some of you might not like the fact that I may do this, yet, that still wouldn't give you the right to abuse me for doing so, which is the point in question & the whole basis of this conversation.
Some sellers may have more important uses for the money & buying to sell is a means of survival. It is their right & should suffer no abuse as a consequence.
You stated that I have implied my education level is higher than that of some members posting on this thread.
Not at any point have I suggested anything of the sort.
The original comment which has triggered your incorrect statement, was the explanation of 'analogy', conveyed in a condescending manner to me, in which I replied that I didn't require the 'remedial education'. I am not deficient in the understanding of this word, therefore, I do not require an explanation. Nowhere however, have I suggested that I am more educated than anyone else.
You stated that you have not used an "inflamatory" tone in anything you have said to me. I beg to differ.
Your first post had the words "Look... don't say you didn't if you did. It's that simple", followed by an immediate second post, stating that you're raising the level of education by highlighting the error in my spelling of the word 'absurd'. - If that's not set to incite conflict, then what is?
I could point out your error in spelling 'inflammatory' without a double 'M' or criticise your lack of punctuation, but what's the point? I'm sure any of us could pick holes in each other's posts, but why bother? It's child's play. You don't know me & I don't know you, yet we have an assumption of each other based on a few choice words.
Bottom line is, we all have one thing in common & that's a love of film & props. We should all be getting along & sharing knowledge, not abusing perfect strangers because they have something that you want, but don't or can't have.
Finally, I'm sorry that you don't like what I have said, after all, you can't please everybody.
However, I do think it is quite obvious, that the tone & content of your messages which has initiated this conversation between two perfect strangers, was set to incite conflict. So, please, let's not be so self righteous to pretend that this was not the intention.
Let's just all be fans of 'Alien', not call people "pieces of ******" or "jerks" & just chill out & get along.
Peace to everyone & may you all be fortunate enough for Reebok to re-release these *****r's!
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cavx
Master Member
On target here. List them at $426 a pair, but make a crap load. These would sell because people like collecting things from movies - look at all of us.
On a side note, I saw YouTube video where a guy states he would do anything to own these, then complains about the $800 listing on eBay. Hang on, didn't he say he'd "do anything"? Hmmm, clearly not.
I have an online friend in France that is a die hard sneaker head. His collection is amazing. He has the real NIKE MAG, original 1989 and 2016 re-issue NIKE AIR PRESSURE (probably one of the most sort after sneakers ever released) and yet he missed out on the STOMPERS due to the limited release numbers.
He had to buy them "re-sold" for a much higher price. Does he care? I don't think so, because now he has them. I'm sure he would have preferred to pay the listed retail, but he accepts that 426 pair world wide wasn't going to be enough to even scratch the surface of the fan base here. He is a collector, and he would do what ever it took to get them. Good on him. I asked him to post a photo of them next to the MAG to show how tall they are. Pretty neat and I am happy for him and every one that got them.
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salinium
Active Member
As everyone else has so eloquently put it, Reebok done goofed People want these shoes! I'm sure they paid a big price for the rights to reproduce them and have them associated with the Alien movie, so why not make 5,000+ or more? Sure, having a limited edition of something is cool and all, but when only 426 people can own a pair worldwide (probably even less as I'd bet dollars to donuts some people bought several)? That's just mean. It's worse than Mattel's shenanigans on their Mattycollector website with their early sell outs, and it's gonna alienate (pun intended) collectors who bite the bullet and buy a pair, only to have Reebok release more down the road for retail price. All in all this was one big fustercluck...
People want these shoes! I'm sure they paid a big price for the rights to reproduce them and have them associated with the Alien movie, so why not make 5,000+ or more? Sure, having a limited edition of something is cool and all, but when only 426 people can own a pair worldwide (probably even less as I'd bet dollars to donuts some people bought several)? That's just mean. It's worse than Mattel's shenanigans on their Mattycollector website with their early sell outs, and it's gonna alienate (pun intended) collectors who bite the bullet and buy a pair, only to have Reebok release more down the road for retail price. All in all this was one big fustercluck...Similar threads
