The Alden Buy, Sell, Trade (B/S/T) Thread

[protein]

Long shot, but if anyone has any leads on shell Copley loafers in 11/11.5 let me know!

 

[stifler]

Selling new without box factory first Alden for J. Crew longwing bluchers in color 8 shell cordovan. I have them in sizes 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5 and 12. These are on the Barrie last.

ALDEN CORDOVAN COLOR 8 LONG WING BLUCHERS VARIOUS SIZES

Alden for J.Crew color 8 cordovan long wing bluchers in sizes 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5 and 12. These are on the Barrie last. These are factory firsts and come new without box. Price is $600 w/shipping included w/in CONUS.

www.styleforum.net

 

[Hei0625]

Selling new Alden Suede Flexwelt Chukka, model 1493, size 6.5E, full set, asking $400 including shipping worldwide with tracking.

 

[branpureza]

Alden X Ealdwine Phoenix Boot

9.5D on Barrie. Double Waterlock with Starburst Heel

Worn 1 time to the office. These are in tried-on condition.

$450 Shipped!

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These are still available!

 

[branpureza]

Alden X Ealdwine Mogavero Boots

9.5 D on Trubalance - Double Waterlock

Worn 1 time to dinner, in tried-on condition.

$650 Shipped!
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These are still available!

 

[whorishconsumer]

Relisting these after they languished on Marrkt. According to Alex over at The Armoury, Alden is down to one experienced Norwegian split toe sewer and orders for NSTs are backed up years.

Brogue x Alden 'Manchester' NST Blucher, Hummus Suede, 11.5 D US

Alden x Brogue 'Manchester' NST Blucher, Size 11.5 D US Hummus Suede Hampton last Leather sole 270 welt Third time's a charm. I'm re-listing these after pulling them back into my storage with the idea that I might actually wear them. That has...

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[thenanyu]

Alden X Unionmade Brown Suede Tassel Loafer Mens 8.5 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Alden X Unionmade Brown Suede Tassel Loafer Mens 8.5 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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Just posted used Alden x Unionmade reverse chamois tassel loafers on the bay

 

[whipcord]

Relisting these after they languished on Marrkt. According to Alex over at The Armoury, Alden is down to one experienced Norwegian split toe sewer and orders for NSTs are backed up years.

Can somebody please help my pea brain understand this stuff by telling me where all these workers went, and how they're paying the bills now? Because it seems like literally every company has a worker shortage all of a sudden, and lead times are now measured in years for many products.

 

[Serad]

Just to add to the discussion here: I contacted Frans Boone this week (their store is like an hour and a half drive from my home) because I was in the market for some Alden and he told me that they honestly did not expect any re-stock on their available handsewn models for at least the entirety of 2022.

 

[ac106]

Can somebody please help my pea brain understand this stuff by telling me where all these workers went, and how they're paying the bills now? Because it seems like literally every company has a worker shortage all of a sudden, and lead times are now measured in years for many products.

lots of people (2.5m) retired early due to Covid and the stock market beefing up their their retirement portfolios (among other factors)

it’s not lazy living on unemployment or any of those narratives being thrown around.

The data that shows Boomers are to blame for the labor shortage

Editor's Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business' Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here.

www.cnn.com

Goldman just figured out why the labor shortage will last for a long time: 60% of the missing workers retired, many for good

Out of the 3.4 million workers who retired during the pandemic, Goldman says 2.5 million are never coming back to work.

www.businessinsider.com

Will early retirees return to work during the labor shortage? - Marketplace

Marketplace's senior economics contributor Chris Farrell examines whether or not early retirees are likely to return to the labor force.

www.marketplace.org

 

[Shawnc]

A very merry informative post @ac106. I particularly liked the quote from the CNN article about being unable to purchase a 65” television for $50 is not an indication of a TV shortage. Thanks for posting this.

You know what they say about opinions without data. Well you came with data. Well done.

 

[scurvyfreedman]

Can somebody please help my pea brain understand this stuff by telling me where all these workers went, and how they're paying the bills now? Because it seems like literally every company has a worker shortage all of a sudden, and lead times are now measured in years for many products.

My understanding was there had only been two. They were older ladies who had been doing it for decades. Many older workers have retired rather than risk getting COVID in the workplace. The labor market participation rates have declined considerably, mostly and almost exclusively because older workers have retired before they would have otherwise.

 

[barutanseijin]

My understanding was there had only been two. They were older ladies who had been doing it for decades. Many older workers have retired rather than risk getting COVID in the workplace. The labor market participation rates have declined considerably, mostly and almost exclusively because older workers have retired before they would have otherwise.

Talk about demographics and covid is an easy way to avoid discussion of inadequate worker compensation and working conditions. These analyses would have you believe supply-n-demand should only apply to goods.

 

[madawgg]

This is definitely what a bst thread is for…economic discussion and political bickering. By the way, still looking for reverse earth chamois Indy 8.5D. Creating some demand here if anyone wants to sell

 

[scurvyfreedman]

Talk about demographics and covid is an easy way to avoid discussion of inadequate worker compensation and working conditions. These analyses would have you believe supply-n-demand should only apply to goods.

Sorry, that's my day job. I am a union lawyer. What union are you a member of?