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

[eddietude7256]

Still available

“Wick” boots from Snake Oil Provisions in Black Shell Cordovan, 9D Barrie Last, worn a handful of times

$700 shipped

Founder Tassel Loafer from Brick + Mortar
9.5D Aberdeen Last, worn once

$370 Shipped

 

[eddietude7256]

Testing waters
Brand new, only tried on
“Wick” boots from Snake Oil Provisions in Whiskey Shell Cordovan
9D Barrie Last

$1,100 Shipped

 

[JayDotz]

Snuff Suede Plain Toe Boot
Size 9.5D Barrie
Worn once
$375 shipped

 

[JayDotz]

Humus Suede Dover
Size 9.5D Barrie
Worn Once
$275 shipped

 

[krebsy]

Alden x Ealdwine "AU Dog" boots. 9D Aberdeen last, brown alpine grain, brass eyes and hooks and single oiled leather sole with 4A Heel. Purchased new from Ealdwine and worn a few times. All original Alden packaging is included. $350 shipped CONUS
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[froughtie]

Size 9 - 9.5 seems to be the sweet spot for getting ALL the best Alden deals.

No love for us bigfoots in the 11.5 - 12 range 😉

 

[C_kimlin920]

WTB

If anyone has the Alden LHS 986 in 9.5 or 10 d , pls lmk!

 

[Krish90]

Size 9 - 9.5 seems to be the sweet spot for getting ALL the best Alden deals.

No love for us bigfoots in the 11.5 - 12 range 😉

There’s a TON of Aldens in this range on eBay for cheap. I can’t find any deals for a 9D foot there (people are asking $900 for used 986s??), thank god for StyleForum lol

 

[tuna roll]

There’s a TON of Aldens in this range on eBay for cheap. I can’t find any deals for a 9D foot there (people are asking $900 for used 986s??), thank god for StyleForum lol

Yeah, what's up with the crazy prices? I understand many sellers are from Japan and leather shoes are hit with high import duties, so their prices reflect retail prices. But otherwise...

I'm between 8 and 9 depending on the last and was able to find some good deals online. It requires pacience though lol.

 

[froughtie]

There’s a TON of Aldens in this range on eBay for cheap. I can’t find any deals for a 9D foot there (people are asking $900 for used 986s??), thank god for StyleForum lol

Nah. I have eBay alerts setup for my sizes and review the results almost daily. I’ve even scored one deal on a Suede Indy, but I wouldn’t call them cheap.

People want way too much for their used **** on eBay. The prices in this thread are way more reasonable.

As an example, the lowest priced Dover available in my size is $300, even though it doesn’t look to be in as good condition as the one post above

ORIG BOX | ALDEN 11.5D DOVER NAVY BLUE UNLINED SUEDE PLAIN TOE SHOES 29331F | eBay

Model: 29331F. Notes: Made in unlined navy suede, these shoes are good pre-owned condition with no stains or discoloration to the suede uppers. The suede is laying flat at the back heel area of both shoes and needs brushing to raise the nap.

www.ebay.com

 

[Krish90]

WTB

If anyone has the Alden LHS 986 in 9.5 or 10 d , pls lmk!

Not sure if I’m allowed to just link to other stuff on this thread (mods pls remove if not) but I saw a 10D for $500 OBO on eBay if you care to try lol

 

[Krish90]

Yeah, what's up with the crazy prices? I understand many sellers are from Japan and leather shoes are hit with high import duties, so their prices reflect retail prices. But otherwise...

I'm between 8 and 9 depending on the last and was able to find some good deals online. It requires pacience though lol.

Yeah I have no idea but $1230 for your used 986s makes no sense at all as a buyer even if they’re coming from Japan

 

[JayDotz]

Nah. I have eBay alerts setup for my sizes and review the results almost daily. I’ve even scored one deal on a Suede Indy, but I wouldn’t call them cheap.

People want way too much for their used **** on eBay. The prices in this thread are way more reasonable.

As an example, the lowest priced Dover available in my size is $300, even though it doesn’t look to be in as good condition as the one post above

ORIG BOX | ALDEN 11.5D DOVER NAVY BLUE UNLINED SUEDE PLAIN TOE SHOES 29331F | eBay

Model: 29331F. Notes: Made in unlined navy suede, these shoes are good pre-owned condition with no stains or discoloration to the suede uppers. The suede is laying flat at the back heel area of both shoes and needs brushing to raise the nap.

www.ebay.com

Honestly that seems like a perfectly reasonable price. It’s more than 50% off the retail price. The seller also has free shipping, has to pay the 15% eBay fee and probably reports the sale as taxable income.

At the end of the day, that price seems fine if one was in the market for that shoe 🤷‍♂️

 

[tuna roll]

Honestly that seems like a perfectly reasonable price. It’s more than 50% off the retail price. The seller also has free shipping, has to pay the 15% eBay fee and probably reports the sale as taxable income.

At the end of the day, that price seems fine if one was in the market for that shoe 🤷‍♂️

I agree. 50% off retail price makes sense to me for used shoes in good condition (no damage, no serious wear on outsoles, no unsightly defects like stains, etc). That's more or less how retailers like Leffot and Abbot price pre-owned shoes.

I'd expect 70-75% off for shoes with more wear, some damage, in need of a resole / repair, etc. And maybe only 20-25% off for barely worn shoes - worn outside only a couple of times and showing light wear on soles and some creasing.

 

[froughtie]

I appreciate the analyses, though I respectfully disagree on the price for its condition. That said, I will admit to being extremely picky about used products in general.

In my mind, your stuff is either near new condition - in which case it commands a premium. Or it’s well used and it’s hit the ground on pricing.

Keep in mind, I sell my used stuff as well, so I know how much it stings