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

[Vocans]

To be honest, your prices weren't ridiculous. I suspect what irked many of the good folks here is that you were trying to flip three pairs of exotics in three very different sizes, so they couldn't be pairs you acquired for your wardrobe. And they were well within the return period. Without context, that really makes you come across as a flipper/scalper, and not an Alden enthusiast, which is the standard that most regulars here would hold you to. If there's an unwritten rule, it's that you're expected to approach the thread as an enthusiast. Just my $0.02.

I'm not sure about the pricing. A lot of folks sell their stuff here at a decent value. Many others sell at a premium. Members often charge close to full retail for worn exotics, which, to me, is the same as charging a mark-up on new exotic pairs. So, it's less about the asking price, I think, and more how your post is perceived.

Edit: I hope you'll continue to participate in these threads, even if this experience was discouraging. Today, more than any other, is all about the spirit of community for the Alden brethren on SF.

+1. The prices were honestly fine and I don't really fault someone for looking for the market value for what they're trying to sell (of course it's always nice when people pass it on for cost), especially when it's something you purchased intending to wear. I think most people took issue with three very different sizes of exotics being sold at a profit because it generally screams flipper.

 

[nareichert]

+1. The prices were honestly fine and I don't really fault someone for looking for the market value for what they're trying to sell (of course it's always nice when people pass it on for cost), especially when it's something you purchased intending to wear. I think most people took issue with three very different sizes of exotics being sold at a profit because it generally screams flipper.

Yeah, it's all good. I didn't understand the best practices and people seem to be on edge for good reasons at the moment. I literally panicked and bought the 3 pairs as fast as I could thinking people I know would want them, when they didn't I thought I would try and make a few bucks. Clearly not the place to do it.

 

[JSO1]

I just want to know what defects Alden has been using those horrible panels to cover up

I wonder if the shell rips at the lasting hole and they attempt to cover it up. Only thing I can think of.

It’s actually TSM that does the repair as far as I understand it. Typically when you see the panels at the heel back stay it’s because it tore there coming off the last.

 

[manasdirge]

anyone selling any pairs of alden in 6.5/7 ? preferably exotic shell !

got a pair of 6.5E color 8 LHS Loafer, they are TSM seconds but I can't find a flaw, they just don't fit like the 6.5d calf LHS I have.

asking TSM price plus shipping

 

[bespoken pa]

I've also know guys who have sold rare shell at list to a fellow member only to have them turn around and flip it because the fit wasn't right etc. Idk if there really is a good solution to flipping?

 

[madhat]

I've also know guys who have sold rare shell at list to a fellow member only to have them turn around and flip it because the fit wasn't right etc. Idk if there really is a good solution to flipping?

Best you can do is hope people are as grateful as you and pass along your kindness of not gouging them.

I did enjoy finding out the retailer that tried to charge like $1500 for whiskey shell during preorders figured out that wasn't going to fly...

 

[TO Tie Guy]

With all this talk of the cost of rare shell.. I still have a pair of Cigar LWB for 800 net to me. Worn a handful of times. 11.5D barrie.

 

[Alden Northwest]

I'd buy some rare shell if anything ever came up in my damn size!

9D or 9.5D for anyone selling...

 

[smartbrother]

With all this talk of the cost of rare shell.. I still have a pair of Cigar LWB for 800 net to me. Worn a handful of times. 11.5D barrie.

Interested. Check DM ??

 

[nareichert]

I've also know guys who have sold rare shell at list to a fellow member only to have them turn around and flip it because the fit wasn't right etc. Idk if there really is a good solution to flipping?

I've actually bought a pair of C&J shell off ebay that didn't fit, sold them on ebay at a loss to the original seller, and he sold them again.

 

[bespoken pa]

Best you can do is hope people are as grateful as you and pass along your kindness of not gouging them.

I did enjoy finding out the retailer that tried to charge like $1500 for whiskey shell during preorders figured out that wasn't going to fly...

That really happened?

 

[JSO1]

That really happened?

yep

 

[bespoken pa]

lucky Alden didn't pull their whole line out of the establishment.

 

[up1911fan]

I'd buy some rare shell if anything ever came up in my damn size!

9D or 9.5D for anyone selling...

I have a 9D Cigar boot on here. Pics a page or so back.

 

[X_dSF]

Also willing to buy some rare shell in 7.5 to 8 here...