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[nemononame]

Comparative price analysis isn't the same as the greater fool theory; the greater fool theory describes a form of market speculation. Even if some buyers are purchasing Viberg shell on the basis of the greater fool theory; i.e, they believe they can sell them for more than they bought them for, that doesn't explain Viberg's pricing. Viberg don't profit from someone else selling a pair of their boots on the used market after they've bought them.

Comparing prices between competitors in the same market segment seems perfectly rational to me. Viberg's are priced inline with their nearest competitors, and as the above comment points out, they sold out within about 72 hours; so Viberg's pricing strategy seems justified.

Well, yes of course, they’re not the same thing but both the greater fools theory and comparables analysis just look to what others pay instead of some version of intrinsic value. But anyway, corp finance wordplay aside, the fact that Viberg now periodically resorts to rather huge “archive” discount sales to clear out dozens of first quality, production run boots in my quite common sizes (and most still don’t appear to sell even at the discount) suggests to me that, well, perhaps their pricing strategy isn’t working as well as “selling out” a tiny pre-order run of shell would suggest.



Anyway, this is all just imo chatter, so even if their pricing strategy kind of kills the buzz for me personally, I’ll leave it at that — it’s their business to run, and whatever their pricing, I’m glad Viberg exists and makes really nice stuff.

 

[Glass shoot]

Not to mention their social media all have user engagement turned off(gee..i wonder why). If only they enabled it, more people can publicly discuss/share how fairly priced it is & they would be able to sell more(...right?)

 

[zippyh]

Bamboo scouts.

 

[zippyh]

Is it 2014?

Regent Shoe - Cognac French Calf

The Regent seamlessly combines timeless elegance with functionality, reflecting our family's history of crafting quality footwear.

viberg.com

 

[gte872h]

I like these. Customer service said the 1940 is like the 2040.

Rockland Blucher - Mojave Waxy Commander

The Rockland Blucher is an archival design crafted by Edwin Viberg in the 1960s which embodies a classic derby style with a perfect blend of timeless elegance and functional versatility.

viberg.com

 

[Coolhand0302]

Black Glacé Deerby’s at today’s lunch spot…

 

[spleenwort21]

Viberg sale live at Marrkt;

Viberg - Deadstock

Buy and sell pre-owned menswear from the world's best brands: The Real McCoy's, RRL , Orslow, Nigel Cabourn and more. Free UK returns. Express worldwide shipping.

www.marrkt.com

 

[ajd578]

Viberg sale live at Marrkt;

Viberg - Deadstock

Buy and sell pre-owned menswear from the world's best brands: The Real McCoy's, RRL , Orslow, Nigel Cabourn and more. Free UK returns. Express worldwide shipping.

www.marrkt.com

Some nice pairs of sold out boots they’ve got.

 

[brianlmccann]

This is not the first time I've been burned by Viberg so I guess I have myself to blame. I've wanted a pair of their slippers for years and finally pulled the trigger. What they shipped me is honestly embarrassing. I've attached photos of their $850 shoes... One big dent, a scuff, and I'm not even sure what's going on with the scalloped welt. The strangest part is I can't get my left foot into the shoe even though my right foot is noticeably bigger. They are also at least 2 sizes bigger than stated, even with their "order a size down" suggestion. What the hell is going on?

 

[zachthespook]

curious, are any of you guys buying Viberg at current retail pricing? The fact that they have frequent archive sales with a ton of boots at old price points makes me raise an eyebrow

 

[suedefetish]

no but I'm not buying any boots at current retail pricing.

 

[sononchalant]

Haven't bought retail price in a couple years. My collection is in a really good place now so I'm not really buying anything, but I would probably pay close to retail price for a really old mint condition unstructured cap toe natty cxl pair

 

[honestpanda]

curious, are any of you guys buying Viberg at current retail pricing? The fact that they have frequent archive sales with a ton of boots at old price points makes me raise an eyebrow

Nope. Especially with the change in lasts and pattern, I have no interest in their new stuff. I do keep my eye out for older releases though.

 

[ajd578]

If they release a make up I 100% know I want, and I haven’t already bought a pair in a while, then I’ll spring for full retail. I’ve also paid near current retail for a basically unworn used pair. There’s no better accessible alternative, in my opinion.

 

[Jpto]

Viberg got me into boots but I won't pay full retail anymore. I did a full purge of my boot collection due to my feet changing and new Viberg just doesn't hit the same way it used to.

For my new boots I'm focusing on a much smaller boot collection that's either hand welted or really rugged PNW like White's