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frequently asked questions
  • all shoes are 100% authentic
  • 80/20 consignment
  • all sales final
  • no trades
  • who sets the prices?
  • what does "in-store only" mean?
  • what does "may not be suitable for wear" mean?
  • do you have a particular shoe for sale?
  • will i have to pay sales tax?
  • fast, safe shipping on all orders
  • what does "direct signature required" mean?
  • pay securely with a credit card
  • do you accept gift cards for payment?
  • shipping to credit card billing addresses only
  • any other questions?



    we do not sell, accept, or otherwise deal with fakes or factory variants. buy with confidence as all shoes offered for sale are thoroughly inspected by our knowledgeable staff for condition and authenticity.


    all shoes are being sold on 80/20 consignment, meaning individual sellers bring shoes to us and receive 80% of the sale price via bank check (or, for international consignees only, wire transfer) within 2 business days of sale. we handle everything else, so no more hassles with setting up auctions, taking photographs, chasing late or deadbeat buyers, dealing with fraudulent payments, or boxing and shipping shoes.

    click here for more information about the consignment process.


    given that all shoes are being sold on consignment, all sales are final. no refunds, no exchanges. if you are concerned about sizing for a particular style of shoe, please feel free to email us before your purchase.


    because all shoes are being sold on consignment, we cannot accept trades.


    individual sellers work with our staff to set the sale prices for their own sneakers. prices will vary depending on rarity, condition, size availability, and on how quickly the seller wishes to sell.


    some items are only available for purchase in-store and are only listed on our website as a courtesy.

    because of the difficulty in accurately representing certain conditions -- generally a result of age -- on the website or even via email, for these items we require in-person inspection before purchase. examples include (but are not limited to) yellowing, bleeding, cracking, creasing, cloudy or soft air bags, dirt, fading, rips, scuffs, and stains plus missing items such as retro cards or lace locks.

    all items available for purchase online are in mint or excellent condition, with absolutely minimal or no yellowing.


    older shoes (for example, 1995 or older) may not be suitable for wear and may deteriorate quickly with actual usage (for example, the upper and midsole may separate). we will carefully note the condition of all of our inventory but cannot assume any responsibility in the case of older, vintage shoes.


    all inventory available for purchase online is listed on our website.


    destination sales tax
    new york state 8.875%
    california 9.75%
    any other u.s. state no tax
    all other countries no tax
    ·effective january 1, 2009, all orders shipped to california and new york will be charged respective sales tax rates


    destination shipping charge per pair shipping
    method
    delivery time
    first second third fourth additional
    continental united states
    or APO/FPO
    $16 free * free * $10 $6 fedex ground
    USPS
    2-5 business days
    alaska / hawaii $27 $7 $5 $5 $5 fedex ground
    USPS
    2-5 business days
    canada $27 ** $13 $7 $7 $7 fedex 2-7 business days
    not including time spent in customs
    europe $45 ** $15 $9 $9 $9 fedex / UPS 3-5 business days
    not including time spent in customs
    china / japan $45 ** $15 $9 $9 $9 fedex / UPS 3-5 business days
    not including time spent in customs
    australia / new zealand
    southeast asia / pacific islands
    $52 ** $15 $9 $9 $9 fedex / UPS 3-5 business days
    not including time spent in customs
    all other countries $45 ** $15 $9 $9 $9 fedex / UPS 3-5 business days
    not including time spent in customs
    *free shipping applies to second and third pairs of a single order
    **a UPS extended area surcharge of $20 may apply for delivery addresses outside the normal service area
    all orders subject to the UPS extended area surcharge will be held for customer approval
    and your credit card will not be charged until explicit approval is given
    ·additional fees apply for larger sizes (15+) or shoes with special or oversized packaging
    ·delivery times do not include saturdays, sundays, and public holidays and are subject to payment verification
    ·orders with incorrect billing information or requiring additional verification will be delayed
    ·a tracking number will be provided via email for every order upon shipment
    ·shipments go out monday through friday, not including public holidays
    ·for international orders, the customer is responsible for any and all duties or customs incurred
    ·all orders are insured for the full purchase amount
    ·a direct signature will be required for delivery
    ·in the case of returned shipments, the customer is responsible for any and all additional shipping fees incurred
    ·all orders are shipped double boxed to protect both the shoes and the shoeboxes
    ·your credit card will not be charged until your items are shipped
    ·we only ship to credit card billing addresses


    a signature from someone at the delivery address -- in the presence of delivery personnel -- is required in order to release your order. if no one is present at the address, a door tag will be left and delivery will be reattempted on the following business day. your order may also be collected in person at the local delivery office listed on the door tag.


    we accept most major credit cards (visa, mastercard, discover, and american express). all payment information is transferred from your computer to our servers using a secure, encrypted protocol (https).

    as part of our ongoing efforts to combat credit card fraud, we may require additional identification verification for international and/or large orders.

    we do not accept personal checks or money orders.


    yes, provided that you have registered your address with the issuing provider of your gift card and that the billing address of your order exactly matches the registered address. gift cards without registered addresses may not be used.

    ·registering your visa gift card
    ·registering your mastercard gift card
    ·registering your american express gift card

    the grand total of your order, including any applicable sales tax and shipping charges, must also be less than or equal to the available balance on your gift card. we do not support multiple forms of payment for a single order (i.e., using a gift card to pay for a portion of your order along with a credit card for the remaining balance).


    we only ship to credit card billing addresses (in other words, where your statement is sent).


    have a question that you still don’t know the answer for? click here to ask us via email.