so check this out. i put a bid in for some kobe 1 usa’s on ebay last week. i told myself i wouldn’t spend much on it, but if it was meant to be, it’ll be. i’ve always wanted the kobe 1 usa’s since i was a kid, but never had an opportunity. plus when they did the protro in 2018, the usa colorway was an asia exclusive, go figure. i put a max bid in at work for $110. considering circumstances, there has been a tax on kobe items. the shoes were used, but in great condition. turns out, i won at a bid of $107.50. After taxes and shipping from california, the total was $142 some change. because it was coming from california and i won the auction on friday, i wasn’t expecting receiving the shoes for about a week or so. i get home today and they are on my front porch. what is peculiar is the cardboard box is in the shape of a shoe box. i say peculiar because in the auction photos, there isn’t any box pictured nor is there one mentioned in the description. when i open the box, to my surprise, it isn’t an orange box, it’s the asia exclusive display box!!! wtffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff!! that shit threw my mind in circles. it was so unexpected!! a guy posted the kobe 1 usa’s with the display box months ago on a kobe facebook sell group. i messaged him with interest, but he never responded. plus, i had a pair with the asia exclusive box on my watchlist on ebay for $500. when i won this pair for $107.50, i unwatched the other pair and thought to myself i’ll get a pair with the asia exclusive box later in life. turns out later in life was a mere 72 hours.
how fucking awesome is that!!!!
-ratha, 6:11pm, 11.16.20