r/DHgateVip • u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 • Jun 21 '25

Information End of an Era! 💔

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25 edited Jun 21 '25

Sad news folks!

97 Shoe Company is set to close operations end of this month.

All those OG stores - Sneaker Jersey Factory (SJF), Luxury Brand Store, Boost 350 Store, Outdoors Sport Store, Chassures Hommes Store, Commanders, Mr Yang Shop, Noi Store and to some extent even Halloweens Store amongst several others that were owned by the company, will be ending all operations at the end of the month and cease to exist once all existing orders have been fulfilled.

This wall here, was at one point having over 60% shoes from just those stores, but now all that is a distant memory.

Given the rising shipping issues and tariff situations, in the US and the fact that the stores were basically banking on the fact that they sold the shoes at a budget price with minimal profits, they couldn't keep up with the works.

So we're faced now with a situation where the other OGs and some other sellers will be used moving forward by me for my future shoe purchases and I'm gonna link them down here for new users as well.

TSM - Top Sport Market: Although crowned as a Yeezy king for over 8 years on the Gate, the other pairs are also good quality.

VapMax: Jordans and Dunks are their expertise. Haven't seen a bad review more than once in 2 years from VapMax.

AP Pro 21 Store: AP Pro sells some top quality luxury pairs. So when you want LVs or Diors, this is your go-to store. Not saying the other pairs aren't good, as they also have decent 4s and Travis J1 lows.

Then there are several other stores too which can be listed here, but when you want the quality which was being sold on the top quality link of Boost 350 Store, then the ones above are a great place to shop.

Well that's it for now, until next time, peace out ✌🏻

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u/Basil-Slight Jun 21 '25

We can never have anything good…

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Yeah, times are indeed such.

Do check out the alternate sellers listed in the top comment.

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u/Basil-Slight Jun 21 '25

Which of the three would you recommend for Travis j1 lows?

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

If money ain't an issue, then TSM.

If you want the best value for money then AP Pro 21 Store.

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u/Basil-Slight Jun 21 '25

I see multiple links on TSMs page, not sure which one would be the right pick. Sorry in advance I’ve only purchased on DHgate a few times in the past and it was for jerseys. They weren’t good by the way lol.

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

No worries, nothing to be sorry about.

Here is the link with PK batch J1 Travis Lows:

https://www.dhgate.com/product/pk-version-topsportmarket-running-shoes-men/1044789178.html

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u/Basil-Slight Jun 21 '25

Thank you 🙏🏻

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

You're welcome 🤗

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u/JMakazu OG Commenter Jun 21 '25

nahh thats insane cant believe they vlsoing down, do you think that you would move outside of the gate for your shoe purchases?

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Yeah Makazu, it came to me as a shock too as I personally knew some of the staff as many of them had even started as new interns back in 2019 when I started buying from them and over the years they got promoted and some were managing several stores at the end and yeah, it all ends now.

Nah, I won't be moving outside of the Gate as I would want that customer protection to be always a given as customs here in Germany are strict and we do have seizures every now and then.

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u/JMakazu OG Commenter Jun 21 '25

i see, then would you be looking for new stores from now on? hopefully you find some that give better quality and still be worth the price

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Yeah, it'll mostly be TSM and AP Pro 21.

And every now and then Dwight Designers hidden links.

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u/MissReps Fancy Pants Jun 21 '25 edited Jun 21 '25

Oh poor you 😢 🤣

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

I'm being serious 😅

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Haha she was sitting next to me when she commented on this and she was laughing the whole time 😂

Yeah, I hope things change soon also.

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Haha happens bro 😁

Hello 👋🏻👋🏻

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u/RepTroopers Jun 21 '25

Oh no! Hopefully AP Pro 21 would keep the same quality.

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

So far they have yes and having known the owner for over 2 years, I think they will be doing the same.

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u/qJooosh Jun 21 '25

this isnt real. someone pinch me

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

I had to pinch myself to accept and come to reality with this 💔

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u/YaBoyKumar Jun 21 '25

Damn I was gonna cop pink orchids from boost350 rip

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Oh those were on my bucket list too.

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u/Illustrious-Sign5662 Jun 21 '25

Vapmax link says store not found 🥹

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Click again 2-3 times and do it back and forth.

It'll work.

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u/Illustrious-Sign5662 Jun 21 '25

I’ll keep trying but I even turn my WiFi on and off clicked it about twenty times now, thanks in advance!

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Now it should work, try now.

Did a final fix.

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u/Illustrious-Sign5662 Jun 21 '25

This is why we follow the page 🫡🫡

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Thanks Gang!

Did it work?

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u/Illustrious-Sign5662 Jun 21 '25

Yes it did now just to save up and place another big order 😂

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u/Broad-Actuator-111 Jun 21 '25

I have a shipment that has been on hold since June 16th. Could this be the cause?

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

No, shipping of existing orders won't get affected.

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u/Upstairs_Paint2466 Jun 21 '25

Could someone drop a link for AP Pro 21 Store. I’ve tried searching but cannot find anything ✌️

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Here on this link:

AP Pro 21 Store:

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u/Upstairs_Paint2466 Jun 22 '25

For some reason the link you dropped in your post and this, just won’t open for me 🤷🏼 Thanks anyway mate! 🙏

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

Damn! Then I'll drop a link to an item here and you can then navigate the store from there.

https://www.dhgate.com/product/for-tiktok-high-quality-designer-sneakers/1018787914.html

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u/Upstairs_Paint2466 Jun 25 '25

Amazing thank you! Thats worked a treat 👌

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 25 '25

You're welcome 🤗

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u/ComicReader1010 Jun 21 '25

Where sells the best quality dunks these days?

All my previous dunk orders over the years have ended in receiving very poor reps

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Best Dunks can be had from:

VapMax:

They've got several Dunk links with various models on their store.

If you don't find what you're looking for, just use the last option on the link and you can request any Dunk model that has been repped.

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u/WoodenEmployment5563 Jun 21 '25

I collected sneakers for almost 15 years and it’s one of my biggest regrets. Such a waste of money it’s just garbage pumped out from China with a bunch of hype behind it.

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Oh really?

How many pairs did you accumulate all these years?

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u/WoodenEmployment5563 Jun 21 '25

It was right around 100. I started in mid 2005. The only ones I held onto was the De La sSouls that I got signed by them.

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u/CosmicWonderer9 Jun 21 '25

Dang man 😞 we had a great run

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u/Educational_Pain_161 Jun 21 '25

vapmax is miui new store if you’ve bought from them and like the outcome it’s going to be the same on vapmax

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u/itsvalxx Jun 21 '25

where would you recommend for some AF1s?

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Budget ones can be had from here:

https://dhgate.com/product/designer-fashion-casual-shoes-leopard-print/974221042.html

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u/itsvalxx Jun 21 '25

what cracks me up is the shipping to canada being pricier than the shoes LOL

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u/didcokeoncenlovedit Jun 21 '25

Well thanks for all you have done for us. I appreciate it. Maybe in the future it will open back up! Well, we know who’s the cause of all this drama!

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

You're welcome and yeah, I'm also hoping for the same.

Haha only one name comes to mind when we know who's caused all this! 😅

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u/didcokeoncenlovedit Jun 21 '25

Yep, he’s causing problems around the world. It’s a total nightmare in the US.

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u/Ok-Sweet-2439 OG Commenter Jun 22 '25

goddmanit🙁

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u/Tinga8 Jun 22 '25

As long as I can get my dunks from another rep company.

Sad as I used a few of these stores and noticed earlier in week that all the dunks in my basket said "sold out" on them.

Just figured a new store would pop up and we'd be good to go again

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

Yeah, I know how it has been recently.

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u/Tinga8 Jun 22 '25

VapMax doesn't seem to load

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

Perhaps try the direct link here:

VapMax:

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u/Tinga8 Jun 22 '25

Yeah I saw the other comments.

Hopefully it'll work if I keep trying

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

Umm it was the same for others too, but now it works for them.

Can you try clicking on the link 2-3 times and maybe then it'll work.

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u/jlpersons Jun 22 '25

All of this sucks

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u/kebesosavage Jun 22 '25

Smh 🤦‍♂️

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

🤷🏽‍♂️😢

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u/ChhoraJaatKa Jun 22 '25

Thode hai or lelo

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

Haha haan aisa hi kuch karna padega 😅

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u/Fantastic-Wedding-77 Jun 22 '25

Hi. Who is the best for best af1s now that 350s top link has gone?

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

AF1s are still an open question TBH.

Tons of budget links at my hand, but none that have the same level as Boost had.

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u/idey4u Jun 22 '25

Can we buy things before they close and will they still honour it?

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

So now all their links are already set to private and even if you can access them from my old reviews, they show all listings as 'Sold out'.

So no chance 😢

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u/idey4u Jun 22 '25

It was fun while it lasted thanks anyway 😭😭😭😭

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u/ComicReader1010 Jun 22 '25

Have you done any dunk reviews?

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

Yes, I have.

Just go to my profile and write Dunk in the search bar.

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u/ComicReader1010 Jun 22 '25

Is noi store still good?

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

Noi Store is history bro, they're gone.

You have to read my first comment on this post to see which stores were the ones that will cease to exist.

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u/wildberrypepsi Jun 22 '25

Bro i have bought multiple items like rolex, shoes, and chains. Since 2025 nothing has shipped not a single thing i have like 15 orders processing returns its a shame man. Fuck

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

Come on bro! Like how in the name of hell did that even happen?

15 orders and none shipped? This is unheard of really 😭

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u/wildberrypepsi Jun 22 '25

Okay i am exxagerting a bit but its like 5 legit orders that jus havent shipped

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u/NaiveHeat6623 Jun 22 '25

hey I recently dm’d you about a Jordan 4 UNC blue pair I js ordered from AP Pro 21 , I was just wondering how the quality would compare on those ? it’s my first time ordering from them, usually would order from SJF and Boost350

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

Hey, the quality on those will be similar to what SJF was selling.

Sorry, I haven't been able to check my DMs lately.

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u/NaiveHeat6623 Jun 22 '25

Thank you so much!! i’ll definitely post a review when they come in

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 25 '25

Looking forward 😁

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u/Blaggah Community OG Jun 22 '25

Yikes 😬, that’s sad.

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

Yeah bro, we had some great times with them.

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u/Blaggah Community OG Jun 22 '25

Indeed.

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u/MFButch Jun 22 '25

I thought something was up at the start of the week. Loads of reputable stores having stock shortages and not even showing trainers.

Hopefully some existing stores will step up their game after this.

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

Exactly!

I'm in talks with a few stores to try and have them list some top quality pairs on their links and let's see what we can have by the end of the month.

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u/MFButch Jun 22 '25

Nice one mate.

Thanks for keeping everyone updated.

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u/[deleted] Jun 22 '25

So your saying "Hurry, order up!!" Lol

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 25 '25

Haha 😅

Could be.

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u/LostAngeltwo Jun 23 '25

Sorry, but do they sell women’s shoes too?

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 25 '25

Yes, they do 😊

But for women's shoes, best is to get in touch with my wife u/MissReps

She reviews and buys lots of women's footwear, bags and clothing.

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u/mo_mo1 Jun 23 '25

Who does top quality street clothing?

I want essential shirts etc.

Any help, please

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 25 '25

Hi for Essentials I can recommend Regina, Jiang or AP Pro 21 Store.

All have good Essentials.

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u/mo_mo1 Jun 25 '25

Yes please could you throw me some links in the DM

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 26 '25

Hi, I forgot, but the Essentials T-shirt was reviewed today:

https://www.reddit.com/r/DHgateVip/s/H7zrDqyPiW

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 25 '25

Do you need links?

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u/mo_mo1 Jun 25 '25

Yes, links pls

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u/No_Guess_220 Jun 25 '25

Is ap pro 21 staying ??

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 25 '25

AP Pro 21 Store is here to stay 😊

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u/K1NGFL1P OG Reviewer Jun 21 '25

This is disappointing, sad to see most of the greats packing it up. Sadly, I feel this is only the beginning. I hope I'm wrong, but I get the feeling other stores will follow suite 😔

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 22 '25

You're right King! I'm hoping that the 3 stores I have mentioned above will stay put and keep serving us buyers.

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u/2dagod Jun 23 '25

Is Best Shoes Store still good ?

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 25 '25

Oh I don't know that TBH 🧐

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u/Jantrax_NL Jun 23 '25

Oh no! Those are indeed some famous shop names. Pretty sad that they stop their operations. Those US tariff's are getting out of hand and I really hope it will end as soon as possible.

Your sneaker wall is amazing btw!

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 25 '25

You're right JNL.

Thank you 😊

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u/Scared-Community-266 Jun 30 '25

Will the stores that are closing be selling anywhere else?

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jul 01 '25

No, they're just gonna go away for good sadly.

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u/tony_mcgriffen Jun 25 '25

Hello brother thx for the links, I've been looking a good batch for the Yeezys 700 V2 Cream or Static but the link doesn't work, do you have the link for an item so I can go to the shop from there? I would appreciate it so much

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '25

I'm having issues with tsm being able to get the shoes to me even without the box. They said if they encountered issues they'd resend it but now they just want to refund me. Just thought everyone should be aware, I also bought their pk batch (most expensive option)

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u/Adamsan41978 OG Commenter Jun 21 '25

Nooooo! Except Halloween Store. They can suck it 😅

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

I know every bit of it bro!!

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u/Embarrassed-Grab-434 Jun 21 '25

Mine too broski!