Teen Opens Pawn Shop For Sneakers

Yahoo ^ | January 15, 2015 | N/A

[Freeport]

NEW YORK (AP)

[Freeport]

Nice... very nice if your into that. Nice niche.

[Cringing Negativism Network]

I predict this guy will make a fortune.

Great idea.

[PLMerite]

Countdown to the first robbery...

[relictele]

After a market assessment it was clear a used bookstore wouldn’t have any appeal.

I suppose if buyers can overcome the ick factor of wearing someone else’s shoes it will take off.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

$30,000.00 personal sneaker collection?

[V_TWIN]

“Countdown to the first robbery”

Yep, couldn’t help but think the same thing.

[xp38]

My last pair were generic no names from Costco and cost $20. He may make a fortune but not from me.

[Gaffer]

Yes, either that or the worst-hit local store during the next riot.

[Dr. Sivana]

I suppose if buyers can overcome the ick factor of wearing someone else’s shoes it will take off.

Well, a guy in Chicago once threatened to take my sneakers from me, and they were pretty well worn. I just kept moving and he decided not to act on his threat. They were also the best pair of sneakers I ever had, a $35 pair of Walt "Clyde" Frazier Pumas in black with a red stripe, great for wide feet. This was during the Michael Jordan era in Chicago, and by coincidence, I matched Bulls colors.

[yldstrk]

The clerk at the grocery store said she has dozens of pairs of sneakers.......

[yldstrk]

I am with you, I buy whatever is on sale at Broadway Shoe or TJ Maxx.

[HartleyMBaldwin]

If the used sneakers sold for $30,000, what did they cost new?

[struggle]

Hope he has armed guards.

[ArcadeQuarters]

> Imagine how many other kids got all these sneakers and probably need cash.”

So glad I stopped caring about brand names a couple decades ago. I’d rather have fun with my money than wear it.

[trebb]

I suppose if buyers can overcome the ick factor of wearing someone else’s shoes it will take off.

People will kill for the opportunity to wear someone else's sneakers...

Lysol is a standard at bowling alleys and washing machines have been used to clean sneakers...

[Crazieman]

Smart kid.

[Above My Pay Grade]

It is possible he paid a lot less and they have appreciated in value over the years. I tend to think the “collectible” sneaker market will eventually crash like beanie babies and other such silliness.

[sternup]

I predict this guy will make a fortune.

certainly you should be able to pick your sneakers back up with an EBT.....

[Fresh Wind]

So, he’s actually a fence.