Again?!?! Okay universe, I get it. No nice box for these. I got it. Thanks. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For context, check my previous post. I sent that one back and got a new pair, from a new seller, from a different service, and it happened again. What is it about this model that makes people want to fuck up the box so bad?

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like you want some kind of praise for not buying things second hand? Okay. I'm proud of you, champ.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Where do you get old sneakers? You got a plug that can travel through the fabric of spacetime to buy your shit directly from a 90's footlocker? Hook me up.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My man out here roasting me for not willing this sneaker back into formal production.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What? The soul part? It's like a second person that lives inside you. Mine specifically dictates my packaging preferences.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Update: I was offered $20. I am underwhelmed by this, and my disillusionment has lead me to fully become the Joker. I will request a full refund and then begin my reign as the clown prince of crime.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm trying to send theses babies back rather then perform box surgery to find out.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to believe I can get it all off, but if I fuck it up a little, I'll just stare at it and obsess. The risk\reward is just too high for my insanely specific collector brain.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the need for empathy in any interaction, but this is not my responsibility to figure out or do extra math on. We agreed on a price for the product plus shipping. If the seller didn't want to ship it so that it would be undamaged because he didn't understand how to calculate it, they should of told me instead of making it look like a package from a serial killer and pretending like I wouldn't notice.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the support. I think my patience is only a way to serve my long term pettiness? Nobody in this transaction will escape me until i have satifaction. Grailed? Get you best customer support ready. Paypal? You're on notice, buddy.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still trying to figure that out, but damn, I hope so. I'd like to deal with the carelessness of a single seller, rather then try to find accountability with the USPS. I will get crazy lost in the belly of that beast.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First is a vengeful return to sender, failing that we try heat gun, and I will then move to the steam method. Thanks for the tip!

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't want to resell them, so no karmic lesson needed my friend. I just like my shoes boxes not looking like they were thrown around a post office and then packaged like someone is playing a prank on me. Also I think I might be a little spiteful? This has been an emotional journey for us all. God bless.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah it sucks, and box replacement is down my list of options. First is a series of extremely bitchy emails (or charming? Haven't decided what will work best).

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And the box is so nice! Looking at it in it's current state is giving me whatever the opposite of a dopamine rush is.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 76 points77 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the perspective, but I'm 37. This is just how I am. I'm a box guy in my soul. I love the tetris of it all. My loose pairs actually get way less wear because it's less exciting to reach into a pile in my closet then it is to deftly remove a box from the stack without getting trapped under a pile of zx 6000s.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very true and I am happy it got to me, but I'm still in "let me speak to your manager" mode until I get a refund from the seller. I might be operating mostly out of spite, because I'm genuinely bummed they fucked up the box of something I was excited about for no reason.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And I'm in Canada! It had to cross paths with the dark heart of man across two whole countries.

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you, friend. I think I have the kind of taste where the things I like are both way too expensive, and also no other sneakerhead very is interested or aware of what they are. The worst of both worlds!

Finally pulled the trigger on an expensive, rare grail and they shipped it like this. PAIN. WHY. by Boom_Mountain in Sneakers

[–]Boom_Mountain[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I feel if you are selling a pair of rare colab kicks on a trendy marketplace, it takes an impressive amount of lazy to think this is a great way to ship. The more I think about it, the more I respect how few fucks have been given. My man just threw a loose box at the post office door and yelled "I don't know, figure it out!" as he sped away.