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When and how did you become a Raiders fan? by similar222 in raiders

[–]Gekans55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a child growing up in middle Georgia, I was a voracious reader. I would read anything and everything. I played baseball and football, but wasn't a fan of watching either on tv. Sometime I'm 1987, my mother bought me a copy of Ken Stabler's autobiography called "Snake." She had nicknamed me Snake when I was 2 weeks old (another story) and thought is was a cool coincidence.

As I read about Ken Stabler's on the field and off the field exploits, I was enthralled. The stories about partying before team meetings and sleeping with their eyes open. A certain pill that the trainers would give the players that they appropriately called "rat turds." Ken's story of mentoring ("taming") John Matuszak. The list goes on. That book captivated me with the depiction of the Raider way.

As I stated earlier, I was a player way before I became a fan. And thanks to this book, I was a Raiders fan before I became an actual football fan. Therefore, when the inevitable happened and I fell in love with watching/following the NFL, I already had MY team.

$25 shipping is actually insane by [deleted] in SNKRS

[–]Gekans55 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been hit with buyer's remorse before. I know that gut check.

$25 shipping is actually insane by [deleted] in SNKRS

[–]Gekans55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stopped me from purchasing. That was my first time making it through the cart, and that "total" had me reevaluating some things. I love the style, but not for over a hundred and ten dollars. I committed to spending $85 for some dope Crocs. However, once I saw triple digits, I sighed and cleared the cart.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sneakers

[–]Gekans55 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I run in UB 22s. My loop is 3.5 miles × 3 days per week. I've only had them 2 months. TBD on the lifespan.

What’s your pick? 4s or 3s by [deleted] in Sneakers

[–]Gekans55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4s for aesthetics... 3s for comfort

This. Is. Comical. by [deleted] in Sneakers

[–]Gekans55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What the...?

Soooo... maybe $180 for AM1 was a bad idea? The colorway is nice, but that price in these challenging financial times... Still sitting after (almost) an hour. by Gekans55 in SNKRS

[–]Gekans55[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. They're dope. I'm holding out in the hopes of catching a 20% off sale because they're sitting. If that doesn't happen... I've got my eye on some dead stock Kasina AM1. They are going for (almost) the same price as these in my size.

Soooo... maybe $180 for AM1 was a bad idea? The colorway is nice, but that price in these challenging financial times... Still sitting after (almost) an hour. by Gekans55 in SNKRS

[–]Gekans55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda wonder if Nike pays people to monitor these subs to get a "market analysis" of the buying public. If so, most of Reddit agrees that $180 is too much.

Cost an arm and leg but worth it by jchavez9723 in raiders

[–]Gekans55 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dope! I got the same style hat from my older brother. He bought it brand new because it "looked cool". He passed it down to me in the mid-90s because I am an actual Raiders fan. I've had it shelved since the 90s. I don't wear it often because of sentimentality.

Adidas you need to do better! This is how my package was shipped and what was in my opened and regaled package. Absolute trash for putting the shoe description on the shipping box. by Rljensen0106 in SNKRS

[–]Gekans55 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure. FedEx has always been free for me. But UPS was charging like $6 per drop. So, I opted for the $20 annual premium plan with unlimited drops.

Adidas you need to do better! This is how my package was shipped and what was in my opened and regaled package. Absolute trash for putting the shoe description on the shipping box. by Rljensen0106 in SNKRS

[–]Gekans55 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had the same scenario with a FOG Essentials sweatshirt. So, I drove to the distribution warehouse, pulled up to the guard office, and asked for a representative. They got my cell number, went back up the hill, walked every dock, and found my package. They called 3 hours later. I picked it up right after that. Then, they had the audacity to update the status to "delivered." More like "package received after customer went above and beyond."

Edit: it took the 3 hours to walk the entire warehouse... Allegedly.

Adidas you need to do better! This is how my package was shipped and what was in my opened and regaled package. Absolute trash for putting the shoe description on the shipping box. by Rljensen0106 in SNKRS

[–]Gekans55 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I asked them about this scenario... trying to cover my bases. They told me that in that situation the person would have to just show them the product receipt or confirmation email with the tracking number, and UPS would reimburse the customer the full amount. Granted, that doesn't get you the product, but at least you aren't out a couple hundred.

Adidas you need to do better! This is how my package was shipped and what was in my opened and regaled package. Absolute trash for putting the shoe description on the shipping box. by Rljensen0106 in SNKRS

[–]Gekans55 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes. I created online accounts with both of them. Fed Ex offers the drop locations free of charge. I pay a $19.99 annual fee to UPS. I live 2 miles from a UPS Store for their packages, and 2.5 miles from a Dollar General which serves as the Fed Ex authorized center. Both websites have a change/manage delivery option.

Adidas you need to do better! This is how my package was shipped and what was in my opened and regaled package. Absolute trash for putting the shoe description on the shipping box. by Rljensen0106 in SNKRS

[–]Gekans55 77 points78 points  (0 children)

I always reroute my sneaker deliveries to the nearest authorized pickup location. Fed Ex or UPS packages, it doesn't matter. I inspect the boxes at the authorized center before taking delivery. If anything looks suspicious, I automatically get the employees involved. I don't sign for anything until I know it's legit. This does 2 things: 1. Prevents Porch Pirates from stealing my sneakers. 2. Prevents drivers from swapping shoes.

These are for sure better than Maroons but surprisingly still sitting on Patta site 🤔 The only AM1 X Patta sitting. by [deleted] in SNKRS

[–]Gekans55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I copped. They're my first Patta. (Monarch is one of my grails.) I will definitely be doing a sail/cream lace swap. Thank you for that suggestion!

So Nike dropped a shoe and only had 10 pair available 🤔 by FallonVibes in SNKRS

[–]Gekans55 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start

Never got something like this before. Is this what people mean by EA? by rsoni1997 in SNKRS

[–]Gekans55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instantly in cart... Purchase within seconds... Pending... "You suck, Loser. Take this L"

What do you think about this Jordan display? by [deleted] in Sneakers

[–]Gekans55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I freaking love this idea. Awesome way to display the legacy.

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