Shoe Restoration - What is reasonable to expect?

[jason_carreira]

Absolutely. I consider resale value when buying everything.

[nicholascrawford]

Having never sold an article of clothing, I would have to say that I've never considered resale value. Could change some day, but it's not a factor for me.

[Hardrain]

everything? I would venture to bet 90% of things you buy don't get resold.

[jason_carreira]

90% of things I buy have been resold... to me. I buy most things at thrifts, from other thrifters, or from eBay, and I'm only looking for stuff that's of high enough quality for me to want it used.

[alan]

The guy who sold these seems to be 10 minutes from my house. I'd be sick if I found out he nabbed them from a local thrift shop.

[LesserBlackDog]

I do wonder if part of the price inflation on these Aldens was the fact that they are a pretty popular model right now (Alden Indy, specifically). I find it hard to believe that an Alden in a different, less trendy style (but similar poor condition) would sell for $180+ shipped.

[Acousticfoodie]

I'd buy the Lands End version of the indy boot instead at this inflated price