Random conversations

[SKT]

I saw this Japan-only release of a FW26 already for sale on eBay…how does that happen?

[AdamJ]

@SKT items are ready and available in store in Japan before they arrive with us. I suspect someone has been in to get one and subsequently flogging it online

[dinobarnesberlin]

killer looking shirt

[SKT]

@AdamJ thanks Adam. I don’t think it’s even released in Japan yet. Same seller has many FW26 items listed. Seems sketchy as hell

[Alex]

I suspect they have seen the FW preview that Japan does, and have made a listing of products that they plan to buy. I suspect these eBay Japan sellers are a mix of Japanese wholesalers frustrated they are not allowed to sell overseas trying to circumvent the rules, and also individuals that live near shops who list the entire stock of a shop, then go in and buy each time they make an eBay sale

[Kasi]

@Matt said in Random conversations:

Corporations touch everything on the planet. Thinking that governments are in “control” is naive. We’re beholden to them and going off grid just isn’t a feasible option for most. As @kasi will most assuredly tell you… it’s all about the Benjamin's.

Nah it not. No value with the Benjamin.
It pounds here stronger than dollars.

[SKT]

@Alex that sucks. Guessing there’s really nothing that can be done. I guess bright side is it means consumer demand is strong for your products.

[Kasi]

That’s something will never stop. Selling outsize Japan.

Even when the rules apply

[Alex]

@SKT exactly, what you gonna do

[Brian]

You can’t stop someone going into a brick and mortar shop buying something and then selling it be it online or face to face, the grey market as they call it is huge in some industries.

I have a load of thoughts about the whole online vs instore vs online only vs regional
But it’s late here and it’s a Saturday night