Everybody it seems is looking for a bargain at this time of year with all the gift giving and parties and such. I heard about a great deal on basketball shoes that cannot be matched. Here is the advertisement.
Basketball shoes endorsed by NBA players can fetch astronomical prices. Air Jordans can retail for more than $200, and Kobe Bryant and LeBron James signature shoes can easily go for more than $100 on various web sites.
So how will a $14.98 basketball shoe from NBA All Star Stephon Marbury stack up against the competition? It's hard to tell, but the vision behind the shoes is a great one, and if early sales are any indication, it's a concept that many are finding embraceable.
The shoes retail for only $14.98, but Marbury claims that the Starbury One basketball shoes are the same as the most expensive shoes on the market.
Whether people are buying the shoes because of their quality; because of the Marbury name; or because they're tired of spending a what Marbury says for many is a "week's worth of groceries" on celebrity sneakers is unclear -- but they are buying them.
According to an article on Tennessean.com what was thought to be a month's supply of the footwear sold out within days at the more than 130 Steve and Barry's locations throughout the United States.
THE STARBURY LINE CURRENTLY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Starbury One: This is the big one.
According to the official Starbury web site, this shoe is "Exactly the same as the most expensive kicks on the market," and retails for $14.98. A mid-top shoe, this style is available in several different color combinations.
Starbury Crossovers: These low top Starbury sneakers come in a variety of colors and styles, and retail for $9.98.
Starbury Cyclones: Looking a bit like a retro track shoe, these shoes also retail for $9.98.
Starbury SXM: Though these aren't touted as being "NBA quality," buyers on various web sites claim to prefer these high-tops over the Starbury Ones. Retail price: $9.98.
The line also includes apparel like hoodies, jackets and jerseys, all priced at $9.98 or less.
What a deal…except that the Starbury One shoes are already sold-out. I guess we will have to be content with the other items.
When it comes to our spiritual needs we’ve been offered an even greater deal. Jesus has already paid the price for our salvation and all we have to do is take him up on the offer and the best thing is…there is more than enough for everyone to get in on it. Now that is a good deal!
Roger, over and out!
2 comments:
"Jesus has already paid the price for our salvation and all we have to do is take him up on the offer and the best thing is…there is more than enough for everyone to get in on it. Now that is a good deal!"
I would say that's the best yet.
I think that it's good that a sports celebrity has the courage to release a shoe that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Going through public school, I heard all about expensive shoes and was even made fun of for wearing shoes from a cheap store. Besides which, most professional sports players make more money than most people see in a lifetime, so they don't need to be selling $200 shoes. That's another reason for me not to like sports.
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