10 of the Most Expensive Things Available at Resale Sites
Though resale platforms such as Stadium Goods and StockX will, on occasion, offer great value kicks and streetwear for less than what they first retailed for, more often than not these shopping destinations are teeming with added value pieces. Among its coveted Nike kicks that come at a considerable price premium, you'll also stumble on some rare collectible items with ridiculous price hikes.
Whether it's limited-edition collectibles or those all-time rarest kicks, pieces on the online secondary marketplace have been known to reach price heights exceeding $50,000. Now, for those of you who love to window shop, or if you're in the market for a particular grail, our resident shopping curators have fished through some of our favorite resale websites to bring you some of the most expensive and coveted items available right now.
Scroll on to peep all the baller items currently being resold, from hard-to-find sneakers such as Nike's Air MAG "Back to the Future" to artful collectibles including Medicom Toy's Be@rbrick made of layered wood.
Please note that prices are subject to change due to resale hikes and fluctuations, so prices might not be 100 percent accurate at the time of reading.
Nike Air YEEZY 2 SP “Red October” — $6,999
Released in 2014, Kanye West’s “Red October” Nike Air YEEZY 2s marked the end of his partnership with Nike. Available in an eye-catching red colorway, the sneakers originally retailed at $245 and sold out in just a few minutes. Still among some of the most hyped kicks on the market, they’re currently going for almost 30x their MSRP.
Supreme x Meissen Porcelain Cupid Figurine — $8,400
Hand-painted by expert Meissen artists, Supreme’s porcelain Cupid statue is part of the brand’s FW18 drop, and it's easy to see why it ended up on this list. For the uninitiated, Meissen’s figurines are truly a piece of art, regularly ending up on auction houses such as Sotheby’s, which goes to explain its baller-friendly resale markup.
Eminem x Carhartt WIP x Nike Air Jordan 4 “Black Chrome” — $12,300
A collaboration between Nike, Carhartt WIP, and Eminem, this Air Jordan 4 is still one of the most coveted sneaker collaborations, having been originally released in 2015. Only ten pairs were made, as they were created exclusively for a few select family and friends of the Detroit rapper.
Trophy Room x Nike Air Jordan 5 Retro “F&F” — $14,999
Unlike most items on this list, the Trophy Room x Nike Air Jordan 5 Retro is a recent drop. Released in May 2019, this red colorway is the super-limited “Friends and Family” edition of 2019 Retro, which was a collaboration between Nike and Marcus Jordan’s sneaker boutique, with a design inspired by his father Michael Jordan’s trophy room in their family home.
Medicom Toy Be@rbrick Layered Wood 1000% — $15,000
When it comes to collectibles, a toy brand such as Japan’s Medicom Toy is always a first thought. This 1000% Be@rbrick is truly one-of-a-kind, having been crafted layer by layer with laminated pieces of wood by carpenters at Karimoku, a Japanese furniture company. Its handmade wooden box is also a nice touch.
Supreme x Louis Vuitton Baseball Jacket — $15,000
Certainly one of the most hyped collaborations of recent times, the Louis Vuitton x Supreme collection included some instant grails, with this leather baseball jacket being one of the standout pieces from the line. Featuring an all-over LV monogram print paired with Supreme’s signature red hue, this eye-catching piece is currently reselling for around 15 stacks.
Dior x KAWS Plush BFF — $30,000
Another highly coveted collab. This KAWS plush BFF in collaboration with Kim Jones is not only adorable but dapper too, coming with a full-on Dior suit. Part of a very limited edition, the toy originally retailed at $7,500 and, naturally, it has surfaced at resale sites with a much higher resale price.
Nike Air Mag "Back To The Future" (2016) — $39,999
These futuristic auto-lacing Nike MAG shoes were released on October 4, 2016, paying homage to Michael J. Fox and the iconic movie Back to the Future II. As you'll have guessed from the resale markup, these are some of the rarest, most expensive sneakers you'll find.
Nike Air Jordan 11 "Derek Jeter" — $40,000
Another extremely hard-to-find sneaker. These Air Jordan 11s – created to commemorate Derek Jeter's retirement from the MLB in 2014 – were released at a pop-up near the Yankee Stadium and were distributed through scratch-off lottery tickets. There were only five lucky winners, and one of them is looking to part with theirs for a tidy profit via Stadium Goods.
Supreme x Stern Pinball Machine — $55,000
Last but not least, this Supreme pinball machine is one of the most expensive items you'll encounter. Created in collaboration with Stern (one of the world's last pinball factories), the machine is reselling for a jaw-dropping 55K. After all, nothing says "flex" like having a Supreme pinball machine in your living room, and we also happen to have one in our NYC office.
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