How to Get a Hook-Up on Sneakers

No one likes to pay full price for a pair of sneakers. Here's how to get them for below the suggested price.

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The only thing worse than not getting a pair of sneakers is paying too much for them. For some of us, that means paying the price slapped on the box from the brands. Being an obsessive sneaker collector means you're going to want get things for cheap, and it's also a rite of passage in sneaker to say, "I got them for below retail."

But how do you think this is achieved? Well, it's not as hard as one would think, but it takes a little bit of know how. It's also not as easy as just asking for a discount. If you follow these steps, though, you'll be procuring stellar sneakers and for cheaper than you'd imagine. Here's How to Get a Hook-Up on Sneakers.

Matt Welty is a staff writer at Complex. Follow him on Twitter here.

Get to know the people at the local store.

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Go to the outlets, but be smart.

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Follow the right accounts on Twitter and Instagram.

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Get a job in the sneaker industry.

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Enter giveaways.

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Check eBay.

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Sign up for mailing lists or club cards.

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Shop the clearance section online.

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