Sell Air Jordan 3
SELL YOUR Air Jordan 3s for Cash in Brooklyn, NYC
The 3 is the shoe that kept Michael Jordan at Nike, and the first Tinker Hatfield designed for him. It introduced the elephant print and the Jumpman, and it remains the model sneaker people cite when they argue for the line's design peak.
Commercially it behaves differently from the 1. Jordan Brand retros the 3 regularly and in quantity, which means the colourway and the year matter more here than the model name does. A White Cement from a well-regarded release year and a general retro in a forgettable colour are not close in value.
The other thing to know is that the 3 ages in a specific and visible way. The midsole is polyurethane, the tongue has a raised rubber Jumpman that cracks, and the elephant print wears at the toe and heel where it wraps the panel edges.
At a glance
- Released
- 1988, designed by Tinker Hatfield
- Introduced
- Elephant print and the Jumpman logo
- Midsole
- Polyurethane — yellows with age
- Wears first
- Elephant print edges and tongue Jumpman
What We Buy
WE TAKE All Of It
- White Cement and Black Cement in all release years
- Fire Red, True Blue, UNC and Cool Grey
- OG and retro releases, including the 1994 and 2001 runs
- Collaborations and limited releases
- Deadstock pairs with box and original laces
- Worn pairs with elephant print wear or midsole yellowing
What Moves The Number
WHAT YOUR Offer DEPENDS ON
Colourway and release year
The decisive factor on a regularly retroed model. Some years are regarded as far better executed than others — shape, leather quality and the tone of the cement print all shifted between runs, and collectors track those differences closely. We price the specific release, not the silhouette.
Midsole condition
The polyurethane midsole yellows with age and UV, and it does so whether the shoe is worn or sitting in a box. On the white-midsole colourways this is immediately visible and it is the main thing a buyer judges. Yellowing is oxidation and it cannot be reversed.
Elephant print wear
The print wraps the toe and heel panels and rubs at the edges where it meets the leather. Once it wears through to the base material it reads as heavy use even if the rest of the shoe is clean.
Tongue Jumpman and leather creasing
The raised rubber Jumpman on the tongue hardens and cracks with age. The toe box leather creases deeply because of how the shoe flexes. Both are permanent and both set the condition tier.
Condition
EVERY Condition CONSIDERED
01
Deadstock
Unworn, midsole white, elephant print sharp, box and laces present.
02
VNDS
Worn once or twice. No creasing, print intact, midsole clean.
03
Used
Toe creasing, some print edge wear, midsole starting to tone.
04
Beaters
Yellowed midsole, worn print, cracked tongue Jumpman. Still bought.
Why Sell With Us
NO FEES,
No Waiting
Consignment takes a cut and pays you only once your item sells — which can take months, if it happens at all. We buy outright. You get the full agreed amount in cash before you leave, and nothing is deducted afterward.
- Authenticated and tested in front of you
- Cash in hand the same visit
- No consignment fees deducted
- Every condition considered, damage included
- No appointment needed
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FAQs
AIR JORDAN 3 Questions
Which Jordan 3 colourways are worth the most?
White Cement and Black Cement lead consistently, with Fire Red and True Blue close behind. But release year matters nearly as much as colourway on this model — some retro runs are regarded as much better executed than others, and that difference shows up in what buyers will pay.
My midsoles have yellowed. Can that be fixed?
No. Yellowing is oxidation in the polyurethane itself, not surface dirt, and there is no reliable way to reverse it — the treatments that claim to do so tend to damage the material further. It progresses with time whether the shoes are worn or stored, which argues for selling sooner rather than later.
Do you buy worn Jordan 3s?
Yes, and most of what we see is worn. Elephant print wear and toe creasing are normal on this model and we price them as such. Bring them in rather than assuming they are not worth the trip.
Does the box matter?
It helps, particularly on older and higher-value pairs where a buyer wants the complete package, and the box label is useful for confirming the release year. It is not required.