Is $40,040 too much for a pair of sneakers?

My brother, wearer of Converse One Stars, sent over a link to a pair on eBay.

The price? Just $40,040.

You know, I said, for $40,000, I’m in, but $40,040 just seems a bit too excessive. 

Looking at the seller’s other sales, I’m thinking someone fat-fingered something. 

Link for those who want to see them. 

David S. Wallens said:

You know, I said, for $40,000, I’m in, but $40,040 just seems a bit too excessive. 

Nothing like showing up to make a joke, only to realize the joke was already made.

depends whether you're the buyer or the seller

In reply to David S. Wallens :

I'm  sure he would dicker

TRoglodyte said:

In reply to David S. Wallens :

I'm  sure he would dicker

dicker?  i don't even know er.

Are they connected to a nymphomaniac super model?

Money laundering?

Sneakerheads are out of their minds. But it's a huge business right now, and the Japanese especially are paying giant money for the right vintage. 

AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) said:

TRoglodyte said:

In reply to David S. Wallens :

I'm  sure he would dicker

dicker?  i don't even know er.

I don't think you could outrun the beast in those!

Oh dang, those are my size I think

In reply to David S. Wallens :

When my son got his PhD our friend brought up this clip from the movie.  It's hilarious.

In reply to Datsun310Guy :

“We’re with the Ace Tomato Company.”

Here I complain about having to buy sneakers and shoes for more than $100.

You know what one of those things can do? Suck the paint off your house and give your family a permanent orange afro.

“Mine or yours?”

It's...Soulfinger...by the Bar-Kays.