A Russian businessman, primarily based in Philadelphia, received an autographed pair of Donald Trump’s new golden sneakers after making a bid of $9,000 (Rs 7,47,256), the New York Post reported. Notably, the previous US President launched his sneaker model referred to as ‘Trump Sneakers’ on the ‘Sneaker Con’ occasion in Philadelphia on Saturday.
On the occasion, Roman Sharf, the founder, and CEO of luxurious watch vendor, Luxurious Bazaar, walked away with an autographed pair of Trump’s golden “By no means Give up high-tops” after putting the profitable bid. Movies have surfaced on social media exhibiting Mr Sharf proudly flaunting the golden sneakers after outbidding different bidders.
”We’re going to have a profitable celebration come this November, and I will be sporting these one-of-one Donald Trump-signed sneakers—the one president I acknowledged the final 4 years,” he mentioned.
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I used to observe Roman Sharf’s movies about watches however after this…blocked!pic.twitter.com/j5gJWvyyUt
— Inexperienced King (@GreenoKingo) February 18, 2024
Mr Sharf, who’s a Trump supporter, later shared on social media he plans to ultimately go the sneakers right down to his youngsters. “However for now will show within the workplace,” he wrote on X.
Passing these right down to my children, however for now will show within the workplace 😎
— Roman Sharf | CEO of Luxurious Bazaar (@romansharf) February 17, 2024
The sneaker, which options an American flag element on the again, price $399.The sneakers, which have been restricted to solely 1000 pairs, reportedly bought out in lower than two hours after they have been launched.
Notably, Mr. Sharf immigrated as a teen from the Soviet Union. He now lives in Philadelphia, and describes himself as ”one of many world’s largest gray market watch sellers”– which trades luxurious watches ”with out being authorised by the model to take action on their behalf”.
He informed WatchPro that his firm has employed round 30 folks and earns roughly $130 million in gross sales annually. He additionally has a YouTube channel that has 4,36,000 subscribers and his hottest movies have been seen over a million instances.