2018-2020 , I had the illest Bape connect from Japan/Shibuya. Would buy a box of 30-50 pieces a month. Used to take what I like and flip the rest in Stores/Consignment.
Also Bape is cheap as hell if you buy it in Japan, just like any other brand made in Japan. You know whats expensive over there? Stussy & Supreme and any other American brand because it’s not made there.
In the 5th/6th grade, i remember coming home and seeing a big black bag full of diamond supply co. And Hollister on my bed, most of it fit me (allegedly Off the truck) but, it Definitely looked like someone hit the lotto.