they were for sale for any shop employee. Flipping them is ok, as he did pay for them i'm sure....but he got a super sweet deal on them, hopefully he isn't asking for a ton of money. I don't think anyone was paying more than 250 for these through a shop. Flipping them for more would be a pretty lame move, as working in a shop and getting the benefits that shop guys do is a privilege. Trying to make money off of their discounts goes against the entire industry and the way things work.
It is a pretty legit boot. High upper cuff, stiff flex, pant holder clip, 102mm at the forefoot. Worth checkin out for a wide footed guy looking for a solid park boot.