Questions from a Jersey Virgin

mheisig · 06-22-2006, 10:30 AM

No, I'm not a virgin from New Jersey, I've just never spent the big bucks on an NFL jersey. Don't ask me why...regardless, I really want a Sean Taylor jersey, but I'm kind of confused at all the options.

I see the "authentic" jerseys that go for like $250, which just seems absurd to me. There's also the replica jerseys for around $60, which seems like a reasonable deal. Then there's the stuff on eBay which runs anywhere from $20 to $600 for an autographed, game-worn jersey.

Does anyone have any tips or advice? Given that ST may leave the team in a couple years, like everyone else has, I'm not inclined to drop $100+. Are the replicas really cheap or chintzy, or are they a decent deal?

ArtMonkDrillz · 06-22-2006, 10:49 AM

Authentics are thicker and have the actual stitched on letters like the players actually wear during the games.
The replicas, which are all I've ever bought, are thinner and have the numbers 'painted' on (for lack of a better term). They're not bad, I think most people probably have replicas, especially since the players come and go so often.
There are also "repla-thentics," which are like a mix between the two. Their okay I guess. They're thinner than the real thing, but the letters are stitched on.

If you go through eBay, just really look closely at the picture and at other buyer's comments. My neighbor's bought my mom a Riggin's jersey for her birthday a few years ago and I almost cracked up when she unwrapped it because it looked so bad. People make crappy knockoffs at home and sell them online. Her's is practically purple and the stripes on the sleeves are all wrong.

Oakland Red · 06-22-2006, 11:32 AM

If you're still a virgin, why hype it? We still think you're cool. It'll happen eventually.

mheisig · 06-22-2006, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oakland Red

If you're still a virgin, why hype it? We still think you're cool. It'll happen eventually.

Good one.

MTK · 06-22-2006, 11:35 AM

You can find pretty nice deals on Ebay for authentics. Most of them are knockoffs from China, but they still look pretty damn good for the money. Who's going to know the difference anyway? Just buy from reputable sellers and you'll be fine.

Warpath · 06-22-2006, 10:01 PM

I personally suggest just going in to a Skins store, buying frmo the SKins store online, or maybe from a Sporting Goods store. I honestly have bought dozens of jerseys on ebay and it is truely hard to tell what you are buying until it actually shows up. My advice is to buy the $75 jersey that the store sells, unless you have the cash flow to buy the authentic for $250. Another warning is that if you plan on buying the $250 jersey (or any current players jersey) be ready to hang it in the closet after a year with the free agency these days.
I will give you a few hints to look for in jerseys on ebay:
(1) The nfl logo on the V neck:

This one claims to be a Sean Taylor custom jersey and personally is garbage,
(2) Check for signs of it being home made :

This one claims to be an authentic Moss jersey for $49.99, and you can tell that the nfl logo on the V neck is not prefessionally stitched on like it should be.
Sometimes these jerseys also have big numbers on the back and a bit smaller size numbers on the front. Its hard to tell sometimes from the pictures but I have seen them and they do not look good in person.

Authentics usually also have elastic around the arm band:

$289.99 but is also guaranteed real.

Replica (much cheaper):

$74.99

My own personal opinion is to avoid a black jersey as well. Hope the info helps.

MTK · 06-22-2006, 10:03 PM

That Taylor jersey is crap, the stripes around the arms look like they're made out of material. Real Skins jerseys, authentic or replica don't have material for the stripes.

mheisig · 06-22-2006, 10:04 PM

Awesome info - thanks guys!

Warpath · 06-22-2006, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

That Taylor jersey is crap, the stripes around the arms look like they're made out of material. Real Skins jerseys, authentic or replica don't have material for the stripes.

Yea totally, I just wanted to stress that the jerseys on ebay are not that great for the most part. Just buy from the store.

ArtMonkDrillz · 06-22-2006, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warpath

Yea totally, I just wanted to stress that the jerseys on ebay are not that great for the most part. Just buy from the store.

I agree. Except a word of warning, I got a custom replica last year with #81 and Monk (since I couldn't find a decent one on ebay), and the lettering is a little different than the regular jerseys. I've said this a few times, but it's probably something only I would notice, but it annoys me.

MTK · 06-22-2006, 10:16 PM

There are some good deals out there on ebay if you know what you're looking for, but I agree for the most part they're knockoffs and bad ones at that.

GTripp0012 · 07-26-2006, 08:12 PM

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TheMalcolmConnection · 07-26-2006, 08:26 PM

GTripp, so who got on your username?

RedskinRat · 07-26-2006, 08:29 PM

You could try to find a Smoot # 21 authentic on eBay or similar for cheap and get the plate changed to Taylor.

Oh, and GTripp0012, bet you're excited about repeating
5th Grade for the third time, eh?

SmootSmack · 07-26-2006, 08:34 PM

GTripp has been banned temporarily until we (meaning Matty) can't figure out what the bleepity bleep is going.

06-22-2006, 10:30 AM	#1
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Questions from a Jersey Virgin No, I'm not a virgin from New Jersey, I've just never spent the big bucks on an NFL jersey. Don't ask me why...regardless, I really want a Sean Taylor jersey, but I'm kind of confused at all the options. I see the "authentic" jerseys that go for like $250, which just seems absurd to me. There's also the replica jerseys for around $60, which seems like a reasonable deal. Then there's the stuff on eBay which runs anywhere from $20 to $600 for an autographed, game-worn jersey. Does anyone have any tips or advice? Given that ST may leave the team in a couple years, like everyone else has, I'm not inclined to drop $100+. Are the replicas really cheap or chintzy, or are they a decent deal? __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

06-22-2006, 10:49 AM	#2
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Questions from a Jersey Virgin Authentics are thicker and have the actual stitched on letters like the players actually wear during the games. The replicas, which are all I've ever bought, are thinner and have the numbers 'painted' on (for lack of a better term). They're not bad, I think most people probably have replicas, especially since the players come and go so often. There are also "repla-thentics," which are like a mix between the two. Their okay I guess. They're thinner than the real thing, but the letters are stitched on. If you go through eBay, just really look closely at the picture and at other buyer's comments. My neighbor's bought my mom a Riggin's jersey for her birthday a few years ago and I almost cracked up when she unwrapped it because it looked so bad. People make crappy knockoffs at home and sell them online. Her's is practically purple and the stripes on the sleeves are all wrong. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

06-22-2006, 11:32 AM	#3
Oakland Red Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oakland, Calif. Posts: 268	Re: Questions from a Jersey Virgin If you're still a virgin, why hype it? We still think you're cool. It'll happen eventually.

06-22-2006, 11:35 AM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,705	Re: Questions from a Jersey Virgin You can find pretty nice deals on Ebay for authentics. Most of them are knockoffs from China, but they still look pretty damn good for the money. Who's going to know the difference anyway? Just buy from reputable sellers and you'll be fine.

06-22-2006, 10:01 PM	#6
Warpath The Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Age: 48 Posts: 1,762	Re: Questions from a Jersey Virgin I personally suggest just going in to a Skins store, buying frmo the SKins store online, or maybe from a Sporting Goods store. I honestly have bought dozens of jerseys on ebay and it is truely hard to tell what you are buying until it actually shows up. My advice is to buy the $75 jersey that the store sells, unless you have the cash flow to buy the authentic for $250. Another warning is that if you plan on buying the $250 jersey (or any current players jersey) be ready to hang it in the closet after a year with the free agency these days. I will give you a few hints to look for in jerseys on ebay: (1) The nfl logo on the V neck: This one claims to be a Sean Taylor custom jersey and personally is garbage, (2) Check for signs of it being home made : This one claims to be an authentic Moss jersey for $49.99, and you can tell that the nfl logo on the V neck is not prefessionally stitched on like it should be. Sometimes these jerseys also have big numbers on the back and a bit smaller size numbers on the front. Its hard to tell sometimes from the pictures but I have seen them and they do not look good in person. Authentics usually also have elastic around the arm band: $289.99 but is also guaranteed real. Replica (much cheaper): $74.99 My own personal opinion is to avoid a black jersey as well. Hope the info helps.

06-22-2006, 10:03 PM	#7
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,705	Re: Questions from a Jersey Virgin That Taylor jersey is crap, the stripes around the arms look like they're made out of material. Real Skins jerseys, authentic or replica don't have material for the stripes.

06-22-2006, 10:04 PM	#8
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Re: Questions from a Jersey Virgin Awesome info - thanks guys! __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

06-22-2006, 10:16 PM	#11
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,705	Re: Questions from a Jersey Virgin There are some good deals out there on ebay if you know what you're looking for, but I agree for the most part they're knockoffs and bad ones at that.

07-26-2006, 08:12 PM	#12
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Questions from a Jersey Virgin I'll Bet Youre An Anal Virgin Too Want Me To Help Fix That Ghana :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

07-26-2006, 08:26 PM	#13
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,236	Re: Questions from a Jersey Virgin GTripp, so who got on your username? __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

07-26-2006, 08:29 PM	#14
RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	Re: Questions from a Jersey Virgin You could try to find a Smoot # 21 authentic on eBay or similar for cheap and get the plate changed to Taylor. Oh, and GTripp0012, bet you're excited about repeating 5th Grade for the third time, eh?

07-26-2006, 08:34 PM	#15
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Questions from a Jersey Virgin GTripp has been banned temporarily until we (meaning Matty) can't figure out what the bleepity bleep is going. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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