FlyingKIMBOB21 3 Posted May 12, 2011 Hi, i've been trying to buy a new jersey at a good price. I realise there are thousands of fakes out there and i've been trying to find official jerseys. Does anybody know a cheap legitimate online seller? Whats the difference between authentic and replica style shirts and which is the best value for money? Thank you. Kimbo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funnygunny 521 Posted May 12, 2011 i think authentic jerseys are authentic and replica style jerseys are replicas of jerseys. but i'm just spitballin' here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingKIMBOB21 3 Posted May 12, 2011 i think authentic jerseys are authentic and replica style jerseys are replicas of jerseys. but i'm just spitballin' here. I've got no idea all i know is "authentic" cost about $100 more than "replica" on the NFL shop site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FartWaffles 1,857 Posted May 13, 2011 Authentic jerseys are the stitched ones, while replicas have the "iron on" like numbers and nameplate. You're not really going to find anything cheaper than what they have at NFL.com if you're looking for the real deal. The Chinese knockoffs are actually pretty damn good, and the only real difference is the material of the numbers look a lot shinier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingKIMBOB21 3 Posted May 13, 2011 Authentic jerseys are the stitched ones, while replicas have the "iron on" like numbers and nameplate. You're not really going to find anything cheaper than what they have at NFL.com if you're looking for the real deal. The Chinese knockoffs are actually pretty damn good, and the only real difference is the material of the numbers look a lot shinier. Thanks for the info, i'm gonna buy a very cheap jersey which is a knock-off but looks very good and see how good/bad it is. $20 isn't too much to risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WindyCitySports 407 Posted May 13, 2011 I used to know of a site where you could get authentic jerseys for $30-40 but I forgot what it was called. They come from China and supposedly there are differences between them and the real ones but let me tell you, I have looked and I've never noticed any differences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites