Authentic Baseball Jerseys

[Guest DigDoug]

Hi guys,

 

I'd like to pick up a Cubs jersey (Derek Lee). Has anyone found a good deal on these?

[i-bystander]

  DigDoug said:

Hi guys,

 

I'd like to pick up a Cubs jersey (Derek Lee). Has anyone found a good deal on these?

Blue or white? Does it matter? Here's one from lids.com.

[i-bystander]

if you don't mind paying :2dollar: - you can get this autographed jersey too. :)

[Aaron]

How much money do you want to spend?

[Rebirth]

The replicas are cheaper, the authenic ones are retail at $180-$200.

[Guest DigDoug]

I guess I don't know what the difference between the authentic and replica is.

[Guest DigDoug]

  i-bystander said:

if you don't mind paying :2dollar: - you can get this autographed jersey too. :)

Ummmm... I like Derrek Lee but I wouldn't wear a signed jersey and I wouldn't collect a signed jersey. Too much anyway.

[mrn8]

I picked up and authentic Wood jersey off of Ebay 2 years ago. I think I got it for around $70, which isn't cheap, but it's better than retail.

[Guest DigDoug]

  mrn8 said:

I picked up and authentic Wood jersey off of Ebay 2 years ago. I think I got it for around $70, which isn't cheap, but it's better than retail.

What makes one a replica versus authentic? Is it a logo or the material?

 

Lee is my favorite Cub. I've liked him ever since I saw him play for the Marlins. I was so happy when the Cubs got him.

 

Wood, Prior, and Zambrano are great too. I wish Wood and Prior weren't injured so damn much.

[i-bystander]

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What makes one a replica versus authentic? Is it a logo or the material?

An authentic jersey is the real deal. It is the same jersey the players wear on the field.

 

Typically authentic jerseys are made with a heavier fabric, tackle twill numbers and extra stitching to ensure durability.

 

A replica jersey looks very similar but it’s made out of a thinner material and all numbers and logos are screen printed on.

 

Replica jerseys are not likely to last as long as an authentic jersey however it’s a great choice for the average fan on a budget as they are less expensive.

[Guest DigDoug]

  i-bystander said:

An authentic jersey is the real deal. It is the same jersey the players wear on the field.

 

Typically authentic jerseys are made with a heavier fabric, tackle twill numbers and extra stitching to ensure durability.

 

A replica jersey looks very similar but it’s made out of a thinner material and all numbers and logos are screen printed on.

 

Replica jerseys are not likely to last as long as an authentic jersey however it’s a great choice for the average fan on a budget as they are less expensive.

Gotcha. Thanks Ray. I never had the urge to buy a baseball jersey before I moved to Chicago. I have Cubbie fever in the worst way. I am going to look for a deal on Ebay for the authentic one now that I know the difference.

[i-bystander]

  DigDoug said:

I am going to look for a deal on Ebay for the authentic one now that I know the difference.

Took a quick look and the cheapest I found is $82.99 + $10 s/h...