hblakewolf
03-20-2006, 11:49 AM
Forum Readers-
It is well known that Majestic incorporates two different 4 digit codes on their jerseys to distinguish them as being wither retail or pro. In the case of game jerseys, 0062 is the designation for team issued, 6200 retail (those jerseys made specifically for sporting goods stores, etc.). Granted, we have seen the rare exception where teams have used a 6200 (Cubs, etc.), however, it is pretty much accepted that the two different codes are used depending on the specific channel the shirt will be used in.
In regard to pre-games, batting practice, it is also known that the same type of tagging code is used between pro and retail. Pro BP's have the 0006, retail 6000. I have sold well over 100 Phillies and Orioles BP's over the years, and not a single one had the 6000 tag.
As I continue to sell some of my personal collection, I have decided to move my 1990's Tony Gwynn pre-game. I have attached a photo for your reference. As I was describing it to a prospective buyer, I noticed that code on the wash tag reads 6000! There is no doubt this is NOT a retail jersey, just from the following:
1. The Majestic logo on the sleeve is EMBROIDERED (retail is screened)
2. The size. It is a 50 (50 is not offered in retail, only team issued).
Likewise, the size tag is sewn into the tail, not the neck as seen in
retail versions.
The attached photos have the Gwynn tagging on the left, a 1996 Orioles Rockey Coppinger BP is on the right.
This jersey came from my contact in Philadelphia in the late 1990's. There is no doubt it is a Gwynn gamer.
I have not seen the retail code in a game worn pre-game, before. Has any other Forum reader also seen this?
If anyone has any interest in the Gwynn, please make me an offer or I'll just hang it back up until he enters the Hall.
Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.net
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It is well known that Majestic incorporates two different 4 digit codes on their jerseys to distinguish them as being wither retail or pro. In the case of game jerseys, 0062 is the designation for team issued, 6200 retail (those jerseys made specifically for sporting goods stores, etc.). Granted, we have seen the rare exception where teams have used a 6200 (Cubs, etc.), however, it is pretty much accepted that the two different codes are used depending on the specific channel the shirt will be used in.
In regard to pre-games, batting practice, it is also known that the same type of tagging code is used between pro and retail. Pro BP's have the 0006, retail 6000. I have sold well over 100 Phillies and Orioles BP's over the years, and not a single one had the 6000 tag.
As I continue to sell some of my personal collection, I have decided to move my 1990's Tony Gwynn pre-game. I have attached a photo for your reference. As I was describing it to a prospective buyer, I noticed that code on the wash tag reads 6000! There is no doubt this is NOT a retail jersey, just from the following:
1. The Majestic logo on the sleeve is EMBROIDERED (retail is screened)
2. The size. It is a 50 (50 is not offered in retail, only team issued).
Likewise, the size tag is sewn into the tail, not the neck as seen in
retail versions.
The attached photos have the Gwynn tagging on the left, a 1996 Orioles Rockey Coppinger BP is on the right.
This jersey came from my contact in Philadelphia in the late 1990's. There is no doubt it is a Gwynn gamer.
I have not seen the retail code in a game worn pre-game, before. Has any other Forum reader also seen this?
If anyone has any interest in the Gwynn, please make me an offer or I'll just hang it back up until he enters the Hall.
Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.net
571
572
573
574
575