So I've been mulling over starting a thread to share with everyone specific discrepancies I have found over the past 2 years of collecting game used jerseys. These include jersey characteristics that I have discovered while inspecting jerseys I know to be genuine (MLB authenticated, straight from the team) that are surprising or do not follow exemplars. Here is a list of some of the characteristics I would discuss and hope others would join in on the conversation:
1. Stitching methods (unique)
2. Team strip tags
3. Wash tags differences
4. Patch differences
5. Any other specific uniqueness to a jersey who's authenticity is accepted as genuine
Of course, since I only collect Marlins jerseys my findings will be somewhat limited, yet I feel that several of these "acceptable" differences I have discovered could also be found in jerseys of all MLB teams as well as exist in some capacity on jerseys of other sports.
My question is whether or not this type of thread would prove useful in better educating us on our beloved hobby or consequentially serve as a tool that could be used for harm by unintentionally educating those who manufacture fraudulent jerseys.
Please let me know your thoughts and if you think this thread would serve it's intended purpose.
1. Stitching methods (unique)
2. Team strip tags
3. Wash tags differences
4. Patch differences
5. Any other specific uniqueness to a jersey who's authenticity is accepted as genuine
Of course, since I only collect Marlins jerseys my findings will be somewhat limited, yet I feel that several of these "acceptable" differences I have discovered could also be found in jerseys of all MLB teams as well as exist in some capacity on jerseys of other sports.
My question is whether or not this type of thread would prove useful in better educating us on our beloved hobby or consequentially serve as a tool that could be used for harm by unintentionally educating those who manufacture fraudulent jerseys.
Please let me know your thoughts and if you think this thread would serve it's intended purpose.
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