CSI said "Game Used" and "GAME WORN are the same thing." Is this true?

[suave1477]

Well technically it is not the same thing but it also depends it was reference your using both definitions in.

Example:

Game Used or Game Worn Jersey, helmet etc.... - yes either would apply because you are (using) the Jersey/Hlemet during a game and/or (wearing) it during a Game.

BUT....

A Bat, Baseball etc...you cannot wear so that should be referred to as Game Used.

[bigtruck260]

I have my own opinions about this.

If a player is on the DL for 3 months, and wears a jersey on the bench for the entire period..and THAT jersey makes its way into the hobby, I would consider it GAME WORN.

If the same player actually uses the jersey while PLAYING in the game (pitching, hitting, running, fielding, etc.) I would consider it GAME USED.

I guess that's why I stay away from jerseys, etc...things that can be worn. Unless the items comes off of the player's back (and you witness it) or it can be unquestionably photo-matched, I would never allow myself to believe it was worn in a game by that player. It would be a frustrating constant search.

I admire those of you that collect jerseys - and are experts at identifying use traits, tagging, etc. I just never had the patience or trust to start a jersey collection...

Dave

[David]

If you don't know there difference between a game used and a game worn bat, that might explain your low batting average.

[ahuff]

I think most of the responses are along the same path. Personally, I think people can make this mole hill into a mountain - if they desire. Like Suave said, obviously a player can not wear a bat. Therefore, a proper term would be "game used" or "player issued". However, if listing on ebay, CSI is correct. You need to have a listing that is going to result in more hits. The only way I see a problem is if the item is listed as "game worn", and there is no proof that it was worn. That is my problem with so many of the NBA jerseys. Even if the entire lot is purchased from a team, isn't it possible that particular jerseys might not have actually been worn in the game or on the bench?

Dave hit on a good point. Perhaps better terms could be used depending on the level of support an item has.