I don't collect NBA game worn, but, I've always wondered: how do the high-end NBA collectors out there authenticate their game worn jerseys?
The NFL has grass, mud, hit marks, paint, team repairs, etc.
MLB has dirt, grass, etc. Absent of modern-day authentication, how can you tell a game worn shirt next to an issued shirt that was never worn? Can you ascertain use based on wash wear alone? Were players only issued a few jerseys back in the 80's & 90's? Photomatching has to be tough, as well.
I'm curious to hear from the NBA collectors out there.
Educate me!
The NFL has grass, mud, hit marks, paint, team repairs, etc.
MLB has dirt, grass, etc. Absent of modern-day authentication, how can you tell a game worn shirt next to an issued shirt that was never worn? Can you ascertain use based on wash wear alone? Were players only issued a few jerseys back in the 80's & 90's? Photomatching has to be tough, as well.
I'm curious to hear from the NBA collectors out there.
Educate me!
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