Fake Jim Zorn jersey?

[HassanWM]

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Some would be surprised. There has been at least one instance where such a "very highly respected forum member" knowingly tried to sell a fake jersey. I know from asking about an item being offered for sale by that member, then watching him try to hawk it on ebay, then an auction house. Who knows where it is now. Hope it's in his closet.

Personally, I am not surprised this item was being questioned. It is the right thing to do. Somewhat interesting a certain member never chimed in.

[princip]

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Then again, the V neck collar thing, a common thing? Again, I'm not the jersey expert.

[princip]

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Good eye Postermen. There also seems to be a break(of sorts) right at the mid point of the collar? Almost like a V Neck collar overlap. That, definitely doesn't look right.

That break in the collar, I was referring to, was in the auction jersey. Doesn't seem to be in the 1982 Zorn jersey pics.

[princip]

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I just now noticed the inside of the 0 is a rectangle. The one on ebay has tapered edges.

Good eye Postermen. There also seems to be a break(of sorts) right at the mid point of the collar? Almost like a V Neck collar overlap. That, definitely doesn't look right.

[postermen]

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Another good shot of Zorn in 1982, and what could be that Champion jersey?

I just now noticed the inside of the 0 is a rectangle. The one on ebay has tapered edges.

[entitled_nitwits]

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One other thing about the auction is that the letter mentions "shirts". Since I am not really into the game used scene, is that a normal word for "jersey"?

Yes, it is a commonly used term. Especially in regards to the older jerseys, as many players refered to their old jerseys as "shirts".

Mickey Mantle even inscribed one of his gamers as his "My (enter year here) shirt". I just can't remember the year. If I can find it in an older auction catalog, I'll post it here.

[postermen]

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One other thing about the auction is that the letter mentions "shirts". Since I am not really into the game used scene, is that a normal word for "jersey"?

[postermen]

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The seller has had over 96 hrs to reply and hasn't. Anyone can fake a letter. Or switch an authenticated jersey with a fake one.

[princip]

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Did you ask the seller about the jersey before you posted, and gave the seller 24 hours to reply?

If not this post should be deleted!



Is this Howards jersey? If it is, I dont see what light needs to be shed!!


Its no wonder, THIS IS WHY!!!!!

I'm not sure what you're trying to say here? I believe this discussion helps validate Howard's jersey, as well as, helps shed some light on Zorn jersey's, for that time period, in general. This post shouldn't be deleted because that's the whole point of this forum; 'Auction Item Discussion'.

The original poster had valid points to be skeptical, thus, showing some pictures to help ID it helps us all. What am I missing, er what's the big deal?

[jetersbatboy]

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I am 99% sure this auction is a fake:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1980s-Jim-Zorn-Game-Used-Worn-Seattle-Seahawks-Jersey_W0QQitemZ360241394716QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item53e00f741c

I would appreciate it if someone could confirm. I am pretty sure the numbers should be bigger, and that there should be a year on the tag, and that Champion didn't make game jerseys for the Seahawks in the 70's/80's.

Did you ask the seller about the jersey before you posted, and gave the seller 24 hours to reply?

If not this post should be deleted!

HBlakewolf is a member here maybe he could shed some light on this?

Is this Howards jersey? If it is, I dont see what light needs to be shed!!

and you wonder why the old posters with the most knowledge left this site?

Its no wonder, THIS IS WHY!!!!!

[flaco1801]

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and you wonder why the old posters with the most knowledge left this site?

[princip]

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Also, one last thing. Zorn liked to alter his jerseys by adding material to loosen the throwing arm sleeve a bit(see pic.). I'm quite positive he did this in '82.

Actually, correcting myself, it doesn't look like he did this in '82.

[princip]

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Also, one last thing. Zorn liked to alter his jerseys by adding material to loosen the throwing arm sleeve a bit(see pic.). I'm quite positive he did this in '82.

[MiLe HigH]

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HBlakewolf is a member here maybe he could shed some light on this?

[princip]

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Another good shot of Zorn in 1982, and what could be that Champion jersey?