Chad Johnson Rookie Gamer on Ebay

[Krsoneus]

I was tempted to make a post on this one last time it was on ebay and never did....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=140682952351&nma=true&rt=nc&si=Bt%252BN46NGl9%252BBgWUTXR%252BH%252FSxLguk%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

But now that it has re-appeared, i have a second opportunity :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2001-Game-Used-Worn-Rookie-Chad-Ocho-Cinco-Johnson-Cincinnati-Bengals-Jersey-/320855564408?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab47b6078

My question is, from the getty pics I saw, it looks like they were using a small, "old school" NFL Shield in the neck, in 2001. But the jersey sports a larger NFL shield. Did they change shields mid season, or is this a jersey thats new than 2001, that had the neck year/size swatch replaced for some reason? Interesting jersey...

Lets here some opinions on this one.

[Hangtime8]

Re: Chad Johnson Rookie Gamer on Ebay

That Chad Johnson "rookie gamer" previously sold for only $420?

[BrianK]

Re: Chad Johnson Rookie Gamer on Ebay

The shield may be explained by a 2001 jersey that was used in 2002.
Here's an example. Jay Williams was traded to the Dolphins in July 2002.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300662587680

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Chad Johnson Rookie Gamer on Ebay

I've seen a decent-sized number of 2001 Reebok jerseys (including from the Bengals) that were used in 2002 and had the neck logo updated. That, in and of itself, shouldn't be a disqualifier on this item.

Dave Miedema

[short84]

Re: Chad Johnson Rookie Gamer on Ebay

I have a couple of Cowboys' jerseys where the updated NFL shield was sewn on top of an older one. It is probably easier to sewn a new on top of an older one than it is to try to remove the old one first.

[jhunt28]

Re: Chad Johnson Rookie Gamer on Ebay

I have also seen the same thing...ask the guy to send you a pic of the inside of the neck of the jersey...there should be a smaller shield outlined with stitching, and then the larger Reebok Equipment patch sewn over it, with that larger stitching outlining the old shield.