JO Sports adding teams in 2010?

[Neely8]

Re: JO Sports adding teams in 2010?

I think JO Sports prices are very good since you know the source of there jersey's. I would not buy a game used jersey from ebay or some of the other auctions houses since there are too many fakes out there. If I am going to spend top dollar and I want know for sure my jersey was used by the player in an actual game.

I would say this statement is being narrow minded. If you have knowledge as it pertains to the hobby and do your homework there are plenty of jerseys out there that are legitimate. Regarding football and hockey (sports where wear is generally pretty obvious) most of the time wear on a jersey speaks for itself for authenticity.

[sportscentury]

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So you wouldn't buy a jersey on eBay that was photomatched?

All other factors equal, I'd take a photomatched jersey on eBay 8 days a week over a non-photomatched jersey from even the most reputable dealer with the best of sources. This is a no-brainer.

[JackHE]

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I have no problem buying off ebay especially if there is a photo match. Heck, some of the sellers on ebay have more credibility than the cheats at the auction houses.

[allstarsplus]

Re: JO Sports adding teams in 2010?

I think JO Sports prices are very good since you know the source of there jersey's. I would not buy a game used jersey from ebay or some of the other auctions houses since there are too many fakes out there. If I am going to spend top dollar and I want know for sure my jersey was used by the player in an actual game.

So you wouldn't buy a jersey on eBay that was photomatched?

[34swtns]

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Game Used
The prices on JO Sports are way over priced. I have tried to deal with JO Sports and there is negotiations with there prices! You are better off getting jersey from NFL Auctions. Plus I have heard that players in the league are starting to keep there game used jersey and send some of the game issued jersey to them.

Huh????

here is my theory keeping all prices high makes collectors feel better about paying what they charge for the star player items.

That theory actually makes sense. The downside of it is you end up sitting on a bunch of overpriced B-list players' stuff, indefinitely.

[legaleagle92481]

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Game Used
The prices on JO Sports are way over priced. I have tried to deal with JO Sports and there is negotiations with there prices! You are better off getting jersey from NFL Auctions. Plus I have heard that players in the league are starting to keep there game used jersey and send some of the game issued jersey to them.

and on your nfl auctions point. nfl auctions only auctions certain throwback and bca jerseys except for the dolphins and the occassional other team so if you want a regular jersey they are not a steady source for them. and they mess up all the time. they sold mulligans a joey porter game issued jersey as a gu one that is discussed in another thread on here as is the time they attempted to auction a jamal lewis jersey from a time period he was injured in as game used but dc greg caught it which is yet another post on here.

[legaleagle92481]

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Game Used
The prices on JO Sports are way over priced. I have tried to deal with JO Sports and there is negotiations with there prices! You are better off getting jersey from NFL Auctions. Plus I have heard that players in the league are starting to keep there game used jersey and send some of the game issued jersey to them.

first of all the players do not send the jerseys anywhere. the equipment manager takes care of that. when you buy through their team partnerships they give you a coa with such person's signature on it. second the jerseys are not the player's to keep they belong to the team and if they withheld them then they would be forcing the team to breach their contract with jo and subjecting it to a possible lawsuit. if you don't think companies sue players and teams google yadir molina steiner sports lawsuit in which steiner sued him for not living up to his end of their contract. third the vast majority of their jerseys are unwashed and when you receive them they evidence obvious use that ranges from good to tremendous such as grass and hit marks and team repairs. the jerseys clearly are not game issued.

[legaleagle92481]

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Reason #1: lots of dead inventory sitting....and sitting......for months on end.
If something has been for sale for 6 months+ at $1000 with no takers, what would you do? Bet I can guess.

Reason #2: see reason #1.

here is my theory keeping all prices high makes collectors feel better about paying what they charge for the star player items.

[gingi79]

Re: JO Sports adding teams in 2010?

Game Used
The prices on JO Sports are way over priced. I have tried to deal with JO Sports and there is negotiations with there prices! You are better off getting jersey from NFL Auctions. Plus I have heard that players in the league are starting to keep there game used jersey and send some of the game issued jersey to them.

I'd like to know where that info came from. JO has some real nice pieces and responded to my emails so I would consider using them if they had a jersey I really liked. Please provide some sort of proof rather than just innuendo as the only negative I have heard about them is pricing.

I'm not really a collector who is willing to pay $1000 or more on a jersey unless it's something I would truly love and enjoy owning for many many years to come. At this time, NO player in today's NFL on the Dolphins is worth paying $750 or more for. However, that is just my opinion. Maybe if my wife and I had thousands of dollars to spend freely every month, my opinion might change.

I think JO has brought some truly nice pieces to the hobby and provides some measure of authenticity and service to the hobby. NFL jersey should be easily photomatchable and JO tells you which game it was worn so all of their stuff should be verifiable if a collector invests just a little time. I think if they owned the rights to every team 2 things would happen:

1) All we would ever talk about was how easy getting your player's authentic game worn shirt has become

2) We will all complain how damn expensive these shirts have become.

If I can be so bold as to offer some expert advice from someone who taught me a lot about this hobby: If you make one little known player's jersey with average use available (let's say a 4th string lineman) for $150 for every superstar's photomatched jersey (let's say a Pro Bowl QB) at $15K, then everyone will be able to own their teams jersey in their own price range and good vibes and chatter spreads about your company and profits go up. Either way, JO at least offers some integrity and backs up their items for their prices. Otherwise they'd be the Football Steiner

[skinsfan0521]

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dcgreg - I completely agree with your point about how they get the people who aren't hardcore collectors and don't want to take the time/effort to find a jersey from another source. That's all I was trying to say too. I'm not saying that there is a problem with that at all, it's just not for me. I'd rather spend time/energy and get an item elsewhere because no matter what, I'm going to be doing research to make sure ANY item I buy is legit.

[efficaciousone]

Re: JO Sports adding teams in 2010?

Game Used
The prices on JO Sports are way over priced. I have tried to deal with JO Sports and there is negotiations with there prices! You are better off getting jersey from NFL Auctions. Plus I have heard that players in the league are starting to keep there game used jersey and send some of the game issued jersey to them.

[dcgreg25]

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"know for sure my jersey was used by the player in an actual game"

Be careful about any "blind faith" because mistakes do happen. Regardless of source (JO or otherwise) it is still up to the buyer to do the research if the authenticity truly matters especially if a premium price is being paid.

Good point. Homework is always a good thing and there are no absolutes. I should have clarified as a higher level of certainty.

[JasonBanz]

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Right now, the only way I would be able to afford something from JO is to sell my entire collection. I'd be able to afford one then. I'm middle class, which like most of us, live pay check to pay check due to this economy. I couldn't justify spending $1000 or more on a jersey right now because that could go towards several things that are more important. I truly enjoy my collection, and I don't think I need some expensive jersey to make my collection complete. Although I am pretty sure if money wasn't an issue, I'd have some pretty awesome jerseys!

[JackHE]

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"know for sure my jersey was used by the player in an actual game"

Be careful about any "blind faith" because mistakes do happen. Regardless of source (JO or otherwise) it is still up to the buyer to do the research if the authenticity truly matters especially if a premium price is being paid.

[bigben7]

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I think JO Sports prices are very good since you know the source of there jersey's. I would not buy a game used jersey from ebay or some of the other auctions houses since there are too many fakes out there. If I am going to spend top dollar and I want know for sure my jersey was used by the player in an actual game.