Thanks all for the sub not being too crazy this week. Makes it easy for us moderators when we win and everyone's happy. I'm super glad my Brock Jersey has arrived, he's been playing like prime Joe Montana. 2 weeks before the season started I wanted to replace my Jimmy jersey with a Brock one but didn't want to shell out $150+ to make it happen. I scoured the internet for the best place to buy a jersey and ended up buying one from 2 different sellers I found so I could compare and share my experiences with each.

The two sites I ordered from were Jenna Jerseys and a "top rated" DH Gate seller Huang8866. I'll be ranking them below in detail and then providing an overall rating at the bottom if you want to skip through.

Jenna Jersey: https://imgur.com/a/OpRXooU

DH Gate Huang8866: https://imgur.com/a/NO6BI46

Jenna Jersey Website: http://www.jenna2021.com/men-s-san-francisco-49ers-13-brock-purdy-limited-red-2022-vapor-jersey

DH Gate website: https://www.dhgate.com/product/51-men-2020-top-good-new-cheap-good-top-sales/524392348.html

Here's a comparison of categories and which Jersey maker won each category.

Cost: Jenna Jersey

Jenna Jersey was $23, DH Gate was $27. Both prices include shipping.

Shipping time: DH Gate (Barely)

DH Gate came in 14 days after payment, Jenna Jersey came in 19 days after payment. Waiting 5 more days wasn't that big of a deal, tracking is slow to update for both and I'd advise not looking at it at all once you order. They both shipped with the same speed service and provider so I wouldn't be surprised it just was random chance one arrived 5 days before the other.

Ease of order: DH Gate (Slightly)

DH Gate was easier to order from, there's an actual listing page, you just pick size and jersey type, add to cart and pay. For Jenna you have to place an order on her website that includes prices (no payment yet though), and then you get an email a few min to a few hours after (check spam, it was there for me) from her directing you to an Alibaba listing that's $1 and then instructing you to make the quantity whatever you have to pay. In my case the jersey was $21 so I added 21 of a $1 placeholder listing to my cart and then paid after taxes were applied. It's a few hoops to jump through but it's not super complicated and communication is clear. You can DM/comment if you need help from me or you can email her. You can use a credit card for both Jerseys since you're either paying on DH Gate or Alibaba, 2 pretty safe sites for payment info.

Seller communication: Jenna Jersey

Jenna didn't win this category as much as DH Gate lost it. Jenna was quick to send a link to pay on her shop to my email (within min) and confirmed payment within hours as well after I asked to double-check. The english is fine and she communicates shipping times clearly. DH Gate had fine communication with payment and shipping alerts (easier since it's all automated unlike Jenna). However, when I had an issue with my DH Gate jersey (more later on in the review), the seller was extremely unhelpful and would not give even a partial refund until I had DH Gate step in. Maybe it was just my seller but if he was "top-rated" I assume the other sellers aren't any better. FYI, DH Gate is loaded with fake reviews so don't trust those.

Logo quality: Jenna Jersey

Look at the imgur albums for comparison but Jenna Jerseys copy of the Nike swoosh is AMAZING. You can see how the DH Gate one compares to an official Rams jersey (don't judge me, it's a divided house). It's a little patch stitched on and is obviously fake. However, the Jenna one is a 99% identical copy to the legit thing and no one will be able to notice the difference. For the NFL logo on the collar the DH gate one is a bit better (they use blue dye on the NFL logo vs black on Jenna). However, it's such a small part and it's not really noticeable so I'm not worried about it. The Nike swoosh is much more important to me and Jenna delivered.

Stitch quality: Tie

You can tell from the images it's about the same. I'd say Jenna is a bit more crisp with the number stitching but worse with the nameplate stitching (a tad crooked and curved). Evens out. Both are fully stitched though, none of that sticker crap and look super great. See images but there's not a clear winner here.

Sizing: Jenna Jersey BY FAR

This was the biggest concern I had with the DH Gate Jersey. I ordered an adult small but it fit like an adult XL (no joke). The length measurements were over by a few inches compared to the sellers description and fit me like a dress. When I asked for a refund they refused and I had to involve DH Gate support which was a pain. Jenna however, fit just like the measurements listed on the website. Hers are true to the description

TLDR & Overall: Jenna Jersey

Both Jerseys have comparable stitching and the colors are accurate. However, sizing is the most important factor in clothing and DH Gate just isn't true to sizing. Jenna has the more accurate Nike logo copy which is a big part of the authentic feel of a jersey. It's a bit longer of an order process but the quality is worth it. For less than $25 it's a steal. My DH Gate seller also didn't help me when I told him it didn't fit and sent images with measurements and that soured that experience as well. Maybe Jenna would also refuse a refund if you complained about sizing but from my experience, her Jerseys are true to the website description.

Giveaway!

If you've read this far thanks for taking the time to read all this. If your true jersey size is an XL and you don't mind wearing a knockoff leave a comment on this post with the phrase #BP13 somwhere in your comment and I'll select a random winner on Sunday after the game to ship the DH Gate jersey to free of charge (USA only). Look through the imgur album to make sure you'd be happy with the jersey before commenting so that it goes to a home where it'll be worn proudly. Again, it says small but fits like an XL. You can see some of the measurements on the imgur post but let me know if you need more and I'll add them to the album.

Please leave a comment if you have any questions or if I missed anything in my review. GO NINERS!!!

My DHgate jerseys came in! Very happy with the quality! What do you guys think?

I've been looking for cheap jerseys but can't find any legit sites. About 10 years ago my dad ordered some from a Chinese site and they were surprisingly decent quality for around $30 each. Anybody have any info? Thank you in advance!

HereWeGo

The shipment took about two weeks and was free of charge. I didn't really trust it first. But I ended up pretty satisfied!

Now these guys really did their best to imitate this stuff. They even did the watermarks on the brand tags. They stitched the letters and numbers pretty neatly and the quality seems really ok. I am a slim 6"3 and a large fits me like it should. I do however think a large in the USA would be bigger.

Buying from the NBA store really isn't a good option when you live in the Netherlands. If I would live in the USA I would still prefer an authentic jersey for double the price. I hope I am allowed to post this! These jerseys were $28 a piece.

Front:

http://i.imgur.com/tza0AsZ.jpg (taken at night)

Back:

http://i.imgur.com/SrK3aaF.jpg (taken during the day)

edit: I started a chat with the store owner http://i.imgur.com/67rskVS.jpg

edit3: can some mod from r/nba please just tell me it's fine to post the link? permission

edit5: it's from 'Aimee Smith store': http://www.aliexpress.com/store/512754 and the jersey's I selected were from the 'Revolution 30 Basketball Jersey' section. I don't know if the service is as good if you are from the USA. And no guarantees that you get the same result!

Hey guys, I've gotten a few questions recently on how and where to buy jerseys from Aliexpress. I'll be walking you through the entire process but first some explanation is in order.

Background Info:

The sale of these jerseys are by all means an illegal operation. Now that doesn't mean the FBI or the MI6 is going to break down your door for ordering a Mata jersey, but do understand that these products are not officially licensed goods. Most of the jerseys are made by independent factories. Factories in China, Thailand, and other South East Asian countries aren't for the most part owned by a certain company. Rather, Nike or Adidas give them a contract with explicit instructions, materials, and a quota to meet. However, these blueprints, designs, and materials tend to move around once the factory has produced the contracted amount. That's where we get our $20 adizero kits. Now the kits we're dealing with are not going to be the same quality as the ones you see the players wearing at Old Trafford. Stitching may be a little loose or a UEFA badge a bit crooked, but that all comes down to the fact that these jerseys aren't subject to the same level of quality control as official merchandise. Given the illegal nature of these products and the recent international backlash in regard to replica designer goods, Aliexpress is cracking down on the widespread availability of fake goods on their site. So links are being taken down as soon as they go up. With that brief history lesson out of the way, let's get into the ordering process.

The Process:

I buy all my jerseys through Aliexpress. You'll see websites offering similar goods and prices such as GoGoalShop, but Aliexpress is a much larger company that actually deals with an incredibly wide variety of products. Think of them as a slightly shadier Chinese version of Amazon. Aliexpress' payment system is what is known as escrow, where you pay Aliexpress themselves, the seller ships your item, then upon arrival you confirm delivery and the payment is released to the individual seller.

The seller I've been using for the past two seasons is a guy named Tim Ho.

Now remember the thing I said about it being harder to order these days? Well here's the solution that the sellers came up with over in the Oriental (is that offensive now?).

WhatsApp

"Pengtings on my WhatsApp, yeah they love it when I drop that" -Stormzy, the dude from the Pogba video

So for the fellow Americans in the room who aren't familiar with it, WhatsApp is an alternative method to instant messaging, replacing Facebook Messenger or GroupMe. It takes seconds to download from the Appstore or Google Play and a few more to make an account. Message your seller and be nice, they're people too just trying to make a living.

Tim's WhatsApp: +86 13727068576

Message Tim (or what ever seller you decide to go with) through WhatsApp and tell him what you're looking for (Hey, I'm Billy Bob and I want to buy a Manchester United 16/17 Home kit, Pogba, #6, cup font with Europa League badges.) From there follow the link that your seller sends you and select your size. Please keep in mind that these links often change, so ask your seller before you buy to send you the latest payment link. When you're checking out, there will be a box for "order details" or something. There you put in the specifics like "Man United 16/17 Home, Pogba, #6, cup font." Hit order and you should be alright!

Conclusion:

Please keep in mind that these jerseys are not officially licensed in the least. However, I can personally vouch for their quality. I've compared my friends' authentic ones from Nike Stores and United Direct and there are very few differences. The worst I've seen is a few loose stitches or a letter starting to peel. But those defects can be found in some authentic kits as well, so it's a bit luck of the draw in that regard. In terms to the fit, I'm about 6' (1.8288 meters) with an athletic build and the medium fits me perfectly. Use that how you will. Shipping is a big point for some people. I've had kits come in a bit over a week and some taking up to three weeks. That being said you can opt to shell out a bit more for faster shipping, but keep in mind that it will raise the overall cost. Now your $17 kit becomes a $35 kit. It's up to you if that's worth it to you. But don't order a kit from here if you're in some sort of dire need. Over all, I would say that buying an authentic kit is that way to go if you can afford it, but for those (majority) of us who are students, live a frugal lifestyle, or don't have an Arab sugardaddy, this method of buying kits can be extremely rewarding and cost efficient. Personally I've been able to buy a lot more kits this way and rep my teams in a way that doesn't put a hole through my wallet (I'm looking at you, $115 price tag for a home kit with custom printing). So it's up to you whether or not you want to go this route, but for those who do, now you know how to.

The jersey sites I went to last season are all down now (most redirect to the NFL's counterfeit seizure page) - Anybody have the latest links and some firsthand experience ordering from said sites?

... and before somebody gets all preachy about how I shouldn't support counterfeit goods, I'll respond that I'm not about to pay 300 dollars for a "genuine" jersey that was made in the same Chinese sweatshop, but marked up 1000% over actual cost cuz "genuine".

edit - Alibabba, you're my hero! - as somebody said below regarding buying on Ali, "Very important to sort by seller rating. Only buy from high rated sellers. If Aimee Smith (a well known seller on that site) has your jersey, buy it from her store."

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to find a good quality supplier that can produce soccer jerseys and shorts with my own team logo and personal design. Ideally looking for something breathable and durable (not cheap knockoff material).

Has anyone here ordered team kits before and can recommend a reliable company or manufacturer? Bonus if they ship internationally and don’t require a massive minimum order.

Appreciate any leads!

Hi all, just a general inquiry as to where the best place to purchase football kits relating to China online are? Not after any specific team or anything just looking for to get some kits relating to either the Chinese super league or if possible even the potentially some retro national team jerseys? Not looking to purchase through a 3rd party or do any "private" purchases, just any website and or shop that offers what I'm after.

Many thanks.

What's up guys, I've seen alot of interest in cheap Chinese Knockoff jerseys sold on DHgate. I really wanted a new Brewers jersey in dark blue, so I ordered two jerseys off DHgate to compare them. My first jersey came in today from usa_jersey_shop on DHgate. I ordered a yelich jersey in medium. I ordered this jersey on 12/27/19 so the shipping was super fast for coming from China. The jersey came in a plastic shipping bag, my only complaint was that they folded the sleeve patches when the shipped it so the patches will take some time to get the kink out of the middle. Straight away the jersey looks good. It's colors are spot on. My only complaint on the the jersey is that there's some ugly stitching, especially on the a in Milwaukee. The 50th anniversary patch also looks like it was poorly cut out. I also think the yellow in the MLB logo is off color, and the logo itself is not centered correctly but it's not too noticeable. Overall, considering I only spent $21.08 on this jersey I am really impressed. I spent more on a shirt jersey from Kohls. I will post a review of the other yelich jersey I ordered from another vendor when that comes in. I've attached a gallery of pictures of the jersey. http://imgur.com/gallery/hH9LUcv

Anyone know a good vendor/ website to find some decent jerseys?

Hi there is a website with 8 in the title that’s sells knock off football shirts from china- anyone got the url?