The quality of NBA merchandise has plunged over the past few years.
Authentic used to mean something. Every NBA item I see now has the word "authentic" stitched onto it, even replicas! What gives?...
The quality of NBA merchandise has plunged over the past few years.
Authentic used to mean something. Every NBA item I see now has the word "authentic" stitched onto it, even replicas! What gives?
In 2000, Nike offered "authentic" merchandise that was actually an exact replica to the team's official jersey, with an extra tag here and there.
IT SHOULD BE CHEAPER TO OFFER GAME-ISSUE JERSEYS!
However, since Reebok and Adidas took over the outfitting, the "authentic" jerseys do not utilize the same fabric, cut or specifications as the team's actual jerseys.
All today's "authentics" are are nothing more than a small step up from what we would have called replicas a few years ago. The only difference being the stuff is stitched on instead of screen-printed. (Laughable)
The real message of this video is that online scalper stores (which will not be revealed) have access to game-issued merchandise, meaning jerseys the players actually wear, and are selling them for ridiculous prices when the NBA and Adidas could be making those kind of profits.
If I have no connections with Adidas and the NBA, nobody should.
Another thing I don't understand is why the NBA doesn't want game-issue merchandise to be in the public's hands. It always has to be some cheap, watered-down replica they try to pass off as "authentic."
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Wow, these are what Jews do on their free time. Look for ways to save money and warn others. They are just pictures damn, you have to get the actual product.
We all know that the authentics they sell right now costs like 10 bucks to make, and they are selling them for 180.
Now, a real NBA jersey probably costs about 50 to make. So they would have to sell them for 900 to get an equivalent profit.
Much better for Adidas to keep things the way they are and lose a few nitpicky bastards, and still rake in these incredible profits because the majority of buyers don't really care.
Why are you paying $169 for something that's really worth about $10? (Or less) ? Anything bought because someone else wears it is purely sheep behavior, dont get sucked in by it! Stop buying this crap people! Mehh, mehh, MEH!
lol its cus your a worthliss homo. Who cares about the stupid details??? who cares taht theres a tag? stop worshiping kobe and just wear the stupid ass jersey. I got tired of listening to your scratchy voice after 2 minutes. You sound like your 10 years old.
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Now, a real NBA jersey probably costs about 50 to make. So they would have to sell them for 900 to get an equivalent profit.
Much better for Adidas to keep things the way they are and lose a few nitpicky bastards, and still rake in these incredible profits because the majority of buyers don't really care.