Pro Sports Jersey Offers Guide to Buying NFL Jerseys

Nov. 22, 2009 - PRLog -- Thousands of pro football jerseys are sold each year worldwide.  Some fans want one for themselves, others buy them as gifts for a fan.

It can be a confusing marketplace with a wide variety of styles and prices.  Just in time for the holiday gift buying season, Pro Sports Jersey (http://www.prosportsjersey.com) offers some insight into what's what in the world of NFL team jerseys.  The website offers fans an opportunity to search by team for the jersey they want and this information will help shoppers make an informed decision.

It is possible  to find a cheap authentic NFL jersey you can be proud to wear or give.  You just need to be aware of a few things and not be afraid to shop around for the best deal.  You should also be aware that jerseys are available in home team colors, road and there are also retro throwback football jerseys, designed to look like those worn by a franchise in days gone by.

There is a tremendous secondary market for NFL jerseys you should be aware of.  There isn’t anything wrong with many of the jerseys you’ll find.  Sometimes a person buys a jersey that doesn’t fit and simply decides to resell it.  Other times, they get one as a gift and don’t want it.  Don’t ignore somewhat non-traditional markets when searching for an NFL jersey but make sure you’re buying from a trusted source—not out of the trunk of someone’s car.  

Official NFL jerseys should be no different in quality that you’d find your favorite player wearing on the field.  A heavyweight fabric with numbers, names and patches sewn on is a trademark.

It’s even possible to buy authentic customized NFL jerseys. You choose the name and number of the NFL player you want placed on the jersey and it will be created exactly how you want it. It’s not inexpensive but a youth NFL football jersey with your youngster’s last name and favorite number on it can be a great gift for a young sports fan.

An NFL throwback jersey is often a point of pride for an older football fan who prides himself or herself on knowing NFL history.  Sometimes the older jerseys are more attractive than those carrying today’s design.  

Women’s NFL jerseys are becoming increasingly popular.  Ladies who like to attend games or stay at home and watch are getting into the spirit too.  The women’s Brett Favre jersey designed and sold in conjunction with a breast cancer fundraiser was extremely popular.  Pink NFL jerseys show support for the cause and are definitely eye-catching.  

The NFL takes counterfeit jersey sellers very seriously.  Don’t confuse cheap NFL jerseys with outright fakes.  There’s no doubt you can find a jersey for next to nothing but chances are it’s been made in China or another country where official NFL jerseys simply aren’t made.

During the NFL playoffs and Super Bowls, league investigators typically crack down on fly-by-night sellers or even local stores who are selling cheap knock-offs.  The league attempts to protect its manufacturer, Reebok, by keeping fakes off the market.  They’ve been known to raid several stores and sellers, confiscating inventory, during what would normally be a busy sales time.  Keep in mind that authentic NFL jerseys are made by Reebok.

What should official NFL jerseys cost?  It’s hard to say if you’re shopping outside the league’s own website, where you’ll likely pay the most.  Sellers determine their own prices and  cheap, authentic NFL jerseys can often be found for much less.  Again, just be sure you’re buying the real thing.  

NFL jerseys are colorful and it’s no sin to don your team’s favorite colors but outfitting the family doesn’t have to mean you go without food until game day either!

If you can't afford an authentic NFL jersey you can go one step down and order a premier NFL jersey. These are cheaper than the authentic NFL jerseys which is great, but are not of the same quality that you get with the authentic jersey. A premier jersey is made of lighter material and is usually nylon/polyester. It as sewn on numbers and names but doesn't have the same quality of material as an authentic jersey. It should look just as good as an authentic jersey, but is made cheaper. A good option if you want an authentic jersey but just can't afford it.

And cheaper again is a replica NFL jersey. These jerseys are made from thinner fabrics so won't last as well as the more expensive authentic jerseys, but are much cheaper. The graphics and numbers are not sewn on but are screen printed instead, a cheaper process.

A good authentic NFL jersey isn't cheap, but there are ways to get them as Pro Sports Jersey has proven.  You can pay outrageous prices in some offline stores, so if the cost of buying an authentic NFL jersey is becoming a headache, you need to spend a little time online. There are always better options and if you know where to look you'll pick up a great authentic NFL jersey online at a price that might rival a cheap replica jersey in a local store.

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Pro Sports Jersey is an online shopping portal for pro sports jersey and apparel, offering links to a variety of purveyors of NFL team jerseys via Amazon.com.