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awildermode · 02-21-2009, 04:33 PM

i may be totally wrong, but....

there are not-so-authentics out there that have the "authentic look" these will have a fight strap. this use to be the way to determine authentic from replica, that and jersey size (48, 52, 56 vs. S, M, L)

an easy way to tell is to look at the crest. an AUTHENTIC one (Flames) will have three layers of tackle twill sewn layer on layer with yellow sewn directly onto jersey.

the not-so-authentic will have embroidery on the crest. the white border will be embroidered, making the white seem thinner than the yellow. on the authentic, the yellow is much thinner than the white border. and the replica crest will seem "shiney" compared to the authentic crest.

Also, i believe that the "pro-replica" will have slits up the sides, authentic does not.

price is always a give away. Pro is about $250-$300 (without customizing), replica is about $100-$150 (without customizing). Authentic customizing is about $50-$80

Hope that helps.

02-21-2009, 04:33 PM	#2
awildermode Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Exp:	i may be totally wrong, but.... there are not-so-authentics out there that have the "authentic look" these will have a fight strap. this use to be the way to determine authentic from replica, that and jersey size (48, 52, 56 vs. S, M, L) an easy way to tell is to look at the crest. an AUTHENTIC one (Flames) will have three layers of tackle twill sewn layer on layer with yellow sewn directly onto jersey. the not-so-authentic will have embroidery on the crest. the white border will be embroidered, making the white seem thinner than the yellow. on the authentic, the yellow is much thinner than the white border. and the replica crest will seem "shiney" compared to the authentic crest. Also, i believe that the "pro-replica" will have slits up the sides, authentic does not. price is always a give away. Pro is about $250-$300 (without customizing), replica is about $100-$150 (without customizing). Authentic customizing is about $50-$80 Hope that helps. Last edited by awildermode; 02-21-2009 at 04:36 PM.