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ricosuave · 12-04-2005, 10:30 AM

Here is the story:

I bought a team canada home jersey from KG and wanted to customize it.

I called 2 places, great plains and cal-city crest.

They asked which era of team canada jersey is was, to get the special lettering right.

I asked to have phaneuf and 3 put on.

Total, $80!!! WTF?

Then I thought about it some more - I didn't really need the special lettering, I could get by with just the ordinary lettering at about $1.50 per.

So I called back and said that I only wanted the normal lettering.

They asked if I was putting my name or a players name on.

I asked what difference did it make.

I was told that if it was a players name, I HAD to buy a 'kit' for $80, that I couldn't have it done normally.

I flipped. I asked why that was.

I was told that it was a new clause in the NHLPA contract. If I put my own name on, it was no problem, but if it was a players name, I had to buy the kit, they would not do it any other way.

Is that the most ridiculous thing in the world or what?

How in gods green earth can they enforce that? Surely this isnt legal?!?

And I have since gotten that same response from another store, making it 3 so far.

I was thinking of telling them my name is Rico Phanuef and to put my name and number on the back...

Thoughts? Comments? Help?

Maybe I can get one to put the number on, and another to put the name on...

rico

12-04-2005, 10:30 AM	#1
ricosuave Threadkiller Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 51.0544° N, 114.0669° W Exp:	Rant : NHL PA and jersey lettering costs Here is the story: I bought a team canada home jersey from KG and wanted to customize it. I called 2 places, great plains and cal-city crest. They asked which era of team canada jersey is was, to get the special lettering right. I asked to have phaneuf and 3 put on. Total, $80!!! WTF? Then I thought about it some more - I didn't really need the special lettering, I could get by with just the ordinary lettering at about $1.50 per. So I called back and said that I only wanted the normal lettering. They asked if I was putting my name or a players name on. I asked what difference did it make. I was told that if it was a players name, I HAD to buy a 'kit' for $80, that I couldn't have it done normally. I flipped. I asked why that was. I was told that it was a new clause in the NHLPA contract. If I put my own name on, it was no problem, but if it was a players name, I had to buy the kit, they would not do it any other way. Is that the most ridiculous thing in the world or what? How in gods green earth can they enforce that? Surely this isnt legal?!? And I have since gotten that same response from another store, making it 3 so far. I was thinking of telling them my name is Rico Phanuef and to put my name and number on the back... Thoughts? Comments? Help? Maybe I can get one to put the number on, and another to put the name on... rico __________________ https://www.reddit.com/r/CalgaryFlames/ I’m always amazed these sportscasters and announcers can call the game with McDavid’s **** in their mouths all the time.