NFL Jersey Buyer's Guide: How to Purchase

How Do You Go About Purchasing a NFL Jersey?

Forrest W. Kobayashi
Buying a NFL jersey, like any purchase over fifty dollars, is an investment that should be taken seriously before the start of the football season. Personally, I purchase a new NFL jersey every season. Here are some tips to keep in mind while you are looking through all of the jerseys available, both in stores and online.

1. Consider whether the jersey you want to purchase is going to be replica, Premier, or authentic.

Reebok is the main outfitter of the NFL, and they are the producers of the NFL jerseys you see on the field on gameday. Replica jerseys are screenprinted and offer a light fabric. Premier jerseys are a step closer to authentic, as they have stitched on lettering and a heavier fabric. Authentic jerseys are the actual jerseys the players wear on the field, but they will set you back a hefty penny.

Which one of these do I recommend? I recommend purchasing the NFL Reebok Premier Jersey: these are of good quality and you don't pay much more than the replicas. If worn enough, the replicas will start to lose part of the screenprinting on the jersey (especially if you are rough and play tackle football in them, or wash them often).

The Premier jersey is probably the best deal for your money.

2. Consider the actual player you're getting.

First things first, you should really like the NFL player you decide to purchase. One thing to look out for is whether the player you are purchasing has signed some sort of long-term deal with the club. Since you will be paying a good amount of money for your jersey, you're going to want to be sure your player will actually be there when you wear it.

Rookie players tend to have "hot" jerseys, but I do not recommend purchasing the jersey of rookie, even if he is a top draft pick. Let the player establish himself in the league. Two years of solid play, if you're looking for a young player, should be enough to justify a purchase.

3. Understand that the purchase of jersey demonstrates team loyalty, and the price is justified.

The NFL is one of the most popular sports leagues out there, and a jersey purchase demonstrates team loyalty. Purchase a great jersey and wear it every Sunday: you'd be amazed at how just wearing a jersey can help you to become an incredible fan of your favorite team.

Published by Forrest W. Kobayashi

Forrest W. Kobayashi is a social media enthusiast, blogger and freelance journalist from Alexandria, VA.  View profile

  • Consider whether the jersey you want to purchase is going to be Replica, Premier, or Authentic.
  • Consider the actual player you're getting.
  • Understand that the purchase of jersey demonstrates team loyalty, and the price is justified.

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