How to Get Game Worn NBA Jerseys

If you want a little piece of your favorite NBA player, consider getting a game worn jersey. Game worn jerseys can be a great way to show your team spirit and they make a great collectors item. You'll find a range of sources and a range of prices, which often depend on the popularity of the player and the importance of the game that the jersey was worn in.

Instructions

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      Check the official NBA site as well as the official team site for information on game worn jerseys. Many teams include game and practice jerseys in charity auctions. So if you're looking for a Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons or Los Angeles Lakers jersey, you may want to start with the official sites.

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      Search for stores that sell game worn jerseys. Most likely, stores that contain items like this will be in the city of the player's team. You can contact the team for more information or post a request for information on the team's fan forum or bulletin board. Game worn jerseys may show up at both official and independent stores.

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      Look on online sites like eBay or other sites that offer sports collector's items. Individuals who have items like game worn jerseys will often use these outlets when they want to sell the items that they have. You may need to be patient about finding the item, particularly if the player you're looking for isn't a star player. You may find jerseys for players like Shaq, Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant more frequently.

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      Talk to collectors and dealers about what you want. Although you may end up paying more for the item than if you use other avenues, dealers can often get you the jersey that you want. You may want to attend sports shows and other events where collectors and dealers will be. This can be a good avenue if you're looking for older, harder to find jerseys like Larry Bird or Magic Johnson.

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      Keep an eye out for other organizations hosting silent or bidding auctions. Many teams and players have organizations that they regularly donate items or money to. You may be able to find a game worn jersey or other commemorative item by paying attention to the organization's charity events.

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      Get the jersey off the player's back. If you have a special request, you may be able to get the player to give you a game worn jersey. Depending on the team's policy and the player, you may be lucky enough to get one this way.