How to Identify a Counterfeit Football Jersey

Counterfeiting football jerseys, as well as other memorabilia, violates several laws, including trademark and copyright infringement. According to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Reform and Enforcement division, this costs the legitimate holders of these rights between 200 and 250 billion dollars each year. You need to learn how to protect yourself from paying for a fake jersey, if you plan to purchase them as a collectible.

Instructions

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      Inspect the jersey for the licensee information. This identifies the licensee as being authorized by the NFL. You can find this information on a holographic sticker or neck label.

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      Pay attention to any tags that have been ripped, or any markings that would not appear on a regulation jersey. These may be signs that you are dealing with a rip-off.

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      Research prices before you shop. If you know that a Brett Favre jersey sells for $300, for example, be suspicious of someone selling it for $50.