wooten Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 There may be other general types, but I'm curious how most of you view the following jersey types from most to least desirable: Game worn Game Issued / Team Issued Warm-up Training Camp Charity Special (usually worn during a morning skate or pregame then auctioned by the team for charity) Practice Retail Authentic Replica You could dig deeper too, like team issued, but never worn by that player, but for now I'm just curious about these designations. You may have suggestions that some of my types are wrong or could be better described, so please share your perspectives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac1124 Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Mine is somewhat similar to yours: Game worn Game Issued / Team Issued Warm-up Practice Charity Special (usually worn during a morning skate or pregame then auctioned by the team for charity) Training Camp Retail Authentic Replica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Bob Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 I pretty much agree with your rankings although I can't afford Game used jerseys and I don't feel the replicas are worth collecting. No offense, and I have not tried any of the new ones on - when I was starting off collecting the replicas just felt like they were itchy and going to fall apart. I may look at game weight practice jerseys a little higher on the food chain down the road as there were fewer purchased so they are harder to find. One additional thing I am curious about, do you feel the Alternate jersey's more or less sought after in comparison to the regular jerseys in each category? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohonos14 Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 I'd say you're pretty much spot on. I think I'd just knock all non-worn jerseys below worn jerseys. As for "team issued" I don't see them as anything but authentics with a fancy name. I don't think 3rd jerseys really carry much weight nowadays. Maybe back when it was actually rare for a team to have a 3rd, but every team has a 3rd jersey now. And they usually have 2-3 sets of them as well. So I'd just lump them in with the other game worn jerseys. Maybe even a touch below the regular sets since they don't wear them in as many games. Game worn regular season and/or playoffs one game wonders (usually charity auctions or shirt of the back type promo) preseason/training Camp Charity Special (usually worn during a morning skate or pregame then auctioned by the team for charity) Practice Game Issued / Team Issued Retail Authentic Replica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejacket Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 I'd say you're pretty much spot on. I think I'd just knock all non-worn jerseys below worn jerseys. As for "team issued" I don't see them as anything but authentics with a fancy name. I don't think 3rd jerseys really carry much weight nowadays. Maybe back when it was actually rare for a team to have a 3rd, but every team has a 3rd jersey now. And they usually have 2-3 sets of them as well. So I'd just lump them in with the other game worn jerseys. Maybe even a touch below the regular sets since they don't wear them in as many games. Game worn regular season and/or playoffs one game wonders (usually charity auctions or shirt of the back type promo) preseason/training Camp Charity Special (usually worn during a morning skate or pregame then auctioned by the team for charity) Practice Game Issued / Team Issued Retail Authentic Replica This would be my list also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domestique Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) What do you guys consider a retail authentic? An authentic jersey bought from NHLshop.com, ice jerseys etc.? I guess I am confused on what you consider a game issue vs. retail authentic? My list: Game worn -finals -playoffs -special events (i.e. 911 memorial games etc.) -regular season -Pre-season Training camp Practice jerseys (actually used by players, not retail knock-offs) Authentic jerseys (sold by NHL, ice jerseys etc that have been customized Vintage jerseys (M&N, CCM 550) Replicas (premier but still lsicensed) Edited March 2, 2011 by domestique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooten Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 What do you guys consider a retail authentic? An authentic jersey bought from NHLshop.com, ice jerseys etc.? I guess I am confused on what you consider a game issue vs. retail authentic? Game issued or team issued would be something created for a player, but not necessarily worn. At most it may have been worn for a pregame skate. not worn during the actual game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdwsta4 Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 meh. my list is simple. retail authentic team issued game issued anything else I've never been a fan of replicas and don't feel it's worth paying the extra price for team issued jerseys (plus they're always too big). Although, I suppose I wouldn't really consider myself a collector as I like to wear my jerseys. I don't really care for gamers as they're worn and, like team issued, usually too big. I just like wearing the same thing the pros wear in a size that isn't like a tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears1000 Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 meh. my list is simple. retail authentic team issued game issued anything else I've never been a fan of replicas and don't feel it's worth paying the extra price for team issued jerseys (plus they're always too big). Although, I suppose I wouldn't really consider myself a collector as I like to wear my jerseys. I don't really care for gamers as they're worn and, like team issued, usually too big. I just like wearing the same thing the pros wear in a size that isn't like a tent. I'm the same way. I only buy jerseys that I can wear. Blank retail authentics is/are (whatever) my game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craw Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 i got no desire or money for game worn or team issue jerseys. i would have to rank jerseys by brand, or style. i like the older 90's jerseys. especially the CCM Ultrafil jerseys. they are my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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