Unsure about the quality but I just ordered one

http://www.hkkjerseys.com/ncaa-jerseys-california-golden-bears--200_287

I only buy Chinese fair-trade products not made by children or workers on suicide-watch, such as Nike jerseys and Apple products. :sarc:

edit: to be fair, though, that stuff is probably made in the same shop as the 'real' jerseys. The website also has Nike shoes.

When you do get your order, I'd be curious whether you can tell the difference between it and the Nike-branded item without looking at it extremely closely. They're probably pretty close.

My understanding of how it works is this: Nike brings prototype clothing/shoes to Chinese factory owner. Says lets see you produce this, show us what kind of quality level/tolerances you can guarantee, and how much each unit will cost us. Fast forward to the point where Nike is happy with the product and price, and places first order of X-pairs of shoes per month from this factory.

What does the factory owner do? He contacts his textile and materials supplier and orders enough material to make 1.3x pairs of shoes per month. That extra 30% of materials accounts for a small percentage of factory seconds (ie, the Nike swoosh is stitched off center or there's an errant glop of glue) and the rest end up flooding the market for bootleg clothing.

Etchebeary;842018228 said:

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I only buy Chinese fair-trade products not made by children or workers on suicide-watch, such as Nike jerseys and Apple products. :sarc:

edit: to be fair, though, that stuff is probably made in the same shop as the 'real' jerseys. The website also has Nike shoes.

When you do get your order, I'd be curious whether you can tell the difference between it and the Nike-branded item without looking at it extremely closely. They're probably pretty close.

My understanding of how it works is this: Nike brings prototype clothing/shoes to Chinese factory owner. Says lets see you produce this, show us what kind of quality level/tolerances you can guarantee, and how much each unit will cost us. Fast forward to the point where Nike is happy with the product and price, and places first order of X-pairs of shoes per month from this factory.

What does the factory owner do? He contacts his textile and materials supplier and orders enough material to make 1.3x pairs of shoes per month. That extra 30% of materials accounts for a small percentage of factory seconds (ie, the Nike swoosh is stitched off center or there's an errant glop of glue) and the rest end up flooding the market for bootleg clothing.

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Many workers and low-level managers also produce a few extra products on the side and sell for their own profits.

But I don't think those jerseys fit the bill of overproduced same-things. The "real" replica jerseys don't have names stitched on the back. NCAA forbids it, right?

Etchebeary;842018228 said:

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I only buy Chinese fair-trade products not made by children or workers on suicide-watch, such as Nike jerseys and Apple products. :sarc:

edit: to be fair, though, that stuff is probably made in the same shop as the 'real' jerseys. The website also has Nike shoes.

When you do get your order, I'd be curious whether you can tell the difference between it and the Nike-branded item without looking at it extremely closely. They're probably pretty close.

My understanding of how it works is this: Nike brings prototype clothing/shoes to Chinese factory owner. Says lets see you produce this, show us what kind of quality level/tolerances you can guarantee, and how much each unit will cost us. Fast forward to the point where Nike is happy with the product and price, and places first order of X-pairs of shoes per month from this factory.

What does the factory owner do? He contacts his textile and materials supplier and orders enough material to make 1.3x pairs of shoes per month. That extra 30% of materials accounts for a small percentage of factory seconds (ie, the Nike swoosh is stitched off center or there's an errant glop of glue) and the rest end up flooding the market for bootleg clothing.

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My friend bought some Giants jerseys from the site. His 1989 world series Matt William jersey came out fantastic, but the SF was spelled wrong on the other jersey he got.

Update? Have you received your order?

Bear_Territory;842018720 said:

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My friend bought some Giants jerseys from the site. His 1989 world series Matt William jersey came out fantastic, but the SF was spelled wrong on the other jersey he got.

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You mean the "SF" was spelled "FS"? Actually most of my clothes are knock-offs bought in China or Hong Kong for 10-20% retail. And being smaller in stature, I have a lot more choice in Asia. Can't tell the difference. And if there is a spelling or logo error, it becomes a collector's item and conversation piece.

I have a Rodgers one of these. They are good quality and I got numerous compliments when I wore it this year. Keep in mind #8 will have a new name it very soon... KLINE

chunkybear;842037605 said:

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I have a Rodgers one of these. They are good quality and I got numerous compliments when I wore it this year. Keep in mind #8 will have a new name it very soon... KLINE

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How is the fit? They list 48 as a medium. Usually that's a small.

Buying Chinese? Not if there is an alternative. Compare the Fender Telecaster--American, from Mexico, and from China.. You can SEE the poor quality in the Chinese made instrument before playing it. So no Chinese Cal jerseys for my family.

NYCGOBEARS;842037623 said:

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How is the fit? They list 48 as a medium. Usually that's a small.

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I have a 48 and it fits well. I'm 5'11" 165.