Life Decision

[MTK]

If you want a current player, I would stick with the replicas.

The authentics are really nice, once you get one you won't want to go back to the replicas. Everything is stitched on with the authentics, the name, numbers, etc. With the replicas everything is screened on. The only bad thing I see with the authentics is because it's so nice, I don't want to wear it as much because I don't want to mess it up, spill food on it, etc.

Ebay has some great deals on authentics. You can find them for $100 and under sometimes. You have to be careful sometimes though. They are so cheap because they are either overstock or irregulars. Nothing wrong with the overstocks but the irregulars suck. I got a Portis authentic not too long ago and it's a slight irregular, some of the stitching is frayed, not a huge deal but it bugs me anyway.

I just got a Doug Williams Mitchell & Ness throwback for $60. I can't find anything wrong with it. You just have to research the buyer's feedback and don't be afraid to ask them questions before bidding.

There are a ton of Arrington authentics on Ebay right now. I have two, one in white and one in the 75th anniversary, both are great jerseys and I think I paid about $150 combined.