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NBA / Sports Memorabilia Help! Bought A Throwback Jersey...

Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)

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So today I pulled a JasonLuckyDog and hit up the Goodwill in order to start my jersey collection I've been meaning to get into.

 

I happened to see this cool looking Nets throwback jersey, so I decided to buy it on a whim without looking up the guy's name.

 

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The condition is surprisingly pretty good (even though the second picture's lighting makes it look weird, it's actually not that faded), and I got it for $3.50 so no big deal obviously.

 

Turns out the dude, Drazen Petrovic, has had his #3 jersey retired by the Nets after he died in 1993. I've read that his success in the NBA had a huge influence on the popularity of basketball in Europe. This jersey is a throwback to the 1992-1993 season I believe, judging by this tag...

 

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So basically my main question is whether this jersey is an authentic jersey or a "swingman" jersey. It's not a replica because the stuff isn't screen pressed on or whatever, and it is an official NBA jersey with everything stitched on, so I'm tryna figure out whether it's authentic or swingman.

 

Also, Reebok did NBA jerseys from 2001-2006, if that's relevant at all.

 

From a quick eBay search, my purchase could be worth in excess of $100, even if it's just a swingman!! So exciting for my first Goodwill jersey hunt ever.

 

Anyways, thanks for any help!!

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I searched high and low for this jersey and found only 1 listing for a Reebok jersey of his and I dont have an account to find out how much it sold for 

 

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/drazen-petrovic-hwc-throwback-nba-75549847

 

 

0 Reebok jerseys on Ebay completed listings or active

 

you might have something special,  I would put it on Ebay for a Buy it Now for $150 and see if you get any offers..

 

or it might not be that special but I would find out!

 

 

 

 

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I found some on eBay from different jersey makers, and then even some total knockoff brand ones for $40-50 or so. So I'm sure a legit one must be worth something. Guess you're right, there's only one way to find out.

 

Still might keep it as a cool piece to start my collection from though...

 

I highly recommend that you watch the ESPN 30 for 30: Once Brothers.  It is a documentary on Petrovic and Vlade Divac and actually gives you a really cool back story on Petrovic that will make you appreciate your find even more.  Here is the link to the piece: http://espn.go.com/30for30/film?page=once-brothers

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I highly recommend that you watch the ESPN 30 for 30: Once Brothers. It is a documentary on Petrovic and Vlade Divac and actually gives you a really cool back story on Petrovic that will make you appreciate your find even more. Here is the link to the piece: http://espn.go.com/30for30/film?page=once-brothers

Thanks man, I will check it out when I'm back from work!!

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I'm sure it's legit, but just because stuff is sewn on doesn't make it legit. I have a Steve Smith jersey that is a counterfeit but has sewn on everything, came with Rebok tags on it and everything.

I suppose that's true, but everything looks exactly like the official ones I've seen online, and the back tags look legit. Plus I can't think of a reason a knockoff jersey maker would bother making a 3XL with +2 length, but who knows. You could be right.

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