How to spot a fake NFL jersey
- Price: Many authentic jerseys usually retail for about $250. If you notice an authentic jersey for $45 to $75, it's probably fake.
- The letters, numbers and logos on the jersey should not appear "bubbly." They should feel smooth and thin.
- Authentic jerseys contain a heavy mesh material, spandex sides, a Reebok badge on the neckline, and sewn-on letters and numbers. These are the exact jerseys that the players wear on the field.
- If the label of the jersey is made in South Korea, El Salvador or Senegal, it is authentic. If there is another country's name, it's likely fake.
- It's recommended to purchase a jersey at a retail store or credible Web site.
Source: www.ehow.com
MONROE — Monroe police and investigators from the National Football League are continuing to discuss pending charges against four vendors who were allegedly selling counterfeit pro sports jerseys at Traders World on Union Road.
Detective Alicia Beacock said 2,127 counterfeit pro sports jerseys were seized from booths that were doing a brisk business around 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 10.
A private investigator from the NFL contacted Monroe investigators while cracking down on alleged counterfeiters in Cincinnati. The NFL investigator said busts are common during playoff season, which began this past weekend.
Someone caught allegedly selling fake apparel in Cincinnati told investigators about similar counterfeit activity at Traders World, according to police.
Beacock said the vendors, who were scattered throughout Traders World, were cooperative. Investigators were at the scene for about six hours, boxing and bagging apparel.
“We are going to have to get a store-and-lock to keep them in,” Beacock said. While officers worked, shoppers still asked to purchase favorite players’ shirts, she said.
Police said felony trademark counterfeiting charges will be sought through the Lebanon Municipal Court on four vendors. Beacock said the police will also consult with the Warren County prosecutor’s office before official charges are filed.
Arrests of vendors selling counterfeit or knockoff items are not uncommon at Traders World. Since May 2008, Monroe police have arrested more than a dozen counterfeiters at the flea market, according to reports.
In December, Monroe police assisted the Howland Police Department near Warren, Ohio to investigate counterfeiting activity at Rogers Flea Market in Columbiana County.
According to media reports, that investigation revealed that fake name-brand purses, wallets and sunglasses were coming from China via New York. Monroe police Detective Ken Parson said the goods were being sold at the Rogers Flea Market on Fridays and then in Monroe over the weekend.
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