In the days leading up to the biggest game of the year, cheap counterfeit gear is flooding online marketplaces.
And no matter if your team is in the big game or not, fans are always up for some new gear.
But before you buy — whether it's gear worn in the Super Bowl, items signed by your favorite players, or just a replica NFL or NBA jersey —realize that these days everything from jerseys to autographs could be fake. Greg Koch, owner of Koch's Sporting Goods, is ready for the big game with everything from Philly sweatshirts to Kansas City jerseys."You're gonna get a neon orange printing on it, you might get a misspelled name," he said.But he says a fake can be tough to spot, especially online, because counterfeiters will even use the NFL logo and Nike swoosh.The online retailer Fanatics.
She says when purchasing sought-after items like player helmets, photos or equipment, check for a"certificate of authenticity.""Any reputable seller will absolutely answer all of those questions for you," she said. Greg Koch says real replica jerseys, authorized by the NFL, NBA, NHL, or Major League Baseball, should cost more than $100.So avoid a cheap knockoff that will look bad and could fall apart in the wash."Don't Waste Your Money" is a registered trademark of Scripps Media, Inc. .For more consumer news and money saving advice, go to www.dontwasteyourmoney.com
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