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So I have a Toby Hall jersey, but it is autographed and game worn. I would bet everyone here, that the Day jersey was purchased as a game used one from the Garage Sale or at Soxfest.

If they get this new electronic sign, I am done hearing about how "Historic" and "Pure" Wrigley Field is.

The White Sox have had more uniform changes than any other team in baseball, and they finally got it right. Keep em the way they are.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Mar 14, 2010 -> 06:27 PM) Those are all pretty spot on. Another thing to look for is the size/thickness of the font used for the numbers and lettering. If you know the White Sox jerseys well enough, spotting fakes is easy. Often times the lettering will be extremely thick or much thinner than usual. Another is the spacing of the numbers and letters, as Soxpride said. If they're unusually far apart or stacked right next to each other, its not authentic. Also, if the names are VERY curved around the numbers, it's probably a fake. This happens a lot with Pierzynski jerseys I see on eBay. Another tell is the patches on the sleeves. The Sox use the diamond Sox logo on their left sleeve on the road greys and alternate blacks. Lastly, pay attention to the trim around the names and letters. The White Sox jerseys have multi-colored trim. For instance, the alternate black jerseys have white letters with a black outline and a grey trim. The road grey jerseys are black with a white outline, and the home white jerseys have black letters/numbers with grey trim. If all else fails, just give it the Google test. Here's an example of a pretty good fake: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Mark-Buehrle-White...8#ht_500wt_1182 You'll notice the shinier fabric, especially on the sleeve patch. It's also a size 50, which doesn't exist. The numbering/letting is pretty damn good, but it's not authentic. Notice the difference between the numbering on the right chest? The jersey on eBay has much thinner numbering. The MLB tag is also off on the Ebay jersey. The silver should be on the right side of the batter and the black on the left. Another thing to look for on fakes, as you pointed out, is the Sox patch that is on the left sleeve of away and alternate jerseys. I have seen some pretty crappy fakes with the logo embroidered onto the sleeve.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Mar 14, 2010 -> 01:13 PM) How do we spot fakes in general? any tips? There are a couple of things you can look for. The first thing is sizing, Majestic authentics run sizes as follows: L-44 XL-48 XXL-52 The bootlegs run a size higher than that: M-48 L-50 (There is no size 50 with genuine authentics) XL-52 The other thing to look out for is the material, they appear to be more "Shiny" than the regular polyester that Majestic uses, anyone that has bought a bootleg outside of the ball park will know what I am talking about. Another red flag is the MLB logo on the back of the jersey, the White Sox do not use a red, white and blue MLB logo on the back of their jerseys, it is silver, black and white. And finally, check the letters on the back of the jersey. Fakes are spaced closer than authentics. Whenever in doubt, pull up a photo on the White Sox website or Grandstand, and compare it with what you are looking at on ebay.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Mar 13, 2010 -> 10:29 AM) Then there's a s***-ton of strange/creepy men at baseball games. And not just at baseball games, once spring training starts, I see people wearing jerseys everywhere. I will say that I see more people wearing football jerseys once the NFL season starts.

I am kicking myself for returning a Mitchell and Ness Walter Payton 1983 home jersey. I found it at a TJ maxx for $50.00. Every once in a while you can find some nice jerseys at TJ Maxx. Just the other day, I saw an authentic Bulls Nocioni (Sp ?) for about $30.

QUOTE (bschmaranz @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 12:57 AM) 56 and yes And really, if it was a knockoff, I didn't pay much for it and it looks great so I could care less. As long as you are cool with it.

QUOTE (bschmaranz @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 09:05 PM) The Bo Jackson one I got was brand new, still in the original bag with the size sticker on it, the tags on the jersey, it's beautiful. Guess I got lucky. I hate to break your heart, but the Mitchell and Ness White Sox Bo Jackson jersey, is one of the biggest knockoffs on Ebay, there are tons of em on there. What size was the jersey? Also, was there a hologram on the tags?

I have found that you have to be careful when purchasing jerseys on Ebay. There are some good deals out there, but most are fakes. It depends on how much you want to spend on one also. The new Majestic replicas are great with the two tone style lettering. Do a search on google for mlb.com coupon codes and you can usually save like 15 to 20% (30% around Christmas time). If you are into throwbacks, Mitchell and Ness has some great specials around Christmas also, otherwise you are looking at 250-300$.

I'm not an autograph hound, and I don't need to collect one for each player present. With that being said, do you think it will be a pain getting a few autographs, maybe like three or four? I just don't want to spend the entire day waiting in line and end up missing the othe events.

Other than the Sox I don't care for any other A.L team. I like the Cardianls and Brewers in the N.L.

QUOTE (tonyho7476 @ Jan 21, 2010 -> 08:12 AM) I went last year...going again this year. I had fun last year. Are you into autographs? If so, then its a little bit of a rat race. Otherwise, the hotel is nice and its always fun to be surrounded by Sox fans. Here is a link to the schedule. Schedule How is the garage sale? I have attended the garage sale before at the ball park, is it the same as Soxfest? I think I will be looking into getting a few autographs, although I do not want to waste the entire day waiting in line for an autograph. One item I am looking for at Soxfest will be the original Comiskey Park bricks. I know they sold them at the event in the past, any idea if they are still selling them?

Hey everyone long time lurker and new poster here. I will be attending Soxfest this weekend, and am curious who here will be going? I have not attended this event in years, and I was wondering how the event is now that it is at the Palmer House?