Ok, lets start off with which style of jersey you like best. I'm mainly talking about the current Reebok range here.

Lets looks at the replica:
This is the first rung of jersey collecting. Mesh construction with dazzleshoulders and side panels. Screenprinted numbers and name plates. Has a drop tail (the back is longer than the front)



The EQT (or premier):
Similar to the replica in construction but has a single layer tackle twill numbers. Also has a drop tail.



The Authentic:
As close as the game worn contruction you can get without it being game worn. Main difference to the other types is spandex side panels, double layer construction on the shoulders and layered tackle twill numbers and name.(Single if the team only has one colour i.e New York Giants). Authentics do not have drop tails, both front and back are the same length.



Game worn / Team issued:
The holy grail of jersey collecting. Made in the USA by Ripon, Berlin WA. They are available and prices depend on the player and team. Can you get any better than a jersey worn in a NFL game or issued by the team....No.

I like replithentic, EQT, or Premier, whichever u want to call it

I like the baggy style of the replicas, with the features of the authentic

Plus their not too expensive

I haven't actually got a premier jersey yet, both of mine are replica

I'm gonna get a premier steelers 75th anniversary jersey

Although the patch ones are cool i'm getting the 75th anniv jersey

which hasn't just got a patch its a completely different jersey, with gold block numbering, no steelers logo

lemme find a link

http://news.steelers.com/catalog/product/75901/

yeah i will

I love authentics but due to the cost involved I tend to go for EQTs nowadays. I try to avoid replicas as they just don't seem to feel right on me, although if I see a good deal I will buy the odd one.

I've never seen a game-worn jersey in person, but would be very tempted as an investment if I came across a Patriots one at a decent price!

For me its the replica prefer the screen print cause its not too heavy and the jersey is generally lightweight and isnt heavy when it gets wet , my fake "authentic" when i wore that and it got wet and the padded shoulder bits and numbers would make it seem heavy

Replica jerseys - CHEAP AND CHEERFUL

Its something about the weight of an authentic that pleases me - the double shoulders and the lettering etc. Plus I prefer the mesh they're made of (more like the replicas of the 90's) instead of the itchy mesh of Reebok replicas.

But I do agree with your cheap and cheerful quote though dino. Its red-hot and I'm off to a bbq/all day booze up. Its football jersey weather, but I know I'm gonna get ketchup and burger grease everywhere at some point and I don't wanna ruin an authentic. So I've dug out the Bledsoe Bills replica Perfect.

These young unns!! lol

Haha i thought it was something to do with the texans or bills based on colour so i wiki'd it and scrolled to the logos but didnt bother reading the bit at the top

I have a question about sizing. Is an XL replica the same size as an XL EQT or Authentic?

I just want to make sure i dont get something that wont be a good fit

Thanks in advance