Hi guys,

I would like some advice on this online store before spending my hard earned money on potentially fake goods. Ive read a lot of forum posts warning about fake jerseys and I was wondering if any of you guys out there know of 9ico.com or their reputation.
The jersey description looks legit to me, but Im a total n00b when it comes to spotting fake stuff.

The URL of the jersey Im looking at is below but I could be tempted to buy a couple of other jerseys from there if its all above board.

http://www.9ico.com/san-diego-chargers-43-darren-sproles-navy-premier-jersey-p-851.html

Im very new to this forum and its great to see people trying to fight the fakes. Keep up the good work and thanks

Hi,

I've not dealt with this site before. The description of the Sproles jersey is for a replica, this is the entry level jersey and has screenprinted numbers etc. The replica range is rarely faked as they are harder to make. You need expensive machinery to be able to make these.

The faked jerseys are the Authentic range as they have everything sewn on, the numbers are made from a material called tackle twill. These are easier to fake as they use inferior materials and only need a semi skilled workforce to produce.

The photos the site is using are from the NFLshop.com and can be a sign of counterfieters as they don't want their jerseys shown as we'd lock onto them pretty quickly.

$40 odd bucks is a good price for replica jerseys, they go for $80 on the NFLshop.

The problem I have is that they are based in China. What the Chinese fakers do is put out sites like this with misinformation. You think that you are getting a replic but they send you a fake authentic instead, knowing that most people won't return them.

I'd be very wary of sites like these personally.

As i thought, I've been going through their jerseys.

Take a look at this one which has a proper photo
http://www.9ico.com/chicago-bears-55-lance-briggs-pro-bowl-jersey-p-783.html

The description say replica, but you can see the numbers are sewn on material.

These are counterfeiters. Steer clear.

Thanks for investigating Billsfan. Unfortunately, it's yet another faker site to add to your list.
I should've spotted their customer service email address (service01.9ico@hotmail.com) which would have set the alarm bells ringing.

Here's hoping the local Reebok outlet have the shirt I want.

They are counterfeiters mate. I've just spent half an hour removing all of this morons posts. Steer well clear.