A jersey that looks just like the other jersey but at a fraction of the price??  Here's why... We all love to support our favorite teams and players by wearing their jerseys.  You'll search for jerseys here on eBay and find that what appears to be the same jerseys will have a price range of $9.99 to $199.99 or even up to the thousands of dollars!!  Why is there such a big price difference for what seems to be an identical item?  Simple... a jersey just isn't a jersey.  There are actually FOUR types of jerseys available.  (Replica, Authentic Replica, Pro Cut, Player/Game Issued or Game Worn/Used)  The first type of jersey is the "Replica" jersey which is generally the cheapest.  These jerseys usually retail in the $45.00-$75.00 range.  These jerseys will have the team logos, player's name and numbers "ironed or screened on".  After a few washings, the graphics/logos will usually begin to "crack, peel, and fade".  The second type of jersey which is the "Authentic Replica" jersey is a little more expensive ranging from $75.00-$125.00.  These jerseys look like the cheaper "Replica" jerseys but instead of the logos and graphics being ironed-on, these graphics are actually "patches" that are swen-on.  The material for the "Authentic Replica" jerseys itself is also a little thicker and a higher quality than the material used for the "Replica" jerseys.  The third type of jersey is the "Pro Cut" jersey which retails for $150.00+.  These are the same types of jerseys that the player's themselves would be wearing on the field or on the court.  The "Pro Cut" jerseys sizes will not be indicated by the standard "S, M, L, & XL".  "Pro Cut" jerseys will instead be sized with a number usually ranging from 40 (Medium) to 60 (XXXXL)  Also be aware that a lot of sellers will list a "AUTHENTIC JERSEY" for sale that also says "SEWN".  Just because a jersey has "sewn on" player name and numbers DOES NOT mean that you're getting the player's authentic replica jersey.  I've seen somre really poor excuses for these jerseys!!  The numbers (fonts) are TOTALLY WRONG!!  Players come in all shapes and sizes so their jerseys have to be fitted accordingly.  Sometimes a scam artist will buy a "Pro Cut" jersey, have it customized with a particular player's name and number, create some "wear" to the jersey.  Maybe get some grass and or dirt stains on it, rub a few areas with sandpaper, etc... and will try to pass the jersey off as "game used" by the player.  Depending on the player, that jersey could now bring up to several thousand dollars at auction!!  The fourth type of jersey (and often the most expensive jersey) is the "Player/Game Issued game used/worn" jersey.  "Game Issued" jerseys differ very slightly from the "Pro Cut" jerseys that you can get off the rack at your local Pro Shop.  While they are both sized with numbers, a "Game Issued" jersey may have patches that you will not find on a "Pro Cut" store bought jersey.  These patches are usually found in the form of a sleeve patch or perhaps a patch on the chest commemorating a special event associated with the team.  These special patches are a great way to determine the year that the jersey was worn/used.  Also... "Game Issued" jerseys may have additional tagging found near the size tag on the front of the jersey.  These tags may indicate that the jersey itself may be a few inches longer than a standard jersey of the same size or that the sleeves are longer than the regular size.  A "Game Issued/used" jersey will literally be THE JERSEY that you'll find hanging in the player's locker before game-time.  Not all of the "Game Issued" jerseys make it onto the playing field.  A "Game Issued" jersey will have even more tags than the "Pro Cuts".  In addition to having the patches and additional size tags, a "Game Issued" jersey will sometimes have a "Taylored Exclusively for ... (team name) tag, a "Year and or Set Tag".  (For example, Rawlings baseball jerseys during the late 80's and early 90's had a tag that would say something like "1990 Set 1".  That usually meant that particular jersey was issued to the player in 1990 and that was the first set of jerseys.  (A player could be issued up to three or four of the same jersey.)  Older "Player/Game Issued" jersey's may also have the player's last name stitched directly onto the jersey or on a patch that is secured onto the jersey.  This short little guide is just the "tip of the iceburgh" when it comes to describing all of the different types of jerseys that are available.  There is absolutely nothing wrong with a base model replica jersey or authentic replica if you just want to support your player or team.  If you want to invest in a pro-cut/game used jersey, do  your homework, research and ask plenty of questions.  I'd hate to see you wasting all of your hard earned money on something that isn't what it seems to be.  I hope this guide gives you a better understanding as to why there is such a significant price diffference when it comes to buying a jersey.