Legit Check Guide

You have a fake jersey.

Does it have the adidas button? - [[ Yes -> button-check ]] - [[ No -> neck ]]

''Let's look at the button.'' Is your jersey one of these? - Initial Home/Away Jersey (the team's original 2017-18 jersey set) - 2018 Winter Classic (Rangers v. Sabres) - 2018 Stadium Series (Capitals v. Toronto) [[ Yes -> button-older ]] [[ No ->Fake]] [[ Jk, I don't have a button -> neck ]]

Which does the button look like? [[<img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/button-legit.png" width="250" > -> neck ]] [[<img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/button-fake-stitched.png" width="250" > ->Fake]] [[<img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/button-fake.png" width="250" > ->Fake]] [[ I don't have a button. -> neck ]]

Can you see the Adidas logo through the neck? [[ Yes ->Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/inside-fake.png"> ->Fake]] [[ No -> band ]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/inside-legit.png"> -> band ]] [[ I'm not sure-> band ]]

What does the information band look like? [[ Band is shiny, text is not clear, stitched through the text ->Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/band-fake.png" width="300"> ->Fake]] [[ Shorter Band ->Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/band-fake-short.png" width="300"> ->Fake]] [[ Band is flat, text and stitching are clear and clean -> hangar ]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/band-legit.png" width="300"> -> hangar ]] [[ I'm not sure-> hangar ]]

What is the hangar text like? [[ Hangar text is sewn or sloppy ->Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/hangar-fake.png"> ->Fake]] [[ Hangar text is screenprinted or sublimated and is clean and legible -> shield ]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/hangar-legit.png"> -> shield ]] [[ My jersey does not have hangar text-> shield ]] [[ I'm not sure-> shield ]]

Does the jersey have an NHL Shield on the front? [[ Yes -> shield-present ]] [[ No ->Fake]]

What does your shield look like? [[ Oddly shaped, rough stitching |Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/adidas-shield-fake.png"> |Fake]] [[ Flat, clean stitching | box ]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/adidas-shield-legit.png" | box ]] [[ I'm not sure | box ]]

Let's look at the back of your jersey. Look at the adidas logo on the back of the neck. It should be a patch, with the backing material being the same color as the jersey itself (in most cases) The "box" it sits in should be just big enough for it, and the logo should sit level. What describes your logo? [[ Crooked or box too big |Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/neck-fake.png"> |Fake]] [[ Flat, centered | dimples ]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/neck-legit.png" | dimples ]] [[ I'm not sure-> dimples ]]

Look at the shoulder dimples. What are they like? [[ Very shiny or printed |Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/dimples-fake.png"> |Fake]] [[ Subtle & even, part of the fabric | laces ]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/dimples-legit.png" | laces ]] [[ I'm not sure-> laces ]]

Overall, what does the cut look like? It should smoothly taper out towards the bottom [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/adidas-cut-fake-01.png" height="300"> |Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/adidas-cut-fake-02.png" height="300"> |Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/adidas-cut-legit.png" height="300"> ->legit-disclaimer]] [[ I'm not sure->ask]]

Overall, you more than likely have a legit jersey! If you're still not 100% sure, feel free to post a link or pictures in the <a href="https://reddit.com/r/hockeyjerseys/about/sticky">r/hockeyjerseys monthly legit check thread</a>!

''What does your fight strap look like:'' [[ Just kidding, I don't have a fight strap ->no-strap]] [[ I'm not sure->Lettering]] [[<img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/fightstrap-fake.png" width="400"> ->Fake]] [[<img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/fightstrap-indo.png" width="400"> ->Lettering]] [[<img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/fightstrap-retail.png" width="400"> ->Lettering]] [[<img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/fightstrap-ti.png" width="400"> ->Lettering]]

Welcome to the r/hockeyjerseys NHL fake guide! This is an interactive guide to help you generally determine if your NHL jersey is legitimate or not. Minor and international leagues have their own quirks, and are more fringe cases. You should ask about them in the <a href="https://reddit.com/r/hockeyjerseys/about/sticky">legit check thread</a>. Big disclaimer: ''We cannot guarantee everything with this guide.'' It is a general guide to use, and if you're still not sure, you should post a link or pictures in the <a href="https://reddit.com/r/hockeyjerseys/about/sticky">monthly legit check thread</a> Let's get started. Who is the manufacturer of your jersey? - (link: "Adidas")[(set: $manu to "adidas")(go-to: "ebay-ask")] - (link: "Fanatics")[(set: $manu to "fanatics")(go-to: "fanatics-ask")] - (link: "Reebok")[(set: $manu to "reebok")(go-to: "ebay-ask")] - (link: "CCM")[(set: $manu to "CCM")(go-to: "ebay-ask")] - (link: "Koho")[(set: $manu to "CCM")(go-to: "ebay-ask")] - (link: "Starter or Pro Player")[(set: $manu to "Starter")(go-to: "Starter")] - (link: "Other")[(set: $manu to "Other")(go-to: "ask")]

This is an interactive guide to help you determine the legitimacy of a Fanatics/Adidas Authentic jersey. [[ Continue -> adidas-size]]

This is an interactive guide to help you determine the legitimacy of your Reebok Edge jersey. What size is it? [[ 46 ->edge]] [[ 48 ->Fake]] [[ 50 ->edge]] [[ 52 ->edge]] [[ 54 ->edge]] [[ 56 ->edge]] [[ 58 ->edge]] [[ 58(+/G/K) ->edge]] [[ 60 ->edge]] [[ S/M/L/XL/XXL ->reebok-replica]]

This is an interactive guide to help you determine the legitimacy of your CCM or Koho jersey. Is your jersey a CCM "Vintage" Jersey? <img src='https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/ccmvintage-legitlettered.png' width='400'> [[ Yes ->ccm-vintage]] [[ No ->ccm-novintage]]

What size is it? [[ 42 ->Button]] [[ 44 ->Button]] [[ 46 ->Button]] [[ 48 ->Fake]] [[ 50 ->Button]] [[ 52 ->Button]] [[ 54 ->Button]] [[ 56 ->Button]] [[ 60 ->Button]]

Do the letters look shiny or oily, like this? [[ Yes ->Fake]] [[ No ->crest]] <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/lettering-fake.png" width="400"> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/lettering-fake-patch.png" width="400"> [[ I'm not sure->crest]]

If your jersey has laces, what do they look like? [[ Loose, thin, or detached ->Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/adidas-laces-fake-01.png" ->Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/adidas-laces-fake-02.png" ->Fake]] [[ Flat, immobile -> cut ]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/adidas-laces-legit.png" -> cut ]] [[ I don't have laces -> cut ]] [[ I'm not sure-> cut ]]

How does the crest on the front look? [[ Shiny, oily, bubbly, diagonal streaks ->Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/crest-fake.png" width="300"> ->Fake]] [[ Flat, smooth ->crap-design]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/crest-legit.png" width="300" ->crap-design]] [[ I'm not sure->crap-design]]

Overall, things are looking ok if you've gotten this far! Let's continue [[ with some manufacturer specific traits -> manu-switch]]

(if: $manu is 'reebok' ) [(go-to: "edgeorno")] (else-if: $manu is 'adidas' ) [(go-to: "Adidas")] (else-if: $manu is 'CCM' ) [(go-to: "CCM")] (else-if: $manu is 'Starter' ) [(go-to: "legit-disclaimer")] (else:)["Ah fuck, look what you've done. PM Dex."]

(if: $manu is 'reebok' ) [(go-to: "reebok-replica")] (else-if: $manu is 'CCM' ) [(go-to: "CCM")] (else-if: $manu is 'fanatics' ) [(go-to: "fanatics")] (else-if: $manu is 'adidas' ) [(go-to: "adidaswcoh")] (else-if: $manu is 'Starter' ) [(go-to: "legit-disclaimer")] (else:)[You should check in the <a href="https://reddit.com/r/hockeyjerseys/about/sticky">r/hockeyjerseys monthly legit check thread</a>.]

In general, Fanatics Breakaway jerseys are not faked. If the jersey does ''not'' have a fight strap, and has a jock tag that looks like this, it is more than likely legit. <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/jock-tag-fanatics.png" width="500"> However if you're not completely sure, you should ask in the <a href="https://reddit.com/r/hockeyjerseys/about/sticky">r/hockeyjerseys monthly legit check thread</a>.

Does your jersey have a fight strap? (link: "Yes")[(set: $strap to "true")(go-to: "fight-strap")] (link: "No")[(set: $strap to "false")(go-to: "no-strap")]

Does your jersey have a jock tag? <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/jock-tag-reebok.png" width="400"> [[ Yes ->premier]] [[ No ->replica-wc]]

It looks like you have a legit Reebok premier. If you're still not 100% sure, feel free to post a link or pictures in the <a href="https://reddit.com/r/hockeyjerseys/about/sticky">r/hockeyjerseys monthly legit check thread</a>!

Is your jersey a Winter Classic jersey? [[ Yes ->premier]] [[ No ->premier-size]]

Sounds like you've got a fringe case. Post a link or pictures in the <a href="https://reddit.com/r/hockeyjerseys/about/sticky">r/hockeyjerseys monthly legit check thread</a>!

Is your jersey a lettered size? (S/M/L/XL) [[ Yes ->premier]] [[ No ->ask]]

What kind of sizing does your jersey have? - [[ Numbered ->vintage-number ]] - [[ Lettered ->vintage-lettered ]]

What color are the bands on the neck tag? Gray or Blue? [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/ccmvintage-fake.png" width="300"> ->Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/ccmvintage-legit.png" width="300" alt="Courtesy of classicvintagejerseys on ebay"> ->legit-disclaimer]]

In general, CCM Vintage jerseys in lettered sizes are not faked. However, you should ask in the <a href="https://reddit.com/r/hockeyjerseys/about/sticky">r/hockeyjerseys monthly legit check thread</a> if you're not sure. [[ Start Over ->manufacturer]]

Is it one of these designs? [[ Yes ->Fake]] [[ No ->pause]] <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/crap-design-01.png" width="300"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/crap-design-02.png" width="300"> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/crap-design-03.png" width="300"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/crap-design-04.png" width="300">

Is your jersey from the World Cup of Hockey (WCH)? [[ Yes ->wcoh]] [[ No ->ask]]

Does it have a jock tag that looks like this? <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/jock-tag-adidas.png" width="400"> [[ Yes ->legit-disclaimer]] [[ No ->ask]]

What does the NHL Shield look like? [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-shield-legit-01.png" width="300"> ->legit-disclaimer]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-shield-legit-02.png" width="300"> ->reebok-neck]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-shield-fake-01.png" width="300"> ->Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-shield-fake-02.png" width="300" ->Fake]] [[ I'm not sure->reebok-neck]]

Is it a lettered size (S/M/L/XL)? [[ Yes ->ccm-novintage-sizes]] [[ No ->legit-disclaimer]]

The Reebok 6100 was used in 2005-07, and has same boxy style as older CCM/Koho jerseys. Generally not faked, but it is best to ask in the <a href="https://reddit.com/r/hockeyjerseys/about/sticky">r/hockeyjerseys monthly legit check thread</a>. They are *extremely* rare, especially in size 48. [[ Start Over ->manufacturer]]

Is your jersey a Reebok Edge, Premier, or 6100? - [[ Edge ->Reebok]] - [[ Premier ->Fake-premier]] - [[ 6100 ->6100]] [[ I'm not sure->edge]]

Does your jersey have neck laces? [[ Yes ->reebok-laces-yes]] [[ No ->reebok-laces-no]]

How does the NHL Shield sit behind the laces? [[ Behind ->Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-laces-fake.png" width="300" ->Fake]] [[ Above ->legit-disclaimer]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-laces-legit.png" width="300" ->legit-disclaimer]] [[ I'm not sure->ask]]

Is the NHL Shield on its own piece of fabric, centered and well above the "V" of the neck? [[ Yes ->legit-disclaimer]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-vneck-legit.png" width="300"> ->legit-disclaimer]] [[ No ->Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-vneck-fake.png" width="300"> ->Fake]] [[ I'm not sure->ask]]

Look at the back of the neck of your jersey. Which logo does it have? [[ Vector Logo ->reebok-neck-vector]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-vector-legit.png" width="400" > ->reebok-neck-vector]] [[ Wordmark Logo ->reebok-neck-wordmark]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-wordmark-legit.png" width="400" > ->reebok-neck-wordmark]]

Is the Vector logo a patch or stitched directly? [[Patch ->reebok-laces-ask]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-vector-legit.png" width="400" > ->reebok-laces-ask]] [[Stitched Directly ->Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-vector-fake.png" width="400" > ->Fake]] [[ I'm not sure->reebok-laces-ask]]

Is the Wordmark logo a patch or stitched directly? [[Patch ->reebok-laces-ask]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-wordmark-legit.png" width="400" > ->reebok-laces-ask]] [[Stitched Directly ->Fake]] [[ <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/reebok-wordmark-fake.png" width="400" > ->Fake]] [[ I'm not sure->reebok-laces-ask]]

Is the website something like "officialpredtorsshop.com" or "legitnhljerseys.com"? Or is it DHGate/AliExpress/Ecrater? [[Yes->Fake-site]] [[No->ddos]]

This is a fake site or seller. Do not order from them. Check out the list of <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/hockeyjerseys/wiki/trustedsellers#wiki_retail_stores.3A">trusted sellers</a> for a list of shops that are known to be trustworthy, or ask in the <a href="https://reddit.com/r/hockeyjerseys/about/sticky">legit check thread</a> if you're still unsure.

Where is the seller located? [[North America->strap]] [[Europe ->strap]] [[Asia ->Fake-site]]

Did you or are you buying a jersey on eBay? [[Yes->ebay]] [[No->insta]] [[I'm not worried about the source, skip this step->strap]]

Look up the website in a <a href="http://whois.domaintools.com/">WHOIS database</a>. Where is the site based? [[North America->tgtbt]] [[Europe ->tgtbt]] [[Asia ->Fake-site]]

Did you have to go through DDOS protection to get to the site, like CloudFlare? [[Yes->Fake-site]] [[No->whois]]

Premiers don't have fight straps. If you have a jersey with a fight strap and a jock tag, it's one of the following: - A Practice jersey - A protoype jersey (unlikely) - A Fake (most likely) [[ Start Over ->manufacturer]]

<div>(link: "Click here to start over")[(set: $manu to "")(go-to: "manufacturer")] </div>

In general, Starter and Pro Player jerseys are not faked. If it is a "concept" jersey, like one of the ones below, it is 100% fake. <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/blues_concept.jpg" width=300 height=220> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/flyers_concept.jpeg" width=300 height=220> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/pens_concept.jpg" width=300 height=220> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/kings_concept.jpg" width=300 height=220> Check through the rest of the guide to double-check: [[ Continue ->strap]] If you're still not 100% sure, feel free to post a link or pictures in the <a href="https://reddit.com/r/hockeyjerseys/about/sticky">r/hockeyjerseys monthly legit check thread</a>!

Is it an ad on a social media site like Instagram/FB/Snapchat? [[ Yes -> majorcorp ]] [[ No ->site-check]]

Is the ad for a reputable corporation like Adidas or Dick's Sporting Goods? [[ Yes ->strap]] [[ No ->sketch]]

Is the ad kinda sketchy sounding, or offering something that's too good to be true, like this? <img src='https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/insta.png' height=400> [[ Yes ->Fake-site]] [[ No ->ddos]]

Are the deals just simply too good to be true, like a brand new, star player jersey for <$40? [[ Yes ->Fake-site]] [[ No ->strap]]

Look at the size tag. Are all the sizes consistent? For example, XXL/TTG/EEG or L/G/G? <img src='https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/ccm_fake_tag.jpg' height='300'> <img src='https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/ccm_tag_korea.jpg' height='300'> [[Yes ->ccm-novintage-stitching]] [[No ->Fake]]

Look at the patches and crest of the jersey. Are there drop stitches, like this? <img src='https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/ccm_fake_stitching_crest.jpg' width='400'> <img src='https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/ccm_fake_stitching_patch.jpg' width='400'> [[Yes ->Fake]] [[No ->ccm-nonvintage-lettering]]

Is the customization kind of bubbly, or maybe just a little too wrong? <img src='https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/ccm_fake_lettering.jpg' width='450'> <img src='https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/ccm_fake_lettering_tb.jpg' width='450'> <img src='https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/ccm_fake_lettering_edm.jpg' width='450'> - [[Yes, bubbly or off ->Fake]] - [[No, clean ->ccm-nonvintage-design]]

Is it a design the team never wore? <img src='https://s3.amazonaws.com/legitcheck.thedejocker.net/ccm_fake_design.jpg' width='500'> [[Yes ->Fake]] [[No ->legit-disclaimer]]

What type of Fanatics jersey are you checking? [[Breakaway ->fanatics]] [[Premium Authentic (Retail, Indonesian-made) ->Adidas]] [[Pro Authentic (Made in Canada) ->Adidas]]