Rhinoferg Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I like buying replica shirts,rugby league and football. Leeds United have just released their home kit. £60 a pop. NRL shirts are also expensive. I get teams need the revenue but they change every season, surely they could have a trade in like part exchanging a car? Thoughts please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 So many fans (football fans especially) are mugs who are happy to pay £80 for a piece of cheap nylon made for a few quid, so as long as that continues so will the ridiculous prices. I find RL shirts to be much better value though, and much better quality, I’ve got a few Saints ones but not at the moment as I don’t like the sponsor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Shirt prices are often set by the manufacturers. Hence Leeds United being the same price as Celtic who have also just gone to Adidas. There's an element of "that's over priced but at least it is quality" in that regard. By contrast we see some clubs charging similar prices for inferior products and that is infuriating. In the NRL I get the impression that shirts barely change year to year, even manufacturer to manufacturer. In UK RL we have some good manufacturers but have had some poor ones. At Wakefield having a good manufacturer as opposed to decades of poor ones has made a big difference in merchandise sales (anecdotally). A new kit every year is fair enough I think. £45ish is a standard price for them and thats not unreasonable. I only get them now if I like them. I have enough that I do like to mean its not essential. Edit: as an aside that is why I'm worried Leeds will move to Oxen from ISC soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastLondonMike Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 If enough people buy them at those prices they'll continue to sell them at those prices. I haven't bought a football shirt for donkeys years, but the ones i've seen up close are of a pretty decent standard. Replica jerseys the fans buy will be de-spec'd slightly to make them more affordable, which really means a less technical fabric base, and maybe minus a few details.. Price wise the clubs can set the RRP at anything they want, though any that did would put themselves in a tough position with their supplier, should it be one of the big name sports brands, who will also be selling the jersey etc themselves, and no doubt at what they consider to be market value. Most of the big brands are likely to insist on an RRP before signing up with any club. As a rule of thumb RRP is generally double the price of the wholesale price, which is also double the price of cost price. Not always, but most apparel. Caps, for instance, can sometimes have an even greater margin. Caps and Cotton tee's are generally the most profitable. Working with the smaller suppliers, like Oxen, would probably return a better margin than working with any of the big brands, but you give up certain things when doing so, and you also get what you pay for. With the likes of Adi, Puma, Nike, you're getting the very best technical fabrics and techniques, with the smaller suppliers you'll still be able to get good quality, but not in the leagues of the above mentioned brands, unless you want to pay for it, but most won't, and certainly not RL clubs it seems. The figure at the bottom of the balance sheet is far more important. Though in many cases you don't actually have to pay for the very best fabrics to get something that is of a decent standard. Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I tend to get the leisure wear , polo or something that’s cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I get the shirt each year... Usually the away one as it changes more I tend to see it as a supporting the club purchase rather than a value for money thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatmichaelsays Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I seem to remember buying my first football shirt for about £40 in 1995-ish. At £60, shirts seem to have gone up 50% in that time. Over the same period, the average price of a pint has gone up 123%. Seems that, according to the Beer Index, football shirts are a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatmichaelsays Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 hour ago, EastLondonMike said: Working with the smaller suppliers, like Oxen, would probably return a better margin than working with any of the big brands, but you give up certain things when doing so, and you also get what you pay for. With the likes of Adi, Puma, Nike, you're getting the very best technical fabrics and techniques, with the smaller suppliers you'll still be able to get good quality, but not in the leagues of the above mentioned brands, unless you want to pay for it, but most won't, and certainly not RL clubs it seems. The figure at the bottom of the balance sheet is far more important. Though in many cases you don't actually have to pay for the very best fabrics to get something that is of a decent standard. One of the things that Leeds United have spoken about with Adidas has been distribution. Leeds sell a lot of shirts - some of the numbers suggest that even in the Championship, their shirt sales are comparable to the "big six" clubs. The issue that has created for previous suppliers (Macron and Kappa) is that they haven't been able to keep up with demand and stock shortages were common. The LUFC online store has been down for most of today, such is the demand for the shirt. The money that Leeds are getting from Adidas is undoubtedly better, but the sweater part of the deal is the reach and distribution that Adidas offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Rhinoferg said: I like buying replica shirts,rugby league and football. Leeds United have just released their home kit. £60 a pop. NRL shirts are also expensive. I get teams need the revenue but they change every season, surely they could have a trade in like part exchanging a car? Thoughts please When you part exchange a car, the dealer sells it on. What's a rugby club going to do with an old, well worn replica jersey ? Just asking, like. "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastLondonMike Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, Griff said: When you part exchange a car, the dealer sells it on. What's a rugby club going to do with an old, well worn replica jersey ? Just asking, like. Funnily enough there are some brands, the more progressive and bigger ones, that actually do offer an exchange initiative, though this comes from a sustainability strategy, not for fans financial situations. Polyester for instance can be made to be recycled, but it is an expensive process, and something only for the big brands really. Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 If the Leeds Utd shirt has premier league branding it will only get used for 1 season anyways,stick to some of the. Sydney NRL teams,there designs hardly change year on year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastLondonMike Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 31 minutes ago, whatmichaelsays said: One of the things that Leeds United have spoken about with Adidas has been distribution. Leeds sell a lot of shirts - some of the numbers suggest that even in the Championship, their shirt sales are comparable to the "big six" clubs. The issue that has created for previous suppliers (Macron and Kappa) is that they haven't been able to keep up with demand and stock shortages were common. The LUFC online store has been down for most of today, such is the demand for the shirt. The money that Leeds are getting from Adidas is undoubtedly better, but the sweater part of the deal is the reach and distribution that Adidas offers. Adidas obviously have far greater resource to commit to certain stock levels, far more than the likes of Macron and Kappa. Llike i mentioned before, the benefits of linking with some one like Adi, over the likes of Macron or Kappa (though no disrespect to those two brands), offers so much more. As another example, i noticed today the RFU have announced a deal with New Era, to supply caps. With New Era having a number of high street stores and product available in a number of other high street 'sport' stores, you can bet a pound to a penny the RFU will benefit from a great deal more exposure, and likely make a few more sales, even if it might be costing them more to partner with New Era. Assuming New Era stock these caps in their stores of course, which i'd imagine they would. You give a bit more to get a bit more. Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 If you’re offended by the pricing of current football shirts, have a look at some of the pricing on ‘Classic Football Shirts’ then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I suppose if you're a season ticket holder and you can wear it 20 times a season or whatever, it makes it more worthwhile paying out £50 plus. Generally speaking I don't like shirts with sponsors names on them, so I'm put off buying replica shirts. I currently only have an England football home shirt from 2014. I think I paid about £15 for it on ebay. I can't imagine wanting any replica shirt enough to ever want to pay more than about £25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 i dont wear replica shirts as i do not play for the club, i also am not a child - i cringe when i see grown adults wearing the latest fashion disaster as a crass badge of honour see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Rhinoferg said: I like buying replica shirts,rugby league and football. Leeds United have just released their home kit. £60 a pop. NRL shirts are also expensive. I get teams need the revenue but they change every season, surely they could have a trade in like part exchanging a car? Thoughts please Wait until the end of the season when Leeds Utd have a sale after being relegated! Sorted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: i cringe when i see grown adults wearing the latest fashion disaster as a crass badge of honour Even in the stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, 17 stone giant said: Even in the stadium? a small lapel badge is adequate enough see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 of course 68% of the population of west yorkshire now own a leeds utd shirt as opposed to 20% just before promotion, holding up up a cardboard sign that says " i am a moron on the latest bandwagon and i bet on this internet casino site " would save them £60 which they could put towards a nice new autumn wardrobe instead see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 14 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: a small lapel badge is adequate enough What about this for matchday attire? Simple rosette instead of a lapel badge. In my mind, this is how I imagine Harry Stottle looking on the last GB Lions tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, 17 stone giant said: What about this for matchday attire? Simple rosette instead of a lapel badge. In my mind, this is how I imagine Harry Stottle looking on the last GB Lions tour. Can't be Harry , no pint in his hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Griff said: When you part exchange a car, the dealer sells it on. What's a rugby club going to do with an old, well worn replica jersey ? Just asking, like. Cut them up and flog them as Club Car Washing Cloths! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I buy the home shirt every year and that is partly cos I see it as adding to my collection seen as I've got shirts going back decades. I have an entire wardrobe that is just Hull stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 The price of replica shirts is cheap compared to the price of replica owners. Ours have cost us our pride. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copa Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Tommygilf said: In the NRL I get the impression that shirts barely change year to year, even manufacturer to manufacturer. In Australia there’s also no culture amongst fans to wear the latest shirt. At a match you can see a whole history of club shirts around the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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