Packers Warn Fans About Fake Jerseys Flooding Online Marketplaces
The Green Bay Packers are warning their fans to be careful when purchasing team gear on the internet because there is a lot of counterfeit merchandise out there.
Green Bay Packers Officials Warn Fans About Purchasing Fake Gear On The Web
I'm a huge sports fan, especially of the Chicago professional organizations. Of course, you have to support your team by wearing the gear. Unfortunately, all of that stuff has gotten so expensive. You don't want to just go out and blow $250 for a jersey when the player might not even be on the team next year. So fans are always looking for a deal, but you have to be really careful about buying counterfeit items on the internet.
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According to WBAY...
Some Packers fans who order jerseys online get the product, don’t love it and are disappointed with the quality. They bring the jersey to the Pro Shop and find out it is not authentic.
The Green Bay Packers are warning their fans about fake merchandise because it's become a serious problem. Someone might think they got a super deal on their favorite player's jersey, but in reality it's counterfeit. Team officials say as soon as they get one illegal internet store taken down, another one immediately pops up. They even look legit. Fans will bring it to the official team store at the stadium to find out why it isn't right. That's when they find out the bad news. It's fake!
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