[HaywoodJablome]

Does anybody know the date we are gonna be able to buy the new kits in the USA?

[Bill Archer]

Kappa has announced that, while they had some unspecified "problems" in production, the new jersey will be available September 7. Presumably you'll be able to order through brfc.com as well as the Kappa site.

No word yet on when famed Bangkok retailers Cool Miki and AOM-AMM will have them for sale on ebay.

[eric515]

Originally posted by Bill Archer

No word yet on when famed Bangkok retailers Cool Miki and AOM-AMM will have them for sale on ebay.

Are those guys reputable?? I have seen them selling shirts very cheap on E-bay...

[Bill Archer]

I have bought 4 different jerseys from AOM-AMM.

If your question is "will he rip you off and send you nothing?" the answer is absolutely not. He'll promptly respond to your emails, and send your stuff out pretty quickly (he quotes 12-14 days, my experience is more like 7 - 10; either way, not too bad for halfway around the world). You can pay through Paypal or Billpoint or through Western Union, which makes it quick and easy and traceable.

If you're asking "Is the stuff any good?" be advised that what they (and the 20 other guys) sell is NOT the Official adidas, or Nike or Kappa or whomever product. It is a counterfeit.

That being said, it's a pretty GOOD counterfeit. They even go to the trouble of printing identical duplicates of the original manufacturer's paper hangtags. The quality (and other people may have had other experiences) is very good.

(Stay away from the guys in Australia and Singapore. Bangkok is better)

The bottom line for me is this: T shirts now cost upwards of 15 or 20 bucks. I can buy a nice looking team jersey for $15, wear it around (actually my KID wears them around) and it's no big deal. (He went to school today wearing a black Italy jersey, 3/4 sleeve like Buffon wore. He's 14 and VERY fussy about his clothes, particularly when it comes to soccer.)

A lot of people have asked me about these guys, and I always say the same thing: Risk the $15 (or less) plus a few bucks shipping and try it. At that price it's very hard to go wrong. Then decide for yourself.

[eric515]

Actually, I bought a '01-'02 Rovers home shirt from AOM-AMM, and the picture has a real Rovers jersey with the Kappa logo and everything...is that not what I am going to get?? I don't care if it is the real replica, as long as it can pass for the real thing, and I would like to have the Kappa stuff on there...

[Bill Archer]

You will get exactly what is in the picture. I think you will be pleased. It will have the Kappa logos embroidered onto it.

When it arrives, I'd love to know what you think. Post it here.

[Bill Archer]

http://www.ea545.com/jersey/BB-01.jpg

[eric515]

That's the one I ordered!! Close enough, don't you think?? Especially considering it is about $40 cheaper!

[Bill Archer]

Like I said, let me know what you think. My guess is that you'll be very happy.

[eric515]

Originally posted by Bill Archer
Like I said, let me know what you think. My guess is that you'll be very happy.

Got it, looks pretty sweet...Kappa logo inside the collar and on the right breast. You are saying that is all put in their, but is still a knockoff?? Anyway, definitely a good bargain for the 17 dollars I paid (S+H included). Got it on the way to work, so I haven't tried it on yet...