Fanatics has been a name synonymous with cheap, poor quality products for the fan apparel. It comes as zero surprise they've expanded their reputation now to authentics and player issued apparel.
@@ZZSmithRealyep. They have actual stitching. Never really liked Nike. But they're always doing this crap. Part of the reason I don't buy Nike. More of an Adidas fan mysel
I just got a CM Punk shirt from them today, and for a medium, it's way too small. And it feels cheap on top of it. It's ridiculous. I never have this issue buying AEW shirts.
Maybe, but Fanatics has produced the on ice jerseys since Adidas took over. Fanatics manufacturers them and the Adidas logo is added as a last step. Haven’t heard too many complaints from NHL players about their current jerseys.
@@jeffreyc1971 fanatics didn't manufacturer the on ice and even if they did they would have been using the adidas jersey material. Now fanatics has complete control of everything.
@@vladimirdoyle3934my bad, I get confused with all the behind the scenes stuff. Fanatics will take over NHL production and the on ice jerseys will be made at the exact same facility using essentially the same materials, so the should, key word SHOULD be of the same quality,
Only 2 teams won’t have a city connect jersey this season one are the Yankees who are strict traditionalists and the other are the A’s where no city wants to connect with them
Bob Gibson kicked ass wearing flannels. On a side note, I remember not long after Nike became the exclusive provider of the NBA jerseys, there was a game where LeBron James'' jersey ripped apart right down the back. Nike caught a lot of flak for that.
Next year when the nhl officially switches to fanatics will be a shit show. I’m worried their “authentics” will be some screen printed nonsense. They know they suck but nothing will change.
I have some Majestic-made jerseys from the mid to late 2000s and those still hold up very well. I've seen some of the new Fanatics replica jerseys in person and they look terrible.
I bought a couple of 2020 dodgers worlds series sweaters and shirts. I returned them all because the fabric and screen print looked very poor. I haven't bought Nike clothing since
Hey Dodgers fan here and massive jersey nerd, I’m 48, and I’ve been wearing authentic MLB jerseys since I was 12. Initially I REALLY hated this years jerseys, and figured I’d only continue wearing Mitchell and Ness throwback jerseys, and then Shohei Ohtani happened, I had to get his jersey, I live in LA, and his authentic (which by the way was on last year’s chassis), was sold out, so I got his “Limited” at first hated it, but then fell in love with it, I think it’s awesome, the colors are PERFECT, and I don’t mind the heat pressed name and number. I’ve since bought a bunch of the Limited jerseys and have two Elite (authentic) jerseys from this year, yes they’re different, and I’m a purest, but I’ve come to love them.
well as an A's fan we really dont have to worry because when was the last time we bought a jersey, you know what I mean, I have my classics but anything new not worth buying ,
The names on the back look so cheap that I can guarantee that it will be a distraction for me any time I watch a live game on tv. It’s actually crazy how somebody came up with the idea that smaller/more curved names on the back would be more visually appealing. It totally disrupts the flow of the uniform by being such an eyesore.
Fanatics also bought Topps, the verdict is still out as to whether or not they screw up the trading card business. Better hold on to the pre-Fanatics trading cards.
I used to be a Nike staff professional golfer and one thing they used to tell us is Nike doesn't make anything themselves other than the air soles in the shoes.
My free warriors/sharks collab hockey sheresy, that they gave out for free to every single person as you walked into the door, looks like it was made with the same quality in mind.
My Rawlings Oakland road jersey was the best. I bought it at Alameda Sporting Goods, that alone should tell you how long ago. Of course, they could go to Ebbets Field Flannels.
Great topic Brodie. I’ve been just fuming over this terrible jersey. Have you seen the Dodger logo now split right down the center of the lower case D ? And the Bridaldress white is now an antique off white for the home kit? No! It has to be that solid bright white like the A’s and Dodgers are known for. What an embarrassment!
As a soccer fan, I am glad that Fanatics has largely stayed out of the soccer space when it comes to player issued apparel & fan gear based on the quality issues in other sports. So far their only involvement in soccer is simply as an online seller of the real gear that is made by brands like Adidas & Nike or by the clubs themselves when it comes to fan gear. It is because of these multi million dollar apparel deals that clubs & national teams have with Adidas, Nike & others that it is highly unlikely we will ever see an authentic player issued soccer jersey made by Fanatics especially with European clubs like Real Madrid & Man United. The only way I see Fanatics breaking into the soccer space is if MLS decides (it's certainly possible given the fact that Fanatics manages the MLS online store) to replace Adidas with Fanatics as the official jersey maker after 2028.
People were wondering why the mlb logo on back neck was lowered. It's because they not only lowered the lettering numbering a bit, but also made them smaller, so they had to bring down logo so that the space between logo and lettering didn't look so huge
Fanatics is trying to monopolize the sports merch market, including jerseys, shirts, and sports cards. And their MO has been to lower production costs to increase margins. It seems line everything Fanatics has touched has tanked its quality.
Thanks for this information. I absolutely REFUSE to purchase any NFL jerseys once I saw the heat pressed shit instead of the stitched limited jerseys they used to have. Now it looks like MLB has gone the same way, so I will not be purchasing any more baseball jerseys too now.
My superbowl gear for the rangers WS was bought on fanatics but I purchased Nike products expecting the fabric to be higher end than the fanatics offerings. Upon comparison, they were the same material with different logos
A couple years ago I bought an official A's shirt from Fanatics. After 3 washes (and hang dry), the printing started coming off the front of the shirt. I have a feeling that will be an issue with these as well, at least on the lower product "tiers". In all the pics you can still see where the new jerseys were laid on the silkscreen set up. They didn't even try to get rid of those. Also, on that last M's jersey, you can see inside the numbers where the material is bunching/bubbling where the fabric was stretched across the silkscreen machine. That will not get better over time. I bet these pieces of crap will cost as much (if not more) than the old school jerseys. New "technology" always costs more, don'tcha know?
The side-by-side also shows that with the new year jerseys the colors seemed washed out, the white is not actually white, and just overall the jerseys are ugly. I guess if people are still going to buy them, neither company is apparently going to care.
Fanatics has also monopolized merchandising in the Premier League (i.e., Issue this season with Aston Villa's Castore jerseys). Fanatics seems like the common denominator here.
Fanatics has long had a poor reputation for cheap low quality products and even worse customer service. Counterfit Merch regularly is of better quality. Massive own goal by both MLB and NHL on their part with signiung u Fanatics to make their merch.
Not saying these are great jerseys or support Nike or Fanatics, but I have authentic Wilson jerseys from the 80’s/90’s and with the tackle twill names and logs with the heavy polyester material, they are HEAVY! I could not imagine anyone wanting to wear those nowadays. As for the slumpy or cheap looking material, if they are indeed lighter, it certainly will look “slumpy” if the #’s and lettering are still tackle twill, as again, the weight of those on a lightweight shirt will do that… Not a fan of the new numbering, arch name and how low it is in the back, so take that for what it’s worth. This was the same issue when New Era came out with mesh back Spring Training/Batting Practice caps a couple years ago, players hated it, especially those who chose to be hairless on top… It took 2 years before they went back to a closed design this season (both probably just so they can sell more hats vs performance).
I have about a dozen majestic Red Sox jerseys that I’ve collected from 2004 up until around 2013. I love everyone of them. So much better than the new Nike ones.
It's simple... Fanatics is trying to normalize cheap jerseys. After several years of pros wearing the cheap jersey, the credibility of the junk they sell in stores will increase.
They'be honored the Giants since their very beginning. Their NY logo was on NY Giants caps. The blue is from the Dodgers. The front of their stadium looks similar to Ebbetts Field.
After the negative feedback … they’ll end up going to old template just like when majestic was experimenting with cool base. They’ll keep the new designed templates but change the kisscut stitchd jerseys like last year.
Seemed like there where rushed without the players tested them out. It’s an odd design. Fanatics is also awful. Had many issues with them over the years my advice if you want a jersey try DHgate.
I bought MLB authentic majestic field jerseys because I was not a fan of the Nike swoosh on the chest (on the sleeve woulda been okay) and of course the sponsor patches were in route. I will NEVER buy a Nike + sponsor patch jersey’s. NUNCA!
The NFL lowered the quality of their fan issued jerseys as well. The reason the players don't complainf is because their jerseys are actually made by manufacturers in the US and tailored to the players specifications and preferences. All professional athletes should receive the same treatment.
Having 50 different jersey designs for each team obviously isn't for the benefit of players. I doubt any of these leagues give a hoot about what the players or union think. This is one thousand percent about getting another $50 to $100 out of fans for yet another "collectable"... 😒 ...The players are just fashion models for one or two games, and these too will go into the trash bin...Do I expect players in the modern MLB to play afternoon August games in Cincinnati in flannel vests and stirrup socks? No. But let's get real. Most of these theme jerseys are nothing more than wearable pet rocks...And don't even get me started on the quality - or lack thereof... 😏
To be fair they play 162 games a year and only makes sense to add a little bit of variety in the game uniforms so that it doesn’t get so stale. The NBA experiments with uniforms yearly and it’s a great idea for branding in the modern age. Nobody is pressuring fans to buy the alternate jerseys and they’re only worn once in a while. It’s a great idea.
@@conniskowal9911 All of what you said is true, but my point still holds. One can argue that players benefit from the increased merch sales through higher salaries. Well, some do. And I'm not a traditionalist in the sense that players need to wear the same clothes Bob Gibson did. But let's face it. Some of these "uniforms" aren't even practical for players. They are designed for fans, modeled by players. You are also correct in that nobody is "holding a gun" to the heads of fans to buy these things, but again, you can say the same thing about QVC, HSN, and the entire mercenary marketing industry that feed and prey on compulsive buyers. This isn't the most awful thing pro sports has ever done. But let's at least see it for what it is...
The jerseys were better last year because they were using Majestic specs. Now they're using Nike specs. That's the difference. Fanatics makes a convenient target, but this falls on Nike.
Fanatics merchandise is poor quality, cheaply made, therefore higher margin for them. I have a couple t-shirts from them and have never seen a screen print last so short a time. These new jerseys really look like what you'd find at a flea market or gas station.
I've ordered WWE stuff from Fanatics and I'm not impressed at all. Just feels cheap vs what WWE Shop once offered. I'll stick to Hot Topic and Pro Wrestling Tees over shopping Fanatics
Ever since fanatics acquired the monopoly and cheapened the quality with higher prices to the fans, I simply don’t buy them. If you wanna get ripped off that’s your choice.
By adding an additional middle man, for everyone involved to make the money they want, quality and materials need to decrease unfortunately. If Nike was producing them, yes they would have a manufacturer, but that is it. So MLB, Nike, manufacturer would be involved and making money. Now you have MLB, Nike, Fanatics, manufacturer involved, so you added a layer. I left off distribution because Nike has started for the last years to go direct to consumer and also because you woudl have the team shops, stores, etc with both models, so that is a wash
I did the Dodger stadium adult camp 2023. We get the authentic complete Dodger uniform customized with my name also. Glad I got mine in 2023 before this crappie one came out!!
Every time I hear fanatics, is not good at all. When one company starts taking over everyone else, it's not a good thing, seen it before and it never ends up a plus but a minus.
There was a time when Nike made good, long lasting product. Now it is all cheap. Fanatics has bought up most of sports product companies amd made exclusive deal, so you no longer have a choice if you don't like their chealy made official product. Same with the big universities. Expect team colors to be wrong or changed.
Those jerseys are horrible. Last name letters and numbers on the back are too small. Looks like local sports shop softball jerseys and looks cheap, like knock offs. I hope they bring back the real pro jerseys next year. While we're at it, bring back the real way to wear jerseys in the All-Star Game! Everyone wear their own team jerseys.
Fanatics has been a name synonymous with cheap, poor quality products for the fan apparel. It comes as zero surprise they've expanded their reputation now to authentics and player issued apparel.
And people ask why fans buy knock offs. Not only are they cheaper they're often better made.
@@ZZSmithRealyep. They have actual stitching. Never really liked Nike. But they're always doing this crap. Part of the reason I don't buy Nike. More of an Adidas fan mysel
You should see the fanatics nhl jerseys. It’s absolute dog poop.
They already made NFL jerseys worse. Appears overall, they are going cheaper and increasing prices.
Facts!!!!
Note that the three players (Arenado, Acuna, and Rutschman) quoted as liking the jerseys have endorsement deals with Nike.
Anyone else getting George Costanza vibes when he switched the Yankees uniforms to cotton?
It’s not a natural fiber😂
😂😂as a Yankees fan thanks God we don’t wear our names on the back 😂😂😂😂
its a gay tv show....get over it!!!!
@@anonymousYTviewer69get over it? you’re the one replying to comments lmfao
@@FullOfMalarky I'm pointing out you shouldn't be comparing real life to a MADE UP TV show
Fanatics has also taken over WWE merchandise, and the tshirts have never been worse.
I just got a CM Punk shirt from them today, and for a medium, it's way too small. And it feels cheap on top of it. It's ridiculous. I never have this issue buying AEW shirts.
The NHL is so fucked next year
Fosho, it’s cheap made to make the biggest quick buck
Maybe, but Fanatics has produced the on ice jerseys since Adidas took over. Fanatics manufacturers them and the Adidas logo is added as a last step. Haven’t heard too many complaints from NHL players about their current jerseys.
@@jeffreyc1971 fanatics didn't manufacturer the on ice and even if they did they would have been using the adidas jersey material. Now fanatics has complete control of everything.
@@vladimirdoyle3934my bad, I get confused with all the behind the scenes stuff. Fanatics will take over NHL production and the on ice jerseys will be made at the exact same facility using essentially the same materials, so the should, key word SHOULD be of the same quality,
Can’t wait for their “authentic” jerseys to be screen printed and the price boosted from $220 to $240 next year. It’s going to absolutely suck ass.
Only 2 teams won’t have a city connect jersey this season one are the Yankees who are strict traditionalists and the other are the A’s where no city wants to connect with them
Side note: The A’s uniforms are some of the best in baseball. They’re so plain but so sleek and nice.
After the Players' Weekend debacle between the Dodgers where both teams protested its not surprising
@@rolyrod69nice uniforms but the white shoe mandate makes the players look like used car salesman from the 70’s.
As a Yankees thanks God we don’t wear our names on the back
Especially with that lettering font😂
@@jaybruno3571 it’s about the name on the front of the jersey, not the name on the back.
Bob Gibson kicked ass wearing flannels. On a side note, I remember not long after Nike became the exclusive provider of the NBA jerseys, there was a game where LeBron James'' jersey ripped apart right down the back. Nike caught a lot of flak for that.
My Majestic basic version jersey has always felt better than my Nike/Fanatic replica jersey
The positive player testimonials sound like sales pitches lmao.
NHL players and fans weren’t thrilled with their Fanatics jerseys.
Next year when the nhl officially switches to fanatics will be a shit show. I’m worried their “authentics” will be some screen printed nonsense. They know they suck but nothing will change.
I have some Majestic-made jerseys from the mid to late 2000s and those still hold up very well. I've seen some of the new Fanatics replica jerseys in person and they look terrible.
I bought a couple of 2020 dodgers worlds series sweaters and shirts. I returned them all because the fabric and screen print looked very poor. I haven't bought Nike clothing since
These new jerseys look like they’re made from a 3rd party knock off that you find at a flea market. Eeesshhh 😬
Fanatics need to go away however NHL stupidly signed a contract with them for game worn
Hey Dodgers fan here and massive jersey nerd, I’m 48, and I’ve been wearing authentic MLB jerseys since I was 12. Initially I REALLY hated this years jerseys, and figured I’d only continue wearing Mitchell and Ness throwback jerseys, and then Shohei Ohtani happened, I had to get his jersey, I live in LA, and his authentic (which by the way was on last year’s chassis), was sold out, so I got his “Limited” at first hated it, but then fell in love with it, I think it’s awesome, the colors are PERFECT, and I don’t mind the heat pressed name and number. I’ve since bought a bunch of the Limited jerseys and have two Elite (authentic) jerseys from this year, yes they’re different, and I’m a purest, but I’ve come to love them.
well as an A's fan we really dont have to worry because when was the last time we bought a jersey, you know what I mean, I have my classics but anything new not worth buying ,
The names on the back look so cheap that I can guarantee that it will be a distraction for me any time I watch a live game on tv. It’s actually crazy how somebody came up with the idea that smaller/more curved names on the back would be more visually appealing. It totally disrupts the flow of the uniform by being such an eyesore.
First impression is they look bad.
And knowing the quality of fanatics gear I own...I have no hope for this
Bought a lot of Fanatics merch 2 years ago. Worst quality clothes ever....cheaper and more poorly made than Walmart house brand clothing.
Fanatics also bought Topps, the verdict is still out as to whether or not they screw up the trading card business. Better hold on to the pre-Fanatics trading cards.
Coming to the NHL real soon!
😭😭😭😭
I used to be a Nike staff professional golfer and one thing they used to tell us is Nike doesn't make anything themselves other than the air soles in the shoes.
my favorite part about fan replica jerseys, no sleeve patches or front tv numbers but still a high price point! hooray
Sorry to disagree, but Nike is not known for quality, but rather having stuff made in China and charging exorbitant prices for everything.
My free warriors/sharks collab hockey sheresy, that they gave out for free to every single person as you walked into the door, looks like it was made with the same quality in mind.
My Rawlings Oakland road jersey was the best. I bought it at Alameda Sporting Goods, that alone should tell you how long ago. Of course, they could go to Ebbets Field Flannels.
Great topic Brodie. I’ve been just fuming over this terrible jersey. Have you seen the Dodger logo now split right down the center of the lower case D ? And the Bridaldress white is now an antique off white for the home kit? No! It has to be that solid bright white like the A’s and Dodgers are known for. What an embarrassment!
Mlb should let the chinese vendors on ebay make their jerseys. They are cheap and of high quality!
As a soccer fan, I am glad that Fanatics has largely stayed out of the soccer space when it comes to player issued apparel & fan gear based on the quality issues in other sports. So far their only involvement in soccer is simply as an online seller of the real gear that is made by brands like Adidas & Nike or by the clubs themselves when it comes to fan gear. It is because of these multi million dollar apparel deals that clubs & national teams have with Adidas, Nike & others that it is highly unlikely we will ever see an authentic player issued soccer jersey made by Fanatics especially with European clubs like Real Madrid & Man United. The only way I see Fanatics breaking into the soccer space is if MLS decides (it's certainly possible given the fact that Fanatics manages the MLS online store) to replace Adidas with Fanatics as the official jersey maker after 2028.
People were wondering why the mlb logo on back neck was lowered. It's because they not only lowered the lettering numbering a bit, but also made them smaller, so they had to bring down logo so that the space between logo and lettering didn't look so huge
Fanatics is trying to monopolize the sports merch market, including jerseys, shirts, and sports cards. And their MO has been to lower production costs to increase margins. It seems line everything Fanatics has touched has tanked its quality.
Hopefully there’s enough time to fix the bugs in the jerseys before the season starts. Those look hideous.
Thanks for this information. I absolutely REFUSE to purchase any NFL jerseys once I saw the heat pressed shit instead of the stitched limited jerseys they used to have. Now it looks like MLB has gone the same way, so I will not be purchasing any more baseball jerseys too now.
Add NHL to your list as well. It's so disappointing 😞
My superbowl gear for the rangers WS was bought on fanatics but I purchased Nike products expecting the fabric to be higher end than the fanatics offerings. Upon comparison, they were the same material with different logos
A couple years ago I bought an official A's shirt from Fanatics. After 3 washes (and hang dry), the printing started coming off the front of the shirt. I have a feeling that will be an issue with these as well, at least on the lower product "tiers".
In all the pics you can still see where the new jerseys were laid on the silkscreen set up. They didn't even try to get rid of those. Also, on that last M's jersey, you can see inside the numbers where the material is bunching/bubbling where the fabric was stretched across the silkscreen machine. That will not get better over time.
I bet these pieces of crap will cost as much (if not more) than the old school jerseys. New "technology" always costs more, don'tcha know?
Corporations don’t give a fuck what anybody wants as long as it’s cheap and they can make profit
6:08 also for context, Under Armour had the deal with the MLB but that fell thru at the 11th hour and Nike jumped in on the deal and got it done.
This new jersey looks like many of those stadium giveaway jerseys
Fanatics is trash. All but guaranteed to ruin baseball cards too now that they're taking Topps over.
The side-by-side also shows that with the new year jerseys the colors seemed washed out, the white is not actually white, and just overall the jerseys are ugly. I guess if people are still going to buy them, neither company is apparently going to care.
I won't be buying one of these for that cost
Fanatics has also monopolized merchandising in the Premier League (i.e., Issue this season with Aston Villa's Castore jerseys). Fanatics seems like the common denominator here.
Those quotes from players giving a good feedback, all Nike sponsored athletes. They have to speak well of the product🙄
Oof. Glad I had bought my newest jersey only a few years ago since I doubt I'll be wanting these updated ones.
Didn’t fanatics buy Majestic a while ago? I think that’s why Nike farmed it out
Fanatics has long had a poor reputation for cheap low quality products and even worse customer service. Counterfit Merch regularly is of better quality. Massive own goal by both MLB and NHL on their part with signiung u Fanatics to make their merch.
You are right Brodie.... I like the older style name player placement a lot more than this wannabe look ,so who do I talk to ??
Not saying these are great jerseys or support Nike or Fanatics, but I have authentic Wilson jerseys from the 80’s/90’s and with the tackle twill names and logs with the heavy polyester material, they are HEAVY! I could not imagine anyone wanting to wear those nowadays. As for the slumpy or cheap looking material, if they are indeed lighter, it certainly will look “slumpy” if the #’s and lettering are still tackle twill, as again, the weight of those on a lightweight shirt will do that… Not a fan of the new numbering, arch name and how low it is in the back, so take that for what it’s worth. This was the same issue when New Era came out with mesh back Spring Training/Batting Practice caps a couple years ago, players hated it, especially those who chose to be hairless on top… It took 2 years before they went back to a closed design this season (both probably just so they can sell more hats vs performance).
Majestic uniforms were the best
Fanatics always been a cheap imitation ! Dump them!
I have about a dozen majestic Red Sox jerseys that I’ve collected from 2004 up until around 2013.
I love everyone of them. So much better than the new Nike ones.
It's simple... Fanatics is trying to normalize cheap jerseys. After several years of pros wearing the cheap jersey, the credibility of the junk they sell in stores will increase.
The Mets city connect jersey should honor their past by including Dodgers and Giants logos
They'be honored the Giants since their very beginning. Their NY logo was on NY Giants caps. The blue is from the Dodgers. The front of their stadium looks similar to Ebbetts Field.
After the negative feedback … they’ll end up going to old template just like when majestic was experimenting with cool base. They’ll keep the new designed templates but change the kisscut stitchd jerseys like last year.
Seemed like there where rushed without the players tested them out. It’s an odd design. Fanatics is also awful. Had many issues with them over the years my advice if you want a jersey try DHgate.
It looks like MLB hired John Fisher to make the jerseys for this season. Makes sense since ManFraud lets Fisher do whatever he wants anyways
I bought MLB authentic majestic field jerseys because I was not a fan of the Nike swoosh on the chest (on the sleeve woulda been okay) and of course the sponsor patches were in route. I will NEVER buy a Nike + sponsor patch jersey’s. NUNCA!
This reminds me of George castanza’s Yankees uniform debacle
The NFL lowered the quality of their fan issued jerseys as well. The reason the players don't complainf is because their jerseys are actually made by manufacturers in the US and tailored to the players specifications and preferences. All professional athletes should receive the same treatment.
As someone who graduated from a business college, this smells of a failed venture between Nike and Fanatics
George Costanza tried this in the 90's. It did not go well.
Having 50 different jersey designs for each team obviously isn't for the benefit of players. I doubt any of these leagues give a hoot about what the players or union think. This is one thousand percent about getting another $50 to $100 out of fans for yet another "collectable"... 😒 ...The players are just fashion models for one or two games, and these too will go into the trash bin...Do I expect players in the modern MLB to play afternoon August games in Cincinnati in flannel vests and stirrup socks? No. But let's get real. Most of these theme jerseys are nothing more than wearable pet rocks...And don't even get me started on the quality - or lack thereof... 😏
To be fair they play 162 games a year and only makes sense to add a little bit of variety in the game uniforms so that it doesn’t get so stale. The NBA experiments with uniforms yearly and it’s a great idea for branding in the modern age. Nobody is pressuring fans to buy the alternate jerseys and they’re only worn once in a while. It’s a great idea.
@@conniskowal9911 All of what you said is true, but my point still holds. One can argue that players benefit from the increased merch sales through higher salaries. Well, some do. And I'm not a traditionalist in the sense that players need to wear the same clothes Bob Gibson did. But let's face it. Some of these "uniforms" aren't even practical for players. They are designed for fans, modeled by players. You are also correct in that nobody is "holding a gun" to the heads of fans to buy these things, but again, you can say the same thing about QVC, HSN, and the entire mercenary marketing industry that feed and prey on compulsive buyers. This isn't the most awful thing pro sports has ever done. But let's at least see it for what it is...
The jerseys were better last year because they were using Majestic specs. Now they're using Nike specs. That's the difference. Fanatics makes a convenient target, but this falls on Nike.
A's getting city disconnect jerseys?
I’m glad I have my Majestic authentics, because these look terrible.
Some changes are not good
Fanatics merchandise is poor quality, cheaply made, therefore higher margin for them. I have a couple t-shirts from them and have never seen a screen print last so short a time. These new jerseys really look like what you'd find at a flea market or gas station.
I do not understand why the Dodgers are getting another City Connect jersey when many teams have never gotten one.
Because the first ones were terrible, who designs these jerseys lol? I'am a mets fan and am dreading to see what their going to come up with!
I've ordered WWE stuff from Fanatics and I'm not impressed at all. Just feels cheap vs what WWE Shop once offered. I'll stick to Hot Topic and Pro Wrestling Tees over shopping Fanatics
Can’t wait to see the jerseys I work at a Nike factory/wearhouse
Ever since fanatics acquired the monopoly and cheapened the quality with higher prices to the fans, I simply don’t buy them. If you wanna get ripped off that’s your choice.
I just ordered a jersey and got a old one lucky enough
Did they not see the NHL jerseys they were putting out before they agreed to this garbage?
Those new Fanatics Jerseys (patches) are gonna look AWFUL in trading cards.
By adding an additional middle man, for everyone involved to make the money they want, quality and materials need to decrease unfortunately. If Nike was producing them, yes they would have a manufacturer, but that is it. So MLB, Nike, manufacturer would be involved and making money. Now you have MLB, Nike, Fanatics, manufacturer involved, so you added a layer. I left off distribution because Nike has started for the last years to go direct to consumer and also because you woudl have the team shops, stores, etc with both models, so that is a wash
Mitchell & Ness, the rest are for the birds!
We're seeing these billion-dollar companies move towards cheaper materials and cheaper construction. Its a shame.
Put less money into the product you're making, but jack up the prices for said crap you're making. Bigger profits.
Thats terrible for any future Mets authentic jersey I get 😞
This is where I will be buying off of DHgate
If the fans won’t buy them they’re toast. Glad I stocked up last year.
New ones look low hanging and dumpy as for the numbers and names.
If you don’t like them don’t buy it. That simple If no one’s buy them they will be forced to change them
I did the Dodger stadium adult camp 2023. We get the authentic complete Dodger uniform customized with my name also. Glad I got mine in 2023 before this crappie one came out!!
This is exactly like Tommy Boy!
It doesn't have a guarantee on the box! 💩📦
Every time I hear fanatics, is not good at all. When one company starts taking over everyone else, it's not a good thing, seen it before and it never ends up a plus but a minus.
Fanatics is a horrendous company
Especially when they are given garbage materials to work with. Nike gets the lion's share of the blame for these.
There was a time when Nike made good, long lasting product. Now it is all cheap. Fanatics has bought up most of sports product companies amd made exclusive deal, so you no longer have a choice if you don't like their chealy made official product. Same with the big universities. Expect team colors to be wrong or changed.
I HATE Nike and HATE HATE HATE fanatics. They are a HORRIBLE company. I miss majestic.
Those jerseys are horrible. Last name letters and numbers on the back are too small. Looks like local sports shop softball jerseys and looks cheap, like knock offs. I hope they bring back the real pro jerseys next year. While we're at it, bring back the real way to wear jerseys in the All-Star Game! Everyone wear their own team jerseys.
BOOO wtf is that!
Shocked, I tell you.
Yeah the new ones Definitely look Cheaper and Worse 👎🏼👎🏼 cmon MLB ..
They don't look as bad as people are making them out to be.
I guess being a multi-billion dollar company off foreign child labor is still not enough, gotta go even cheaper eh? Good job Nike.
I honestly don’t understand this fiasco at all but that could be due to the fact I am visually impaired
Fanatics has ten years with NHL starting next year 🤣🤣🤣 quality is shit
They are like the Ticketmaster of sports merch. Awful.
Looks awful