Tips on spotting counterfeit jerseys
Posted Jan 29, 2012 06:20:17 AM.
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Ottawa has played host to the 2012 Tim Horton’s NHL All-Star Weekend over the last three days. The Nation’s Capital has been centre stage for everything hockey related. Events have taken place throughout the city, including on the Rideau Canal, the Rink of Dreams and at the new Ottawa Convention Centre.
If you plan on buying a souvenir to remember the All-Star weekend such beware, counterfeiters will be out and about and could take advantage of excited fans. Memorabilia such as a sports jersey will be plentiful but you will want to make sure it is authentic.
Kelly Lynch, Associate Council Legal and Business Affairs for NHL Enterprises told 1310News fans can follow a number of guidelines to ensure they are purchasing league licensed souvenirs.
Look for the NHL Hologram sticker or hang tag or sewing label that identifies the item to be official and licensed by the NHL
Shop at http://www.shop.nhl.com, official NHL team stores, or other legitimate retailers.
Lynch warns to avoid flea markets, and street vendors, as they can be a hot spot for scam artists. Signs that your jersey may not be authentic include typos, ripped tags, poor quality screen printing or irregular markings. Also, be suspicious of items when the price seems too good to be true because she said it most likely is.
“We definitely over the past couple of years have seen an increase in counterfeit jerseys, we have been working closely with law enforcement and RCMP,” Lynch said.
She adds a lot of counterfeit jerseys as well as counterfeit hats and tee shirts often come from China.
Following these guidelines to ensure you leave the 2012 Tim Horton’s NHL All-Star Weekend with fond memories and not ones tarnished by counterfeit souvenirs.
