New jerseys in the UK

**sid214** · 04-11-2012, 01:16 PM

Hello everyone, I'm sure you've all seen the new jerseys by now, and I apologise if this has already been discussed:
Does anybody know what the deal is with suppliers of the Nike jerseys over here in the uk?

If I remember correctly, they're available to buy from April 26th with the NFLShop doing preorders from April 15th, but I'd rather not get done over by customs. So I was wondering if anyone had any idea about any uk retailers stocking them?

**Irish Raven** · 04-12-2012, 08:32 AM

Wise man not to buy from the NFL shop
You will get burned by customs and then UPS add on an "administration fee" over this. It's about a tenner sterling, UPS are a shower of money grabbers

The NFL UK shop should not have these issues however, no customs in the EU
http://shop.nfluk.com/mpl/index.mpl

Now tell us, what jersey are you planning to get? :)

I reckon I'll get a Pitta jersey

**sid214** · 04-12-2012, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by Irish Raven

Wise man not to buy from the NFL shop
You will get burned by customs and then UPS add on an "administration fee" over this. It's about a tenner sterling, UPS are a shower of money grabbers

The NFL UK shop should not have these issues however, no customs in the EU
http://shop.nfluk.com/mpl/index.mpl

Now tell us, what jersey are you planning to get? :)

I reckon I'll get a Pitta jersey

Thanks for the advice :)
Yeah I'll keep an eye out for when the nfluk shop releases some. Was looking to get one in time for my birthday, but it doesn't look likely since they get released a few days after.

This is my first jersey, so I'm not sure what I'll get - depends on what they're stocking to be honest. I would quite like a defensive player, maybe Webb/ngata/Suggs/jsmith (Reed and Lewis may be done after the season)
Pitta is a good shout, I'm hoping he starts over ed this season. On offense id probs go for pitta/tsmith/flacco (who knows what happens with rice after this season)
But yeah, I want a player that'll be around for a while :)

**UKRaven** · 04-14-2012, 02:48 AM

If you can't get the one you want - NFLUK has only a limited range, there are other sites in the US that you can get stuff from particularly if you want a more popular named shirt. I used to advise sticking to lower cost items but it depends on how they calculate the postage.

I was burned by customs a few seasons ago, it does not happen every time. No doubt it's a real pain if it does happen. Consider that you do end up with exactly the shirt you want, and it's even cheaper if customs don't get you!

For high value items I have used the UKRaven 'network'

to get stuff brought over - depends on how long you want to wait for something.

If you can avoid the fakes and crap stuff, Ebay US can be good if you are prepared to ask for shipment outside of the US. Log onto US Ebay rather than use the search of the UK version.
Some companies / people say no, but others like the idea of foreigner wearing Ravens stuff - particularly if they are Ravens or footbal fans themselves. Ask!

**sid214** · 04-15-2012, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by UKRaven

If you can't get the one you want - NFLUK has only a limited range, there are other sites in the US that you can get stuff from particularly if you want a more popular named shirt. I used to advise sticking to lower cost items but it depends on how they calculate the postage.

I was burned by customs a few seasons ago, it does not happen every time. No doubt it's a real pain if it does happen. Consider that you do end up with exactly the shirt you want, and it's even cheaper if customs don't get you!

For high value items I have used the UKRaven 'network'

to get stuff brought over - depends on how long you want to wait for something.

If you can avoid the fakes and crap stuff, Ebay US can be good if you are prepared to ask for shipment outside of the US. Log onto US Ebay rather than use the search of the UK version.
Some companies / people say no, but others like the idea of foreigner wearing Ravens stuff - particularly if they are Ravens or footbal fans themselves. Ask!

Thanks for the advice, I think I'll just wait until NFLUK put their collection up and make a decision from there.

When you say 'burned', how much money are we talking (on top of the jersey price)? See it's my birthday coming up, so paying a little extra won't be a problem, but if its extortionate I'd probably give it a miss.

As for US websites, I'm pretty clueless outside the official NFL.com shop. Could someone PM me the names of some (i know you can't advertise sites, but is it cool to send them in a message?)

**Irish Raven** · 04-15-2012, 08:44 PM

I don't know the UK VAT rate but I'd imagine it's in around twenty percent

Hundred dollar jersey, add the rate, round up a bit, so maybe fifteen sterling. Add another tenner for UPS who demand cash on delivery

Twenty five sterling extra maybe?
Rough guess

I think it's worth paying the extra for the "Premier" with the stitching but I'm reading they won't be out until June

**sid214** · 04-16-2012, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Irish Raven

I don't know the UK VAT rate but I'd imagine it's in around twenty percent

Hundred dollar jersey, add the rate, round up a bit, so maybe fifteen sterling. Add another tenner for UPS who demand cash on delivery

Twenty five sterling extra maybe?
Rough guess

I think it's worth paying the extra for the "Premier" with the stitching but I'm reading they won't be out until June

The new jerseys are available for preorder now but only the 'game' and 'elite' ones. The 'limited' one won't be out until the summer like you said.

To be honest, if nfluk don't have a decent collection, I'll just order from the USA via a reputable website. It might come to a lot after customs and postage etc but at least I'll get the one I want.