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I know you can find them cheap (eBay, sales, etc.) - and I do - but why do bike jerseys retail for so much money?  I've seen a lot that retail for $90+ .  They don't seem like much more than a tech shirt with pockets and a zipper.  Am I missing something?  Or is this just a we-charge-that-much-because-people-will-pay it?

(I'm btiching because I want this jersey and it's $75):

2009-07-07 4:44 PM
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Have you drank that wine before? it's meh, okay.... =)


its like any fan wear..they upcharge it...i want my alma mater's jersey but it costs an arm:



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At least they don't take a leg too halfpint...

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^ i laft Laughing
2009-07-08 8:39 PM
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I've got the same issue with a jersey I saw at REI.


It makes the immature part of me happy.
2009-07-08 8:47 PM
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HalfPint. I graduated from App as well. I have some old ASU Triathlon jerseys but never thought about a jersey from their cycling club. I guess I didn't realize they were available to the public.

2009-07-08 8:57 PM
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trishie - 2009-07-07 5:09 PM I know you can find them cheap (eBay, sales, etc.) - and I do - but why do bike jerseys retail for so much money?  I've seen a lot that retail for $90+ .  They don't seem like much more than a tech shirt with pockets and a zipper.  Am I missing something?  Or is this just a we-charge-that-much-because-people-will-pay it?

(I'm btiching because I want this jersey and it's $75):



That thing is ugly.  Save your money.  Also why does it look like the sleeves have some extra room for "bingo flappy arms"? 
2009-07-08 9:48 PM
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trishie - 2009-07-07 5:09 PM  why do bike jerseys retail for so much money?  I've seen a lot that retail for $90+ .  They don't seem like much more than a tech shirt with pockets and a zipper.  Am I missing something?  Or is this just a we-charge-that-much-because-people-will-pay it?




Consider, also, that they are low-production numbers so they can't pro-rate the cost out over huge quantities.  Also, in many cases the colors are sublimated in, which is a higher-quality process - more details, color, etc. = a higher cost to produce.

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Rollin' Thunder - 2009-07-07 2:48 PM At least they don't take a leg too halfpint... Mike


If they took the leg too, you wouldn't be able to ride the bike.
2009-07-08 11:38 PM
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you can usually get the really ugly ones online for around $50, if you pass people fast enough they wont see it
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Another Appalachian grad here!  Class of 1989.  I didn't know you could get that jersey.  Where did you find it?

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bingo flappy arms... Brilliant! I am still laughing...
2009-07-09 5:51 AM
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trishie - 2009-07-07 5:09 PM I know you can find them cheap (eBay, sales, etc.) - and I do - but why do bike jerseys retail for so much money?  I've seen a lot that retail for $90+ .  They don't seem like much more than a tech shirt with pockets and a zipper.  Am I missing something?  Or is this just a we-charge-that-much-because-people-will-pay it?

(I'm btiching because I want this jersey and it's $75):




Found it on sale for you:  http://www.bicyclinghub.com/wosaje.html

Only $55 if you want sleeveless...
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wgraves7582 - 2009-07-09 8:19 AM

So 2 sleeves cost $20???  Bogus.  But I agree if you want it - pay it - they last a long time and in 5 years you won't remember how much it cost.

I feel the pain - Want a Colorado State Flag jersey but just cannot bear to drop $75 for it when I can buy others on clearance for a lot less.


Trying to convince myself of that as well... would like a UNC Tarheels top or the Primal Wear tattoo, but those are in the $60-$75 range.  Honestly I just have a hard time spending $50+ for a shirt of any kind.   
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I've been cheap to date and buy from Academy.  They have either orange or neon green jerseys that I buy and they are somewhat cheap.

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