Frazzie Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 I don't know to be honest- it hasn't arrived yet. It looks higher up too. Time will tell I suppose. Can't wait to get it. PS- Got it from a popular online auction site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 I don't know to be honest- it hasn't arrived yet. It looks higher up too. Time will tell I suppose. Can't wait to get it. The MFC script on the original was relatively small. Without boring you and myself with the details surrounding it the one on your shirt looks like the very rough version that I drew around 2001/02. My graphic was freely available on the web and could have been easily used by anyone. I redrew it properly for our 125 retro shirt, however, the version used in your online auction shirt is certainly not the same as that later MFC graphic. The thick yellow seam around the collar also looks a bit odd and is not consistent with photos from the time. The big question is why anyone bother to fake/produce a Motherwell shirt from the early 80s? Anyway let me know what the label says inside the collar as you can usually get clues from that to judge whether it is an original or not. Ps: it looks similar to the fake 80's adidas shirts that are produced in Thailand. You can buy them online for around £12. They usually have no manufacture labels on the inside. Also genuine Motherwell adidas shirts from that time will more than likely have a claret squad number on the back of the shirt. Nottingham Forrest 1980 fake retro jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bop Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Fake or not, i'd still buy one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Why don't you pish on his cornflakes while you're at it? I did that yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Wish I'd never mentioned it now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Wish I'd never mentioned it now.... I am glad you did as either way it is a fascinating find. I really hope it’s the real deal as they are rarer than rare. I have only ever seen one in the flesh once since the early 80’s and that had a squad number on the back (it must have come directly from a player or club employee from the time). Fingers crossed it’s authentic, as early shirts that weren’t commercially available are certainly classed as club holy grail items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 If it's real, I got a massive bargain. If it's fake, I've been massively bumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 If it's real, I got a massive bargain. If it's fake, I've been massively bumped. Exactly! The one thing in your favour is why would anyone choose to fake a Motherwell adidas shirt? Early adidas shirts from Man Utd, Nottingham Forrest, Liverpool are faked all the time, Motherwell not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Exactly! The one thing in your favour is why would anyone choose to fake a Motherwell adidas shirt? Early adidas shirts from Man Utd, Nottingham Forrest, Liverpool are faked all the time, Motherwell not so much. Ach, just put the guy out of his misery and admit that you are the seller and you faked it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Ach, just put the guy out of his misery and admit that you are the seller and you faked it yourself. You’ve found me out Weeyin, it’s just one of my photoshop mock ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I would have to grudgingly applaud that if it were the case! Watch this space for it's arrival.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Watch this space for it's arrival.... Where is it coming from, UK or abroad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 UK but it not marked as dispatched yet and they're sending it second class so might end up being a pre-season topic of interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 UK but it not marked as dispatched yet and they're sending it second class so might end up being a pre-season topic of interest! I think I am more excited than you about it’s arrival. At least it’s coming from the UK and not some far away place. If it’s a fake report the seller to Ebay for selling dodgy gear. There are retro adidas collectors online who can spot a fake a mile off and they would be more than happy to tell you if it’s genuine or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymuirhead82 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Decided I'm getting rid of my limited edition print that I mentioned earlier in this post. After contacting numerous people, was told by a memorabilia site it was worth roughly 80 to 100. If anyone fancies making me an offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chummy Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Decided I'm getting rid of my limited edition print that I mentioned earlier in this post. After contacting numerous people, was told by a memorabilia site it was worth roughly 80 to 100. If anyone fancies making me an offer. doubt youll get that for it mate tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymuirhead82 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I'm only after around 50 if I can get it, just to get rid of it, if no ill just fire it up the loft for a few more years lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladesman Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Just had a look on eBay, they're selling same shirts as Frazzle(Thai fakes by the looks) for £12 ish.Mind you they're also calling it a 79 retro shirt.... Looks no bad tbh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Item location is stated as BA, Thailand (Bangkok?) and there is another one up for auction (currently 11.50). Wonder why the seller chose to fake a 'well shirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Any shirts shipped from Thailand will be fake. I doubt whether many original shirts have survived from the time and if they did they will have a squad number on the back. I know that at least one original exists, however, what happened to the rest your guess is as good as mine. It will be interesting to see the quality of these shirts as it is difficult to judge from a picture. Early adidas/Admiral/Hummel fake shirts usually sell for about £12 - £15 online. Edit: I just noticed that Mad Dog is based in Thailand. Are you faking these shirts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Nope, nothing to do with me! Actually, I had considered getting one of your designs made up (with your permission, of course) with the intention of raising funds for The Well Society but it was never more than a thought. I have neither the time nor the relevant connections in the textile industry here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I had considered getting one of your designs made up (with your permission, of course) with the intention of raising funds for The Well Society No problem, if you do just let me know which one you want to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bop Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Can anyone link me to one? I'm not bothered if they're fake, its still a topper. Edit: Found it, shame they only sell them in large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Can anyone link me to one? I'm not bothered if they're fake Currently standing at £30 + £5 p&p, I should have had these produced for a £1 each in a Thai sweatshop years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something else Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Nice top and fake or not I'd wear it . Doubt I'd pay that kind of cash though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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