Okay, so I was on a mission, a quest, if you will. I needed a new NFL jersey, and not just any jersey. I’m in NYC, so I wanted to find a legit place to buy one, you know, avoid the fakes and whatnot. Here’s how it went down.
The Starting Point: Online Recon
First things first, I jumped online. I figured I’d check out the usual suspects, big sporting goods stores and the official NFL shop’s website. I was browsing, just trying to get a feel for prices and what was available.
Then, Istarted look at the smaller shops, I figured New York City.
Hitting the Streets: My NYC Jersey Hunt
I decided to hit up a few spots in person. I mean, this is NYC, there’s gotta be tons of places, right?
- First, I checked out a couple of the big chain stores. They had a decent selection, mostly the popular players and teams. Nothing too unique, but they had the basics covered.
- I try to find out the small shops.
- After that, I wandered into a smaller, independent sports shop I’d heard about. This place was cooler. They had a wider variety, some older jerseys, even some of the less common players. The guy working there was super helpful, too. We chatted about different teams and players for a bit.
The Final Decision
After weighing my options, I to choose what I * wasn’t the cheapest, but it was exactly what I was looking for, and I felt good about supporting a local business.
So, that’s the story of my jersey hunt. It took a bit of effort, but I got it. It’s awesome!
