E-Bay's Lack of Jersey Knowledge (They Took Down My Listing)

[Cosmic]

In the OP's defense, I googled "replithentic" after clicking on the Webster's link, and it is more common than I thought. I expected to find just this thread, but there's actually a variety of sites that use/have used the term. The first result was a Yahoo question from 2009, so it has been around a little while. On the other hand, the fact that so many of us in this type of community were completely unaware of the word means that it's not well-known to the general public.

I really don't think we need attacks on the OP for misleading people, since we don't have the listing in front of us to scrutinize and the OP says they put "Limited" in the description as well as replithentic and an explanation of the different levels of Nike jerseys.

[DG_ThenNowForever]

Wasn't "Replithentic" a term Reebok used a few years ago? I remember using it all the time -- it meant the cheap material of the basic jersey, but with sewn numbers. I think it's a totally defensible word.

[phutmasterflex]

Wouldn't that be EQT?

[OMMF]

Wasn't "Replithentic" a term Reebok used a few years ago? I remember using it all the time -- it meant the cheap material of the basic jersey, but with sewn numbers. I think it's a totally defensible word.

Yes, it was. It's been used at least 30 times on the boards with no discussion of the word being made up. Just another reason to pile on someone.

Having said that, it was indeed a Reebok word so using it on a Nike item makes no sense. The listing was right to be pulled because it was inaccurate. Replithentic should only be used to describe a specific style of jersey made by Reebok.

[OnWis97]

Wasn't "Replithentic" a term Reebok used a few years ago? I remember using it all the time -- it meant the cheap material of the basic jersey, but with sewn numbers. I think it's a totally defensible word.

Yes, it was. It's been used at least 30 times on the boards with no discussion of the word being made up. Just another reason to pile on someone.

Having said that, it was indeed a Reebok word so using it on a Nike item makes no sense. The listing was right to be pulled because it was inaccurate. Replithentic should only be used to describe a specific style of jersey made by Reebok.

Right. There are posters that would have gotten away with the thread that started this post.

[rmackman]

Wasn't "Replithentic" a term Reebok used a few years ago? I remember using it all the time -- it meant the cheap material of the basic jersey, but with sewn numbers. I think it's a totally defensible word.

Yes, it was. It's been used at least 30 times on the boards with no discussion of the word being made up. Just another reason to pile on someone.

Having said that, it was indeed a Reebok word so using it on a Nike item makes no sense. The listing was right to be pulled because it was inaccurate. Replithentic should only be used to describe a specific style of jersey made by Reebok.

Right. There are posters that would have gotten away with the thread that started this post.

I've been on CCSLC a long time, and on occasion I've had people "pile on," but I've seen it done to other posters as well. You think that had someone else started the same thread they'd have been given the benefit of the doubt? I wish I had the original posting, but once they take it down, I can no longer access it.

[OnWis97]

Wasn't "Replithentic" a term Reebok used a few years ago? I remember using it all the time -- it meant the cheap material of the basic jersey, but with sewn numbers. I think it's a totally defensible word.

Yes, it was. It's been used at least 30 times on the boards with no discussion of the word being made up. Just another reason to pile on someone.

Having said that, it was indeed a Reebok word so using it on a Nike item makes no sense. The listing was right to be pulled because it was inaccurate. Replithentic should only be used to describe a specific style of jersey made by Reebok.

Right. There are posters that would have gotten away with the thread that started this post.

I've been on CCSLC a long time, and on occasion I've had people "pile on," but I've seen it done to other posters as well. You think that had someone else started the same thread they'd have been given the benefit of the doubt? I wish I had the original posting, but once they take it down, I can no longer access it.

Some would some would not.

I think there are definitely good points here to learn from, such as not to use "replithentic" and I don't expect people to actually verbalize empathy or something, but there was certainly "piling on".

And Guest is probably right. They can show how they are cracking down by randomly killing off small-time people like yourself...I am sure they are still a huge seller of fakes though. Have their been worse injustices in the world? Of course. But you kinda got hosed.

[rmackman]

From memory, it basically said:

This is a Nike Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers Limited jersey in Green, size Medium, which retails at Dick's Sporting Goods for $135. I received it as a gift for the holidays, but as I now have two, I am selling this from my own personal collection. It is "replithentic" which means it's a middle ground between an authentic and a replica store bought jersey. The name, nameplate, and numbers are all sewn on, but it does not have the tighter fitting sleeve cuffs or spandex side panels that the game worn jerseys possess. This jersey has been worn less than a handful of times, thus it would be considered in "like new" condition with no tears or stains. Please be aware that the Nike Limited line fits slightly slimmer than does the previous incarnations via Reebok. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. GO PACK GO!

Anyways, thanks OnWis97, guest, and the rest of those who either had my back or at least provided rational explanations without "piling on."

For research sake, replithentic was indeed used by Reebok hence this posting via WalMart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brian-Urlacher-Chicago-Bears-Autographed-Reebok-Replithentic-Navy-Jersey/12415767

Replithentic eventually became EQT, but, as it's not a particularly descriptive term, many people do not know what that means or stands for. EQT is what the "Limited" line is for Nike. So that's the evolution of "replithentic." I get how some of you view that as a "mislabeling," but I do not agree that the post should have been taken down. I do, though, understand EBay's desire to do so, but that does not necessarily make it right. In my eyes, the right course of action would have been to ask me to fix the listing to eliminate that word. I know they would never do that, though.

[FiddySicks]

Wasn't "Replithentic" a term Reebok used a few years ago? I remember using it all the time -- it meant the cheap material of the basic jersey, but with sewn numbers. I think it's a totally defensible word.

Yes, it was. It's been used at least 30 times on the boards with no discussion of the word being made up. Just another reason to pile on someone.

Having said that, it was indeed a Reebok word so using it on a Nike item makes no sense. The listing was right to be pulled because it was inaccurate. Replithentic should only be used to describe a specific style of jersey made by Reebok.

Right. There are posters that would have gotten away with the thread that started this post.

I've been on CCSLC a long time, and on occasion I've had people "pile on," but I've seen it done to other posters as well. You think that had someone else started the same thread they'd have been given the benefit of the doubt? I wish I had the original posting, but once they take it down, I can no longer access it.

Some would some would not.

I think there are definitely good points here to learn from, such as not to use "replithentic" and I don't expect people to actually verbalize empathy or something, but there was certainly "piling on".

And Guest is probably right. They can show how they are cracking down by randomly killing off small-time people like yourself...I am sure they are still a huge seller of fakes though. Have their been worse injustices in the world? Of course. But you kinda got hosed.

I don't think it's a case of "piling on". It's just a case if pointing out E Bay's rationale for why they did what they did. Ryan has been here for a long time and I think he's pretty respected. He sells stuff on E Bay quite a bit and he's never knowingly tried to rip someone off. I, for one, would highly recommend him as a seller. He just made a bit of a mistake with improper labeling. He got hosed a bit, sure. There's no doubt about that. But you live and you learn. I'm sure next time he lists something, he'll be more careful.

[phutmasterflex]

So did the ebay listing post include a photo? If so, was it a stock photo or an actual photo you took of the jersey?

[OnWis97]

I don't need to go round and round about this, but I do acknowledge Bucfan's point that there were a lot of constructive comments...just some unnecessary stuff.

In any case, I've learned alot. For instance, I did not know ebay even tried to do anything about counterfeits. In general, I am glad they do, but it seems that 1) they don't totally understand jerseys (not as much as us "geeks") and 2) there are some politics involved in terms of sacrificing some small fish.

Hopefully, ebay sellers here will learn some things about terminology and posting of stock photos (which is a terrible idea in the climate we have today).

Ebay should probably set up an account on these boards and dedicate a thread to asking us what's legit. They'd do much better.

[guest23]

I don't need to go round and round about this, but I do acknowledge Bucfan's point that there were a lot of constructive comments...just some unnecessary stuff.

In any case, I've learned alot. For instance, I did not know ebay even tried to do anything about counterfeits. In general, I am glad they do, but it seems that 1) they don't totally understand jerseys (not as much as us "geeks") and 2) there are some politics involved in terms of sacrificing some small fish.

Hopefully, ebay sellers here will learn some things about terminology and posting of stock photos (which is a terrible idea in the climate we have today).

Ebay should probably set up an account on these boards and dedicate a thread to asking us what's legit. They'd do much better.

I don't think you fully understand that ebay does not care about product authenticity, they care about making money and avoiding large legal suits. They will never learn because they are a huge monolithic corporation that is likely staffed by overseas low skill IT contractors that have zero product expertise and are simply executing steps created in an online procedures manual. Diligence and critical thinking are not part of the job.

Ebay will never change because it's not in their financial interest to look out for the small time sellers.

[BBTV]

It is "replithentic" which means it's a middle ground between an authentic and a replica store bought jersey.

Here's the confusion (from Average Joe's point of view, not a CCSLC member's).

1. If it's a middle ground between an authentic and replica store bought jersey, then does that mean that it wasn't store bought? Yes i know the listing says that it "retails at Dicks for $$$, but this line is not 100%clear.

2. Also, If it's a legitimate "middle ground", then Average Joe might wonder why it needs to be 'explained' as a separate category instead of just being called what it is.

3. The word "authentic" means different things to different people. We look at "authentic" as simply the highest level of officially-licensed replica. Average Joe might read "authentic" literally, and since you went out of your way to state that it was not authentic, that would raise a flag.

I'm just looking at it from Average Joe's point of view. When I (CCSLC member) hear "replithentic", my first thought is "swingman" style. The style that Reebok sold with the single-layer twill numbers that had the screened on stitch marks in the case of multi-colored numbers. I can completely understand their suspicions, and while it's clear to us that you're not pulling anything, and any of us would know what you mean, it is reasonable for an outsider to question the need for that further explaination. This is a case of TMI. Just say what it is using the description that the manufacturer woud use, or a fact-based description (officially licensed replica nylon mesh jersey with single-layer twill numbers and... etc)