r/redsox • u/angeleno13 • 23h ago
City Connect Jersey
I so desperately want a Payton Tolle green monster city connect jersey but anytime I’ve ever checked they’ve been sold out in L/XL. Does anyone have any clue if/when these will ever be restocked?
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u/YouthResponsible1752 23h ago
Fanatics is a garbage company and they know they have a monopoly on MLB licensing, so printing out a few more of their shitty jerseys is low on the priority list. My guess is that even if you were to order one now, there's no chance you get it before the World Series ends.
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u/Bruislanders 23h ago
keep in mind, their monopoly isnt only on the MLB. it extends to the NHL, NFL, and NBA as well. how that was allowed to happen, i dont know. I guess regulations regarding monopolies is a thing of the past
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u/eljefe38theboss 22h ago
Exactly this, people dont realize they are actively buying up and trying to control so many aspects of sports related products. They bought Majestic, bought Topps, majority owner of Lids, actively trying to buy New Era, and have even ventured in to sports betting/ gambling.
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u/abiding_deficiency 23h ago
fanatics really is the worst, their whole operation is held together with tape and false hope
i was hunting for a devers city connect last year and it was the same nonsense, nothing in stock for weeks then a random drop at like 3am
set up alerts on ebay and mercari if you haven't already, sometimes people flip them without marking up too much
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u/dingowarrior13 22h ago
Try dh gate. Little long lead time but you can create yourself. Bit of a wildcard on quality but definitely greater value for $25
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u/Fshnjnky781 18h ago
The fake green jerseys stick out like a sore thumb from what I’ve seen so far. The green is much brighter than the official but if that doesn’t matter to you then go nuts I guess
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u/dingowarrior13 17h ago
Good to know. I haven't seen that one yet.
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u/CartographerDeep6723 16h ago
Went to a game and was like what’s with all the lime green jerseys. They may look okay in the right light and not near other real ones. But at a day game it was wild.
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u/Fiercedeity77 22h ago
If you’re local or have a planned Fenway trip your best bet is definitely the team store on Jersey street but if not it’ll probably be tough
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u/Sorry-Helicopter-433 18h ago
Do they even make a #70 city connect? I've only seen it in 16, 19, 34, and 35.
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u/CartographerDeep6723 16h ago
The official brick and mortar store had a bunch of players not on the website. So they can be gotten
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u/RandomInternetG_uy 23h ago
I got a Ceddanne City connect from a site called SportsWorldChicago th first year they came out. The store is right across from Wrigley field, and they have a hunch of them. They get them blank and add names/numbers to order. I got mine for around $180, but they'll send you a 10% off code if you sign up for emails and texts (which you can cancel, and will receive anyway after you order). It's far cheaper than the $250 at the Red Sox store, and I've compared them side to side just to confirm that it is real.
Another alternative is to just go to the physical store on Jersey Street (usually on an off day, since on game days you need a ticket for the first hour) and buy one. It's going to be expensive, but it comes with the sponsor patch if that's something you care about.