Well, I’ve always been a big fan of Real Madrid, and I got really excited when I found a supposed 2009 Real Madrid camiseta online. But I knew there were a lot of fakes out there, so I decided to figure out if it was authentic. Here’s what I did.
Check the Logo
I started by looking at the club logo on the camiseta. I held it up to the light and examined it closely. The real logo, according to what I’d read from some fan forums, should have clear and sharp edges. The colors should be bright and not faded. I compared it with pictures of the authentic 2009 camiseta I found on official Real Madrid fan pages. The fake ones usually have blurry logos or the colors are off. In my case, the logo on the camiseta I got seemed okay at first glance, but when I looked closer, the edges of some parts of the logo were a bit fuzzy.
Feel the Fabric
Next, I felt the fabric. Real Madrid’s official jerseys are made of good – quality materials. I rubbed the fabric between my fingers. The authentic ones are supposed to be smooth and have a bit of a stretch to them. The fabric should also feel lightweight but not too thin. The one I had felt a bit rough, and it didn’t stretch as well as I expected. It was also a bit heavier than what I read about the real 2009 camiseta.
Look at the Stitching
I then turned the camiseta inside out to check the stitching. Real jerseys have even and tight stitching. There shouldn’t be any loose threads or uneven seams. On the camiseta I was inspecting, I found some loose threads around the collar area, and the seams on the sleeves were a bit uneven. This was another red flag for me.
Check the Tags
After that, I checked the tags. The size tag and the care instructions tag should be well – printed and attached firmly. The font on the tags of authentic jerseys is clear and consistent. On my camiseta, the printing on the size tag was a bit smudged, and the tag felt a bit flimsy.
Conclusion
After going through all these steps, I came to the conclusion that the camiseta I got was probably a fake. It was a bummer, but at least I learned a lot about how to tell if a Real Madrid 2009 camiseta is authentic. If you’re planning to buy one, make sure to check these things. It might save you from getting scammed!