game-worn question

[Winnabago]

What time of year are they generally available?  The FAQ doesn't mention it, I always thought it was at the beginning of the season, around Red/White, but there have been a few posts lately about purchases made now.

If I can go the next time I'm in Ithaca, that would be good news.

[Will]

[quote Winnabago]What time of year are they generally available?  The FAQ doesn't mention it, I always thought it was at the beginning of the season, around Red/White, but there have been a few posts lately about purchases made now.

If I can go the next time I'm in Ithaca, that would be good news.[/quote]

Generally, they become available once the new jerseys arrive, and thus the old jerseys are no longer needed.  Unfortunately, when the new jerseys arrive in any given year is anyone's guess.  Ideally, it should probably be before the season begins, but at least in recent years (perhaps beyond that?), the team has been forced to use the old jerseys for the first few games of the new season.  Additionally, I think the players (and their mothers) get first crack at the jerseys when they become available.

Remember, the game-worn jerseys do NOT come with the nameplates, so make sure you know which numbered uniform(s) you're looking for before checking out the selection.

[Giffy]

[quote Will][quote Winnabago]What time of year are they generally available?  The FAQ doesn't mention it, I always thought it was at the beginning of the season, around Red/White, but there have been a few posts lately about purchases made now.

If I can go the next time I'm in Ithaca, that would be good news.[/quote]

Generally, they become available once the new jerseys arrive, and thus the old jerseys are no longer needed.  Unfortunately, when the new jerseys arrive in any given year is anyone's guess.  Ideally, it should probably be before the season begins, but at least in recent years (perhaps beyond that?), the team has been forced to use the old jerseys for the first few games of the new season.  Additionally, I think the players (and their mothers) get first crack at the jerseys when they become available.

Remember, the game-worn jerseys do NOT come with the nameplates, so make sure you know which numbered uniform(s) you're looking for before checking out the selection.[/quote]

It doesn't even completely depend on when the new jerseys come.  This year for example, the new jerseys were here and were used for the red/white game.  Yet the old jerseys weren't for sale until December.

[Winnabago]

[quote Will][quote Winnabago]What time of year are they generally available?  The FAQ doesn't mention it, I always thought it was at the beginning of the season, around Red/White, but there have been a few posts lately about purchases made now.

If I can go the next time I'm in Ithaca, that would be good news.[/quote]

Generally, they become available once the new jerseys arrive, and thus the old jerseys are no longer needed.  Unfortunately, when the new jerseys arrive in any given year is anyone's guess.  Ideally, it should probably be before the season begins, but at least in recent years (perhaps beyond that?), the team has been forced to use the old jerseys for the first few games of the new season.  Additionally, I think the players (and their mothers) get first crack at the jerseys when they become available.

Remember, the game-worn jerseys do NOT come with the nameplates, so make sure you know which numbered uniform(s) you're looking for before checking out the selection.[/quote]

Thanks.  I'm not so concerned about getting a certain player's sweater (or even that it was worn in a game), I just like the cut and quality of the game worns better than anything available online.  So, with all this in mind, perhaps there will be an opportunity for me to swing by soon.

I had always heard that they sold out immediately, but I now have hope!

[ftyuv]

[quote Winnabago]I had always heard that they sold out immediately, but I now have hope![/quote]

This year I believe they were around for at least a week or two.  Bill sent out an email (presumably to people who had emailed him asking about it) telling us when they went on sale, but I can't vouch for whether he's done that in years past, or whether he will in years to come.

[sah67]

[quote Winnabago]

I had always heard that they sold out immediately, but I now have hope![/quote]

As of yesterday (2/28/07), there are about 20 jerseys left in red and white (about 50/50 for each color).  But these are from assorted years dating back to 03-04 and possibly before.  There are no red jerseys left from 05-06, but there might be some in white...check with Bill via Email to be sure beforehand.  Some are also not game-used, as the numbers were created but not used by any players...check for puck-marks and the imprint of the old nameplate (which is usually fairly visible).