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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago
Over the rainbow, under the bridge |
One version of the shirt, made from the same 'cooling' material as those worn by the players, is being sold to the public at £90. There have been calls for the price to be dropped, and criticism that it is an example of 'rip-off' Britain.
What's the fuss? Just don't buy over - priced goods. The power is in the hands of the consumer. |
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over a year ago
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"One version of the shirt, made from the same 'cooling' material as those worn by the players, is being sold to the public at £90. There have been calls for the price to be dropped, and criticism that it is an example of 'rip-off' Britain.
What's the fuss? Just don't buy over - priced goods. The power is in the hands
of the consumer. "
here here DB9 for el presidente |
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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago
Over the rainbow, under the bridge |
"One version of the shirt, made from the same 'cooling' material as those worn by the players, is being sold to the public at £90. There have been calls for the price to be dropped, and criticism that it is an example of 'rip-off' Britain.
What's the fuss? Just don't buy over - priced goods. The power is in the hands
of the consumer.
here here DB9 for el presidente"
No thanks. People in charge tend to be full time twats. I prefer to conduct my twattery part time.  |
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Isn't the fuss over the England World Cup shirt......
Gonna be loads of kids want one of those
Radio said £ 4/5 to make
Cheapest at £60
Match shirt at £90
I think the FA should price fix.....£30/40 quid be reasonable? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"One version of the shirt, made from the same 'cooling' material as those worn by the players, is being sold to the public at £90. There have been calls for the price to be dropped, and criticism that it is an example of 'rip-off' Britain.
What's the fuss? Just don't buy over - priced goods. The power is in the hands
of the consumer.
here here DB9 for el presidente
No thanks. People in charge tend to be full time twats. I prefer to conduct my twattery part time. "
twats and twattery i love it when you talk dirty 
anyway you can defy convention |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The whole team top industry is one built around spinning money.
The clubs have a ready and eager market who will moan but still pay £40 /£50 annually to demonstrate their allegiance and support.
They are not fashion statements and demonstrate just how much tribalism is alive and kicking in Western culture.
If that is your thing then fair enough. After all 1 decent casual shirt can cost similar, if not more.
£90 however is a piss take. Is national pride in English football strong enough to validate the price.
Time will tell. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Isn't the fuss over the England World Cup shirt......
Gonna be loads of kids want one of those
Radio said £ 4/5 to make
Cheapest at £60
Match shirt at £90
I think the FA should price fix.....£30/40 quid be reasonable?"
if fans dont buy these over priced shirts with their favourite players names on then these premier league clubs would unable to sustain their over inflated wage structures and poor business models so i say stop buying them and get back to reality i just feel sorry for the parents who have kids who want the latest shirts. |
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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago
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There is a normal version at a cheaper price - don't know how much- but this one is meant to be just like the ones worn by the players. They are quite snug fitting too so won't flatter every body shape.
As someone said before, regular tops can cost that much and more but how much wear would you get out of a football top?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I wouldn't pay that much for an item of clohing, no matter what it was!!!"
not even something in 'biscuit' from boundary mill ?
give it a few years ...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"There is a normal version at a cheaper price - don't know how much- but this one is meant to be just like the ones worn by the players. They are quite snug fitting too so won't flatter every body shape.
As someone said before, regular tops can cost that much and more but how much wear would you get out of a football top?
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that question depends on England's performance in Brazil. It's looking even more expensive isn't it?
So glad my three boys have no interest in football. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I never buy the latest shirts ...
Always get the last season's kit at a fraction of the price 
With an England shirt they're all pretty much the same anyway |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I wouldn't pay that much for an item of clohing, no matter what it was!!!
not even something in 'biscuit' from boundary mill ?
give it a few years ... "
Elasticated skirt and a raincoat. And I still had change for some Lily of the Valley talc.
The talc's for you.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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When England don't get out the group stage the prices will fall dramatically that being said I'll prob end up getting the £60 quid one, in principal I disagree with the prices even for club team but I still get home and away every season |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It wouldn't be SO bad if they kept the kits for longer. Since Nike have made England kits (was it last year?), they have played something daft like 8 or 9 ganes in it, and are now replacing it with this one. It is disgraceful. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"When England don't get out the group stage the prices will fall dramatically that being said I'll prob end up getting the £60 quid one, in principal I disagree with the prices even for club team but I still get home and away every season"
i always get last years, at less than half price.
fuck 'em! lol
the problem isnt with working people wanting the shirt.
its their money they can spend it how they like.
its the kids that will be squalking over having it, and their well to do friends that will take the piss out of them having the stadium shirt, instead of the 'real' one.
how many say no to their kids?
not enough, thats what i say |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"When England don't get out the group stage the prices will fall dramatically that being said I'll prob end up getting the £60 quid one, in principal I disagree with the prices even for club team but I still get home and away every season
i always get last years, at less than half price.
fuck 'em! lol
the problem isnt with working people wanting the shirt.
its their money they can spend it how they like.
its the kids that will be squalking over having it, and their well to do friends that will take the piss out of them having the stadium shirt, instead of the 'real' one.
how many say no to their kids?
not enough, thats what i say"
Always said no to ours if we thought things were way over priced.when they were younger and wanted trainers that were £100plus we told them they had £30 to spend on them, any more, they had to put the rest.now they are grown up they tell us it really made them appreciate the value of money. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"When England don't get out the group stage the prices will fall dramatically that being said I'll prob end up getting the £60 quid one, in principal I disagree with the prices even for club team but I still get home and away every season
i always get last years, at less than half price.
fuck 'em! lol
the problem isnt with working people wanting the shirt.
its their money they can spend it how they like.
its the kids that will be squalking over having it, and their well to do friends that will take the piss out of them having the stadium shirt, instead of the 'real' one.
how many say no to their kids?
not enough, thats what i say
Always said no to ours if we thought things were way over priced.when they were younger and wanted trainers that were £100plus we told them they had £30 to spend on them, any more, they had to put the rest.now they are grown up they tell us it really made them appreciate the value of money."
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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While I agree it is overpriced the £90 shirt is the actual type worn by the players & is made to withstand the humidity in Brazil as well as being pulled etc. There is a looser official version available for £53. That price is in line with many other countries. Brazil are charging £50 |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It wouldn't be SO bad if they kept the kits for longer. Since Nike have made England kits (was it last year?), they have played something daft like 8 or 9 ganes in it, and are now replacing it with this one. It is disgraceful."
7 friendlies... 11 months.
You can get a childrens version for only £42 though  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Suppy and demand. If England get through the group stages the £90 one will probably sell out. Those that can, will, because they won't want to be seen in the cheaper shirt.
If it's your job to maximise profits for Nike or the FA then it's potentially a very clever move. Economics is not about morals. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"I never buy the latest shirts ...
Always get the last season's kit at a fraction of the price
With an England shirt they're all pretty much the same anyway "
I don't even do that anymore....
I get my shirts from retro suppliers such as toffs... they actually have an agreement with most clubs to supply them...
so for example... I can go to the football at Arsenal.. retro 1930's shirt... 50 quid... never goes out of style.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"One version of the shirt, made from the same 'cooling' material as those worn by the players, is being sold to the public at £90. There have been calls for the price to be dropped, and criticism that it is an example of 'rip-off' Britain.
What's the fuss? Just don't buy over - priced goods. The power is in the hands of the consumer. "
I couldn't agree more choice to buy is in the hands of the consumer but controversy sells papers as they say so that's why the media like to make a big thing of it. I won't be buying one but then again I often cringe at middle age men in team shirts and as I have a full length mirror in the hall I couldn't live with myself. |
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By *B9 Queen OP Woman
over a year ago
Over the rainbow, under the bridge |
"One version of the shirt, made from the same 'cooling' material as those worn by the players, is being sold to the public at £90. There have been calls for the price to be dropped, and criticism that it is an example of 'rip-off' Britain.
What's the fuss? Just don't buy over - priced goods. The power is in the hands of the consumer.
I couldn't agree more choice to buy is in the hands of the consumer but controversy sells papers as they say so that's why the media like to make a big thing of it. I won't be buying one but then again I often cringe at middle age men in team shirts and as I have a full length mirror in the hall I couldn't live with myself. "
I agree. The media love making a mountain out of a molehill. |
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