Look, people make mistakes, and we at TheFootballIdiots are no exception.
At TheFootballIdiots, we're all about transparency and honesty. We understand that navigating the world of football shirts can be challenging, with countless counterfeits, fakes, and high quality reproductions flooding the market. It's tough to know who to trust.
When we started out, we were relatively inexperienced in this level of shirt authentication, and we made some poor purchases and learnt some harsh lessons about who to trust in the market. Every misstep taught us something, and allowed us to grow in our knowledge and expertise.
Years on, we've come a long way. Through rigorous study and education — and by working with authentication specialists like KitLegit — we've honed our skills in shirt authentication. We can confidently promise that every item listed on our website and social media platforms is 100% authentic and original, as stated from the specific year(s). We pride ourselves on providing our customers with top quality items, and on being someone on the market they can have complete trust in.
If we can't verify a shirt's legitimacy, you won't find it on our platform.
How we grade what we sell
Authenticity is one thing — condition is another. Every shirt is graded before it goes live, so you know exactly what you're buying. Read our condition guide to understand how we describe wear, fading and repairs.
The same checks apply across the shop, whether you're looking at vintage football shirts from the 80s and 90s, classic shirts, match worn shirts, or signed shirts. The rarer the item, the more scrutiny it gets before we list it.
Also, as we highlight on our website, if for some reason you're not satisfied, we offer a hassle-free returns window and a full refund policy. We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase, and if for any reason you're not, we've got your back.
Prefer to inspect a shirt in person before buying? Visit us in Stavanger — we're at Sølvberggata 25.
