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★ Buyer's guide

How we grade condition and how to choose a size

Every piece in the shop is a single, pre-owned item, so the condition description and the measurements are half the buying decision. Below is exactly what our grades mean and how to check the size of a 90s shirt before you order it.

★ Part 1

A condition scale in four grades

We rate on a 1-10 scale and assign one of four grades. The grade covers the whole: fabric, prints, patches, seams and labels. If one element is weaker than the rest, the grade goes down and the flaw goes into the description.

10/10

New with tags

A piece never worn, with the original manufacturer's tags. Usually straight from a club warehouse or from a collection that never went into use.

What to expect
  • Sewn-in labels and hang tags in place
  • Prints and patches with no signs of wear
  • Original creases from the packaging
What you will not find
  • Signs of washing
  • Pilling under the arms
Price: the highest for a given model, often double that of very good condition
Close-up of the hang tags on a new shirt
We show the hang tags in a separate photo.
9-10

Excellent

Worn occasionally or only collected. No flaws visible from arm's length, the fabric keeps its structure and colour.

What to expect
  • Full number and name print
  • Colour without fading
  • Seams and labels untouched
What you will not find
  • Pulls and abrasions
  • Marks left by patches
Price: high, close to a new piece
Shirt in excellent condition, full view on a white background
Excellent condition: the difference from new is visible only up close.
7-8

Very good

Worn but well looked after. Minor signs of wear that do not change how the shirt looks when worn. This is the most common grade in the shop and the best value for money.

What to expect
  • Single pulls or light pilling
  • Print complete, may be minimally cracked
  • Patches firmly attached
What you will not find
  • Holes and tears
  • Permanent stains
Price: the reference level, catalogue median around PLN 225
Close-up of light pilling under the arm
Every pull in this grade gets its own close-up.
5-6

Good

A piece with a history, clearly worn. The flaws are visible and always listed in the description point by point. It is usually bought by collectors looking for a rare model at a reasonable price.

What to expect
  • Cracked or partly flaking print
  • Fading of whites or the collar
  • Repaired seam, patch mark
What you will not find
  • Holes in visible areas
  • Missing league patches
Price: the lowest for a given model, usually 30-50 percent below very good condition
Close-up of a cracked printed number
Good condition: we list the flaws one by one, without rounding up.
We do not sell below 5/10
Shirts with holes, missing patches or a print cracked across its whole width do not enter the shop. Exception: rare pieces, and then the condition is stated in the title.
Photos without retouching
We photograph in daylight on a white background, without smoothing. If a mark is visible in the photo, it is there. Flaws get separate close-ups.
Does not match? 14-day returns
If the condition after unpacking differs from the description, we refund the full amount together with the shipping cost. That is our mistake, not yours.
★ Glossary of flaws

We call things by their name

These words come up in product descriptions. Here you can see exactly what they mean and how they look in a photo.

See examples in the shop
Close-up: pull

Pull

A thread pulled out of the weave, usually by a zip or a tumble dryer. It does not grow unless it is cut.

Effect on the grade: low
Close-up: pilling

Pilling

Small balls of fibre, most often under the arms and on the sides. A friction effect, typical of 90s polyester.

Effect on the grade: low
Close-up: cracked print

Cracked print

A number or sponsor print with a web of micro-cracks. It holds to the fabric but will not return to its original state.

Effect on the grade: medium
Close-up: yellowing of whites

Yellowing of whites

A warm tint on white areas, an effect of age and storage. It does not wash out; we always describe it.

Effect on the grade: medium
Close-up: patch mark

Patch mark

An imprint left by a removed league patch or number. It can be evidence of a piece's match history, but it lowers the grade.

Effect on the grade: medium
Close-up: repaired seam

Repaired seam

A seam stitched again, by us or by the previous owner. We always say who repaired it and where.

Effect on the grade: high
★ Part 2

How to choose the size of an archive shirt

The label does not tell you everything. An M from 1996 and an M from 2024 are two different garments: the 90s cut was looser in the body and shorter, today's match shirts are narrow and long. That is why we give measured dimensions for every piece, not just the label size.

A practical rule: compare our measurements with a shirt you already own and feel good in. That is more reliable than any table.

1990s and older (up to 1999)

loose cut, wide body, short length

Shirts cut loosely, with a wide body and a short hem. The sleeve is often roomy, the collar stiffer. If you wear L today, an M is usually enough in a 90s shirt.

SizeA. ChestB. LengthEquivalent today
S48-50 cm68-70 cmtoday's XS / S
M52-54 cm71-73 cmtoday's S / M
L56-58 cm74-76 cmtoday's M / L
XL60-62 cm77-79 cmtoday's L / XL
XXL63-66 cm80-82 cmtoday's XL
In practice: go one size down compared with today's match shirts. Pieces washed many times can be 1-2 cm shorter than the factory measurement.
Silhouette 1990s and older
Shirt laid flat with measurements A and B marked
All measurements are taken with the shirt laid flat, without stretching.
★ Three minutes of work

Measure your favourite shirt

You need a tailor's tape measure and a flat table. Write down two numbers once, then use them for every piece in the shop.

01

Lay it flat

Put the shirt on the table, smooth it with your hand, do not stretch the fabric. Sleeves in their natural position.

02

Measure the chest

Seam to seam under the arms. Compare this number with measurement A in every item's description.

03

Measure the length

From the highest point of the shoulder straight down. That is measurement B. Two numbers are enough for an accurate purchase.

Kids sizes in cm

We describe kids' shirts and shorts by height in centimetres, as the manufacturers do. Age is given only as a guide.

Label sizeHeightAge
116110-116 cm5-6 years
128122-128 cm7-8 years
140134-140 cm9-10 years
152146-152 cm11-12 years
164158-164 cm13-14 years

Caps: head circumference

We give caps by the circumference measured above the eyebrows and ears. Adjustable models have a range, snapbacks and fitted caps a fixed size.

SizeCircumferenceType
S/M54-57 cmfitted
L/XL58-61 cmfitted
One size55-60 cmsnapback, adjustable
Adjustable54-62 cmvelcro or drawstring fastening
Scarves come in one size, but we give the piece's measurements: length and width including the fringes.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Every piece is cleaned according to its label before the photo session and before grading. The grade refers to the condition in which the shirt reaches you.

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