Store standards
How we vet sellers
JerseyRadar vets 9 retailers against a single five-bullet checklist. The label on each listing (Official / Major retailer / Marketplace) is descriptive — it tells you who runs the storefront, not how much we trust them.
Vetting is binary: a retailer either passes all five bullets or would be delisted. There is no premium tier and no pay-to-rank. Marketplace and vintage listings still pass the rubric — they just carry condition responsibility on the buyer.
The five-bullet rubric
- US shipping terms and timing are stated up front, in dollars, before checkout.
- A return window of at least 14 days is published and applies to non-customized jerseys.
- Licensed kits are sold under the maker, league, club, or national-team license — and that license is verifiable.
- The seller has public business records (registered entity, contactable address, working customer support).
- Listings carry condition notes for any pre-owned, vintage, or player-issue items.
In practice
MLS Store (mlsstore.com) is labeled “Official” because Major League Soccer publishes the storefront under its own brand. Classic Football Shirts (classicfootballshirts.com) is labeled “Marketplace” because it consigns and resells vintage shirts, even though it’s a registered UK retailer with documented sourcing practices. Both pass the same five-bullet rubric; the labels describe the kind of seller, not the trust level.
FAQ
Why are some retailers labeled 'Official' and others 'Major retailer'?
“Official” applies when the league, club, or maker publishes the storefront under its own brand (e.g., MLS Store, U.S. Soccer Store, adidas, Nike). “Major retailer” applies when an established US sports retailer (e.g., Fanatics, SOCCER.COM, World Soccer Shop) sells licensed kits without being the licensor itself.
Do you accept payment for placement?
No. JerseyRadar does not run paid placements or pay-to-rank arrangements with retailers. See about for the editorial-voice policy.
How often is the rubric re-applied?
On a rolling cadence; each listing carries a “Last reviewed” date that updates whenever the URL, price, and shipping/return notes are reverified.
A listing is removed when a retailer no longer meets all five bullets. We avoid making broad authenticity guarantees: marketplace and vintage listings still require the buyer to review condition notes before purchasing.