The world of Tottenham jersey collection: from the final edition
In the field of sports collection, "Spurs jerseys" are one of the most popular categories. The jersey of the 1961 double championship season was sold for 87,000 pounds at a London auction in 2011; Kane"s final edition jersey in the 2019 Champions League final set a record of 120,000 pounds for Premier League jerseys at auction. Collector Mark Thompson pointed out: "Vintage Tottenham jerseys in good condition have an average annual appreciation of 15-20%, making them an alternative investment with great potential." This collection craze stems from the historical value and emotional memory carried by the jerseys.
Special edition "Spurs jerseys" are highly sought after. The 2017 White Hart Lane farewell commemorative edition was limited to 1,882 pieces worldwide, with a launch price of £195, and the current secondary market price has exceeded £2,000. The 125th anniversary replica launched in 2020 perfectly reproduces the Edwardian craftsmanship and is permanently collected by the Victoria and Albert Museum. In recent years, the jerseys jointly launched by the club and trendy brands such as Off-White and Palace have broken the boundaries between sports and fashion, attracting a new generation of collectors.
Identifying the authenticity of "Spurs jerseys" is the key. Professional collectors will check: the anti-counterfeiting code of the official certification label, the density of the team logo embroidery (authentic products have no less than 12 stitches per centimeter), and the hidden marks on the seams of the fabric. Starting from 2023, the club will introduce blockchain technology, and each genuine jersey will be equipped with a unique NFT certificate to ensure its collection value. With the development of the metaverse, digital jersey collection is on the rise. A virtual version of Kane"s autographed jersey was once sold on the Decentraland platform for a high price of 3.2 Ethereum (about $10,000).