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Do you need a licence to sell replica jerseys online?

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  • 27-02-2012 9:32pm
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    bobbymoore1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭


    Hi all.

    I was just wondering if anyone would know if you need to get a licence of some sort to sell official replica shirts online?

    Also, is there anything else I would need to start doing this, other than stock of course :).

    Any help is welcome and appreciated.

    Cheers


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    Nuttzz
    Registered Users Posts: 3,777 ✭✭✭Nuttzz


    I'd assume that most of the major clubs would have their logo trade marked, so for example you could see a green & white hooped jersey but if you put a celtic logo on it you'd need to pay celtic a licence fee, perhaps "retro" shirts might help you get around this, but its probably a niche market


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    bobbymoore1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭bobbymoore1


    Yeah I had a feeling that might be the case, it's certainly a conjested area, but looking at cost price it's hard to justify the RRP.

    My hope was that I could obtain some sort of authorized seller licence and pay for that rather than individual royalty payments. Google isn't really all that helpful in this case unfortunately.


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    antoinolachtnai
    Registered Users Posts: 9,800 ✭✭✭antoinolachtnai


    Unlikely. The club has to maximize its revenue, obviously.


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    stcstc
    Registered Users Posts: 2,262 ✭✭✭stcstc


    i suspect you will find its even more complicated than that. the shirts will all be made by one company, eg addidas, umbro etc

    for each team

    and chances are your not even allowed to make your own versions, and so your cost price is not relevant as you will have to pay what those suppliers and distrubutors charge


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    The Dagda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,345 ✭✭✭The Dagda


    You'll only need a licence if you are manufacturing the jerseys. If you are just reselling the jerseys you don't have to worry about it.


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    bobbymoore1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭bobbymoore1


    The Dagda wrote: »
    You'll only need a licence if you are manufacturing the jerseys. If you are just reselling the jerseys you don't have to worry about it.

    That sounds a bit more promising. So I could literally buy stock and start selling?

    Thanks for the feedback too, it's greatly appreciated.


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    The Dagda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,345 ✭✭✭The Dagda


    bobbymoore1 wrote: »
    That sounds a bit more promising. So I could literally buy stock and start selling?

    Thanks for the feedback too, it's greatly appreciated.


    Yes you can literally just buy stock and start selling. Good luck to you.


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    bobbymoore1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭bobbymoore1


    The Dagda wrote: »
    bobbymoore1 wrote: »
    That sounds a bit more promising. So I could literally buy stock and start selling?

    Thanks for the feedback too, it's greatly appreciated.


    Yes you can literally just buy stock and start selling. Good luck to you.


    Thank you for the feedback.


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    mneylon
    Registered Users Posts: 7,739 ✭✭✭mneylon


    The only thing to watch out for would be if your source wasn't licensed ..

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    fasttalkerchat
    Registered Users Posts: 5,652 ✭✭✭fasttalkerchat


    You would need to do them for £12 or less to match Chinese imports. Otherwise you have to prove your credibility and market more than the big sports companies.


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