Nike vs Reebok Jerseys quality/sizing

[1989]

Hey all.

First of all, the standard: "Mods if this doesn't belong here please move as needed." I couldn't really figure out if this belongs in another specific forum, but looking for opinions/advice.

My story: I've been looking to purchase an authentic Nike white Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics jersey, plain. Didn't have the means to get one back in 2010 and I've truly regretted it greatly since. Putting it off longer and longer means it's just that much harder to find exactly what I want, and at a reasonable price.

I usually wear a large in the NHL Reeboks (haven't jumped on the Adidas bandwagon yet) and was wondering if anyone knew much about the following:

• material quality (pros/cons)
• sizing comparison (should I find a different size than the L I wear in Reeboks now)
• tags/possible to verify the real thing vs a high quality bootleg

I'm admittedly not much of a collector but would love to add this sweater. If anyone has any insight it would be greatly appreciated - it's hard to find the authentic stuff 8 years post-event (the internet is filled with bootlegs and recreations, however.)

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