Waterford jerseys are being bought up by collectors online, with some listed for over €150.
With a growing online community of jersey collectors, the value of old Irish jerseys has soared. Following a Tokyo fashion blog posting a picture of an influencer wearing a vintage Ireland jersey, vintage Irish soccer and GAA jerseys have risen in value, becoming collectable. One of the most sought-after jerseys is the Republic of Ireland soccer jerseys from the 90s. With a collection of 16 shirts, from 1992-2017 listed for €1,396.54 on Ebay. This trend has extended to the Déise County, meaning your old jerseys could be worth more than you think. Some jerseys are even fetching twice their original value online. Due to growing demand from fans, a new market of replica vintage jerseys has bloomed.
17-year-old Japanese student Ryoki on the street in Harajuku wearing am Umbro jersey with Balenciaga cropped pants, Ralph Lauren loafers, and Comme Des Garcons accessories #原宿 https://t.co/GNBri0pQbo pic.twitter.com/a9RukU0sbo
— Tokyo Fashion (@TokyoFashion) August 10, 2018
It may be time to unearth your forgotten Waterford jerseys. The most sought-after gem is the Waterford 1998 GAA Hurling Jersey. They were worn during the 1998 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final against Clare. The intense match against Clare resulted in a thrilling draw with 1-16 for Clare and 3-10 for Waterford. Listed on eBay for €175.00. Former player, Brian Flannery tweeted that it was 'the Nicest Waterford jersey'.
Nicest Waterford jersey https://t.co/xyRonXY7Bq
— Brian Flannery (@BrianJAFlannery) June 7, 2023
This collectability is not limited to GAA jerseys, with Waterford United's 1998 home jersey listed for€128.83. It may be time to root through your drawers or hold off donating your memento of Waterford sporting history.
