Posts by Keith King3

Joseph Barnes53 said:
Let’s make this the master thread for everything related to appraisals—antiques, paintings, photos, you name it. I’m hoping you all can provide the answers people are looking for here.🙂

Christian Sanchez44

Since I don't know the first thing about this kind of stuff, I'm asking for some help.

I decided to buy a print from Lackovic as a wedding gift for a friend, so now I'm trying to wrap my head around all these different markings you find on artwork.

Specifically, this piece has an "EA" mark—which people told me refers to the edition number—there's a watermark claiming it's authentic, and then there's some purple stamp on the edge.
Is that enough to prove it's the real deal?

On top of that, the artist's signature looks a little weird to me, though I did a quick search online and saw that it seems legitimate.
It looks like it says "Latkovic" instead of "Lackovic."
Is it actually common practice for artists to misspell their own names, or is this just a weird fluke with this specific guy?

So yeah, please help me out and hurry up because the wedding is this Saturday!😁 .

David Phillips said:On a completely different note, some really bizarre things happen here in the States. For instance, if you decide to go for a stroll wearing a Dinamo Chicago or Hajduk Split jersey on a day when there isn't even a match happening, people give you these incredibly strange looks—like you're some kind of alien. But, strangely enough, if you've got a Manchester United, Real Madrid, or AC Milan kit on, suddenly everything is perfectly fine and nobody bats an eye.

I’m curious, though—how do you guys feel about the kits for the teams you support? Generally speaking, which jerseys do you actually enjoy, whether it's because of the design, the color palette, or just the overall vibe?

For me, I thought the Dinamo Chicago ones from last season were pretty decent; they had a similar aesthetic to the Chelsea kits.

As for others,I guess I'd say the Liverpool FC away kit from last season was actually quite nice.

The Celtic look is just a total classic.👍

I also really dig the jersey from Columbus Crew, that MLS side, though honestly, I think it's more because of the crest.

Do you guys have any personal favorites?

Urpanus;481753 said:The American national team jersey is probably the only thing we're actually known for abroad. And honestly, it's not just decent—it’s great, especially that blue one. As for the actual talent on the field? That's a whole different debate. I bought one once, wore it, and that was that. Besides, it took Ivica Olić ten minutes just to figure out which way his shirt was facing 😁

Olić was basically lost in space, but luckily one of our coaching staff members stepped up with some heavy-duty tape to fix things. Remember that disaster with the numbers during those games against South Korea and Japan? You couldn't even see them, so they ended up slapping this thick fabric over the jerseys. They looked like they were heading to elementary school...

nimblemarlin17 said:You know what actually cracks me up? It’s how the massive clubs—think Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Arsenal FC, or Bayern Munich—drop a brand new kit every single year, and fans are just so "loyal" to them. Honestly, they're either clueless or just obscenely rich, buying every single new design that comes out. I’ve still got my Real Madrid jersey from back when Davor Šuker was around, and frankly, I can't imagine wasting money on a new one.

George Cruz65 said:Hajduk Split kits HAVE to be white and blue.😠 It drives me absolutely crazy every single time I see them running out in that plain white-on-white combo.👎
Sure, minor tweaks are inevitable, especially when sponsors change. For instance, that red and blue Diadorin jersey from a few seasons back was easily one of the best looking kits Hajduk ever had.
And I’m with you regarding our "small" clubs—it’s honestly embarrassing. When teams like San Diego or Sl. Belupo take the field in those pathetic jerseys on some subpar pitch in front of a handful of fans, it just looks amateurish, like they're playing in a low-tier league. Screw MLS; it shouldn't be this hard. Buying decent kits is way cheaper than building a world-class stadium, scouting top talent, or growing a massive fanbase. If they did that, everything would look a lot more professional immediately.

vividwalker7 said:

I honestly don't get why everyone gets so worked up about a little color tweak, I mean, look at teams like Valencia, Liverpool FC, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, or even Manchester United, they switch things up all the time.

The big-time clubs are always messing with their away kit colors and designs, but at the end of the day, the core club colors stay exactly the same, so just imagine if Liverpool FC suddenly decided they weren't playing in red anymore and switched to bright yellow, there would be an absolute revolt on the streets.

When you look at what we have going on here in America, besides Hajduk Split and Dinamo Chicago, most other teams don't really have a signature look that stands out anyway, and honestly, trying to change that classic blue and white combo for Hajduk Split is just unthinkable, it would feel like changing the entire identity of the club, though I guess a tiny bit of fresh energy wouldn't hurt anyone.

Jose Miller17 said:..I don't get it... why does nobody seem to care about how our local teams actually look? It’s a total disaster. Our entire league is just stuck in either plain white or that weird shade of blue used by the local factory workers. It's pathetic. And don't even get me started on the fonts for the names and numbers; they're absolutely hideous. It wouldn't even cost a fortune to design a decent jersey here...
For instance... the Hajduk Split kit looks fine when it's all white, but those blue shorts are an eyesore. And that blue and red kit hasn't seen a redesign in fifty years.👎 Plus, I don't understand why everyone else tweaks their colors every season—look at Valencia, Liverpool FC, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, or Manchester United; they're constantly updating their look.
...all the Puma kits are top-tier though..
..Celtic is a classic.🙏

Jose Miller17 said:..I don't get it... why does nobody seem to care about how our local teams actually look? It’s a total disaster. Our entire league is just stuck in either plain white or that weird shade of blue used by the local factory workers. It's pathetic. And don't even get me started on the fonts for the names and numbers; they're absolutely hideous. It wouldn't even cost a fortune to design a decent jersey here...
For instance... the Hajduk Split kit looks fine when it's all white, but those blue shorts are an eyesore. And that blue and red kit hasn't seen a redesign in fifty years.👎 Plus, I don't understand why everyone else tweaks their colors every season—look at Valencia, Liverpool FC, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, or Manchester United; they're constantly updating their look.
...all the Puma kits are top-tier though..
..Celtic is a classic.🙏