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I live in Vancouver and the last order I did from Pats Pro Shop cost me an arm and leg. I ordered a Super Bowl t-shirt, a blue Pat Patriot cap, and 3 games to glory blue ray. Total cost in U.S was about $100. Cost to me with exchange and duty charge was close to $200.
Through work my brother used to know a guy who could get authentic (at least they seem authentic) jerseys for $50. I ordered a blue Bruschi, white Harrison, and red Brady. All 3 still look great. Unfortunately my brother doesn't see that guy through work anymore and I'm looking to get a Gronk or Edelman. Don't really feel like paying through the nose though.
That's the huge con to ordering off the Pro Shop if your Canadian, even back when our dollar was almost on par, I remember ordering the reebok blue Belichick hoodie for $75 and got a customs charge of $50...
I gotta tell you, I've been buying my Patriots stuff, especially Jerseys, from folks on ebay and haven't been burned yet I make certain to check feedback, both the numbers AND the comments real close, and I also stick to a fixed (price) limit for buying stuff. 500+ transctions to date and I'm happy with my purchases.
Feedback is huge on eBAY, too many sellers trying to sell knockoffs on there as legit.