By Dung Huynh 
Starting My Quest for the 2016 RCB Jersey
Felt nostalgic about cricket season and decided I wanted that classic 2016 Royal Challengers Bangalore jersey. Started by grabbing my laptop, opening Google Chrome, and typing “buy 2016 rcb jersey” like a regular dude searching for stuff.
Navigating Online Jungle
Saw tons of websites showing up but got suspicious about fakes right away. Clicked through random shopping sites, squinting at product photos for red flags. Kept comparing sleeve patterns and sponsor logos against old match screenshots on my phone – took me half an hour just to find three listings that looked legit.
- Price checks: Ranged crazy from 800 rupees to 5,000! Skipped the cheapest ones instantly – smelled like bad polyester knockoffs.
- Sizing panic: Remembered my 2020 jersey shrank in wash. Dug through customer reviews hunting for “size runs small” comments before settling on XL.
Placing the Damn Order
Chose a seller with 4-star ratings using COD payment. Filled address details super carefully – once had a package sent to old flat because I rushed checkout. Double-checked the product title said “Official Replica 2016” while muttering “don’t screw this up” at the screen.
Playing Package Waiting Game
Tracked delivery every 8 hours like a weirdo. Courier guy finally rang my bell after six days. Ripped open the plastic wrap instantly – smelled like new factory print! Held it under sunlight checking Kohli’s number 18 print. Even rubbed fabric between fingers for that rough authentic feel. Fit was perfect this time!
Total rookie move? Didn’t order backup jersey. Saw how faded my 2011 jersey got – definitely repeating this hunt next salary day.
