Signed Giggsy shirt?

BubbleWrap85

Useless @ buyin presents but was thinkin of gettin my bf a Man U jersey. Then I'd the brainwave of gettin a signed one by Giggs [that hopefully doesn't cost too much!]. Was going to buy one on eBay & was almost sucked in by all the promises of COA's but then realised I was most likely being scammed in a "too good to be true, it probably is!" kinda way!

Is a jersey an acceptable gift? Along with a few other little things that I know he'd like. Was going to book tickets to a match but they were quite expensive also and would I be expected to book flight tickets then also or what? Ahhhh help!

PS AH is probably the wrong place to post this but apparently I have to apply for access or something of the sort for the soccer forum and I don't have time, I NEED ANSWERS NOW!

AlmightyCushion

Just get him a man u jersey and sign it from giggsy yourself. He'll never know the difference.

Holsten

Don't sign it.

Tickets for the match should include flights + Accom.

BubbleWrap85

I should have guessed I'd get a comment like that eh Yes it's crossed my mind but I would just like to get a proper thing with a COA. Bad idea good idea? I'm thinkin it's gettin so late now I'll just be getting a jersey! If that at all!

javaboy

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Just get him a man u jersey and sign it from giggsy yourself. He'll never know the difference.

I'm sure that's what the people selling them on eBay do anyway.

BubbleWrap85

Where would I get reasonably priced tickets then? They don't go on sale until a few weeks before the match do they? I'm a Pool fan but I've researched that Man U v Pool would cost quite a bit, and as am a girl am not really prepared to pay that much to see a few fellas kick a ball [and maybe not even score a goal! ]

Xavi6

If you had of asked nicely you might have got Soccer access pretty quick but you didn't.

Flights + match tickets + beer money + jersey = acceptable

dcukhunter

Most on ebay will be fake all you need for a coa is a printer and a laminater a good few I have seen dont even use the laminater but its mainly the thought that counts as long as it looks good i'd say go for it. I got one before for a friend and they loved it even though it most likely was a fake.

brianthebard

I GuanYin wrote: »

If you had of asked nicely you might have got Soccer access pretty quick but you didn't.

Flights + match tickets + beer money + jersey = acceptable

You forgot blowjobs.

Xavi6

brianthebard wrote: »

You forgot blowjobs.

Only before and after though. Last thing you want is your bird goin to the game with you and crampin your style with questions about the offside rule and why there haven't been any goals yet.

BubbleWrap85

I GuanYin wrote: »

If you had of asked nicely you might have got Soccer access pretty quick but you didn't.

Flights + match tickets + beer money + jersey = acceptable

We're not going out years! Just a few [4] months! Twas his birthday a week ago as well so don't wanna be going overboard! Plus I figure if I start small this year, if he's around next year, I can slowly but surely increase the present fund! Hmmm a fake.... don't know if he'd be too happy with that. I'm crap at all this football lark but he's stone mad on it. Grr. Typical. Why couldn't he like shoes or something that I'm knowledgeable about..... [going to ZZZ land now. Can't. Stay. Awake. Think of some good [and suitable] gift ideas for me will ye? There's a good lad....s...... :S ]

BubbleWrap85

I GuanYin wrote: »

Only before and after though. Last thing you want is your bird goin to the game with you and crampin your style with questions about the offside rule and why there haven't been any goals yet.

PS I know that much I just don't find it entertaining when there are no scores! But I know the rules, & offside!

javaboy

Perhaps Brianthebard's suggestion instead of a dodgy eBay signed shirt would go down well?

AlmightyCushion

dcukhunter wrote: »

Most on ebay will be fake all you need for a coa is a printer and a laminater a good few I have seen dont even use the laminater but its mainly the thought that counts as long as it looks good i'd say go for it. I got one before for a friend and they loved it even though it most likely was a fake.

Why would you pay extra for a shirt that is has a fake signature on it and comes with a fake coa? It's just daft.

One Cold Hand

I reckon you could go one better than Ryan Giggs' signature.
Get him Ryan Giggs (the actual person). He's getting on a bit at this stage and is bound to be looking for a new contract with someone.

AlmightyCushion

One Cold Hand wrote: »

I reckon you could go one better than Ryan Giggs' signature.
Get him Ryan Giggs (the actual person). He's getting on a bit at this stage and is bound to be looking for a new contract with someone.

We're in a recession, mate. She'd better just kidnap him or in this case I suppose it would be called giggsynapping.

IvySlayer

One Cold Hand wrote: »

I reckon you could go one better than Ryan Giggs' signature.
Get him Ryan Giggs (the actual person). He's getting on a bit at this stage and is bound to be looking for a new contract with someone.

Fergie will report you to UEFA for saying that.

Anyway, I just did a google search and got a few good results. There's loads of memorabilia out there.

One example: http://www.uksoccershop.com/products/2309.html

Leaving it a bit late though?

dcukhunter

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Why would you pay extra for a shirt that is has a fake signature on it and comes with a fake coa? It's just daft.

You can pick them up for about the same price if you look around.

Dean820

He might have a jersey already, are you sure he doesn't? Better check that out.

kaiser soza

There is a shop close to the powerscourt shopping centre near Grafton Street that sells certified signed shirts,I think it is on South Williams Street. They may not have Giggs but worth a try.

Nothingcompares

get him a jersey and a blow job don't bother with this welsh hamster chested ****'s scribble.

Quazzie

Buy him a jersey and get this lad to sign it. Technically it isn't a lie.

stovelid

There is no way you can verify the authenticity of a signed shirt. Also, a ticket package to a match is going to cost you a lot, especially for a big match.

What about a year's subscription to MUTV or something?

Terry

Leave him and go out with someone who doesn't support a team just because they win all the time.

BubbleWrap85

Decided I'd go for match tickets [v Fulham], flights & hotel = 400Euro but suppose I'm included in that [although it's 200Euro I could do without spending upon myself!] but I reckon it's a good enough present. Yes/No? Being honest, tis a tad bit more extravagant than I'd anticipated as we've only been seeing each other since September but anyhoo. May as well spend in this recession eh!

RasTa

Ughh I hate it when people buy those package deals.

damienom

If you wanted to get one then try here, it's owned by one of the football management agencies and sells gear signed by the players they represent.

BubbleWrap85

RasTa wrote: »

Ughh I hate it when people buy those package deals.

Well I can hardly hand em the tickets & then say "Right, you go off and book us flights there & back & somewhere to sleep for the night!!!" He likes Man Utd & I thought it'd be a good present idea

BubbleWrap85

Actually his favourite player is Roy Keane [yes I'm aware he doesn't play anymore but he was his favourite then!] so I should have just bought a jersey, took a trip to Cork & stalked Keano & forced him to sign the jersey. He'd have been chuffed with that. Alas, too late for any trips that far south. Oh and also I suppose I wouldn't stalk anyone anyhoe. Ahem.

BubbleWrap85

On second thoughts, I should just book 1 ticket, a single room & single flight. Save myself a coupla bob

RasTa

BubbleWrap85 wrote: »

Well I can hardly hand em the tickets & then say "Right, you go off and book us flights there & back & somewhere to sleep for the night!!!" He likes Man Utd & I thought it'd be a good present idea

Ah ye could have booked it all yourself. For example the game against Boro on the 29th is on General sale, throw in flights and accommodation and you would have saved about €200.

BubbleWrap85

I AM booking it all! All am sayin is tis costing 400 quid and although I'm really included in half of that, I couldn't care less about going to a footie match!

Pj!

Nice pressie though!

He'll be well chuffed.

BubbleWrap85

Forky wrote: »

Nice pressie though!

He'll be well chuffed.

Great I'm gettin paid for 2 weeks over the Xmas anyhow for doing absolutely NOTHING so happy days

BubbleWrap85

Also, it is very annoying seeing a flight work out as £68 for 2 people & then see they convert it to €89! When I use my converter it works out as €72. This is unfair I booked one way Dub - Man for €58 and would hope to do the same for Man - Dub. Think I've been stung & should have just booked it as a return

tony1kenobi

1) If your fella is a football fan get him tickets to an Arsenal match

2) Ryan Giggs is illiterate. Any signed shirt should be a crayon stick man and some dribble. If it has his name on it, it's fake.

3) Roy Keane will sign nothing. Anyone that met the ignorant cnut will know the phrase " I'm taking five minutes" (although I like his moxy).

4) Stick on a Man U shirt yourself and cowgirl the bollocks off him. If he doesn't like that he is a poof.

BubbleWrap85

tony1kenobi wrote: »

1) If your fella is a football fan get him tickets to an Arsenal match

2) Ryan Giggs is illiterate. Any signed shirt should be a crayon stick man and some dribble. If it has his name on it, it's fake.

3) Roy Keane will sign nothing. Anyone that met the ignorant cnut will know the phrase " I'm taking five minutes" (although I like his moxy).

4) Stick on a Man U shirt yourself and cowgirl the bollocks off him. If he doesn't like that he is a poof.

Thanks for those Am taking a liking to a uimhir a ceathair myself

giggsy664

BubbleWrap85 wrote: »

Useless @ buyin presents but was thinkin of gettin my bf a Man U jersey. Then I'd the brainwave of gettin a signed one by Giggs [that hopefully doesn't cost too much!]. Was going to buy one on eBay & was almost sucked in by all the promises of COA's but then realised I was most likely being scammed in a "too good to be true, it probably is!" kinda way!

Is a jersey an acceptable gift? Along with a few other little things that I know he'd like. Was going to book tickets to a match but they were quite expensive also and would I be expected to book flight tickets then also or what? Ahhhh help!

PS AH is probably the wrong place to post this but apparently I have to apply for access or something of the sort for the soccer forum and I don't have time, I NEED ANSWERS NOW!

Sorry. I'm busy right now.

I can sign it in January