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Alright, so I got this idea last month when my mates were ribbing me about how my team never wins the Premier League. Figured, why not just buy the damn trophy myself? Started googling like mad – “fake Premier League trophy,” “replica EPL cup,” all that stuff. Loads of sketchy sites popped up, prices all over the place.
The Hunt Begins
Jumped straight into comparing sellers. Noticed three main types:
Total Junk Tier: Saw one for £25 with photos looking like melted cheese. Nah.
Mid-Range Suspicious: Dozens claiming “official quality” around £150-£300. Reverse image search showed pics stolen from actual trophy photoshoots. Sketchy.
Proper Replica Sellers: Finally found a couple that actually showed factory videos. Solid stainless steel claims, proper weight mentioned – though £550 made me choke on my tea.
Placing the Order
Pulled trigger on a heavyweight stainless one after spamming customer service with questions for two days. Felt proper dodgy typing card details. Got a PayPal receipt saying “SPORTS MEMORABILIA SUPPLIER” – which means nothing. Then radio silence for weeks.
- Week 1: No tracking number, started sweating
- Week 3: “Item shipped” email with tracking that didn’t work
- Week 5: Box rocked up battered like it survived a war
Reality Check
Ripped open the packaging – thank god the trophy itself was wrapped in bubble wrap thicker than my ex’s skull. Thing weighed a ton. Held it up and immediately noticed:
- Crown details weren’t sharp like photos
- Base engraving looked slightly off-center
- “Barclays Premier League” text had tiny smudges
The Verdict
Yeah it looks brilliant from three feet away. My cat knocked it over once – zero dents, I’ll give em that. But get closer than a VAR check and you spot little flaws. Worth it? For pub bragging rights? Absolutely. For museum-quality display? Nah. Saved the box though – packaging alone took up half my recycling bin.