Vintage YMCA Lakers Youth Staff/Coach Polo Shirt
B.A.W. Athletic Wear · Clothing & Accessories > Men's/Unisex Sportswear
Era / Decade
Late 1990s to Early 2000s based on the woven B.A.W. tag style and embroidery typeface.
Material
Cotton/Polyester blend piqué knit; standard mid-weight athletic apparel material.
Condition
Good to Very Good. The garment shows some wrinkling and minor fading typical of laundered cotton blends, but no visible stains, holes, or snagging in the embroidery.
Demand Level
Low to Niche. Demand is driven by local interest or collectors of 'ironic' or 'obscure' vintage sportswear rather than professional NBA Lakers fans.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$12.00 - $18.00 (Low-Mid range)
Estimated Retail Value
$25.00 - $35.00 (original custom team order estimate)
Comparable Sales
Generic vintage YMCA embroidered polos typically sell for $10-$20. Items with 'Lakers' branding/colors may see a slight bump toward the $20 mark due to the crossover color appeal.
Description
This is a purple piqué knit polo shirt featuring the YMCA Lakers logo embroidered on the left chest. The shirt features a two-button placket, a contrast yellow/gold stripe running down the shoulders and sleeves, and matching gold tipping on the collar and sleeve cuffs. It is a piece of local community sports league apparel.
Key Features
Lakers colorway (Purple/Gold); YMCA community sports branding; vintage 'B.A.W. Athletic Wear' tag which appeals to collectors of niche vintage sportswear.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity for this specific item is high as it is a localized organizational garment; the woven B.A.W. neck label and fabric care tag are consistent with promotional sportswear production.
Flaws to Note
Significant wrinkling from being on the thrift rack; potential minor pilling on the underarms; slight fading of the purple pigment compared to factory-new condition.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or Depop. Depop is ideal for 'vintage aesthetic' items, while eBay captures the widest audience for niche collectibles.
Selling Tips
Steam or iron the garment before photographing to remove the deep thrift-rack wrinkles. Use keywords like 'Vintage YMCA', 'Lakers colors', 'Retro Sports', and '90s Athletic'. Measure the pit-to-pit and length as vintage sizing can vary.
Notes
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