CJ Van Eyk #49 Game Worn Bisons Jersey: Collector FAQ
By Buffalo Bisons Official Store | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: Product Reviews
Straight answers on the CJ Van Eyk #49 sublimated hockey jersey: size 46 fit, authentication, display, care, and the no-return policy before you buy.
Quick answer
Buy the CJ Van Eyk #49 jersey as a display or collector piece, not as a wear-it-every-week fan jersey. Confirm your size by email before checkout, because the jersey is sold as is with no returns or exchanges.
Why this jersey is a display-first purchase
The catalog describes this as an authentic on-field hockey theme day jersey worn for the Bisons game on 9/6/25, and it is sold as is. That makes condition part of the item you are buying, not a defect to fix later. A game-worn jersey carries the marks of its one game, so expect it to look worn rather than retail-fresh.
Sublimation prints the design into the fabric instead of stitching a separate twill layer. That keeps the jersey lighter and avoids the stiff feel of a stitched crest, but it also means the graphics are part of the cloth and need gentler handling than a stitched replica.
Size 46 is numerical on-field sizing, not replica sizing
The store notes that numerical on-field sizing does not exactly match alphabetical replica sizing. Do not assume a size 46 equals a replica medium or large. If you normally buy a replica in a letter size, email [email protected] before you purchase and ask how size 46 compares to the replica size you wear.
Because the jersey cannot be returned or exchanged, a sizing question is worth asking before checkout rather than after delivery.
Collector questions, answered
- What does the autograph and game-worn status actually mean here?
- The catalog lists the jersey as autographed and game worn, with on-field use at the Bisons game on 9/6/25. Treat those catalog details as the item's documented history. The listing does not describe a separate certificate or hologram, so if third-party authentication paperwork matters to you, email the store before buying to ask what accompanies the jersey. Decide in advance whether catalog documentation is enough or you need separate authentication paperwork.
- Will size 46 fit like my usual replica jersey?
- Not necessarily. The store states that numerical on-field sizing does not exactly match alphabetical replica sizing. Email [email protected] with the replica letter size you normally wear and ask for a comparison to size 46 before you order. Get the size comparison in writing before checkout, since there are no exchanges.
- How should I display a sublimated game-worn jersey?
- Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from damp walls. Use a wide-shoulder hanger or a frame that supports the shoulders rather than stretching the collar. Because the graphics are sublimated into the fabric, avoid pressing or ironing the printed areas. Support the shoulders and skip heat on the printed design.
- Can I wear it to a game?
- You can, but understand the trade-off. Game-worn fabric and sublimated graphics are more fragile than a modern replica, and wear adds risk of snags or stains that cannot be repaired by returning the item. Many collectors keep game-worn pieces for display and wear a replica to the ballpark. Choose display or wear before the first outing, not after a mark appears.
- How do I clean it without damaging the autograph or print?
- Do not machine wash or tumble dry. Spot-clean only when necessary, keep water away from the autograph, and let the jersey air-dry flat. If you are unsure about a mark, contact the store before attempting any cleaning. When in doubt, do not clean it yourself.
- What should I confirm before paying?
- Confirm two things by email: how size 46 compares to your replica size, and what documentation comes with the autograph. Then accept that the sale is final, because the jersey is sold as is with no returns or exchanges. Two emails now are cheaper than a final sale you cannot reverse.
Product facts
- Buffalo Bisons Autographed & Game Worn Sublimated Hockey Black Jersey - CJ Van Eyk #49 Size 46: Autographed and game worn, described as an authentic on-field hockey theme day jersey worn for the Bisons game on 9/6/25. The game date and on-field use give the piece a specific place in a collection rather than a generic signed jersey.
Buffalo Bisons Autographed & Game Worn Sublimated Hockey Black Jersey - CJ Van Eyk #49 Size 46 - Buffalo Bisons Autographed & Game Worn Sublimated Hockey Black Jersey - CJ Van Eyk #49 Size 46: Sold as is with no returns or exchanges. Ask sizing and condition questions by email before you buy, since you cannot send it back afterward.
- Buffalo Bisons Autographed & Game Worn Sublimated Hockey Black Jersey - CJ Van Eyk #49 Size 46: Numerical on-field sizing does not exactly match alphabetical replica sizing. Size 46 needs a direct comparison to your usual replica size instead of a letter-size guess.
