Be aware of websites that look fishy! We are cracking down on websites that imitate Fanatics and want to help you spot these sites that claim to sell authentic merchandise by reputable brand names. In recent years, the increase in false merchandising has skyrocketed throughout the internet. The Federal Government has made a massive effort in stopping these internet abusers and bringing this crime to justice. Just last November the Feds seized 82 website domain names for selling counterfeit goods. According to an article about the raid by the Los Angeles Times, “The theft of ideas and sale of counterfeit goods threaten economic opportunities and financial stability, suppress innovation and destroy jobs.” Below are a few ways you can tell if you’ve landed on a counterfeit website. And trust us, there are sites that look JUST LIKE OURS, but with the following key indicators you will be on top of your game regarding sites that want to con you out of your hard earned money.

CAUTION! Sites Containing These Features May Be Harmful To Your Wallet and Sanity!

#1: Language Doesn’t Make Sense (Grammatical Errors/Misspellings)

#2: Contact Info is Difficult to Find, Not Available, Not Toll-Free, or Number Does Not Work

#3: Prices are Exactly the Same

#4: McAffee Secure Logo is Outdated or Unclickable (Find in Footer)

#5: Company is Based in an International Location

#6: Site is Very Slow to Load

#7: No Clickable Better Business Bureau Logos

#8: Live Chat Does Not Work or Constantly Offline

#9: Suspicious Payment Section 

#10: Outdated Messaging like this New Year’s Headline in June

#11 Jerseys are Unusually Marked Down, aka ”Too Good To Be True”

Ladies turn up the heat this summer with cute dresses featuring your favorite team’s colors and logos. Now available at Fanatics these dresses all have a flattering fit.

Flowers, balloons, and brunch are all great ways to show mom appreciation. But for a mom that loves sports, you may have to do a little extra. Here are five ways to honor your sports fanatic mom on May 8th and the rest of the month.

1. Show her she’s the MVP – frame a picture of her with the kids and give a presentation about how great she is.
2. Surprise her with game tickets – reserve seats for her favorite team and reveal the secret in her card.
3. Have a family game of hoops at the park – after the game, lay out on a blanket and enjoy a picnic.
4. Give her the “best seat in the house” – give up the plush recliner AND remote. As she tunes in to the NBA and NHL playoffs, you can cook and clean.
5. Get her some stylish team gear – the best way to do this is with a gift certificate to Fanatics. They’re delivered within hours, and it’s a sure way you’ll get the perfect gift!

Wishing all the moms a FANtastic Mother’s Day from Fanatics.

Sunday, May 8th is Mother’s Day. Honor your mom with gifts such as crystal rings and sparkly bracelets of her favorite sports team. Plus show her what time it is with a new watch. Choose a present for your mom today and receive 3-day delivery for $4.99 at Fanatics.

It’s a good thing sharks don’t like burgers because you will look mighty tasty in these new boardshorts! Take a peek at these quirky LRG Burger Boardshorts featuring a whopper of a burger with all the condiments and veggies needed to fulfill your appetite! Plus, check out the LRG ketchup and mustard logo patch, a tie front laced with silicone for a secure fit, a sewn-in bungee lanyard and a side pocket complete with a wax comb, bottle opener and fin key.

Monday was moving day for the folks at Fanatics. We went from a 160,000 square footage building to 550,000. And to celebrate our new gorgeous space complete with a break room, outdoor Atrium, thirteen conference rooms, and a self-checkout marketplace stocked with our favorite snacks, sandwiches, and drinks we had a party. More than 200 employees gathered around to hear appreciation acknowledgments and the future outlook of our new brand Fanatics. Jacksonville native, Tim Tebow surprised us with a visit and even spoke on “having passion for whatever life career we choose”.

The fun continued with randomly selected employees winning gift baskets stuffed with jerseys, throw blankets, collectible items, shoes, polos, hoodies and more for ten of our most popular teams. But it was the great dessert that made it One Sweet Day.

The schedule for the 2011 Stanley Cup Quarterfinals have been set and the action begins tonight! Number 1 seed Washington Capitals will take on the NY Rangers, Tampa Bay will battle against Pittsburgh, while the Red Wings reaches for a ‘W’ over the Coyotes. Also on the ice is reigning champs Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver, and Nashville against Anahiem. So who do you think will go all the way? Cheer on your favorite in official NHL apparel and merchandise from Fanatics!

And don’t forget…the 2011 NBA Playoffs tips off this Saturday with Miami Heat playing Philadelphia 76ers. Order today for $4.99 3-day delivery on any size order.