CHANCERS are already listing Wrexham AFC's new shirts for extortionate prices online - on the day they are made available to pre-order.
The club unveiled its 23/24 home shirt last week, while also revealing that United Airlines will be the new front-of-shirt sponsor.
The club is returning to the English Football League for the first time in 15 years next season and with that has come high demand for its new shirts.
Wrexham AFC said they have been experiencing 'delays' on their shop website throughout today as the shirt is made available to pre-order.
The club has however confirmed that orders are 'going through' and shirts are still in stock.
But, sadly, it seems that some people purchasing the shirts are looking to capitalise on those who could miss out on doing so.
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Several fans have taken to social media today (June 12) to express disgust and anger at the fact that some of the new shirts have already been listed on sites like EBay at prices of well over £100.
Local podcasters Fearless In Devotion were one of those calling out the 'scalpers' via Twitter ...
If you are a scalper, absolute SHAME ON YOU. https://t.co/kDu4aDxGS7
— Fearless In Devotion - Wrexham AFC pod & zine (@fearlessidzine) June 12, 2023
Since the club became more and more popular over the last two years, shirts have continuously been listed for sky-high prices.
The 'Welcome to Wrexham' documentary - coupled with the takeover of the club by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney - has meant that there is currently a demand like no other for all things Wrexham-related.
A quick search of EBay carried out by the Leader found some of the new shirts being listed at prices of up to £180 in various sizes.
Several listings have already been made today, with most valuing the shirts at over £100.
A spokesperson for Wrexham AFC said: "We have put restrictions in place to limit the opportunity for re-sale and will be monitoring all multiple purchases to reduce this further.
"Individuals trying to re-sell shirts for a vastly inflated price on other sites are an unwelcome by-product of our growth in popularity, but will not succeed if supporters stick to official channels only.
"Thank you once again to all supporters who have bought shirts this morning – we can’t wait to see you in our new United Airlines-sponsored kits throughout the next season."
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