Okay, so let’s talk about getting my hands on that Mets City Connect gear.
The Decision
I saw the reveal online, like everyone else. Lots of noise, people loving it, people hating it. Honestly, I was kinda on the fence at first. The dark grey, the bridge details, the purple accents for the 7 line train – it was different, for sure. Took me a minute. But you know how it is, you see it enough times, maybe see a player wearing it, and it starts to grow on you. Plus, I’m a Mets fan, gotta represent, right? So, I decided I needed to grab at least one piece from the collection.
The Search Begins
First place I looked? The official MLB shop online. Figured that was the main spot. Logged on pretty much right after they dropped. And wow, it was chaos. Felt like everyone had the same idea. Pages were slow to load, sometimes things wouldn’t even add to the cart. It reminded me of trying to get concert tickets, that kind of frustrating rush.
Finding what I wanted wasn’t easy either. They had a bunch of stuff:
- Jerseys (the main event, obviously)
- T-shirts with different designs
- Hats (a few styles)
- Hoodies and sweatshirts
I was leaning towards the jersey, the authentic one if possible. But finding my size? Forget about it, at least initially. Seemed like the most common sizes vanished instantly. Saw some replicas, but even those were getting picked over fast. It felt like they just didn’t make enough, or maybe the demand was just way higher than they expected. Typical.
Making the Purchase
After refreshing like crazy for maybe half an hour, clicking around, getting error messages, I finally saw my size pop back up for the replica jersey. Didn’t even hesitate, just slammed it into the cart and checked out as fast as I could. Didn’t want to risk losing it again. The process felt clunky, honestly. You’d think these big online stores would have smoother rollouts for hyped gear, but it often feels like a scramble.
Then came the waiting game. Got the confirmation email, but the shipping estimate was a bit longer than I’d hoped. Guess they were swamped with orders. Just had to be patient and wait for that shipping notification.
Gear In Hand
Package finally arrived a couple of days ago. Ripped it open pretty quick. First impression? The grey is dark, really dark. Darker than it looked in some pictures, but I liked it. The details, like the bridge pattern stitched in and the 7 line logo patch, they look pretty sharp up close. The purple pops more in person too.
Quality seems decent enough for a replica. The fabric feels okay, maybe a little thinner than I expected, but comfortable. Stitching looks alright, no major flaws I could see right away. Tried it on, and the fit was pretty standard, maybe runs a tiny bit snug compared to other jerseys I have, but nothing crazy. Close enough.
Final Thoughts
So, was it worth the hassle? Yeah, I think so. It’s a unique look, definitely a conversation starter. The hunt was a bit annoying, dealing with the website traffic and limited stock, but that seems to be the norm these days for any popular drop. Glad I managed to snag one in the end. It’s a cool piece to add to the Mets collection, even if the online buying experience felt like pulling teeth.
