Quote from minidudi on June 15, 2026, 2:31 am

For someone new to buying reps, is it worth going straight for 1:1 or starting with AAA?

My take: if you are buying for yourself and not trying to pass anything off as retail, AAA is fine for most things. The quality difference is there if you look closely, but for daily wear, it is usually good enough.

1:1 makes sense if:
- You care about the exact details like correct tags and stitch count
- You will wear it around people who know streetwear well
- The price difference is less than USD 30

Some items have barely any difference between AAA and 1:1 (basic graphic tees), while some have a huge difference (complex pieces like Off-White hoodies).

Curious what everyone thinks - is 1:1 worth the extra money, or is AAA enough for daily wear?