For international fans of the Montreal Canadiens, getting your hands on an authentic hockey jersey can be challenging, especially if you're outside North America. Fortunately, third-party purchasing platforms like JoyabuyTmall. This guide will walk you through the process of purchasing your favorite Canadiens jersey hassle-free.
Joyabuy is a China-based "fanxiang" (reverse purchasing) platform specializing in helping overseas customers buy products from Chinese e-commerce sites like Taobao, Tmall, and JD.com. Their services include:
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Navigate to Tmall's search bar and type "Montreal Canadiens Authentic Jersey" (建议使用中文搜索: 蒙特利尔加拿大人队官方球衣). Filter results to show only Tmall Global products that can ship internationally.
Once you've selected your jersey (note the size options vary drastically between men's, women's, and youth cuts), copy the product URL and specifications.
Tip | Details |
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Sizing Change | Asian XL often corresponds to Western M/L |
Shipping Times | Typically 12-18 days to North America |
Custom Fees | Joyabuy now offers DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping |
I recently used this method to purchase the classic red home jersey with Price 31 lettering. The total cost was approximately $175 USD including all fees - significantly less than official NHL stores charge for international shipping. Beyond cost savings, some private Tmall sellers carry exclusive Chinese New Year editions of Canadiens gear.