Category: Tees

Welcome to Heat Check! These are the top ten highest-selling vintage 3D Emblem Truckers Only T-shirts from the last three years on eBay. Launched around 1985 by the Fort Worth–based T-shirt powerhouse 3D Emblem, Truckers Only was a beloved sub-brand dedicated to the American trucking lifestyle. Created by the same in-house artists behind 3D’s famous Harley-Davidson and patriotic graphics, the line celebrated the long-haul spirit with detailed, multi-color screen prints featuring big rigs, bald eagles, CB slogans, and highway freedom imagery. Sold primarily through truck stops across the United States—including chains like Flying J—the shirts captured the grit and pride ... Read more

Update: The individual who has been captured in connection with the murder of Charlie Kirk was photographed wearing a long-sleeve version of the t-shirt that is the basis of this contest. Our Free & Brave t-shirt Remix contest was launched over a month ago, and all submissions were received before the shooting, and this article was published prior. Regardless, we are pausing the contest until further notice, as we consult with the 19 participants and our judge to determine the best way to move forward.  A month ago we officially launched this competition. The contest guidelines were simple: take one ... Read more

Platinum Certification ID: DfnkdPC-004 Collapse All Summary This vintage T-shirt has undergone a meticulous review by an authenticator (James A.), who has concluded that it is an authentic, 1940s "11034-XG Silver Gray" Harley Davidson T-shirt in an M size.  In 2020, the Harley-Davidson Museum described this shirt as "Harley-Davidson's first t-shirt," first manufactured in 1947. Because transporting this item across borders raised tariff concerns and risk of loss, the photos and documentation were supplied directly by the owner, Zack Bernstein (@zackbernstein.dmg). He was able to capture high-quality images and video, including the microscope-level shots necessary for our certifications. On Thursday, ... Read more

Welcome to a special edition of Heat Check! After featuring a rare Levi’s T-shirt on Instagram recently, we decided to take a look at some of the rarest and highest-selling vintage Levi’s T-shirts on eBay over the last 3 years. Some ground rules before we get into the list: I don’t personally authenticate these t-shirts, nor does Defunkd, but you can use our forum to get your goodies checked. I do my best to confirm the transaction is real, but that doesn’t mean that it wasn’t a shill bid or returned. If a sale looks too fishy, I leave it ... Read more

Update: The individual who has been captured in connection with the murder of Charlie Kirk was photographed wearing a long-sleeve version of the t-shirt that is the basis of this contest. Our Free & Brave t-shirt Remix contest was launched over a month ago, and all submissions were received before the event. Regardless, we are pausing the contest until further notice, as we consult with the 19 participants and our judge to determine the best way to move forward.  Defunkd’s t-shirt remix contest has officially begun! It’s all about reimagining that iconic “Land of the Free – Home of the ... Read more