Vintage T-Shirt Forum & Community Authentication Appraisals

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for help appraising two vintage band shirts from the ‘90s. I’ve searched online but haven’t found much info on them, especially the TOOL shirt. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

1. Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) Vintage Shirt
Year: 1992
Brand: Giant
Size: XL
Measurements:
Shoulder width: 56 cm (22 inches)
Length (collar to hem): 73 cm (28.7 inches)
Pit to pit: 54 cm (21.2 inches)
Condition: Very good, with no flaws. Prints are in great shape.
Notes: 1992 MOEBETOBLAME MUSIC under the print on the front side. I’ve seen similar RHCP shirts sell for a range of prices, but I’d love to get an expert opinion on its value.

2. TOOL ‘Undertow’ Longsleeve (Rare?)
Year: 1992/1993 (presumably)
Brand: Fruit of the Loom
Size: Likely XXL (tag is worn and hard to read)
Measurements:
Shoulder width: 58 cm (22.8 inches)
Length (collar to hem): 79 cm (31.1 inches)
Pit to pit: 57 cm (22.4 inches)
Condition: The prints are in good condition, with the word Undertow printed on each sleeve. However, the sleeve cuffs and the collar are slightly frayed.
Design: Features the naked woman artwork, which I believe was shot by Dean Karr.
Rarity: I haven’t been able to find any images of this exact shirt design online, which makes me wonder how rare it is.
If anyone has info on the rarity or estimated value of these shirts, I’d really appreciate it!

Thanks in advance for your help!

( I’ve uploaded pictures below. Let me know if more details are needed!)

RCHP, is on fire these days. The very shirt you posted sold for $700 a few days ago and it was a size Large, yours is XL, so could expect more.

Tool is also experiencing a nice bump in recent months.

With a quick search I couldn't find a match for it, so doesn't appear to be common. So tough to say on that one. But Tool in general seems to max out at around $450.

Might expect around that?

Oh wow, didn't see that one coming...
Thanks so much Jimmy, for your reply.
To think that I almost sold the RHCP shirt on Vinted for €20...
Talking about Vinted: would that be an OK platform to sell it to people looking for shirts like these? Or would Ebay be better (don't have an account yet).

Thanks again, Jimmy!

Kind regards,
Ellis

Phew. eBay will probably have more of the $ buyers than vinted. Vinted seems to be dealers scooping up tees, like the one you almost posted!

eBay you can set the price higher and make it open for offers.

Ah, well then Ebay it is. Thanks so much, Jimmy!

Grtz from the Netherlands,
Ellis

ellisvdv wrote: ↑Mon Mar 03, 2025 4:16 pm Ah, well then Ebay it is. Thanks so much, Jimmy!

Grtz from the Netherlands,
Ellis

Good luck, and start that TOOL high too with offers, just to be sure. Drop the links in here when they are up and we'll take a look!

Hi there!
I posted the RHCP shirt on Ebay. Here's the link: https://www.ebay.nl/itm/235992670488
The TOOL shirt will follow next week.

Thanks!
Grtz, Ellis

It's inactive for now: first timer on Ebay, still searching for how I can set a minimal selling price. If it's up again, I will share the link.

It's back on again! https://www.ebay.nl/itm/235997842630

And the TOOL shirt: https://www.ebay.nl/itm/235997888818

ellisvdv wrote: ↑Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:11 am And the TOOL shirt: https://www.ebay.nl/itm/235997888818

they look great, well listed, but your TOOL listing doesn't have the word "T-Shirt" in it, I would revise that!