I bought a game worn Rendon jersey for $375 two years ago when I was in DC for Opening Day. That was my prized jersey until I was able to get an autographed Juan Soto jersey at Game 1 of the World Series in Houston this past October just prior to the game starting ($500, but so worth it). My only regret from that day was missing the homerun in the fourth inning from Soto as I made a beeline for the bathroom right as the bottom of the 3rd ended (the Houston fans in my section gave me a hard time about missing the homerun as I was walking down the stairs as I kept bragging before the game how Soto is the next Mike Trout). At least I saw Zim's HR in the second.
I have two young kids - my five-year old daughter wears a Trea Turner jersey that she's had for three years. She's switching to the Scherzer jersey this year that I just picked up after the World Series. My 20-month old daughter now wears the Turner jersey as we had to retire her Harper jersey last season (still like Bryce). Whenever we travel to Cape Cod to see my in-laws or back to DC for a Nationals game/seeing my parents, we wear our Nats gear together (lame - I don't care - the Nationals feel like family to me and my little ones get it).
I'm 44 - soon to be 45. I do pretty well for myself financially (for living in Texas that is - heck maybe even for DC for all I know - money goes a lot further in San Antonio). Fortunately, I run two warehouses and can wear different Nationals hoodies and USF hoodies every day to work vice wearing a suit and tie. I don't think twice about wearing my Nationals jerseys when they're playing. I played football in college well into my 20's as I was in the military for six years prior to attending USF. I was either the oldest player or the second oldest player on our roster while playing football in college - who cares if you're old and wearing a jersey - you're supporting the team and players you love. So screw it - I'll probably be buried in a jersey because my kids understand sports have always driven me.
Can't wait until Opening Day!