Sandy's Arcade

$29.99 Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt · printed to order
Pick any 3 tees and shipping's free. No code.0/3 tees
Made after you order. Most orders ship within 3 business days.
Color: Black
Size: S
The memory
Sandy's Arcade, a key business in Henry Vaccaro's Asbury Park footprint, was situated in the prime boardwalk real estate of the First Avenue Pavilion. Operated by Henry Jr. until its closure in the early 1990s, this arcade represented the persistence of amusement and fun during a time of great uncertainty for the city. The irony of an arcade thriving amidst the ruins of massive redevelopment failures—like the infamous Carabetta-Vaccaro partnership collapse—is peak Jersey Shore. Sandy’s was an anchor of activity, holding onto the spirit of the shore when the future was anything but certain. More than just pinball and prizes, this spot was a gathering place. It proved that even when the economy tanked and the big deals went belly up, a simple, loud, quarter-sucking arcade could still draw a crowd. This shirt is a nod to the scrappiness of those years.

Heavyweight by modern standards — 4.5 ounces of ring-spun cotton with taping across the shoulders and a doubled stitch at collar and cuff. It holds a shape through the wash instead of going shapeless by spring.

Fit and sizing
Cut
Unisex, true to size
Stretch
Low stretch
Length
Medium
Sleeve
Short
Neck
Crew

Measurements are of the garment laid flat. Match your chest measurement to the chest column. Between two sizes? Take the larger one.

Size guide

  LENGTH (inches) WIDTH (inches)
S 28 18
M 29 20
L 30 22
XL 31 24
2XL 32 26
3XL 33 28
Fabric and print
Fabric
Cotton
Care
Machine washable

The graphic is printed direct to garment, one at a time, after you order it.

Shipping and returns

Made to order. Nothing sits in a warehouse. Your t-shirt is made after you buy it and ships directly from the print facility, not from the Jersey Shore. Most orders ship within 3 business days, then normal transit time. Shipping is calculated at checkout, and it is free on any 3 tees or any order over $99.

Returns

Thank you for choosing Jersey Shore Memories for your nostalgia fix! Please be aware that our products are custom printed to order, making returns or exchanges a bit tricky. We highly recommend checking our detailed size charts before making a purchase, as all sales are considered final unless you receive incorrect or defective merchandise. Rest assured, if there’s an error on our end, we’ll swiftly make it right. We appreciate your understanding and support!

Please contact us at gettheshirt@jsmemories.com if you have received an incorrect, defective or damaged item.

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