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Jailed Shop Owner Wins Judgment McCoy Over Autograph Fee

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They call him Shady, and if you ask a couple of folks in Pennsylvania, LeSean McCoy's nickname fits.  He's been sued by a sports memorabilia shop owner and a bar/restaurant, both of which say he failed to repay appearance fees for autograph sessions. The Philadelphia Eagles' running back was one of several players scheduled to sign at a Wilkes-Barre store last year.  … [Read more...] about Jailed Shop Owner Wins Judgment McCoy Over Autograph Fee

Vick Autograph Signing Draws Attention

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It won't be his first autograph signing since taking over as the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback last season, but Michael Vick's appearance at a New Jersey sports card shop is generating some controversy. Vick is scheduled to appear June 19 at Butler Sports Cards.  His paid signing session is drawing the ire of those still outraged by details of the dogfighting … [Read more...] about Vick Autograph Signing Draws Attention

Texas Lawyer Pays $2 Million for Signed Helmet

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Members of the early 1980s Houston Oilers got together for their first-ever card show appearance recently.  It was a big success and now one of the items signed that day is raising big money for charity. Steve Mostyn and his wife Amber, both attorneys, bid against each other in charity auction last week when the helmet, carrying at least a couple dozen signatures of Bum … [Read more...] about Texas Lawyer Pays $2 Million for Signed Helmet

Rose Still a Hit in Cincinnati

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Pete Rose is back in his hometown, Sharpie in hand.  Rose is making the rounds of local stores in conjunction with the release of a new documentary on his baseball career entitled:  4192:  The Crowning of the Hit King. Produced by a Cincinnati area production company, the DVD has been released, a few months after the 25th anniversary of his record-breaking hit. As the … [Read more...] about Rose Still a Hit in Cincinnati

Eye for Value: Dealers See Potential in Nice, Old Sets

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"Break up value" is a term tossed around a lot in the world of vintage sports cards. Buying a set with the intention to invest the time necessary to turn a bigger profit by selling the cards individually or in small groups. It's why successful dealers keep a close eye on other dealers' auctions.  Inventory leads to profit potential, especially when you've got a customer … [Read more...] about Eye for Value: Dealers See Potential in Nice, Old Sets

Babe Ruth Autograph Show Had Legal Trouble

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Players who sign autographs for appearance money and sometimes get in trouble is not a modern phenomenon.  Even Babe Ruth had a legal run-in over an event in California just before the Yankees' storied 1927 season. The Babe was famous for spending his off-season traveling around the world, playing in exhibitions, making appearances for his sponsors and spreading some … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Autograph Show Had Legal Trouble