Jose Canseco has gone all Pete Rose. Nearly every day, he can be found at a memorabilia store inside a Las Vegas resort hotel on the strip, signing autographs for pay. The fact that he's doing it isn't shocking. The fact that someone actually thought there might be a market for him is what's strange. The cheapest Canseco autograph, an 11x14 photo is $59. But that's a … [Read more...]
Sports Stuff, Scary Stuff Share Space at Shop
If you're running a store these days, diversification is your friend. Gaming cards sometimes increase business. Fan gear like shirts and hats work for others. And of course, monster masks. Huh? A Phoenix area sports card and memorabilia store is finding horror movie stuff sells pretty well. Hall of Fame Collectables in Mesa has been around for 17 years but isn't … [Read more...]
Shop Owner 1, Shopping Mall Owner 0
An appellate court this week upheld a ruling against the landlord of an Ohio shopping mall saying it owed a man $28,673 for fraudulently inducing him into a lease. The 3rd Ohio District Court of Appeals sided with Derek Kill of D&D Sports Cards & Collectibles in Lima when ruling Simon Property Group made representations to Kill to induce him into moving his store … [Read more...]
Leyritz Autographs to Pay Bills
Former Yankee playoff hero Jim Leyritz was set up in Pete Rose fashion, just outside the Yankee Stadium gates, signing autographs as he awaits trial on vehicular manslaughter charges. … [Read more...]