After being forced to another location by last year’s flooding, the tri-annual Philly Show will return to the newly renovated 54,000 square-foot Valley Forge Casino Convention Center March 1-3. The Philly Show remains one of the oldest shows in the country with roots dating back to the mid-1970s when it was run by the Eastern Pennsylvania Sports Collectors … [Read more...]
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Philly Show Forced to Change Locations Because of Flooding
It’s not often a sports card show gets moved because of weather, but the upcoming September Philly Show has been forced to hit the road. Due to recent flooding in and round the show’s usual venue in King of Prussia, PA, the three-day event will shift to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Normally held at the Valley Forge Casino Resort three times per year, the … [Read more...]
Customs and Border Agents Seize Unlicensed Replica Super Bowl Rings
Your team just won the Super Bowl. If you’re a fan of a team that notched its first ever Lombardi trophy, like the Philadelphia Eagles, you might want to buy a replica championship ring to bask in the euphoria. The cost for an authorized replica sounds steep, but you find one for $25 on an internet store. Sometimes you get what you pay for though, and a shipment of … [Read more...]
Big Lineup of Super Bowl Champs to Sign Autographs at Philly Show
You’ve watched the game. You may have seen the parade and celebration. Now, collectors and fans will get a chance to meet the Super Bowl champions in person. Twenty-six current members of the Philadelphia Eagles headline the autograph guest list at the latest edition of The Philly Show, set to take place at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA, March … [Read more...]
Bobble Bulletin: Eagles Bobblehead Set is Big–and a Big Seller
Ed. Note: Welcome to the first edition of Bobble Bulletin, which will provide updates on bobblehead collecting including news, significant sales, new releases and more. The officially licensed, individually numbered Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl bobbleheads will go down as the most popular Super Bowl bobbleheads of all-time, and it hasn’t even been a month since the … [Read more...]
Eagle Heroes Foles, Graham Sign for Fanatics
A few months ago, you could have made a mint wagering that the Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback would be the Super Bowl MVP. Now, Nick Foles autographs are in demand from a base of fans who can't get enough of the team's Super Bowl LII championship. Foles signed items, some with the "Super Bowl MVP" inscription are now appearing on Fanatics' websites … [Read more...]
Panini Releases Eagles Super Bowl Set, Foles TD Card
The Philadelphia Eagles’ first Super Bowl victory now has a trading card set. Panini America opened sales of a 36-card commemorative issue through its Instant platform. The set is priced at $29.99 and will be available for two weeks via the company’s website. The cards are considered part of the season-long NFL set issued through Instant and are numbered … [Read more...]
Mortgage Fraudster’s Collection Goes to Auction
The Burlington County (NJ) Prosecutor’s Office is holding an auction of sports memorabilia confiscated from a local mortgage broker who defrauded customers. Mark Begley, 52, was sentenced last year to four years in state prison for defrauding ten people and two banks of $183,000. He used some of the proceeds to build a collection that’s now being sold. The … [Read more...]
Ray Guy Super Bowl Rings Bring Over $96,000
Legendary punter Ray Guy’s Super Bowl XI, XV and XVIII rings sold for $96,216 in an auction that ended Tuesday. Guy recently filed for bankruptcy and was ordered by a judge to sell the rings to raise money to pay off his debts. His rings, from Super Bowls XI, XV and XVIII, were auctioned by southern California-based Nate D Sanders. They were on display at last week's … [Read more...]
Ray Guy Forced to Sell Super Bowl Rings
Legendary punter Ray Guy’s Super Bowl XI, XV and XVIII rings are being sold at auction. According to Nate D Sanders Auctions, Guy recently filed for bankruptcy and was ordered by a judge to sell the rings to raise money to pay off his debts. Bidding is underway now and they will be sold next Tuesday to the high bidder. All three rings are being offered in one lot. Guy … [Read more...]
