The Philly Show makes its return to the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA March 3-5 with a new management team in place. As we reported earlier this month, East Coast Sports Marketing is the new majority owner with Hunt Auctions maintaining minority ownership in the show which has roots in the area dating back to the mid-1970s. The show was once one … [Read more...]
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Notes: New Management for Philly Show; Heritage Chicago; Hackman Autos Selling
Hunt Auctions has turned over management of the long-running Philadelphia Sports Card & Memorabilia Show to Joe Drelich and East Coast Sports Marketing. The move is effective with the upcoming March event. The Philly Show began back in the 1970s, when it was created and operated by the Eastern Pennsylvania Sports Collectors Club. East Coast Sports … [Read more...]
December Philly Show Set for This Weekend
The December 2016 edition of the Philly Show kicks off Friday, December 2 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA. Several dozen sports card dealers, including those who specialize in vintage material will be set up along with auction companies taking consignments and previewing future sales. PSA, SGC and Beckett will be accepting submissions for … [Read more...]
Duty Calls: Eagles Cancel Carson Wentz Philly Show Appearance
Collectors hoping to snare an autograph from rookie quarterback Carson Wentz of the Philadelphia Eagles as the Philly Show opened this Friday won’t get the chance. Representatives for Fanatics, which manages Wentz’s autograph appearances, say they were told by team officials that Wentz isn’t coming to the show at the Valley Forge Resort because it might disrupt his … [Read more...]
Card Show Trip Led to Piazza Meeting Ted Williams
Mike Piazza has made occasional card show appearances as an autograph guest. While not always the most engaging paid signer, it’s kind of an interesting twist on a story from Piazza’s teenage years. In fact, if not for the Philly Show at Willow Grove back in the 1980s, Piazza might never have gotten to meet a man who offered a few tips from his own very deep catalog of … [Read more...]
December Philly Show Set for This Weekend
The December edition of the tri-annual Philly Show will bring dozens of sports card and memorabilia dealers to the Valley Forge Casino Resort this weekend. Hall of Famers Rickey Henderson, Steve Carlton and Paul Hornung join several former Philadelphia athletes and coaches including Donovan McNabb, John LeClair, Curt Schilling, Charlie Manuel, Jimy Williams and Todd Pratt as … [Read more...]
Ramblings: Remembering Bob Schmierer and the Willow Grove Show
The other day, while I was taking my break at work and keeping up with some message boards, I noticed that long time dealer and collector Ted Zanidakis posted about the recent passing of long-time Philadelphia area promoter, Bob Schmierer. I actually never had my own table at the famed Willow Grove show Bob had such a large hand in running for many years, but I shared one with … [Read more...]
2015 Fall Philly Show Set for Late September
The latest edition of a show that originated 40 years ago returns next month with the fall edition of The Philly Show, set for September 25-27 at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA. Over 70 dealers will offer sports cards and memorabilia with grading and authentication companies and a few auction houses on hand to take consignments as well. Hunt … [Read more...]
Notes: Big Cash for Vintage Rookies, Topps Case Breaks, Philly Show This Weekend
The only PSA 10 1967 Topps Rod Carew rookie card ever graded by PSA sold for a whopping $95,294 at auction early Thursday morning. Mile High Card Company sold the card, which generated quite a profit for its owner. The Carew, part of the tough high number series in '67, was last sold 2 1/2 years ago for just over $40,000 when it was liquidated along with other cards in the … [Read more...]
Hunt Auctions Signs Andrew McCutchen to Autograph Deal
Hunt Auctions announced Wednesday that it had reached agreement to become the autograph representative for Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star outfielder Andrew McCutchen. The relationship will commence immediately and will include a public signing event next year, likely during the season. “We are honored to have been selected by Andrew McCutchen to represent him in the offering of … [Read more...]
