December Philly Show Recap
If you follow any of my posts on social media, you may have noticed the December Philly Show was a little different for me than previous shows. If you don't follow me, or if you do and don't hang on every Tweet I send, I'll tell you now: this year, there were no autographs. I considered using this post to provide the details of how MAB Celebrity did not honor the terms of a sale completed on their website - but, let's face it, the story probably only interests me. If you really want to know you can message me - otherwise, just know they lost my patronage (which equates to approximately $200/show) from this point on.
Despite not getting any autographs, the trip was one of the best experiences I have had at a Philly Show for a while. In previous years I have tied up a lot of my available money in autographs, so without that upfront expense I decided to open myself up to the idea of buying a couple good pieces of Phillies memorabilia. Though I didn't come back with any one standout piece, I did add a few new things to my collection:
1972 Steve Carlton Arena Card
This 11x14" picture is printed on cardboard - and amazingly, is still wears its original wrapping. It has a glossy finish and depicts Lefty in classic pitching motion at Veterans Stadium. As I have learned, the card was originally available at the stadium. All the major sports leagues were represented in the line, though I am not sure how many Phillies were issued in 1972. Great pickup at a very low price ($2.50). Note: Sorry, was having trouble loading a picture.
1950 Phillies Inquirer Clippings
I was excited to see one of my favorite vendors back for the show. Over the past 4-5 years I have been able assemble with his help a nice collection of 16 signed 1950 Phillies clippings from the Inquirer. He actually had added a few signed clippings since I saw him last March - but, none that would be new to my collection. I am missing three starters - Andy Seminick, Eddie Waitkus and Willie Jones. Seminick signed for years on the show circuit and I'm sure I'll find one of him eventually. Waitkus and Jones will be a lot harder - both dying prior to the memorabilia boom of the 1980s. Anyway, I did buy unsigned versions of both Seminick and Waitkus to add to my wall...eventually to be replaced by signed ones!
I made a few offers on more expensive items, but couldn't come to an agreement on a final price on any of them. I'll take my savings into next weekend's show at Buck's County Tech HS....
Despite not getting any autographs, the trip was one of the best experiences I have had at a Philly Show for a while. In previous years I have tied up a lot of my available money in autographs, so without that upfront expense I decided to open myself up to the idea of buying a couple good pieces of Phillies memorabilia. Though I didn't come back with any one standout piece, I did add a few new things to my collection:
1972 Steve Carlton Arena Card
This 11x14" picture is printed on cardboard - and amazingly, is still wears its original wrapping. It has a glossy finish and depicts Lefty in classic pitching motion at Veterans Stadium. As I have learned, the card was originally available at the stadium. All the major sports leagues were represented in the line, though I am not sure how many Phillies were issued in 1972. Great pickup at a very low price ($2.50). Note: Sorry, was having trouble loading a picture.
1950 Phillies Inquirer Clippings
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| Seminick and Waitkus 1950 Inquirer clippings |
I was excited to see one of my favorite vendors back for the show. Over the past 4-5 years I have been able assemble with his help a nice collection of 16 signed 1950 Phillies clippings from the Inquirer. He actually had added a few signed clippings since I saw him last March - but, none that would be new to my collection. I am missing three starters - Andy Seminick, Eddie Waitkus and Willie Jones. Seminick signed for years on the show circuit and I'm sure I'll find one of him eventually. Waitkus and Jones will be a lot harder - both dying prior to the memorabilia boom of the 1980s. Anyway, I did buy unsigned versions of both Seminick and Waitkus to add to my wall...eventually to be replaced by signed ones!
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| My signed 1950 Phillies display |
I made a few offers on more expensive items, but couldn't come to an agreement on a final price on any of them. I'll take my savings into next weekend's show at Buck's County Tech HS....