New NE PA Show Dealers wanted! Contest for free autographs!
 

Show is Saturday November 12th at Split Rock Resort outside of Jim Thorpe, PA. Very convenient to the North East extension of the turnpike, so it's easy from Philly. Also convenient to 80 so not bad from NJ or NY! It runs from 10am to 4pm with a live auction at 2:30. We are also working on autograph guests.

Coolest news is we are working with the Jim Thorpe Hall of Fame, a non-profit that manages the memorial/mausoleum. They get all the buyer's fees (10%) from the live auction and they are also placing a few items in the auction. We also promised to promote membership in their group ($5/year) and they will have an information table at the event.

If you've never been to the memorial, it's not far from the show and really is worth a visit.

There are no guarantees yet, but the group is discussing placing some personal items of Thorpe's that were donated by his daughter!

So the lowdown is we have basic information but things like auction catalog and autograph guests won't be completed until closer to September. Of course we still want to get word out now mainly to potential dealers for booth sales.

We're charging $100 a booth (10 x 10) that includes 2 tables at no extra charge. We're willing to give a 10% discount to anyone from Net54, and an additional 10% to any who prepays before Sept 1st. Should be set up to accept payments by end of next week.

Also, admission is going to be $5 with $1 off for Net54 members and an additional $1 off for presale by Sept 1st. Anyone who purchases an autograph ticket gets free admission.

I know that's a bunch of incomplete information, but I thought I'd lay it all out there. The website and facebook page will be up shortly so you can preorder, but if you are interested or have any questions feel free to PM me.

Also below is a link to the auctioneer who will be running our auction. As we finalize our catalog it will be available at this link.

Birmingham Auctioneers

He runs a live bid only auction. With all the talk about the problems with online auction houses and ebay, do yourself a favor and check him out. Tell him I sent you!

OK website is roughed in. jimthorpesportscardshow.com It's not pretty yet, but for dealers is functional, and they can access booth map and get money in now to reserve preferred spots. Remember, in addition to picking your spot before the choice ones are all gone you get 10% off for being a net54 member, and an additional 10% off for paying before Sept 1st. You can get a 10 x 10 booth for $81!!!

We're hoping to have autograph announcements in the next couple weeks.

Shortly attendees will be able to pre-purchase their discount admission tickets, and as soon as we sign our autograph guests they will be available for pre-purchase also.

Contest for free autographs on our facebook page GTFI!

Autograph Guests:

NY Rangers Ron Greschner and Nick Fotiu
MLB Great Al Oliver