2009 National VIP Signers

Here is a list of some of the the VIP signers that will be at this year’s National:

Bob Gain

Dick Schafrath

Jack Clark

Jerry Sherk

John Montefusco

Rick Reuschel

For more information about VIP ticket packages click here.

March 13-15 Philly Show Autograph Updates

Last night I saw that the Philadelphia Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, which is owned by Hunt Auction, Inc, updated their website giving more details on the autograph guests that are planned to appear at next month’s show.

Saturday March 14, 2009:

• Willie Mays
• Frank Robinson
• Willie McCovey
• Larry Christenson – All proceeds go to charity
• Marty Bystrom – 1 FREE autograph with each paid admission

Sunday March 15, 2009:

• Jim Rice
• Jennie Finch
• Robin Roberts
• Dickie Noles – 1 FREE autograph with each paid admission

I plan to be attending on Saturday and will try to get autographs of Marty Bystrom and Larry Christenson.  Both are from the 1980 World Series Phillies.  I would love to get Willie Mays, Frank Robinson, or Willie McCovey to sign my bat, but they are charging a lot for an autograph.  If I wanted Willie Mays to sign my bat it would cost $450.00, and they say NO PHOTOGRAPHY with Mays.  McCovey would cost $159.00 and Robinson $199.00.  I know these Hall of Famers didn’t get paid millions, but I think those ticket prices are a little expensive.  I’m guessing that the line for Willie Mays won’t be that long.  I can see those prices working at The National, but not Valley Forge, PA.  It will be interesting to see what happens.  

For more information on the guests and prices, please click here.