Sports Memorabilia

[gunzlinger]

I recently started a gallery and have noticed that I have been selling more stadium prints than anything else. My shop is located in a crappy part of town (only rent I can afford). Because of this, I am looking at getting more sports images. My only wholesaler is Everlasting Images and they have some really great stuff.

Could some of you guys point me in the right direction for other Sports Wholesalers? I'd like to get more of a variety these sports prints in and test the market for being specialized in this area.

Any and all help would be appreciated! Thank you in advance.

[B. Newman]

Recently I heard someone (I think it was Jim Miller at the KY/TN PFFA meeting) tell of a framing business located in an old service station that speciaized in sports memorabilia that did a million dollars in business from that "crappy" location. (Jim, please correct me if I'm wrong.)

There is a print company called "Sports Art." When I get to the shop I'll add their info.

Betty

[gunzlinger]

Thanks Betty! I actually saw an article in PFM or Decor that stated someone did a million in a #### neighborhood also. That kind of initiated the idea!

I love this forum and this business. You are all (for the most part) so helpful!

Keep the reply's coming! I need as many as possible.

[B. Newman]

I started to just edit this into my reply, but since you already responded, I was afraid you'd miss it.

The company is Golf Gifts & Gallery. They have a lot of different types of sports prints, both posters and limited editions. I don't know if they have a website, but the phone # is: 800-552-4430. And the e-mail is: ggg-golfgifts@elknet.net. They are in Powers Lake, Wisconsin

I have purchased several prints from them over the years.

Betty

[DonB]

You might want to take a look at www.ballparkmap.com. (http://www.ballparkmap.com.) They offer a nice US map (24x36) with a current graphic of each baseball park and associated city/state identified. In the lower left corner are specifics on each park - month/year of first game, distance to left/center/right field, seating capacity, etc.

It's designed for those enthusiasts who are targeting to visit every stadium. Framing it with no glazing allows the owner to attach admission tickets (or whatever) as they visit each stadium. If/when they visit all they can bring it back for glazing.


DonB

[JPete]

Turn buttons, offsets from the local hardware, some mirror hangers, and the Euro type hangers for metal frames work in some cases. You can also put in at an angle and bend the points. If the points don't bend they aren't in good enough. All of the above suggestions are also good.

What part of town are you in?

[JPete]

Dum ditty dum dum, sorry about answering the other post on this one. Just a strange day.

[gunzlinger]

Thank you everyone for all of the helpful suggestions!

JPETE I am in Rapid City, SD....We are next to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally which is starting 8/1. Where are you located?

[JPete]

I'm in Huron, thats why I asked what part of town, N,E,S W. Those Rally people get crazy and I'm surprised at the number of people I know who never miss.

[gunzlinger]

Sorry JPETE, did not read your question correctly. I am located on E. North St. and the traffic is horrible. Usually takes me 15 minutes to get to work. During the Rally it takes almost an hour!