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[mad3air]

Hey guys, since the Phillies Phestival is coming up and I've never been, I wanted to see how everyone else prepared with items. I have 4 auto tix, but since you don't know who you're getting I'm not sure what items to get since it's random.

Should I just bring 5-6 balls, print some pictures, get a 'team item'? Also how many 08 WS balls should I get?

Thanks in advance.

[nj03]

Look through the roster, including coaches and announcers, decide what you would get signed for each player if you get them, and bring a few extra balls/general team type items to have in case. Last year amaro and Gillick had an unannounced photo booth they were also signing at, so good to have a few extra items. Before you go in you will know who you have tickets for, so for players for which you do not get their ticket, you can leave the stuff in the car, or bring the stuff in and try to get them signed for a $10 donation after all the tickets have been taken (if time allows and if the players stick around. Lee and hamels did last year, Howard just left after tickets were done) Most of the lesser names can be had this way relatively early on. Definitely go in with a game plan of who you want to get when because you may not get to all the tables you want in 2 hours.

[Triple Peanut]

it's a ways off, but Terry Mulholland was added to the king of prussia show for Dec. I've needed him on some team items for a while, might finally finish my 93 team ball.

[druce26]

Nice, I've needed Terry Mulholland forever.

[mad3air]

Anyone know who sells the cheapest 08 WS balls? AB near me said 35... lol. I called Carl's Cards and he has them for 25.

[EddieH12]

Anyone know where I can pick up a big stick bat?

[Philly4for4Fan]

Bill just posted this on fb:

Come Out and meet Phillies All Star Catcher CARLOS RUIZ on Sat Aug 25th

Oxford Valley Mall

from 12-130 pm. I am partners on this signing! $59 balls/flats, $69 all other items $15 inscriptions. I will be selling tickets at my store starting on sat, if you dont wanna meet him, i can get the items done for you a little cheaper. Im hoping to have all star jerseys in time for this, we will have all star balls and photos available as well as regular jerseys, photos, baseballs and bats!

[Philly4for4Fan]

Anyone know where I can pick up a big stick bat?

i think bill sells them for 22

[druce26]

Damn, I just sent my SI to Carls today.

[Ryanpmeyer]

Philly4for4fan.....There is a place in Philly I may stop at to pick up a Big Stick.....4 miles from stadium about $18....... Shoot me paypal and I will pick u up 1....
Does anyone have an extra Ruiz or Halladay NO Label Sports Illustrated?