virgoman3
30-09-2007, 15:30
I have aquired some old programs and would like to know if they're collectable. They are: Sheff united v Huddersfield town Sat. August 23rd 1969: Sheff wednesday v Liverpool August 30th 1969: Wednesday v Scunthorpe united F.A cup round 4 Jan 24th 1970. Fare condition for age.
ReginaldD
30-09-2007, 17:28
I can't imagine they'd be worth more than a fiver at the most. There is a programme shop near Leppings Lane, I used to go in there regularly the sort of programmes you describe aren't particularly rare. Though I suppose the only way to find out is to have a trip to the programme shop an dsee if he would be interested, he's open on a Saturday before matchdays and Wednesdays, I think it's Wednesdays don't take my word for it.
CHAIRBOY
30-09-2007, 19:36
I, too, don't think they will fetch much. Every so often, they have programme fairs at hotels in the city. I once attended and heard there is a certain cut-off year after which there are mechanisms to obtain programmes, thus they aren't so valuable.
I'm not a dealer but have collected programmes since my dad played in the 40's, likewise autographs, and value them more than selling, though I'm a sentimentalist and there might be a time when it's prudent to sell. I probably went to both the Wednesday games mentioned and possibly have the same programmes. The Scunthorpe game featured Keegan, I recall?
Sadly re-autographs, most of the signatories are deceased! One framed picture from the Topical Times annual, I possess, is of a "Best Wishes, Bobby Moore". Not for sale!