OT - Case study on FanFests

[Birdbats]

Dave's post reminded me -- the Cardinals also do scratch offs for Pujols and typically 2-3 other players (Carpenter, Molina and Holliday this year). $1 per chance. Don't know how many winners there are or what the odds are.

[sox83cubs84]

The early bird problem for game-used stuff somtimes happens here, too, especially at SoxFest. A local hobbyist who writes for SCD has, at times in the past, been known to use his press credentials to gain access to the Garage Sale area before it happens, and buys a few items before the public gets let in. Not to say he clears out all the good stuff, as the Sox sell the best names at somewhat appropriate prices..but more than a few local collectors have griped about him using a press credential to beat the crowd inside. I'm not sure that this is still the case...the Sox may have put a stop to this.

Dave M.
Chicago area