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Card Show Auction

Saturday, March 23, 2024

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sports memorabilia auction begins at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Click here to download the auction list (not available yet).

Click here to download the show flyer (not available yet).

We are still accepting items for the online auction. Please contact Jack as soon as possible if interested.

Live Sports Memorabilia Auction

  • Quality auction will begin at approximately 2:30, featuring individual cards, complete card sets, sports publications, photographs, bobbin' heads, figurines, baseballs, souvenirs, and other sports memorabilia.
  • Auction includes autographs by various past and present professional athletes and sports stars.
  • Bidders must register before bidding.
  • IMPORTANT: Live auction only. Bidders must be present to bid. No telephone or proxy bids accepted.
  • Payment terms are cash, credit cards (3% fee), PayPal (3% fee), and local checks (with proper government-issued photo ID).
  • No reserves, no buyer's premium.
  • Donation or consignment items for the auction will be accepted through November 30 of the previous year. Please contact Jack Forney (see below).
  • Auctioneer, David F. Birmingham, AU-2127-L.

In addition to the memorabilia auction, a smaller silent auction runs from the beginning of the card show until 1:30. The silent auction features items like autographed photos and game tickets. Winning bidder (or a proxy) must be present at 1:30 to claim their item.

For the first time, we will also have a separate online-only auction of sports memorabilia, run by Pannebecker and Wolf Auctioneers, Inc. at https://pannebeckerwolf.hibid.com. Details will follow, but this auction will run during most of March and will close a few days before the start of the sports card show.

All proceeds from the day's event benefit the Ephrata Recreation Center, Ephrata youth sports programs, and Ephrata youth counseling and support organizations.

Auction List (Live Auction)

Auctioneer: David F Birmingham AU2127-L

Auction Photos (Live Auction)

Click here to view the auction photos web page (not updated yet).

Silent Auction

In addition to memorabilia auction, a smaller silent auction runs from the beginning of the card show until 1:30. The silent auction features items like autographed photos and game tickets. Winning bidder (or a proxy) must be present at 1:30 to claim their item(s).

Here are some of the silent auction items (with the starting bid). All proceeds from the day's event benefit the Ephrata Recreation Center, Ephrata youth sports programs, and Ephrata youth counseling and support organizations.

On-Line Only Auction

For the first time, we will also have a separate online-only auction of sports memorabilia, run by Pannebecker and Wolf Auctioneers, Inc. at https://pannebeckerwolf.hibid.com. Details will follow, but this auction will run during most of March and will close a few days before the start of the sports card show.

Card Show Contacts

  • Jack Forney, telephone 717-314-0962 (primary contact for the auction)
  • Brad Lauderman, telephone 717-471-3968, e-mail cardshow@ephratalions.org (primary contact for other aspects of the card show)

Click here to download our press release.