Football Programmes Centre

mr benn · Joined: 21 Mar 2012 Posts: 46

Hi guys. I just wondered if there are any reprints floating around for this match ?
Mine is a sorry tale. I used to collect programmes when I was young, but stopped mainly around 1993. I went to the 1994 and 1996 Cup Finals, but never bought a programme.
It came as a big shock years later when I started to take an interest again, to see how much the 1996 ones were going for.
I am now tempted to invest in one (doesnt have to be mint), but Im worried about spending £40 odd on a fake. If there are any reprints floating around what am I looking for ?
Any help gratefully received.

matt blue · Joined: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 1523 Location: Coity

I really dont think that there has been an issue with reprints of this one....its a good thing you didnt look around 6 years ago the price would of been double that
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grantham · Joined: 20 Mar 2009 Posts: 1091

Hi Mr Benn

I have a copy available via my website, can let you have it for £49 minus a 10% discount if you use the discount coupon 'progforum' during the checkout process.

http://www.programmehut.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=65370

It's in good condition and certainly isn't a fake, as pointed out I'm not aware of a re-print in existance.

Senior82 · Joined: 25 Nov 2008 Posts: 982 Location: Near Sheffield

They all sold out on the day, people were buying them to block the glare from the Liverpool players' suits!!
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mr benn · Joined: 21 Mar 2012 Posts: 46

Hi guys. Well I finally bought one off ebay . It was described as being in excellent condition, but when Ive received Im not so sure. Just wonder what your thoughts are. I guess Im just finding my feet as I venture back into the world of programme collecting.
My main quibble is that there are a number of small white scuff marks to the top right area of the programme, and on the right handle of the Cup. They didnt show up on the photo he used for the advert . ( see below) I guess Im just not used to paying £22 for a programme (yes, I hear some of you laughing !) and expected slightly better, or maybe Im being picky ? I havent contacted the seller yet. I could do without the hassle to be honest.
They do seem to be selling for around mid to late £20's on ebay recently so the price has come down significantly. Maybe for the price I paid its condition is about right, just undecided how much more I would have to pay for a real 'excellent' condition one.
I do understand the 'dangers' of ebay . There was one that was desribed as being vgood condition and the picture showed it as being a mess, I dont know how he has the cheek - i wonder why it didnt sell.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996.....53edfe7dfd

Bigger image is the sellers photo, mine is a zoomed in.

PABLO76 · Joined: 01 Nov 2009 Posts: 753

I'm not 100% sure about this, somebody else might know the full story. But I was once told that most of the programmes for this cup final were somehow damaged in transit en route from the printers to the ground.

I dont think I have ever actually seen a mint copy myself.

For what you paid, I think thats a decent copy.

MisterGas · Joined: 21 Nov 2008 Posts: 869

http://www.flickr.com/photos/goosecollection/6962766805/in/set-72157629535762669

Mines pretty close to Mint but payed 3 Times that.

So £22.00 for your copy is good........In My Opinion.
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holtie96 · Joined: 30 May 2009 Posts: 2319

For £22 you can't complain that's a bargain.

paulo · Joined: 20 Nov 2008 Posts: 1098 Location: Norwich, NR7

I looked and looked for a mint one of these and after about two years decided that I was never going to find a true mint one. Mine looks slightly better than yours but not much. I paid £25 so I think you did alright.

There is a really nice one on ebay at the moment but he wants £50 for it and as you have already found out pictures dont always tell the truth.

The story I heard re the programmes is that it was a low print run and therefore none made it to dealers so all that exist were sold on the day therefore all or nearly all with some match wear.

Grumpypants · Joined: 09 Feb 2012 Posts: 494

I got a near mint copy along with some Welsh internationals and about 30 Cardiff City programmes for £2. The lady said she was glad to get rid of them !!!!!!!! Forgot to mention, got them from a local boot sale.

mr benn · Joined: 21 Mar 2012 Posts: 46

Thanks for all the replies guys. Nice story about the car boot sale. Ive often thought about trudging round our local one as its quite large , in case anybody is selling some.

1994 Cup Final my next quest but hopefully nowehere near as expensive.

paulo · Joined: 20 Nov 2008 Posts: 1098 Location: Norwich, NR7

mr benn wrote:

Thanks for all the replies guys. Nice story about the car boot sale. Ive often thought about trudging round our local one as its quite large , in case anybody is selling some.

1994 Cup Final my next quest but hopefully nowehere near as expensive.

I still need that one. Looks like that is almost impossible to fiind mint as well due to the cover being completely black and showing up any tiny mark!

DannyRoberts · Joined: 29 Apr 2012 Posts: 504 Location: South London

paulo wrote:

mr benn wrote:

Thanks for all the replies guys. Nice story about the car boot sale. Ive often thought about trudging round our local one as its quite large , in case anybody is selling some.

1994 Cup Final my next quest but hopefully nowehere near as expensive.

I still need that one. Looks like that is almost impossible to fiind mint as well due to the cover being completely black and showing up any tiny mark!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1994.....20cc97fafd