The Malvern, Pennsylvania, resident started the hobby when he was younger and, over 35 years, has accumulated thousands of signatures, many from Hall of Fame athletes. Camp added to his impressive collection Saturday at the 42nd National Sports Collectors Convention at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
The five-day convention known as The National ends Sunday.
“I just like the experience of it,” Camp said. “Finding the collectibles and going to the shows. It’s kind of the search for it and interacting with the players and meeting them. It always makes it the best.”
Autograph prices varied from athlete to athlete. Regular tickets were as low as $30 or as high as $200, which allowed only specific items to be signed. Then there were additional ticket options, such as premium (any item not listed), inscription (where an athlete adds one career achievement or up to five words), a photo op, and some even offered more. Read More from Press of Atlantic City.