2005 USF Helmut w/ autographs on e-bay

[TyBull]

http://cgi.ebay.com/2005-USF-South-Florida-Bulls-signed-Full-Size-helmet_W0QQitemZ8747522515QQcategoryZ73402QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Bishop of Bulltown]

didn't we go through this before and Eric said not to buy it because it's technically illegal?

I don't remember...

[Guest BullsFans]

Since when is  is it illegal to sell autographed memorabilia?

Which federal or state statutes apply?

[mutt]

Let the Bull Ring buy it...  

[Velcro]

Since when is  is it illegal to sell autographed memorabilia?

Which federal or state statutes apply?

profitting off of ncaa athlete's fame... it is fine to sell the  pro autographs, but this is not kosher.

[Guest BullsFans]

It been going on since the dawn of time.  I'd like to see the law that makes it illegal.

[Apis Bull]

I always love this arguement:

It been going on since the dawn of time.

So has prostitution.  So has murder.  I don't know if this is illegal or not, but just because it happens, doesn't make it legal.

[Sitting_BULL]

I always love this arguement:

So has prostitution.  So has murder.  I don't know if this is illegal or not, but just because it happens, doesn't make it legal.

Please don't equate prostitution with murder.  If I had too choose whether to have a prostitute in my house or a murderer, choice is easy.  ;D

[Eric_Soncrant]

It's not illegal as in you are going to jail, it is illegal as in a student athlete could lose eligibility.  Although it is not likely to happen, we will have to report this to the NCAA.

This is why at our auction, you don't see autographs from our student athletes.  It is a very thin line and we just choose to go nowhere near it.  By not buying this item, you all will be helping our cause.  If you want a football teams autograph, go to fan appreciation day.

Eric

[WoolyBully]

It is not against civil, criminal or federal law.

It is an NCAA guideline (e.g. law). Eric Soncrant posted on here a while back about how the university was deceived relative to getting the autographs. He didn't go into detail, but I think the party involved said this was for charity when it was really destined for sale (for profit) all along. I think it is something the university has to clarify with the NCAA.