As a kid, I had a poster advertising the upcoming World Cup 1966, featuring 'World Cup Willie.'
I still have it and it is signed by our own George Cohen, who Alan Mullery introduced me to some years ago. Whilst I have no intention of ever selling it, I was wondering if it might be worth anything?
I watched the final that year at a School CCF camp on Dartmoor, on a small black and white TV, along with the rest of my school mates who were there. I can remember it so well.
If you google ' value your football memorabilia ' it should take you to a Sotheby's site which might help.
Probably would make £50 - £80 at an appropriate auction. Maybe a bit more on a good day.
One signed by the whole team made the thick end of 1400 quid at Bonhams.
Doesn't seem a lot.
Quote from: Holders on July 16, 2026, 09:48:16 AMDoesn't seem a lot.
It's worth whatever anyone is willing to pay for it. An old poster with a player's signature, first of all they need to know it is a genuine signature (the story of how it was obtained helps there), then somebody has to want to buy it. George Cohen was a lot less well known than Moore or Hurst or Banks, so would lower the value. Ideally you want two or three potential buyers in a bidding war.
I am pleased that the OP doesn't want to sell it, its value is far greater than any monetary reward.
Quote from: The Old Count on July 16, 2026, 09:24:24 AMProbably would make £50 - £80 at an appropriate auction. Maybe a bit more on a good day.
One signed by the whole team made the thick end of 1400 quid at Bonhams.
I've got a Watneys World Cup Willie beer mat with no signature. 50p?
Quote from: Jem on July 16, 2026, 01:40:55 PMQuote from: The Old Count on July 16, 2026, 09:24:24 AMProbably would make £50 - £80 at an appropriate auction. Maybe a bit more on a good day.
One signed by the whole team made the thick end of 1400 quid at Bonhams.
I've got a Watneys World Cup Willie beer mat with no signature. 50p?
That's because you were probably in the pub when the match was on.
Partner sells vintage stuff at fairs. She sold a World Cup Willy doll for £240 quid the other day.
Re the poster. There are specialist aution house that sell oruginal posters and prints. Would be worth contacting them.
I had a world cup willie 'blow football' game
Quote from: Andrew on July 16, 2026, 02:24:55 PMI had a world cup willie 'blow football' game
OK folks...make up your own jokes.