Sports Collectibles (Qualifications)
History of Sports Collectibles
Description of Project Concept and Criteria
Qualifications
In addition to creating a valid concept for this type of project, it is also critical to combine joint venture partners capable of getting the job done. The Hockey Hall of Fame is an important partner in this project because of the legitimacy and marketing benefits that it would be able to contribute.
We believe that The Diamond Connection and Sports Gallery of Art also bring important benefits to the project. These qualifications include:
Personnel
Doug West
Nationally recognized sports artist with a proven track record.
Dave Sell
Extensive marketing and retail background with international experience.
Dave Schulte
Significant sports collectibles hobby experience.
John Moore
Significant sports collectibles hobby experience. Extensive financial background including familiarity with multi-million dollar financings, sales and lease transactions.
Steve Graus
Significant sports collectibles hobby experience. Related experience in retail, marketing and distribution areas.
Sports Hobby Experience
Sports Gallery of Art and Doug West have been producing sports art for over 10 years.
The principals of The Diamond Connection have been involved in the retail side of the industry for over 5 years.
Similar Project Experience
We have successfully negotiated a project in conjunction with The Detroit Red Wings distributing lithographs of selected Red Wings players. This project has been extremely effective and we have demonstrated proficiency in production, marketing and distribution of this project. We are about to launch a similar project in terms of both concept and execution with the Chicago Black Hawks.
Financial Expertise
We have the capabilities to bring forth from either owners, past project equity investors or bank financing sources, sufficient funds to allow the project to occur. It is an integral part of our proposal that the Hall of Fame not be involved in project investment. At the present time, we only contemplate that the Hall of Fame will derive free income from the gross revenues.
Marketing Expenses
We have a track record indicating our ability to procure publicity via print and video. We would continue to use these methods to create sufficient publicity for the project as well.
In short, we believe that the joint venture relationship, as proposed, will bring all of the required talents and capabilities needed to successfully implement this project.
Pro Forma Financial Projection February 1992
