The Eagles parade made for an unforgettable, tearful, adrenaline-filled day for many Philadelphians. And, for some, it’s also payday.
Rasheem Crews, a Southwest Philly resident, was hawking mini-Lombardi trophies Thursday morning outside of City Hall. By noon, Crews said he had sold 100 at $60 a pop. A police officer even bought one.
“As a Philadelphian, we have a hustlin’ spirit,” he said. “Ask any Philadelphian. We go for it.”
“Philadelphians have a hustlin spirit,” -Rasheem Crews, 41, of SW Philly. Mini Lombardies now going for $60. pic.twitter.com/53A9klVZz3
— Julia Terruso (@JuliaTerruso) February 8, 2018
Crews said his friend, who owns a trophy company, purchased the mold before the Eagles won. “He has that much faith!”
At the same location, another creative entrepreneur was selling photographs in front of a massive “Super Bowl Champions” poster. The cost: a cool $30.
Lots of creative merch out here today. Mini Lombardi trophy $50, photos, $30, freezing your butt off on Broad with 2 mil friends…priceless pic.twitter.com/qnNaisuZPT
— Julia Terruso (@JuliaTerruso) February 8, 2018
Also for sale: buttons and hand warmers. Thank God. It was freezing out there!
More merch. Pins, $5 handwarmers. pic.twitter.com/KhQWIBjpxl
— Julia Terruso (@JuliaTerruso) February 8, 2018
And how adorable are these Eagle hats that are available for purchase?
Eagles hats for sale… or not the guy kept trying to get me to take one for free. #eaglesparade pic.twitter.com/0kCsEOcn8G
— Claudia Vargas (@InqCVargas) February 8, 2018
Naturally, there were bootleg T-shirts for sale. Lots and lots of bootleg T-shirts.
Today’s Eagles parade bootleg haul, and I barely even scratched the surface. pic.twitter.com/IGgzOpYt8y
— Dan McQuade (@dhm) February 8, 2018
Red Eagles shirts!? Isn’t that a Patriots’ color? For sale on Market Street nonetheless. pic.twitter.com/JNiS6BA8XW
— Laura McCrystal (@LMcCrystal) February 8, 2018
And you knew this was coming: Online, people have been peddling SEPTA’s “Independence Passes,” which provide access to Regional Rail today. They were originally going for $10 from SEPTA.
Good job #SEPTA not telling all outlets to limit tickets. People bought up dozens to sell online. @DomShow1210 #EaglesParade @SEPTA pic.twitter.com/9UlgJjVDmT
— Philly Talk (@PhillyTalk) February 7, 2018
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