Fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia on Wednesday for the annual summertime sale, where deep discounts on Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers gear drew shoppers looking to score big.
By the time the doors opened at noon, some fans had already lined up early to get first crack at the racks. Merchandise was marked down as much as 90% off, and plenty of shoppers walked out with more than they expected.
Ryan Knarr said he found exactly the kind of haul he was hoping for.
"I got a sick throwback sweatshirt for 70% off and another sweatshirt," said Ryan Knarr, a Sixers fan.
He said the sale made it easy to knock out part of his shopping list.
"I got some nice City Edition pants, got a couple of jerseys for some friends as well, so just unbelievable deals. Really cool that the Sixers do this every year," Knarr said.
For other fans, the sale has become a yearly ritual. Charles Conway called the discounts hard to beat.
"Oh, it's a beautiful thing. A very beautiful thing," said Charles Conway.
Cara Ozlek said the event gives her a chance to stock up before the next season.
"Hey, I love getting a good sale and stocking up for the next season coming up," Cara Ozlek said.
Bernie Perlman said he has been making the trip since 2010 and still keeps finding worthwhile items.
"I've been coming since 2010, and I always have good finds here," Bernie Perlman said.
Perlman and Ozlek said they often shop for jerseys, shirts and hats for themselves and for friends. Perlman said he spotted a few items that caught his eye.
"I found a few baby [Joel] Embiid jerseys, and I have friends that are dying for the black Flyers jerseys, and I might grab a couple more," Perlman said.
Officials said the sale is designed to clear out last year’s merchandise and make room for new items, including jerseys that fans have been waiting for.
Conway said he was hoping to see a pair of names that were not yet available.
"I wanted a LeBron jersey and [Jaylen] Brown jersey, but they're not here yet," Conway said.
Georgieann Michels, vice president of marketing, said those items are expected soon.
"We will be having some of that on hand. We're very excited for that. We hear the fans and we know they are looking for it, and we're excited for the king to be in Philly," said Georgieann Michels, vice president of marketing.
The sale runs again Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.
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