Fantasy Football Perpetual Trophies Part 3

Some of the most expensive "toppers" of the Fantasy Football Trophy are the cups and metal footballs. They are not all created equal, and you should read the descriptions carefully to determine the true quality of an item.

The base of the fantasy football trophy is a major factor in the price. Genuine walnut is the best material for bases, it is beautiful and strong, but be prepared to pay extra for this very expensive material. Look for terms like "Walnut like" and "wood base." These terms apply to laminate pressboard bases, which are great looking and reasonably priced, but if I was considering a $150 or more fantasy football trophy, I would want real walnut.

I am always suspicious of a trophy that does not ship fully assembled. This means something is prone to breakage. This points to a potential weakness in either the main component or the base. If the base is genuine walnut, the weak spot is the sculpture or topper. If the base is not walnut, most likely the topper is heavy, and can crack the top of the base in shipping. This is an important point if you are looking for a traveling trophy, one that ships to the annual winner.

Assembling trophies is a pain in the neck, and trickier than it sounds. You will need a long 7/16 nut driver or ratchet extension, and lots of patience. A common mistake is to overtighten the component, and crack or strip the topper, or cross thread the mounting rod.

If you do find yourself in the position of having to mount your own trophy, make sure to place the trophy on a soft cloth or pillow to protect the surface. Do not allow the sculpture or topper to slide or swivel around on the top of the base, this will avoid scratches. Tighten the top to almost snug, adjust the piece to the desired position, and then tighten one or two more turns.

All Sculpture Alley perpetual football trophies ship fully assembled, and in a reusable shipping box.