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Topic: The real Captain James Lovell selling on eBay?
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skye12
Member Posts: 49
From: Austin, TX, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 04-03-2013 11:25 AM
   
I just came across this seller with a feedback rating of 9.I am very skeptical that he is selling items directly. Thought he went through Astronaut Central/Novaspace usually. Anyone know whats going on here and can confirm. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-03-2013 11:26 AM
Yes, that is indeed the authorized eBay account for Jim Lovell. |
ApolloEra
Member Posts: 18
From: Sherman Oaks, CA, USA
Registered: Feb 2013
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posted 04-04-2013 03:07 AM
I just bought one of his signed pics of the Apollo 13 SM... will let you know how the transaction works out. |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-04-2013 06:36 AM
It works just fine! Capt Lovell's agent (I presume) is very helpful and responsive. |
BMacKinnon
Member Posts: 230
From: Waterford, MI. USA
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 04-04-2013 06:39 AM
As Robert mentioned, it is the official account. It is managed by his son. I just received a signed poster from him that is for a good friend. Great opportunity to get some great times direct from Capt. Lovell! |
ApolloEra
Member Posts: 18
From: Sherman Oaks, CA, USA
Registered: Feb 2013
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posted 04-10-2013 02:42 AM
I received my photo today only 5 days after winning the auction. It was very sturdily packed and best of all, I had asked him to personalize it when I sent payment and he did! |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 04-10-2013 04:46 AM
Best thing I've read in a long time. |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-10-2013 07:32 PM
One good thing - and I have an almost certainty that there's one astronaut who has bought stuff off of me on eBay - is that astronauts who sell stuff on eBay can see what is the market value of their autograph. Perhaps from there, if they decide to go into holding signings where they charge for their signature, they can price accordingly. |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-11-2013 03:59 AM
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Originally posted by Hart Sastrowardoyo:
Perhaps from there, if they decide to go into holding signings where they charge for their signature, they can price accordingly.
It's a nice idea but almost every astronaut would then have to subject themselves to substantial cuts in their signing fees as their "market values" are already well below cost. I may be wrong, but, with one or two exceptions, I don't think they are that interested in sales optimization.That said, I think the Lovell venture is a good thing as it's a win-win for both parties... cutting out the "middle man." |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2169
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 04-11-2013 06:46 AM
Plus, if you buy it on eBay, you get a signed photo. If you meet the man in person you get a personal encounter plus a signed photo as a memento of the occasion -- there is value in that personal encounter for most people. |
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