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Topic: Al Worden Signing
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albatron@aol.com
Member Posts: 1459
From: Stuart, Florida, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted January 18, 2002 12:40 AM
   
As some of you who belong to other lists may be aware, I announced earlier today on the "Astronauts List" a private signing Ive set up with Al Worden.Basically all items need to be HERE by March 15th. I apologize for the short notice but we just finished hammering out the details just this afternoon and he's off to Michigan (we're both in Florida now) April 1st. The address will follow. Price structure will be as follows: Base Price (flats up to and including 11x14)
$50
Covers: $90 Beta Patch $90
A-15 Completion item (non covers or beta):
$150
A-15 cover/beta patch completion: $175
Multi Signed items (other than above 2+ signature already) $90
Mission Incription + CMP (or Date) +$10
Personalization: +$10
Inscriptions: $10 word max 10 words
Metallic Pen: + $10
Bulky/Large/3D item: $75 We will have some of the most common photos for sale at $10 each (photos - not laser prints) - to be announced. You also need to provide a return mechanism. ie a SASE or FedEx return etc. I have no problem carting your item to the PO or UPS for return along with attendant forms such as insurance. And I HIGHLY recommend you insure your items both ways. Yes we will do international orders and try to help with return postage BUT PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FIRST. Also there is a $5 handling fee per ORDER - NOT per item. Sorry - no credit cards. At this time there is no limit on items sent. Sorry - no discounts for dealers or bulk orders. Now the address: Al Hallonquist
PO Box 1300
Hobe Sound, FLorida
UA 33475-1300 If you hve an item you may be concerned if he'd sign - PLEASE contact me before sending. Im sure its OK, but lets make sure. I do not know at this time if theres anything he would not sign, unless its an endorsment type situation. Please contact me DIRECT for any questions @
albatron@aol.com Thanks! Al
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Ed beck
Member Posts: 227
From: Florida
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted January 18, 2002 06:19 PM
Hi Al, I want to commend you on your efforts in setting up Col. Wordens private signing. And my thanks go to Col. Worden for agreeing to it. I know we have butted heads in the past on this very topic, so let me be among the first to applaud your accomplishment. I learned alot from our debates, and in spite of all that has happened to Col. Worden, and other Astronauts, it is wonderful that he is willing sign again. Even, a limited, private signing is much appriciated.
Well done!Ed
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" I collect space, in order to fill the space between my ears."
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Dennis Talbot
Member Posts: 172
From: Terrigal NSW Australia
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted January 19, 2002 04:01 AM
After talking to Al I will acting as the U.K. conduit for the pieces to be signed by Colonel Worden. If you contact me directly on denis.talbot@ntlworld.com I will give you details. Lets make it as easy as possible for Al.
Dennis Talbot |
eurospace
Member Posts: 1953
From: Berlin, Germany
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted January 19, 2002 11:00 AM
A laudable initiative and welcome in the autograph business. quote:
Originally posted by albatron@aol.com:
and he's off to Michigan
Does this mean Worden is moving to Michigan, permanently? ------------------
Jürgen P Esders
Brussels, Belgium
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Astroaddies |
albatron@aol.com
Member Posts: 1459
From: Stuart, Florida, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted January 19, 2002 11:47 AM
Thanks Ed,That was very kind of you. Butted heads? We did? When? <LOL> Teasing my friend - I dont take this stuff serious - lifes too short. Thanks again - and thanks for Denis offering to help with the Limeys. <G> Best, Al |
albatron@aol.com
Member Posts: 1459
From: Stuart, Florida, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted January 19, 2002 11:51 AM
No - he just summers there. FYI he has set up a deal with his Postmaster to automatically refuse all fan mail through the mail. He turns 70 in a week or so and its just become too overwhelming which has led to this signing as well as those who take advantage. He does have a genuine concern for the legitimate collector as those who interacted with him at the AHOF can attest to. But the volume and a few people (tons of requests from multiple aliases and addresses for example) have ruined it.Best, Al |
Dennis Talbot
Member Posts: 172
From: Terrigal NSW Australia
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted January 21, 2002 05:52 PM
Come on all you U.K. members. Only 4 peopple seem to be sending something to be signed by Al Worden.
This is being done to save work for Al H. so if nothing else please let me know who is interested.
Dennis |
Jacqueline
Member Posts: 344
From: UK
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted January 21, 2002 06:21 PM
Dennis
Oh I wish - but with Florida coming up I just don't think I can afford it right now.
When is the last date I can take the offer up?Jacqueline |
Dennis Talbot
Member Posts: 172
From: Terrigal NSW Australia
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted January 21, 2002 06:33 PM
I am going to send out the U.K. pieces on Tuesday the 5th. I will be sending them via UPS the package should get to Al on the 7th but that still gives a week for delays. |
nasamad
Member Posts: 1666
From: Essex, UK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted January 22, 2002 12:18 PM
Just got home to find my 8x10's have arrived so they'll be with you soon, Dennis !(Finally get an EVA pic signed by Al Worden !) Happy Collecting........Adam (UK) |
poolman18
Member Posts: 216
From: Ontario,Canada
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted January 23, 2002 01:08 AM
Just a Question.What is everybody sending away for Al Worden to sign? Ideas? David |
nasamad
Member Posts: 1666
From: Essex, UK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted January 23, 2002 11:41 AM
Hiya, I'm sending (via Dennis Talbot !), a SIM Bay EVA photo (from the exterior camera), a photo of Worden inside the CM (training pic I presume), a photo of Worden by the steps to the "train wreck", and a litho of the CSM in lunar orbit (the one just before rendezvous). I know I'm spending more than I would usually but I'm getting stuff signed just as I want it ! Gotta get it while you can ! Happy Collecting.....Adam |
albatron@aol.com
Member Posts: 1459
From: Stuart, Florida, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted January 23, 2002 11:42 AM
Just a quick up date in regards to the signing. Florian (Spaceflori) offers a nice piece on his site, a picture of the Apollo 15 CM in lunar orbit with an attached flown piece of data tape. There was some question as to whether Al would sign these pieces (appearing to be an endorsement). I spoke to him last night and he agreed to. NOT as an endorsement of course but a nice signature to add to the photo. Of course, theres no problem with the authenticity anyway. I hope to have a site up by the end of the week with the order form, and thumbnails of the pictures we'll be offering. And finally - there has been some concern about items sent to Kim Poor for the Scott signing as to whether or not they will make it to us (multi signed pieces needing Al)in time. Kim and I are working together to ensure that they will - Kim is THE class act out there. If you'd like, you can have Kim send them to me from his signing (he has the info) and I would return them to you. Just make sure you arrange this with Kim and me as we are not mind readers. <G> Thank you so much for the VERY enthusiastic support! Best, Al |
bruce
Member Posts: 732
From: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted January 23, 2002 06:28 PM
It is my personal opinion that BOTH Kim and Al are class acts! My thanks to both of them for their assistance.Best, Bruce |
bruce
Member Posts: 732
From: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted January 24, 2002 08:59 AM
I guess my post should include "Al, Al and Kim" - Lest we forget Al Worden's part in all this! I think not! I'll never forget meeting him in the lobby of my hotel at the AHoF event last November. What a great guy!Bruce |
albatron@aol.com
Member Posts: 1459
From: Stuart, Florida, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted January 27, 2002 04:31 PM
Thanks so much for all the kind words. Rest ssured Ive passed them on to Col. Worden.Ill make another announcement with its own header - but for now, all the signing information, the order form and pictures being offered (for now - Ill add more as I get them) are available at:
http://www.alworden.com Thanks to Steve Zarelli or his help and efforts! Al H. |
Dennis Talbot
Member Posts: 172
From: Terrigal NSW Australia
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted February 20, 2002 04:45 AM
U.K. Members
Just a quick reminder its about two weeks to the deadline and is there anyone out there that is interested that hasn't contacted me? If so please do so I can work out the final details.Thanks
Dennis |
Dennis Talbot
Member Posts: 172
From: Terrigal NSW Australia
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted March 02, 2002 11:37 AM
UK Members
There are still about ten outstanding orders to come in to me. If you are one of these just a quick reminder that I am sending all the UK pieces off early next week. So if you are still interested time is runnig out.
Dennis |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 1927
From: Renton, WA USA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted March 02, 2002 02:46 PM
I just got my order from Ofoto in the mail yesterday. I chose the photo of the CM with the open bay in orbit around the moon. My only concern is that it was printed so there is a white line on the top and bottom. I guess I didn't adjust the size right. Argh!Maybe I'll just pay the extra $10 and order one of the photos that Al will provide. I don't think there is time to re-order a new photo, I don't want to risk my order getting there late. Tom |
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