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VaGirl
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From: Villa Hills, KY, USA
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posted 10-23-2014 11:27 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for VaGirl     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I am trying to find an autographed paint brush from Alan Bean. I am having no luck at all. Can anyone help point me in the right direction to find on of these?

Any help would be appreciated.

JasonB
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posted 10-23-2014 11:54 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for JasonB   Click Here to Email JasonB     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I would suggest writing Bean himself and asking if he has any he'd like to sell and if so, asking for a price. If you include a self addressed stamped envelope you may get a response.

I recall Novaspace selling some in the past so he apparently he has nothing against selling them. Worth a shot at least.

Steve Zarelli
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posted 10-23-2014 01:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Steve Zarelli   Click Here to Email Steve Zarelli     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I hope I am not breaking any rules by giving you an advance heads-up, but I believe there is a Bean brush in RR Auction's upcoming space auction.

TLIGuy
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posted 10-23-2014 01:41 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for TLIGuy   Click Here to Email TLIGuy     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I recently had excellent luck contacting Captain Bean via the mail, at the address found here at cS, regarding a project I was working on and wanting to obtain his signature but I needed some clarification before my piece was sent. His communication via the mail was very quick. I sent two inquiries out on a Monday and received an answer back the following Wednesday in both instances. The best I could make of it was he may receive requests during the week and they get signed over the weekend and sent out Monday.

First, I simply wrote a small note with my question. I included a simple self addressed post card where he could check yes or no to my request and asked how to proceed. He simply returned the card with a short sentence about what he required. He was very gracious in his time and effort.

I would simply do the same asking if he currently would be interested in selling a singed brush (yes or no) and if so, what he would like you to pay for it and how to complete the purchase.

Unless he is traveling I think you would know is short order if it is possible to buy a brush.

pharoid
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posted 10-24-2014 07:46 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for pharoid   Click Here to Email pharoid     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I believe Astronaut Central may still have some of his signed brushes.

cycleroadie
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posted 10-24-2014 11:48 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for cycleroadie   Click Here to Email cycleroadie     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
All brushes on Astronaut Central indicate sold.

pharoid
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posted 10-24-2014 12:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for pharoid   Click Here to Email pharoid     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I was just on their site and under Alan Bean brushes I see a framed version in shadow box with patch, plaque and photo for $475.00.

Robert Pearlman
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posted 10-24-2014 12:33 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Robert Pearlman   Click Here to Email Robert Pearlman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I think you are misunderstanding the site: the $475 is the price for framing the brush if the brushes are available. But as it shows, their selection is sold out.

Still, it might be a good idea to reach out Astronaut Central to verify their inventory.

JasonB
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posted 10-24-2014 01:06 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for JasonB   Click Here to Email JasonB     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I plan on getting an autograph from Alan Bean at the ASF show in a couple weeks. If I remember, I could try and ask him if he ever sells them and if so, what's the best way to get one.

Greggy_D
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posted 10-24-2014 02:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Greggy_D   Click Here to Email Greggy_D     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Coincidentally, the RR Auction preview (which debuted today) lists 2 Alan Bean paint brushes. Lot #414.

MCroft04
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posted 10-24-2014 07:22 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MCroft04   Click Here to Email MCroft04     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I own one of his brushes and love it. No one can prove (without taking it and having it evaluated of course) that it doesn't have a spec of moon dust clinging to one of the brush hairs.

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