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Topic: European cS'ers: space memorabilia grab bag
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Member Posts: 3124
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 01-03-2017 08:18 AM
   
It's been a few years since the last one so I think maybe it's time to launch a new European Grab Bag: EGB-VI.If there's enough interest I will put together a small box with a target weight of around 3kg max. We should wait to form at least a provisional list before we start mailing it around as it's cheaper to send the box between all the participants in one country first before making the more expensive international delivery to a new country. It's worth noting that although international postage can be pretty expensive there are often alternatives to the Post Office these days that offer competitive prices for non-urgent packages. Just for the record, the box would start out with a mixture of vintage U.S. space ephemera. Nothing hugely valuable maybe, but hopefully nothing that could be described as junk. There will be patches, decals, covers, lithos, photos, pins, pamphlets, maybe some autographs... a real mixture. |
COR482932
Member Posts: 212
From: Cork, Ireland
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 01-03-2017 10:03 AM
I'm in!! |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1213
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 01-03-2017 02:06 PM
Yes, I'm in too Chris. |
gareth89
Member Posts: 303
From: Ireland
Registered: May 2014
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posted 01-03-2017 02:09 PM
I'm in too Chris! |
Buel
Member Posts: 695
From: UK
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 01-03-2017 03:16 PM
Tell me more about this, please? I'm intrigued.... |
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Member Posts: 3124
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 01-04-2017 01:16 AM
Basically it's a box filled with miscellaneous space memorabilia. When it arrives you look through and take out anything that interests you then you load it with goodies from your own collection and send it on its way to the next person in the chain.The box isn't going to be full of Armstrong WSS SPs and Lunar Module leg struts but most collectors have some extras and bits and pieces that might be of interest to others. This is a chance to pass them on to others who might appreciate them. |
Rocket Chris
Member Posts: 353
From: Guttentag
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 01-04-2017 05:08 AM
I'm in as well... waiting for it sooooo long! Will there be a EGB patch again? |
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From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 01-04-2017 07:58 AM
I'm starting to put the box together for a launch in the next week or two. Hopefully we'll gain more participants in the meantime but there's already enough to make it worthwhile.Not sure yet if the box will be under 3kg or under 5kg. Definitely not over 5kg though. |
Daniel Lazecky
Member Posts: 486
From: Czech Republic-Europe
Registered: Oct 2007
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posted 01-04-2017 12:57 PM
Yay, also. Been a long time waiting for this. I've seen this before also. A very good idea. You count on me also. |
Dirk
Member Posts: 964
From: Belgium
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 01-04-2017 02:08 PM
I am also in. |
Kirsten
Member Posts: 536
From: Delft, Netherlands
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-04-2017 03:41 PM
Me too. |
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From: Paris, France
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posted 01-04-2017 05:04 PM
That's 7 countries already. Nice.  |
unknown symmetry
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Oct 2015
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posted 01-05-2017 02:45 AM
I'm in |
Sputnik 1
Member Posts: 50
From: Heilbronn, Germany
Registered: Jul 2011
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posted 01-05-2017 10:29 AM
I'm in. |
space-coins
Member Posts: 118
From: Germany
Registered: Aug 2009
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posted 01-06-2017 02:44 PM
Last time was great so I am in again! |
eurospace
Member Posts: 2631
From: Berlin, Germany
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 01-06-2017 03:29 PM
I am in again! Happy New Year! — Jürgen |
Doki
Member Posts: 13
From: Paris - France
Registered: Feb 2016
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posted 01-06-2017 04:35 PM
I want to participate too at this project! — Paul |
Dietrich
Member Posts: 73
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Registered: Jul 2009
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posted 01-07-2017 03:29 PM
I would like to participate again. |
Jacques van Oene
Member Posts: 869
From: Houten, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 01-08-2017 09:25 AM
Thanks Chris, count me in... |
butch wilks
Member Posts: 336
From: Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 01-12-2017 02:40 AM
I'm in too please. Has it been that long ago that we sent out the last one? I do not think I can do some sticker for this one sorry. |
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Member Posts: 3124
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 01-12-2017 03:31 AM
The launch of the EGB-VI was supposed to take place yesterday but technical issues have led to a delay. I'm currently looking at a Friday or Saturday launch window.The launch weight is just under 4kg and I'm pretty happy with the payload. If you've ever wondered what's really in those 'balance of consignment' lots you see listed in some of the space auctions - let me tell you, it's nowhere near as good as what's in the EGB-VI at launch. |
Philip
Member Posts: 6059
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-12-2017 04:52 AM
This topic would look great with some photos of the payload.  |
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From: Paris, France
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posted 01-12-2017 06:13 AM
Maybe, but unfortunately the payload has been installed in the RCCA (Rectangular Cardboard Containment Assembly or 'box') and I won't be interfering with it again at this stage.I should clarify that it's not full of Armstrong WSS SPs, bits of unflown LEM hardware and spare A7L gloves, but there's a good mix of vintage ephemera in there that I hope will get the grab bag off to a good start. |
Besixdouze
Member Posts: 236
From: Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 01-12-2017 08:03 AM
OK Chris, I'm in again (despite the post-Brexit blues). Thanks for all the effort I'm sure you'll be putting in again. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1213
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 01-12-2017 10:34 AM
Where is the first destination (landing) likely to be Chris? |
gareth89
Member Posts: 303
From: Ireland
Registered: May 2014
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posted 01-12-2017 03:23 PM
Can't wait for this it sounds great! |
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Member Posts: 3124
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 01-13-2017 04:16 AM
Here's a preliminary flight-path for the EGB-VI: [moved to later post] This is subject to change. I may change the order as we go along if more people join or if people already in the list haven't provided mailing addresses in time. Sorry if anyone feels they'd rather be higher or lower in the list. You can contact me directly if you have a strong preference. The aim is to minimize the international mailings (which are obviously more expensive) and the distance for each trip. There are still a few long jumps in there but that can't really be avoided. If you haven't given a location in your collectSPACE profile please add one or send me a mail so that I can add it to the list. Maybe people could also send their mailing address by email to me so that I can forward it to the appropriate person when the time comes. In any case please send your details to the person before you in the list when the EGB is getting close to you. |
Dirk
Member Posts: 964
From: Belgium
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 01-13-2017 02:46 PM
Jurgen has my address and I received Kirsten's, so great! |
paulj
Member Posts: 100
From: Suffolk, UK
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 01-13-2017 02:48 PM
Please could you add me to the list. |
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Member Posts: 3124
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 01-13-2017 05:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by paulj:
Please could you add me to the list.
Done. Welcome aboard. |
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Member Posts: 3124
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 01-14-2017 11:45 AM
The EGB-VI is on its way to Belgium.Some general guidelines for the grab-bag: - I know that it can be difficult to find time but please try not to hang on to the box for more than a week.
- I'm mailing the box at just under 4kg and I would say it should not be allowed to hit 5kg.
- I would encourage people to take out heavy items and put in light items where possible. If you can bring it under 3kg then it will be even cheaper to mail.
- If the box is too heavy don't hesitate to take out material to discard if you're sure it's really of little interest to anyone. Even ESA staff don't want to read back issues of the ESA Bulletin so if you find any of those in there just chuck them...
- You may want to consider alternatives to your local post office for mailing.
- Feel free to repackage the contents in a new box if the old one is too big, or has been damaged en-route.
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Besixdouze
Member Posts: 236
From: Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 01-18-2017 10:05 AM
More retro feel to this year's offering. |
Sputnik 1
Member Posts: 50
From: Heilbronn, Germany
Registered: Jul 2011
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posted 01-18-2017 11:14 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Besixdouze:
More retro feel to this year's offering.
3 Chapeaus |
Daniel Lazecky
Member Posts: 486
From: Czech Republic-Europe
Registered: Oct 2007
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posted 01-18-2017 11:25 AM
Excellent work also. The emblem is nice. My colleague Chris Widauer can reach me via e-mail spacedaniel@post.cz. |
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Member Posts: 3124
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 01-18-2017 02:48 PM
Beautiful work Mike.If only I'd had time to hand paint it on the EGB-VI fairing before launch... |
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Member Posts: 3124
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 01-18-2017 02:54 PM
Latest tracking data has the EGB-VI approaching it's first rendezvous point. Hope to have some good news from our man on the ground in Brussels soon. |
Rocket Chris
Member Posts: 353
From: Guttentag
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 01-19-2017 03:55 AM
Could I switch with Dietrich, so that I would be the last in DE. I do have some items for my friend Daniel in Czech Republic. So I would be able to add them directly and forward the pack to Daniel? Would this work for you? |
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Member Posts: 3124
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 01-19-2017 04:53 AM
Done. The flight path list above has been updated. |
Rocket Chris
Member Posts: 353
From: Guttentag
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 01-19-2017 05:10 AM
Nice Insignia... as always... GODSPEED! |
COR482932
Member Posts: 212
From: Cork, Ireland
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 01-20-2017 06:30 AM
Awesome patch! |
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