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Topic: FS: Space Collector's Series: starter, boosters
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rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-20-2018 01:48 PM
In the interest of getting more people into the hobby by making it affordable and also to encourage the next generation of space explorers, I am offering space flown starter packs, now dubbed as the "Space Collector's Series."Each pack will contain small fragments of space flown materials from Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, ASTP, the Space Shuttle (and more as they become available). Each Space Collector's Starter Pack will include: - Genuine space flown material
- Collectible authenticity and information card for each piece of flown material
- 4cm acrylic display disc bearing the mission insignia for each piece of flown material
The collectible card is made from 350 gsm glossy art paper and is coated in high-quality cellophane for protection. Each pack will also arrive in a biodegradable, compostable sealed bag (because in this day and age we can have nice things and keep our planet clean and safe at the same time). These would be great gifts for kids, teens and even adults. Here are the two packs we're launching with: - STARTER PACK ONE: $50 / £40
Mercury Sigma 7 Flown Heatshield Gemini 2 Flown Heatshield Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Flown Kapton Foil Space Shuttle STS-77 Flown Thermal Blanket - STARTER PACK TWO: $100 / £80
Mercury Sigma 7 Flown Heatshield Gemini 2 Flown Heatshield Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Flown Kapton Foil Space Shuttle STS-77 Flown Thermal Blanket Apollo 9 CM Flown Kapton Foil Apollo 13 LM Flown Stowage Material
The Collector's Series will also consist of "booster packs" to help build a complete collection. Below is how each piece of flown material will be presented. The collectible authenticity and information card as well as the flown material within the acrylic disc case (and authenticity and mission label on the reverse side). Enjoy! These are now available here. Further, each pack will include a certificate of authenticity and information booklet. |
JBoe Member Posts: 960 From: Churchton, MD Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 06-20-2018 04:27 PM
This is a wonderful opportunity and I commend you for putting together these starter packs! I do have a question, how many packs are available? Thanks! |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-20-2018 04:35 PM
Thank you for the kind words, it is very appreciated. Are you looking to purchase more than one? I have enough material for a fair few of the packs. |
Lunar rock nut Member Posts: 911 From: Oklahoma city, Oklahoma U.S.A. Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 06-20-2018 05:52 PM
I suspect these will do well as over the years I have also collected micro meteorites all less than 1 gram in gem jars. Flown micro relics, Great idea. |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-21-2018 03:30 AM
Thanks very much, I hope they do well. All too often I get the comment that flown memorabilia is just too expensive and that in turns makes it incredibly difficult for new collectors and educational outreach. By offering several pieces of different flown material from each program it allows for collectors to start off having already accomplished what many collectors set out to do, own something from every program and spacecraft (Mercury & Gemini Capsule, Apollo CM, Apollo LM, Shuttle). It is also a great show and tell for educators — a few people have even said they will put the pieces under a microscope which seems like great fun. |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-21-2018 06:36 AM
These are now available here. Further, each pack will include a certificate of authenticity and information booklet. |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-26-2018 02:19 PM
I have attached an image of how the presentations will be set out above. A collectible authenticity and information card as well as the flown material within the acrylic disc case (and authenticity and mission label on the reverse side). Enjoy! |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-26-2018 04:35 PM
This incredible piece of spaceflight history is the first in what will be a series of "booster packs" for our exclusive "Space Collector's Series."This booster pack contains a micro fragment (approx. 2mm) of genuine Apollo 11 Command Module "Columbia" flown kapton foil. Also included in this booster pack is a collectible authenticity and information card, as well as an acrylic display disc to hold your historic piece of space flown memorabilia. Booster Pack Includes: - Apollo 11 Command Module Flown Kapton Foil
- Collectible Authenticity and Information Card
- 4cm Circular Acrylic Display Case
These are available here. |
randy Member Posts: 2176 From: West Jordan, Utah USA Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 06-26-2018 09:55 PM
Just ordered starter pack one. Can't wait to get it. |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 06-27-2018 02:46 AM
What a brilliant idea! Thank you for making those available. |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-27-2018 02:49 AM
Thanks for the buying them! Just a quick note, I'm just waiting on the cards to be finished, should be a week or two before they're dispatched. Will get them out ASAP! |
phivosh Member Posts: 34 From: Nicosia, Cyprus Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 06-27-2018 02:54 AM
Went for pack 1 too. Can't wait to get my hands on it! |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-27-2018 03:00 PM
These are proving very popular so I would just like to say thank you to everyone who has bought one (or more) thus far!More will be released over time after these initial sets are out. |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 06-29-2018 11:04 AM
New booster packs available!These incredible pieces of spaceflight history are the next lot in the series of "booster packs" for our exclusive "Space Collector's Series." Each booster pack contains a micro fragment (approx. 2mm) of genuine Apollo Command Module flown kapton foil from Apollo 14, 15 and 16. Also included in each booster pack is a collectible authenticity and information card, as well as an acrylic display disc to hold your historic piece of space flown memorabilia. Each Booster Pack Includes: - Apollo 14, 15 or 16 Command Module Flown Kapton Foil
- Collectible Authenticity and Information Cards
- 4cm Circular Acrylic Display Cases
These are available here. |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 07-13-2018 04:33 PM
These have all been shipped out now (with the exception of three which will go on Monday/Tuesday). They took me hours! Fortunately I'm jet lagged and wide awake, so it worked out nicely. Any questions just let me know! |
randy Member Posts: 2176 From: West Jordan, Utah USA Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 07-13-2018 09:44 PM
Can't wait to get mine! |
randy Member Posts: 2176 From: West Jordan, Utah USA Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 07-21-2018 09:42 PM
Got it today. Fantastic. Thanks. It was definitely worth the wait. |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 07-22-2018 04:58 PM
Awesome, glad your order arrived safely! More will be released soon. |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 07-23-2018 02:29 AM
Make sure that everyone got what they ordered before releasing new material! I haven't received mine yet! |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 07-23-2018 03:54 AM
Haha, I was doing just that. |
phivosh Member Posts: 34 From: Nicosia, Cyprus Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 07-24-2018 12:05 AM
Got mine yesterday, I totally love it! A couple of the information cards were slightly creased during transit but this is such a great collectible! Already saving up for the booster packs! |
thisismills Member Posts: 263 From: Michigan Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 07-26-2018 12:34 PM
Interestingly enough I saw this today, appears there is another seller doing a similar thing, with a 1mm x 1mm fleck of Apollo 11 kapton foil. |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 07-30-2018 09:04 AM
New booster packs available: Apollo 8, 12 and 17.These incredible pieces of spaceflight history are the next lot in the series of "booster packs" for our exclusive "Space Collector's Series." Each booster pack contains a micro fragment (approx. 2mm) of genuine Apollo Command Module flown kapton foil or thermal foil from Apollo 8, 12 and 17. Also included in each booster pack is a collectible authenticity and information card, as well as an acrylic display disc to hold your historic piece of space flown memorabilia. Each Booster Pack Includes: - Apollo 8, 12 or 17 Command Module Flown Kapton Foil or Thermal Foil
- Collectible Authenticity and Information Cards
- 4cm Circular Acrylic Display Cases
These are available here. |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 08-15-2018 04:58 PM
A few more of these will be released soon, including new Space Shuttle pieces! |
rgarner Member Posts: 1193 From: Shepperton, United Kingdom Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 09-10-2018 10:37 AM
New booster packs available: STS-80, STS-85 and STS-86 Booster Set and Limited Edition Mercury Big Joe 1 Booster Pack.These incredible pieces of spaceflight history are the next lot in the series of "booster packs" for our exclusive "Space Collector's Series." Each booster pack contains a fragment of genuine Space Shuttle flown thermal blanket or Big Joe 1 flown material. Also included in each booster pack is a collectible authenticity and information card, as well as an acrylic display disc to hold your historic piece of space flown memorabilia. Each Booster Pack Includes: - STS-80, STS-85 and STS-86 Flown Thermal Blanket or Big Joe 1 Flown Material
- Collectible Authenticity and Information Cards
- 4cm Circular Acrylic Display Cases
These are available here. |