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rgarner
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posted 06-20-2018 01:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-20-2018 04:27 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for JBoe   Click Here to Email JBoe     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-20-2018 04:35 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-20-2018 05:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lunar rock nut   Click Here to Email Lunar rock nut     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-21-2018 03:30 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-21-2018 06:36 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
These are now available here. Further, each pack will include a certificate of authenticity and information booklet.

rgarner
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posted 06-26-2018 02:19 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-26-2018 04:35 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-26-2018 09:55 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for randy   Click Here to Email randy     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Just ordered starter pack one. Can't wait to get it.

cspg
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posted 06-27-2018 02:46 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for cspg   Click Here to Email cspg     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
What a brilliant idea! Thank you for making those available.

rgarner
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posted 06-27-2018 02:49 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-27-2018 02:54 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for phivosh   Click Here to Email phivosh     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Went for pack 1 too. Can't wait to get my hands on it!

rgarner
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posted 06-27-2018 03:00 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-29-2018 11:04 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 07-13-2018 04:33 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 07-13-2018 09:44 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for randy   Click Here to Email randy     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Can't wait to get mine!

randy
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posted 07-21-2018 09:42 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for randy   Click Here to Email randy     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Got it today. Fantastic. Thanks. It was definitely worth the wait.

rgarner
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posted 07-22-2018 04:58 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Awesome, glad your order arrived safely! More will be released soon.

cspg
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posted 07-23-2018 02:29 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for cspg   Click Here to Email cspg     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Make sure that everyone got what they ordered before releasing new material!

I haven't received mine yet!

rgarner
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posted 07-23-2018 03:54 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Haha, I was doing just that.

phivosh
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posted 07-24-2018 12:05 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for phivosh   Click Here to Email phivosh     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 07-26-2018 12:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for thisismills   Click Here to Email thisismills     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 07-30-2018 09:04 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 08-15-2018 04:58 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
A few more of these will be released soon, including new Space Shuttle pieces!

rgarner
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posted 09-10-2018 10:37 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for rgarner   Click Here to Email rgarner     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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