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Topic: [American Space] Charity auction (Aug 2019)
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Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 09-02-2018 09:09 AM
   
The American Space Museum is seeking consignments for our August 2019 Apollo Only sale.We will be featuring both an Apollo 11 memorabilia collection previously exhibited at the Astronaut Hall of Fame and the collection of NASA Test Director Frank Merlino. This should be a stellar auction please contact the museum or myself for information and please remember 100 percent of the money raised goes to the museum, a 501(c)3 charity. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 09-04-2018 03:32 PM
Update: the collection previously displayed at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, The collection in reference to was first acquired by the old Mercury 7 Foundation when the Apollo astronauts' had their induction in 1997. This long-time Apollo 11 memorabilia collection of man's first lunar landing was the only such "private" or non-astronaut acquisitions the foundation had approved for public display alongside astronaut-owned/donated space artifacts and memorabilia and was on display until the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame was relocated onto the KSC Visitor Complex grounds. |
denali414
Member Posts: 593
From: Raleigh, NC
Registered: Aug 2017
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posted 09-04-2018 03:55 PM
Chuck, when will the preview for this auction be up? I like to have some time to budget for whatever "eye candy" you happen to have, then hopefully I can win a few. |
Ken Havekotte
Member Posts: 2915
From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 09-04-2018 04:41 PM
Just to be clear on Chuck's prior posting, The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame did commission for public display a few non-astronaut space items to help accompany all of their astronaut-owned/donated artifacts and memorabilia. But the displayed Apollo 11 memorabilia collection in reference to here of man's first lunar landing is the only "large collection" accumulation of more than 250 pieces that the museum foundation approved and requested for their Apollo museum wing from a private non-astronaut individual. The massive collection had been housed by the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame from Oct. 1997 on the first day of the Apollo astronauts' induction until the closing of the hall of fame a few years ago. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 09-08-2018 05:38 AM
Previews for all of our auctions are listed 30 days in advance.For the Apollo-only auction we may try and post it 45 days in advance so everyone has time to view all the items. I can tell you we have over 300 consignments so far with some awesome items that are rarely seen at auction. This is one I am truly excited about! |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 03-31-2019 12:23 PM
The American Space Museum will be having an Apollo only sale on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24. We are seeking consignments for our sale with the first day of the sale being official NASA issued photographs and the the second being all other items. As we are offering for sale the Apollo 11 collection that was on display at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame for more then 20 years as well as items from several NASA notables and many other rare and flown items. We already have several news organizations that will be doing stories on our sale providing national press coverage. Please contact me if you would like to consign and remember all fees charges go to the museum, a 501(c)3 charity, so please support this great cause. |
fredtrav
Member Posts: 1673
From: Birmingham AL
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 06-13-2019 05:13 PM
Chuck: I have been trying to reach you. Sent several emails to the address you have here and left a phone message. Is your auction still on this summer?
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Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 06-13-2019 07:30 PM
Yes it is and I have no idea why your e-mails did not come through. Please try chuck@americanspacemuseum.org. We will see if that works. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 06-14-2019 05:52 AM
For anyone who has an interest, I have loved doing the charity auctions for the museum so much I went and got my State of Florida auctioneer's license and I have opened my own auction company.I will not be selling space memorabilia as that will still go through the museum charity auctions but I am selling just about anything else so please visit my website and take a look. My fist auction is tomorrow at 12 noon. |
David Carey
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Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 06-14-2019 10:40 AM
Congratulations, Chuck!You've steered pretty clear of space stuff but that '50s hard hat (Lot #138) looks a bit like a possible launch-site item  |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 06-14-2019 05:50 PM
David you have a good eye. That hard hat was purchased with a collection about 15 years ago but i was never able to find any sold link to the space program and It takes up to much space (pun intended) in my space storage area. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 06-15-2019 04:50 PM
Just a heads up. Our two day sale will be as follows: - Friday Aug. 23rd will be original/official NASA photographs from almost every Apollo era event. We have thousands of press release photographs as well as black numbered and red numbered photos from many, many missions. Many of these photographs benefit both the American Space Museum and The Apollo 1 Foundation Scholarship program, a win-win.
- Saturday, August 24th will be for memorabilia, signed photographs, lithographs, rare patches, manuals and much more.
In addition to the Apollo 11 collection that was on display at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, we are lucky to have one of the nicest Apollo 11 crew signed WSS lithographs I have ever seen. This one is a collector's dream in pristine condition, unsubscribed with dark bold signatures. A rare find indeed. I will be posting pictures in the coming weeks.
Keep some cash for this auction it by far the best we have ever had. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 07-15-2019 08:00 PM
Due to media coverage for the auction we have published our catalog online two weeks early. Although we have not loaded all of the items yet there are about 550 lots to view so far so please take a look. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 07-21-2019 01:42 PM
For the Apollo 1 collector we have listed in our day one auction on the Aug. 23rd an Apollo 1 crew photograph released just one day before the fire that claimed the lives of all three astronauts. This image shows the crew in the command module simulator exactly as they would sit in the command module just 24 hours later. |
Ken Havekotte
Member Posts: 2915
From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 07-21-2019 02:16 PM
Yes, Chuck, if I recall there were a series of photos taken at KSC of the AS-204 crew while suiting up and sim-training on both days of Jan. 25-26, 1967. I've got a bunch of the original releases in my own photo-file collection. |
denali414
Member Posts: 593
From: Raleigh, NC
Registered: Aug 2017
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posted 07-25-2019 05:47 AM
Some real good items in this auction Chuck! Saving up my pennies, hopefully win a few. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 07-25-2019 02:54 PM
I am saving the best item for last: a real Apollo A7L lunar overshoe that is the very first flight item overshoe ever produced. This one was used in testing to certify the Apollo suits for flight just before Apollo 11.This has all the documentation as well as a full history from Bill Ayrey, formerly of ILC Dover. This is an awesome item and I am so proud to be able to offer this for sale. For this one you may need more then pennies.  
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Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 07-26-2019 02:47 PM
I am very surprised at the lack of interest in our Day 1 auction of NASA official press release, B&W numbered and color red numbered photographs. With more then 2,000 photographs online there have hardly been any views to see what is listed. Are photos a thing of the past? |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 07-31-2019 06:54 PM
Our auction is completely loaded. There are 772 lots divided up into a two day sale. If you have not done so yet please take a look and remember this is the only space auction where all proceeds go to charity. So bid til it hurts and get some great items. |
randyc
Member Posts: 779
From: Chandler, AZ USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted 08-03-2019 08:26 PM
I am interested in knowing what people think about item 354 and whether it was flown to the lunar surface or remained in lunar orbit aboard "Yankee Clipper." The certificate that the flag is mounted to states that "This flag was carried to the moon by the crew of Apollo 12" with the landing date (November 19, 1969) and landing area (Ocean of Storms) also noted. I know there have been discussions about the somewhat vague wording of some of these certificates that could give a collector the idea that the flag was flown to the lunar surface. Does the addition of the landing date and area mean that this flag was flown to the lunar surface? Should a collector bid on this item as if it was flown to the lunar surface or assume, without additional provenance, that it remained in lunar orbit? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-03-2019 10:14 PM
See the discussion about this flag here: Apollo 12 moon-flown flag authenticity. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 08-04-2019 06:21 AM
As I have found auctions and listing of this presentation showing both orbit and lunar landed I listed with information on both. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 08-16-2019 04:32 AM
7 days and counting... for our Apollo Photographs & More, NASA Photograph sale. Over 2,000 official press photos, rare numbered prints, color positives and 70mm Hasselblad film. there is something for everyone.Auction starts next Friday, Aug. 23, at 12 noon EDT. We hope to see you there. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 08-17-2019 05:22 AM
7 days and counting... for our Apollo Memorabilia & Rare Collectibles Sale. Great items from Ken Havekotte's Apollo 11 Collection that was on display at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame for more then 20 years, items from Grumman's Chief LM test pilot Scott MacLeod and great manuals from almost every mission. Crew signed items and some one of a kinds including the lunar overshoe. There is something for everyone. Auction starts next Saturday, Aug. 24, at 12 noon EDT. We hope to see you there. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 08-17-2019 04:21 PM
Thought some people may not remember Ken's Apollo 11 collection from the U.S. Astronaut hall of Fame. This is a high resolution picture so you can zoom in and see all of the great items in our auction. I have included close up photos with most of the AHoF items in the listings but this is a great overall view. I would also like to give a VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to Ken Havekotte for your personal support and mentoring in my desire to run these auctions and the unwavering support of the American Space Museum. You are a godsend to our organization and a great friend to me.  |
Ken Havekotte
Member Posts: 2915
From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 08-17-2019 06:58 PM
Thank YOU so much, Chuck, for all of your continued auction work with The American Space Museum and leadership during the past few years! You are a godsend, my friend, in helping keep the foundation in Titusville afloat, and a personal friend to me as well.Let me mention that the above terrific photo of the Apollo 11 / U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame memorabilia collection of man's first lunar landing was the work of space photography expert J. L. Pickering, recent author of "Picturing Apollo 11" with rarely seen photos and more. Long-time space broadcaster John Bisney was a co-author with J.L. for the new hard-bound photo-essay book study. Thank you J.L.! |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 08-22-2019 04:21 PM
The photograph auction starts tomorrow at 12 noon at the museum. I hope to see a few of you there, the rest I hope to see online.This is our first auction where we are on both Invaluable and LiveAuctioneers. Pick the one you like best and please let me know if there are any glitches. |
denali414
Member Posts: 593
From: Raleigh, NC
Registered: Aug 2017
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posted 08-25-2019 11:41 AM
Another fun auction Chuck! Boy, did it go long though. Some real competitive bidding for many items, should really help the museum. Congrats! |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 873
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 08-25-2019 11:59 AM
The auction was a huge successes. In the fact that they always run long we are considering a limit of items to make the auction more tolerable to watch in a single sitting. Thank you to everyone who attended. We appreciate your support. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 08-26-2019 08:55 AM
Congratulations on the auction Chuck. I was able to follow it easily from the UK. I was particularly interested to see what the A7L EVA boot sold for. Assuming the pre-auction estimate was indicative of the current owner's reserve ($100K to $150K) I think they need to lower their expectations. Yes the boot is a superb piece that has some historical significance but ahead of the auction I thought to myself $30K plus, maybe $40K at a stretch. Bidding reached a strong $47K but the piece still went unsold. I might add, I was not bidding. |
Chuckster01
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From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 08-28-2019 05:08 PM
Hurricane update: It would appear we may have a major hurricane hitting us late this weekend. As there are only four days till the storm is supposed to hit us we will be holding off on the packing, shipping and invoicing on auction items to prep the museum and our storage building for the storm. Keep you fingers crossed the media is wrong as another major storm is the last thing we need. More updates on Monday. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 08-28-2019 06:13 PM
Stay safe Chuck! |
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