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Topic: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's Autograph & Memorabilia Show 2009
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Jay
Member Posts: 82
From: Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted 10-18-2009 04:43 PM
   
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Originally posted by DCCollector:
I'd also be interested in purchasing an Apollo 12 lightning strike photograph at the show if that's a possibility...
I can do that as well. Can someone give me an idea of how many would be needed? Also... does someone have an estimate on how many Griffin shots would cover the demand? |
divemaster
Member Posts: 1376
From: ridgefield, ct
Registered: May 2002
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posted 10-18-2009 05:22 PM
Over the years, I have had so much fun meeting and getting to know Gene Kranz and Sy Liebergot at these shows, meeting Gerry should be great, too. I would love to meet John Aaron and Steve Bales one day, too. They are all very interesting controllers who have wonderful stories to tell. Those guys in the trench were as much as a part of the team as the guys sitting on top of the Saturns, Titan, Atlas and Redstone. |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 10-18-2009 09:36 PM
Thanks for the reminder of Billy Watkins excellent book on Unsung Heroes. I have the book signed by Fred Haise, Rodney Rose, Joe Schmitt, and Rosemary Roosa. Gerry will be a great addition! |
Sy Liebergot
Member Posts: 501
From: Pearland, Texas USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted 10-19-2009 08:20 AM
I agree with you, Tracy. While I've had much fun meeting you all, having Gerry Griffin, John Aaron, Steve Bales, Jerry Bostick, etc. would be a unique experience for everyone. I say unique, as we seem to be quickly passing from the scene. I'll get to see some of them again at the Austin Film festival this weekend -- Ron Howard is being honored. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-19-2009 02:57 PM
Bill Pogue has unfortunately had to cancel due to a family commitment. Owen Garriott has just been added to the show. Michael Dorn has also now confirmed his attendance. |
Spacefest
Member Posts: 1168
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 10-19-2009 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
Owen Garriott has just been added to the show.
Skylab II reunion! |
ilbasso
Member Posts: 1522
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 10-20-2009 11:42 AM
Regarding the Up Close tour tickets - you can only buy them online in conjunction with KSC admission tickets. What happens if you already have a KSC pass? |
divemaster
Member Posts: 1376
From: ridgefield, ct
Registered: May 2002
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posted 10-20-2009 12:15 PM
You call the reservations number listed on the KSC web site and reserve JUST the Up Close tour telling them that you already have an admission ticket. You'll pick it up at one of the will-call booths. |
johnraiders
Member Posts: 78
From: Cobham, UK
Registered: Sep 2009
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posted 10-20-2009 02:56 PM
I've been looking at the covers I've recently bought. I'd like Dave Scott's signature multiple times. Are they up for deals on the day or is it a fixed price? Any "buy five get one free" deals? I know silly question but... |
Blackarrow
Member Posts: 3120
From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-20-2009 05:04 PM
Just a thought... when you are standing at Dave Scott's desk (or Al Bean's, or Gene Cernan's or any of the others) try to focus at least for a moment on what the man did, rather than your desire for a supermarket BOGOF deal. |
JasonIUP
Member Posts: 282
From: PA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 10-20-2009 10:16 PM
BOGOF is a good idea; I'd be sure to mention it. These shows are all about business - ask Buzz Aldrin. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-20-2009 10:50 PM
I think the point that Geoffrey is making is that if you approach the show as primarily a chance to meet and talk with the astronauts, than regardless of how many autographs you get or not get, you will still walk away successful. And if you bemoan the show being "all about business", then there is no better way to affect change than by relegating the business aspects to your secondary motivation for attending and embrace what comes free from just being there. |
johnraiders
Member Posts: 78
From: Cobham, UK
Registered: Sep 2009
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posted 10-21-2009 07:16 AM
I'm fully aware of what they did, as my growing book collection keeps telling me. I've been buying stuff recently and would like it signed, some to sell, some to keep, hopefully the selling will pay towards the stuff I keep.I'm looking forward to meeting them, but don't expect anything more than a "hello". Surely time is money with people lined up. I've also only got limited time there maybe four hours. |
DChudwin
Member Posts: 1096
From: Lincolnshire IL USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-21-2009 07:56 AM
Good to hear about Owen Garriott coming to the show-- never have had a chance to meet him. Trivia question: For what Apollo mission was Owen Garriott a CAPCOM? |
lm5eagle
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From:
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 10-21-2009 08:08 AM
Apollo 11
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DChudwin
Member Posts: 1096
From: Lincolnshire IL USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-21-2009 09:42 AM
lm5eagle is correct!Garriott was an official CAPCOM for Apollo 11, along with Bruce McCandless (launch), Charlie Duke (landing) and Ron Evans (LM launch). Other astronauts also took their turns at the mike such as back-up LM pilot Fred Haise and Ken Mattingly. |
heng44
Member Posts: 3387
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 10-21-2009 10:08 AM
RetroSpaceImages.com is making prints available for signing at the ASF 2009 Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show to be held at the Kennedy Space Center on November 6-8, 2009. Prints are printed at a professional photo lab on Kodak paper. Size is 8x10 with white border. Cost is $6.95 per print.
Ordering Info: E-Mail Roverpick@aol.com with photo numbers and quantity. Payment can be made via PayPal. Order needs to be placed by October 26.
Delivery: Retro Space Images will be at the ASF show in Florida. Prints ordered for this event can be picked up in person on 11/7. No guarantees on timely mail delivery. |
AJ
Member Posts: 511
From: Plattsburgh, NY, United States
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 10-21-2009 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by johnraiders:
I'm fully aware of what they did, as my growing book collection keeps telling me. I've been buying stuff recently and would like it signed, some to sell, some to keep, hopefully the selling will pay towards the stuff I keep.I'm looking forward to meeting them, but don't expect anything more than a "hello". Surely time is money with people lined up. I've also only got limited time there maybe four hours.
Perhaps you would prefer your own table and they could line up in front of you? And if you feel so inclined you might say "hello" to them. There's a topic around here called "Fondest Personal Spaceflight Memories" or something like that. I suggest you read it. Many of them involve people meeting astronauts at readings, lectures, and autograph shows. I think you'll find that most, if not all, of the astronauts are more than happy to have a friendly chat, about a variety of topics. I understand you want items signed, but it's just a signature. It's just ink on a bit of paper. Having a chat with someone like Alan Bean is priceless. p.s. If I were you, I wouldn't ask Dave Scott for a deal. I have not met the man, but from what I have heard he is a polite but firm stickler for the rules about these things. |
johnraiders
Member Posts: 78
From: Cobham, UK
Registered: Sep 2009
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posted 10-21-2009 12:54 PM
I'll take my flask and cucumber sandwiches ready for a good chat then. |
JasonIUP
Member Posts: 282
From: PA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 10-21-2009 02:52 PM
From personal experience, I've found Dave Scott to be fairer than his reputation might indicate. I would wait until he has no line, then present your offer. |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-21-2009 03:11 PM
Give the guy a break. You think dealers haven't done deals for multiples before? H-E-L-L-O! |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-21-2009 03:20 PM
These shows however, are not intended for dealers. Those who desire to sell the astronauts' autographs should be contacting them directly and working out the details in private. |
7 Forty7
Member Posts: 34
From:
Registered: Jan 2007
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posted 10-21-2009 03:35 PM
Does anyone know how the seating arrangements will be done for the Apollo 12 dinner? I understand the Platinum plus and Platinum are taking priority but I wondered if there might be a provision for Gold ticket holders. |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3161
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-21-2009 04:00 PM
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Originally posted by heng44:
RetroSpaceImages.com is making prints available for signing at the ASF 2009 Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show
Great to see these, Ed - thanks. The 2nd and 3rd Dee O'Hara images are new ones to me, and even Dee doesn't own copies of them(!) She believes that they were taken before Al Shepard's Mercury flight when they were doing a comm check - perhaps you or JL know for sure.Incidentally, I'll second the comment that Gerry Griffin is a lot of fun... and just as many people look up to the astronauts, many astronauts look up to Gerry. |
Jurg Bolli
Member Posts: 977
From: Albuquerque, NM
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-21-2009 04:18 PM
I met Dave Scott at the 2004 show in Titusville, and he was very friendly and talkative with me, I enjoyed the encounter tremendously. |
AJ
Member Posts: 511
From: Plattsburgh, NY, United States
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 10-21-2009 04:36 PM
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Originally posted by gliderpilotuk:
Give the guy a break. You think dealers haven't done deals for multiples before? H-E-L-L-O!
If he wants to identify as a dealer and offer his acquisitions for sale to people who can't make the show, fine. However, Robert is correct: the show is not geared towards dealers and ASF is not the appropriate forum for him to stock up on his wares. I personally think he's missing out on the best part of the experience, but that's his loss. |
AstroAutos
Member Posts: 803
From: Co. Monaghan, Republic of Ireland
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 10-21-2009 04:41 PM
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Originally posted by Jurg Bolli:
I met Dave Scott at the 2004 show in Titusville, and he was very friendly and talkative with me, I enjoyed the encounter tremendously.
My experience of Scott at Autographica in September was a lovely one. He is extremely polite and I'm sure you won't be disappointed! |
johnraiders
Member Posts: 78
From: Cobham, UK
Registered: Sep 2009
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posted 10-21-2009 05:53 PM
Okay, I'll play it by ear on the day.Just to make it clear I'm not a dealer, I want to get a bunch signed and sell the odd one, whether its 2 weeks later or 10 years later. If they don't sell, then I'll just have more in the collection. If I sell some for a small profit, it'll let me buy more unique stuff. Everyone just chill out and relax. |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 10-21-2009 08:54 PM
Does anyone have any idea how many of the M-G-A Skylab astronauts have read the Outward Odyssey seris books? Just curious as these great books would make a good topic to begin a coversation at the ASF event. For instance, does Alan Bean take out time from his painting to read these great books? |
ilbasso
Member Posts: 1522
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 10-22-2009 08:27 AM
At Spacefest, I spoke at length with Alan Bean about his Skylab diary as published in "Homesteading Space." |
Rob Joyner
Member Posts: 1308
From: GA, USA
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 10-22-2009 03:03 PM
A few more fee updates:Carpenter - $75
Garriott - $95
Hoot Gibson - $35
Gordon - $75 |
jamato99
Member Posts: 147
From: Leesburg, VA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 10-23-2009 12:03 PM
Gee, look who's the last one to announce his signing fee(s). Brace yourselves! |
xlsteve
Member Posts: 391
From: Holbrook MA, USA
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 10-23-2009 12:59 PM
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Originally posted by jamato99:
Gee, look who's the last one to announce his signing fee(s). Brace yourselves!
*drumroll* I'm guessing about $350 base fee. |
lm5eagle
Member Posts: 429
From:
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 10-23-2009 01:06 PM
He may not be the last to announce. Gerry Griffin still to declare. |
indiana9495
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posted 10-23-2009 02:03 PM
I won't be able to attend the show, but would love a Dave Scott auto on a 4x6 white index card for my collection. Would anyone be willing to help me get one? Thanks. |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-24-2009 01:22 PM
I see Lovell's completion fee has been "clarified" to $100 on top of the base of $175.I'm hoping that the stated additional completion fee for Dick Gordon is wrong and that the base fee is $75/completion $150 (as opposed to $225  ). |
RocketmanRob
Member Posts: 268
From: New York City USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 10-24-2009 07:55 PM
On a completely separate track. I'm looking to add some additional signatures to a multi-signed globe and don't like sending it through the mail anymore. Does anyone have experience taking one of the standard 12 inch globe on-board a plane? Does it fit in the overhead compartment. If anyone has any experience with this I'd appreciate your advice. |
Rizz
Member Posts: 1208
From: Upcountry, Maui, Hawaii
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-24-2009 09:50 PM
You can NEVER tell these days what the TSA will do. Plan on packing it securely just in case they nab it from you and throw it down below, at least you'll know its fairly safe.If they let you carry it on board, consider your prayers answered. You may want to consider shipping it to a friend in Florida (if you have one) that may be willing to accept it and bring it up to the show for you. I hand carried a 3' long Saturn V model in a flower box from the Burbank show years ago. You can imagine what that looked like going through the X-Ray machine. Upon being questioned, I explained what it was, and that it had on it a dozen signatures of Apollo moonwalkers. When I offered to open it up for them, they just smiled, and let me carry it on board. It was packed pretty well just in case the baggage (mis)handlers got a hold of it. Good luck and have fun! |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 10-25-2009 08:57 AM
I hope he will not mind me posting this segment.I recently had a very nice conversation with Ron Woods. Many may know who Ron is but for those that do not; Ron was (and still is) the overseer of the flight crew equipment. Ron was the gentleman who helped Jim Lovell suit up during Apollo 8 and Buzz Aldrin for Apollo 11 and Bob Crippen for STS 1 amongst others. He took part of history as it was being made.
He is also one of my very favourite space artists. A real talent, his main focus is still life paintings of the space equipment and suits he has worked on for many years. Ron advised me he may have some of his prints available at the ASF show if he can work out the logistics. For those who have not seen his paintings, in my opinion he is one of the very best artists in the field. I hope he is able to attend the show and I urge anyone interested in unique space art to take a look at his paintings, you will not be disappointed. For more information on Ron please see Space Artist Draws from Experience. |
disglobes
Member Posts: 594
From: Orting, WA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 10-25-2009 09:23 AM
I loved the Gene Cernan Print that Ron Woods did. |
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