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Topic: Autographica 14, Birmingham, UK, Sept. 2009
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Blackarrow
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posted 08-21-2009 03:15 PM
  
What is Tom Stafford's fee for signing a "multi-signed" picture or book which has already been signed by Gene Cernan, but is definitely not mission-specific to Gemini 9? |
StarDome
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posted 08-22-2009 07:53 AM
Should be £170 |
gliderpilotuk
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posted 08-22-2009 11:01 AM
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Paul23
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posted 08-22-2009 11:21 AM
The good news for everyone is that since my Mercury group shot that I sent to John Glenn to be signed turned up this morning Autographica can go ahead as scheduled. If it hadn't arrived before the show I would have required Dave to postpone it! |
Tyrell's Owl
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posted 08-22-2009 11:25 AM
Wow Paul... THANK GOODNESS for that and may I say on behalf of everyone... well... simply "THANK YOU!!!"  |
AstroAutos
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posted 08-22-2009 11:30 AM
Yeah, thanks for that Paul - I know I'll sleep better tonight knowing that...  |
Paul23
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posted 08-22-2009 12:29 PM
You're all welcome, I guess people like me are just born to give to others! That said of course if anyone want's to show their gratitude by paying for a Tom Stafford for me I will reluctantly accept! |
Tyrell's Owl
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posted 08-22-2009 01:27 PM
I am learning fast that you are all heart and obviously selflessly think of others... I am honoured to have replied to you here and once again THANK YOU. In fact I would go as far as to say that Tom Stafford (once made aware of who he is signing for) will gladly wave his fee and I wouldn't be at all suprised if he pays you! |
minipci
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posted 08-22-2009 05:46 PM
Can Tom Stafford pay for me too? I need to save up for a John Young! |
AstroAutos
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posted 08-23-2009 12:05 PM
I myself am going to get Dave Scott to sign a photo of him on the moon - however I just wanted to ask your opinion on this other matter that is troubling me.I have an Apollo 9 cover already signed by both McDivitt and Schweickart (I paid $60 for it), but do you guys think it would be worth the extra $160 to get Scott to complete it which would make $220 I'd have payed for it? |
Paul23
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posted 08-23-2009 12:41 PM
The one thing that might be worth considering (I don't know the answer on this by the way) is how Dave Scott is with signing covers. I have a feeling I've heard people in the past saying he isn't so keen on signing covers after the 'goings on' after Apollo 15. I could be way off on that though, I'm sure someone more knowledgeable can say one way or the other.Are you looking to get both items signed or are you going to have to choose between the two. If you are going to have to choose it's tough to give advice because it will have to come down to what is going to personally give you more pleasure in the long term. All I would say is you've been saying for a while now how much you wanted him to sign that picture of him on the lunar surface so it would be a shame not to get it. If you can afford both, and there's no problem with him signing covers then I'd say take the oppourtunity to get both things signed while he's here, you never know if he'll be back again. |
AstroAutos
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posted 08-23-2009 12:55 PM
Thanks a lot for your words of wisdom, Paul!Oh, don't worry, the photo of him on the moon I have been talking about is DEFINITELY getting signed,no doubt whatsoever about that. I was just considering selling a thing or two to raise what I need for another Scott signature,but I wasn't sure if an Apollo 9 crew-signed cover is worth what I'd be paying for it. I think what I'm going to have to do is see if I can raise the extra £95 before the event - if I can all well and good,but if not it'll just be the moonshot photo this time I think! By the way, is anyone else planning to get more than one item signed by Scott? |
Paul23
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posted 08-23-2009 02:05 PM
I'll only be getting one item signed but this will be the third thing in total that I've got him to sign. |
Tyrell's Owl
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posted 08-23-2009 02:10 PM
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Originally posted by AstroAutos:
I was just considering selling a thing or two to raise what I need for another Scott signature, but I wasn't sure if an Apollo 9 crew-signed cover is worth what I'd be paying for it.
For what it's worth - I would definitely get the Apollo 9 completed. Even if it does cost you over the odds which, incidentally I don't think it would be. The thing to factor in is this, You will have a memory of a personal meeting and witnessing Dave Scott complete it! These types of items will definitely increase in value over the years to come regardless what you paid today. So, unless you will be think of parting with it over the next say, 5 years then it's a win win. I always tell myself this kind of thing when considering purchases... but the thing I always forget is - Will I ever actually part with these things - ANSWER "NO!" but it makes me feel better about spending. Go for it - you know it makes sense. Can't say for sure about Dave Scott's feelings on covers - again I think it is okay and he will sign it, but it would be great to have that confirmed. |
AstroAutos
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posted 08-23-2009 04:56 PM
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Originally posted by Tyrell's Owl:
Go for it - you know it makes sense.
Thanks a lot for the advice - you're right,I do know it makes sense, the only problem I have now is raising the money in time I guess!  |
Paul23
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posted 08-24-2009 02:44 AM
Dave has just posted this on the Showmasters forum: At last I have the good news that Dave Scott will do the photoshoot. It will be up on the website soon and ready to book.This will be Saturday only and will be limited so first to book gets. There will be no posed photos at his table. |
lm5eagle
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posted 08-24-2009 06:09 AM
The booking for the Dave Scott photoshoot is now opened on the Autographica website. Limited number only. |
Paul23
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posted 08-24-2009 06:15 AM
Thanks for the update, just booked mine! |
minipci
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posted 08-24-2009 07:04 AM
Interesting! I see Dave Scott and Tom Stafford are worth 2 Bond girls each... |
AstroAutos
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posted 08-24-2009 07:27 AM
Just booked my Dave Scott photoshoot also... I hate to complain but this Autographica really is becoming dearer and dearer isn't it? (£50 for two photoshoots not to mention the signing fees.) Oh well... |
Paul23
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posted 08-24-2009 07:38 AM
I think you have been a bit unlucky with this one. Dave Phillips had mentioned that he was trying to get Dave Scott to do a photoshoot this time round. I guess the 'price' he had to pay for that was Dave Scott not doing over the table pictures. All that said though, I don't think you'll be disapointed with the picture when it comes out. They are good quality images and at least you know for sure you'll be getting a nicely posed picture rather than an over the table one which can come out a bit awkward looking sometimes. |
AstroAutos
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posted 08-24-2009 08:34 AM
Agreed... I was actually a little disappointed when Dave said on the Showmasters forum that he was planning to get Dave Scott to do the photoshoot as I was already running short of money for the show - however, I have to agree with you, the photoshoot image will be a lot nicer and I'm sure I'll be glad I paid for it afterwards! |
paul prendergast
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posted 08-24-2009 12:10 PM
Dave Scott photo shoot confirmed just booked mine, places going fast. |
StarDome
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posted 08-24-2009 03:18 PM
It's gonna be a good event, looking forward to meeting everyone, faces new and old. |
Paul23
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posted 08-25-2009 02:54 AM
After such a miserable start to the football season, Autographica is about all that's keeping me going at the moment! |
minipci
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posted 08-25-2009 03:34 AM
As far as I'm concerned, anytime Man U get beaten is a day to remember, specially if lowly Burnley or their ilk do it. |
StarDome
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posted 08-25-2009 03:42 AM
Well at least you wont have to worry about it at utographica, you can have a day or two off from the footy! |
AstroAutos
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posted 08-25-2009 06:39 AM
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Originally posted by minipci:
As far as I'm concerned, anytime Man U get beaten is a day to remember, specially if lowly Burnley or their ilk do it.
I would have to strongly disagree... since I am Man United born and bred. I enjoyed watching Liverpool crumble last night though! Note how this has suddenly turned into a footie forum... |
Paul23
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posted 08-25-2009 06:54 AM
And at the risk of being chastised by Robert for sending this thread off topic, I will say now Shane that you are getting no more help or advice from me after that last comment! |
AstroAutos
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posted 08-25-2009 08:03 AM
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StarDome
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posted 08-25-2009 09:17 AM
Now now boys lets calm down, think of the topic in hand - who's buying the beer at Autographica? ...and how many pints I can have for one Tom Stafford autograph! |
Paul23
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posted 08-25-2009 11:18 AM
Don't worry I was only joshing, it's very good for morale!Normally I'd say you could get a good few pints for a Tom Stafford but going by last years prices at the bar I reckon you'd be lucky to get a half of mild! |
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posted 08-25-2009 12:50 PM
The Metropole is cheap compared to the bar in the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong where I was 3 weeks ago. A cocktail at £14! and a bottle of beer not much cheaper! Good job that was on expenses! |
Steve Procter
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posted 08-25-2009 01:05 PM
Well Andy, if you will stay at the posh places... do they still drive you in from the airport in the Green Rolls Royces? |
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posted 08-25-2009 02:45 PM
Yes, if you want them to. Hey have new fleet Rolls Royce Phantoms in Green, by all accounts the largest ever order for RR ever placed!It's a swanky place, but I've also stayed at the Renaissance Harbour View on Hong Kong Island which has awesome views of Kowloon, the room we had had glass windows 8 feet tall, great at night when Kowloon is lit up, and I've stayed at the City View too which is more downmarket but still comfy and a great bar!. It was nice to go to the Hong Kong Space museum again, wonderful place! And I managed to buy a 204 page book there called "Space Journey" a photo book about about the Shenzhou 7 mission. Wow, from footy to China - it's amazing the scope that Autographica allows. |
minipci
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posted 08-25-2009 04:19 PM
I certainly wish I could stay at the Peninsula on expenses. However, I fear that I would end up bankrupting my company at those prices! |
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posted 08-25-2009 04:21 PM
It's not cheap that's for sure! but a DJ like you on £10k a gig would love it |
Robert Pearlman
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posted 08-25-2009 04:27 PM
I hate to be the spoilsport, but this thread has started drifting away from the topic for which it is intended. As such, let's move the discussion back to Autographica... |
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posted 08-25-2009 04:32 PM
Were in trouble now, the Chief has spoken! Wow is Autographica that close, wont be long now! |
Paul23
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posted 08-25-2009 06:08 PM
Quite right too, can't think who even started this football nonsense in the first place!So for a change of subject and getting back to the plot, is anyone planning on getting anything signed by any of the other guests? I'm jiggling my finances a bit this time so I can get some stuff signed by some of the pilots. |
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