posted 01-27-2014 07:18 AM               

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Originally posted by David C:
Box Johnson is a great guest...

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posted 02-06-2014 03:27 PM            

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Originally posted by robert_l:
Why won't Buzz do a talk?

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He probably will at the dinner. He did last time.

posted 02-16-2014 11:07 AM               

I have been informed that I won't be allowed to take photos.

When I'm spending £485 (US$812) for an autograph with inscription and date, I would expect to be able to take a photo to remember the moment. I have been told I will have to pay an additional £50 per photo!

posted 02-16-2014 11:27 AM               

I have it in writing that I will not be able to take a photo of him signing unless I pay £50 extra per photo and use their photographer... who will not be available during the signing as all photos are done at a different time and in a different room, which makes that policy invalid as it's not an option.

I have seen him in the past and he allowed photos.

posted 02-16-2014 11:57 AM            

Usually a guest will have a sign up at the table if no photos are allowed. He didn't have one then.

posted 02-16-2014 03:18 PM               

As far as I recall Autographica has always allowed astronauts to make their own calls about photos: I have certainly seen Bean, Cernan, Scott, Gordon etc posing with customers after signing their items...

posted 02-17-2014 07:08 AM               

There can be a distinction between that sort of photo and one where you pose with the guest and certainly I've never seen Buzz go for those sorts of pictures in the past. I would add though that Showmasters have always been consistent across all their events, not just Autographica, that decisions about what types of photos a guest will allow rests with the guest themselves and Showmasters will then try and see that the guests wishes are respected.

As for a 'floating' photographer in the room taking pictures on request, I wonder how practical that would be. Potentially autograph queues could be held up while waiting for the photographer to come over or you could have long periods where the photographer is hanging about not doing much but still needs paying all the same. There would also be a question of how fair it would be to charge the same amount for a photograph of that sort compared to one taken in the seperate photo room which has all the appropriate lighting etc.

posted 02-17-2014 02:51 PM               

I have it in writing: no photos unless I pay £50 per photo and use the professional.... who is in a different room at a different time and Buzz is not doing the photo shoot on the Sunday which is that day I have all my tickets for. It's very confusing but I guess I will have to wait and see what happens on the day.

posted 02-18-2014 04:32 AM               

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Originally posted by JasonIUP:
If the day came where I'm paying for an autograph but couldn't take any pictures of my item being signed, I'd skip the event and wait for one where I could.

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posted 02-18-2014 04:39 AM               

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Originally posted by Rowland:
I have it in writing: no photos unless I pay £50 per photo and use the professional.... who is in a different room at a different time and Buzz is not doing the photo shoot on the Sunday which is that day I have all my tickets for. It's very confusing but I guess I will have to wait and see what happens on the day.

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You will be able to photograph him signing your item — that is always the case at these events and should that ever change — I too would keep my money in my pocket and say thanks but no thanks.

posted 02-18-2014 05:57 AM               

1. Almost all guests will happily let you photograph them signing your item - it's sort of considered part of the deal! (I did see Dr. Aldrin refuse to pose with an oil painting last time...)

2. If you want a posed photo of yourself with a guest, you MUST book a photoshoot beforehand.

posted 02-18-2014 10:05 AM               

There is conflicting information about photos at the desk (photos of the signing, NOT posed photos) and even you said yourself "Almost all guests....".

For me, no photos = no purchase.

I will still support the event, as said previously it's brilliant and we all agree the organisers have done a tremendous job well done.... just support it for all the other guests and lectures, trade stands etc.

Again, we'll have to wait and see what happens on the day. It's not a big deal and I certainly won't be getting myself upset over it because I'll just keep the money in my pocket.

posted 02-19-2014 05:59 PM               

He had actually signed another photo in Birmingham BEFORE my card "cleared" and it was an "uh-oh" moment. My photo was signed but my card was slow to connect with bank.

Buzz Aldrin said, "If that card does not go through then that would mean you owe me money." I replied, "I don't EVER want to owe you money Mr. Aldrin, I've seen your left hook you know." That gave him and his team a good old belly laugh and when I turned up couple of weeks later at Kennedy Space Center, I approached his table for a signing he pointed his finger at me and said... "Birmingham."

posted 02-27-2014 05:55 PM               

Just a note to everyone, I will be offering 50% off on the Apollo 12 Flown presentations to all cS members which you can see here. It would look fantastic with Alan Bean's signature!

I have also had a few Sieger Stamp Block presentations made with flown Kapton Foil from Apollo 11 in case any of you would like to get one signed by Buzz! You can see them here (limited to 25). I can knock £15 off these, making them £75 for cS members.

And lastly, I am offering £50 off the Apollo 11 Kapton Foil presentations here. £100 for cS members!

posted 03-05-2014 01:28 PM               

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Originally posted by Rowland:
And Buzz is now attending SpaceFest...

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