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Topic: Astronaut Central's 2015 Frank Borman signing
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NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 07-08-2015 09:22 PM
   
Frank Borman is coming to Tucson in late August for a private signing with Astronaut Central. Deadline for receipt of orders is Friday, August 21. |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 07-09-2015 09:11 AM
Outstanding! |
TLIGuy
Member Posts: 205
From: Virginia
Registered: Jul 2013
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posted 07-10-2015 04:52 AM
I come back to the experts here seeking advice regarding what you believe would be the most seminal moment for Frank Borman during his Apollo 8 mission.I have narrowed down my event choices for a piece to be signed at the upcoming Novaspace signing in August and have three events in mind but can only choose one. I'm seeking your advice on the event that I will be able to tell the best story about when discussing the piece. Here are the three events I'm looking at. - 09:49:00 GMT 12/24/68 - Borman's last word "Roger" before heading around far side of the Moon for the first time.
I have a complimenting piece from Jim Lovell marking the moment he makes contact with CAPCOM at 10:24:52 GMT after coming around the Moon for the first time. - 02:59:36 GMT 12/25/68 - Borman finishes reading from Genesis on Christmas Day.
- 16:39:39 GMT 12/24/1968 - Earthrise photo AS08-14-2383 is photographed.
If you had to choose one significant time from the mission which would it be? Also, is there a more significant event that I may be overlooking? As always, your time, opinions, and expertise are appreciated. |
Ted
Member Posts: 32
From: UK
Registered: Sep 2014
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posted 07-10-2015 06:52 AM
Does anybody from the UK have any experience or advice regarding shipping to and from the USA? I have a large multi-signed picture I'd love Mr Borman to sign, but it can't be folded or rolled into a tube, would have to be sent flat, and I'd be terrified about it being bent in the post or lost in transit. Thank you. |
SpaceAholic
Member Posts: 4437
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-10-2015 07:10 AM
Try placing the protected image between two outboard sheets of thin plywood. |
paulushumungus
Member Posts: 466
From: Burton, Derbyshire, England
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 07-18-2015 03:47 PM
I've posted many rare and valued items to Astronaut Central for their signings and they are excellent. Post it using Royal Mail Air sure. That is their safest most secure way. Also push the boat out and pay for one of Astronaut Centrals CD to record the astronaut signing your item . It's a bit pricey but in future years you will be glad you did it. Hope that this helps. |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1933
From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 07-18-2015 11:21 PM
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Originally posted by SpaceAholic:
Try placing the protected image between two outboard sheets of thin plywood.
I'm sure the thread will work its way back to Borman-signing-specific posts, but I'll second the above recommendation. It might sound overly cautious, but I once shipped a large flat item to the UK between several sheets of hard cardboard, and when it arrived it looked like someone had used it for archery practice. A hole was through an inch of packing material and the item. Maybe you could use a thin piece of aluminum, or really hard plastic. |
Silent Sea
Member Posts: 36
From:
Registered: Mar 2015
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posted 07-21-2015 08:37 PM
Quick question: I'm looking for a good picture to send in, but I want to make sure before I purchase anything — is there anything, or any picture (outside the flown items specified in the form) that he won't sign? |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 07-22-2015 06:47 PM
We are not aware of any picture he won't sign, or anything not explicitly listed in our fee table and instructions. If you find something you want, but are still not sure, please email an image to me. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 08-07-2015 01:21 PM
Only 2 weeks to the deadline for the Borman signing. Remember, we must receive your order form and items by Friday, August 21 (preferably earlier). |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 08-31-2015 12:23 PM
Frank Borman signed everything yesterday, starting early in the morning. He was in good cheer, despite arthritis pain in his hand and shoulder. We'll start shipping items today, but it may take a week or two, so please be patient. We are working out details with Jim Lovell to have him here in early December, and will post the info when we get it. |
Donbl
Member Posts: 26
From: Frederick, MD
Registered: Jun 2013
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posted 08-31-2015 07:26 PM
Thank you for the update Rob! |
opns93
Member Posts: 41
From: Butler, NJ
Registered: Jun 2014
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posted 09-03-2015 01:51 PM
Received it in trademark secure packaging. Thanks. |
Silent Sea
Member Posts: 36
From:
Registered: Mar 2015
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posted 09-03-2015 09:02 PM
Also received mine! That really is good packaging - nice to see so much care put into it. |
Sam Que
Member Posts: 180
From: Chicago, IL, United States
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 09-05-2015 12:19 PM
Just received my Borman signed Earthrise photo. As always, the package could have withstood anything the post office could have done to it. Although I have a standard autographed Earthrise by Borman and Lovell, I opted for an additional photo to include the Christmas Eve sign off by CDR Borman. As a seven year old at the time, this was the first mission I remember well. Thanks to Rob for the excellent placement on the photo. I look forward to receiving the Col. Borman photo of him and my photo. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 09-16-2015 07:17 PM
All POAs have now been emailed, and just a couple of packages left to ship. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 09-17-2015 03:33 AM
A big thank you to Rob, Sally, Kim and all the folks at Novaspace. Just received back my Borman signed copy of "Countdown". The pacakging could not have been bettered.At one point I thought I might have to resort to a hammer and chisel to break in to the box.  Top class service in EVERY respect, as always. |
Ted
Member Posts: 32
From: UK
Registered: Sep 2014
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posted 10-01-2015 06:13 AM
Excellent work from Astronaut Central with my picture. Very pleased with their customer service too. A quality outfit. Thanks guys. |
SpaceFerris
Member Posts: 57
From: Thornville, OH
Registered: Mar 2015
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posted 10-14-2015 03:18 PM
I too received over the top service coordinating the signature by Borman of two photos already signed by Lovell. I ended up with a complete crew from GT-7 on the "Ramming Speed" photo and a 2/3rd crew for Apollo 8 on the famous Earthrise photo. Reasonable price considering no extra charge was rendered for completing a crew or inscribing "GT7 CDR" or "Apollo 8 CDR." Well done NovaSpace and thanks again.Now I am looking to complete crew photos for Gemini 12 when Lovell comes to sign in December (I have the GT12 crew egressing from the crew van before launch signed by Aldrin). I also have an Apollo 13 launch photo signed by Haise I look forward to having him added to. |
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