Tom Brady private signing prices - WOW!

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Cfern023

Jim,

Don't give into the David's rants. Just ignore him like you would the homeless man at the urinal beside you.

If you make eye contact, he'll think it's okay to engage you.

Why don't you mind your own business? For your information, I've been a long-time customer of Jim's, and would consider him a friend. (As I hope he does, me.)
Friends can argue--happens all the time.
(Although it would be a lot more fun if we were face-to-face over a pizza and a few beers.)

[JimStinson]

David yes you ARE a friend and along time customer ....and I appreciate your opinion BUT in order for things to be as we wish they were so ...we would need a "TIME MACHINE" which to my knowlege neither one of us owns
Cheers
JIM STINSON SPORTS

[David Atkatz]

True enough, Jim. But I do my best to live in that past--at least as far as my collecting is concerned. I don't collect contemporary autographs. In my mind, I'm still that kid hanging outside the player's entrance at Yankee Stadium after a game, and writing to players--and deceased players' wives--after coming home from the game.

[JimStinson]

me 2 ....but it ain;t so anymore

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

True enough, Jim. But I do my best to live in that past--at least as far as my collecting is concerned. I don't collect contemporary autographs. In my mind, I'm still that kid hanging outside the player's entrance at Yankee Stadium after a game, and writing to players--and deceased players' wives--after coming home from the game.

Out of curiousity, what were the sources for addresses "back in the day"?

Mike

[HOFAUTOS]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

Out of curiousity, what were the sources for addresses "back in the day"?

Mike

I know Jack Smalling has been producing address lists for a VERY VERY long time.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

Out of curiousity, what were the sources for addresses "back in the day"?

Mike

A friend of mine back then in the Bronx--and the guy who piqued my interest in collecting vintage material--was Harvey Meiselman. I got all my addresses from him.
He's producing--and selling--address lists to this day.

http://www.sportsaddresslists.com/

[Scott Garner]

I used Meiselman's list as well, FWIW

[Leon]

David A- you are living in the perfect dream world, my friend (too ). Many of us wish it was the way it used to be such as on Leave it to Beaver or Mayberry RFD.

The monetizing of the world is the way it is today. I don't like some things, like professional sports today, so I rarely engage in watching or anything else. When I do it's on TV and even though Neilson ratings might help them it doesn't hurt me (financially). I vote with my pocketbook. As long as there are long lines to pay enormous prices for autographs they will continue. If no one is in line for Brady's signature then he wouldn't be able to do it. It doesn't bother me what other people spend their money on as long as it's not hurting me personally, and it isn't. More power to the buyers and sellers. It's America . I think we all wish a lot of things were different.

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

True enough, Jim. But I do my best to live in that past--at least as far as my collecting is concerned. I don't collect contemporary autographs. In my mind, I'm still that kid hanging outside the player's entrance at Yankee Stadium after a game, and writing to players--and deceased players' wives--after coming home from the game.

To paraphrase you from another thread,

"Guess what, David? It ain't your father's America no more.

Get used to it."


Sorry, couldn't resist.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Mr. Zipper

To paraphrase you from another thread,

"Guess what, David? It ain't your father's America no more.

Get used to it."


Sorry, couldn't resist.

You got me there, Steve. Touche.

[Cfern023]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Why don't you mind your own business? For your information, I've been a long-time customer of Jim's, and would consider him a friend. (As I hope he does, me.)
Friends can argue--happens all the time.
(Although it would be a lot more fun if we were face-to-face over a pizza and a few beers.)

You would like me to mind my own business? Take it to a PM.

[David Atkatz]

Perhaps what you should have done in the first place.

[JimStinson]

what is a "PM" ? this entire thread is summed up here in 3 seconds ..lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JFfN5pKzFU

[JimStinson]

Sorry but can't resist as I am a lifelong Dolphins fan........SEPERATED AT BIRTH

[stewbacca]

I dont think the promoter sets the price as much as the athlete and their appearance fee. I used to go to SF for the big shows and was able to get Dimaggio for $175. At the time that price was unbelievable but I wouldnt have run into him any other way. Bradys fee is probably near 100 grand for a few hours. Why would Jeter and ARod sit at a show and sign? They are set for life because of their ball skills. Players like Feller would plan his vacations around autograph shows and pay for his trips by signing along his vacation route. $5 for a legend was pretty good. Appearance fees for the old guys who never made the big bucks during their careers are not that high so the promoters can keep the prices down on them. Some of the old guys are now starting to charge TTM because as soon as they sign, it hits ebay and the players want a part or the action.

[yanks12025]

Mike Trout is charging $179.....