Wow! What a Steiner deal. $2500 for a handshake, autograph and of course a ticket

[Mr. Zipper]

Jorge Posada is doing a private signing with Steiner tomorrow. I called to get a quote for a 16x20 flat mail in item

$500.

[RichardSimon]

The business of America is business,,, but this is greed run rampant and taking advantage of the obsession of the collector.
They should be ashamed of themselves.

[Bilko G]

Sad thing is, is there will be people lining up to pay $2500 for a hand shake, autograph and game ticket


Is the 100 level at least a good ticket in Yankee Stadium??

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by Bilko G

Sad thing is, is there will be people lining up to pay $2500 for a hand shake, autograph and game ticket


Is the 100 level at least a good ticket in Yankee Stadium??

This Met fan has no idea and never will .

[barrysloate]

A better question isn't why the players want so much money, but why is there a single fan who would be willing to spend $2000 to greet a player? It's not like it's going to be the beginning of a long friendship. Most players couldn't give a crap about the people who idolize them. So what satisfaction does a fan get in this kind of meeting? That is something that has escaped me as long as I have been in this hobby.... but that's me.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

The business of America is business,,, but this is greed run rampant and taking advantage of the obsession of the collector.
They should be ashamed of themselves.

Richard, isn't it partly the fault of adult collectors who resell signed items? Are they taking advantage of us, or vice versa? Or is it symbiotic?

Back when pro players signed happily for free, they were signing to real fans who treasured the item and the moment. I have about ten items that I've had personally signed since I was a kid - none will ever be for sale.

It's quite different now.

[Exhibitman]

I was able to participate in one such event several years back with Don Newcomble but that was a charity fundraiser and we got to spend several hours with Newk at Dodgers Stadium, got lunch at the stadium club, and got to see the game from the executive level. But to hand a guy who made about a quarter of a billion dollars another chunk of hard-earned money just to shake my hand and sign one autograph? As some of the residents of the surrounding area might say "fugedaboudit."

There is one simple remedy: refuse to participate. Steiner has to pay Jeter regardless, so if no one buys the 'event' then they will lose their shirts and learn not to try something like this again.

[Anthony S.]

Will he look you in the eye as he shakes your hand, or is that an extra $500?

[scooter729]

I bet a lot of the people who would participate are corporate people looking to schmooze and impress their clients by letting them meet Jeter. What's $2500 to a company trying to do a multi-million dollar deal?

Steiner probably preys on corporate minds in NYC for a chunk of their business for events like this, would be my guess...

[GrayGhost]

Thats RIDICULOUS. I'm meeting Chumlee and Big Hoss from Pawn Stars next week and its FREE! Much better deal IMO

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by scooter729

I bet a lot of the people who would participate are corporate people looking to schmooze and impress their clients by letting them meet Jeter. What's $2500 to a company trying to do a multi-million dollar deal?

Steiner probably preys on corporate minds in NYC for a chunk of their business for events like this, would be my guess...

Absolutely. Their customer base is corporate and executives who want a signed ball in their office and don't care to cruise ebay looking for deals. People to whom $500 is an average dinner out.

[Bilko G]

Originally Posted by anthony s.

will he look you in the eye as he shakes your hand, or is that an extra $500?

lol!!! Too funny!!!