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  mdellinger > 07-23-2013, 01:06 PM

  Pretty hostile thread here. I don't think anyone intended to insult MM or the board with their comments...just sharing their opinions.
  
  
  
  Mounted is not a new, small operation. They are established and have been around for a good amount of time. While this lineup may (and likely will) expand, the current list does not come close to matching the shows they put on in Chicago. With the exception of Erving, where are the splashy names? Riggins is solid, but the other guys listed have been seen recently multiple times on the show circuit.
  
  
  
  That said...the free 'Skins are a nice add. Free admission is great, as is the reduced pricing and hosting a niche group like wrestlers.
  
  
  
  I will agree with Army that we all started in this hobby with nothing. Getting a common guy like Pete Rose may not mean much to you and I, but there are collectors out there who are looking forward to meeting him and getting stuff signed. For this reason alone, I don't have problems with the retreads...was just hoping to see a few more "new" names as well.
  
  
  
  If this show was meant to challenge CSA/Gamebreaker/Denver and their hold on the Mid-Atlantic market, I would say they still have work to do. Competition is good for the market (and prices), so here's to hoping they strengthen things with both this and future shows.

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  armydad101 > 07-23-2013, 01:36 PM

  [quote name='mdellinger' timestamp='1374602794' post='10991']
  
  Pretty hostile thread here. I don't think anyone intended to insult MM or the board with their comments...just sharing their opinions.
  
  
  
  Mounted is not a new, small operation. They are established and have been around for a good amount of time. While this lineup may (and likely will) expand, the current list does not come close to matching the shows they put on in Chicago. With the exception of Erving, where are the splashy names? Riggins is solid, but the other guys listed have been seen recently multiple times on the show circuit.
  
  
  
  That said...the free 'Skins are a nice add. Free admission is great, as is the reduced pricing and hosting a niche group like wrestlers.
  
  
  
  I will agree with Army that we all started in this hobby with nothing. Getting a common guy like Pete Rose may not mean much to you and I, but there are collectors out there who are looking forward to meeting him and getting stuff signed. For this reason alone, I don't have problems with the retreads...was just hoping to see a few more "new" names as well.
  
  
  
  If this show was meant to challenge CSA/Gamebreaker/Denver and their hold on the Mid-Atlantic market, I would say they still have work to do. Competition is good for the market (and prices), so here's to hoping they strengthen things with both this and future shows.
  
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  You make some GREAT points there. Most specifically the comments about competition and Mounted Memories' stature.
  
  
  
  If my comments were taken to be hostile - then my sincerest apologies. We should be amongest friends here, in a hobby we enjoy. That is the furtherest from my intent.
  
  
  
  My comments were made to genuinely see who would be the big name for them to add. Who is the "1" guy that could satisfy the majority of collectors? The National will be recently wrapped up, along with the HOF festivities. Baseball playoff push is in full effect, and I previously mentioned other things that could prevent other signers from attending.
  
  
  
  I don't do basketball, but it seems that Rodman would be a splashy name for collectors. I don't recall him doing a bunch of signings, but again, I am not a basketball collector.
  
  
  
  I will throw a big name out there that would be awesome to see - ARNOLD PALMER!
  
  
  
  I guess my expectations are lower because I am excited to have a show that I don't have to drive more than 20 minutes to!

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  mdellinger > 07-23-2013, 02:33 PM

  For comparison sake, the November Sun Times Show already has confirmed Gordie Howe and Matt Harvey as guests.
  
  
  
  I get it, bigger market...hopefully a few more solid adds are forthcoming for Richmond.

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  armydad101 > 07-23-2013, 02:40 PM

  I like the Matt Harvey addition. I would love current baseball players at this show. Unfortunately, there isn't a local team in Richmond, and it is during the season. I believe MM brought in Stephen Strausburg to a show within the last 12 months. That would be awesome here!
  
  
  
  Speaking of Gordie, great guy! I got him at the National in Baltimore last year. Get him while you can.....

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  cerratode80 > 07-24-2013, 05:24 AM

  I guess my expectations are lower because I am excited to have a show that I don't have to drive more than 20 minutes to!
  
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  yea you guys should be loving all these shows on the east coast because i live in florida now so i have to pick and choose what i can go to bc plane ticket prices are crazier then some of these players lol i wish i only had a 20 min drive theres been one little show here in 4 years all in all even tho we dont always get all he players we want at a show we all pretty much go anyway so theres no real point of bitching ive been waiting for years for howie long to do a show and he finally is but in CA after all this time im still going to miss out on meeting him (i will be doing mail order tho)

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  hof > 07-24-2013, 02:52 PM

  [quote name='chibearsnaf38' timestamp='1374599916' post='10990']
  
  People clamor for Ralph Wilson, Dan Rooney, John Madden. GET OVER IT. Why would an owner make an out of market appearance to sign autographs unless it was in Canton? These guys are millionaires, Rooney is the Ambassador to Ireland. John Madden has a well known phobia of crowds. I talked at length with John Madden's son when he was inducted. John Madden's son said point blank do not expect to see my father sign at a show outside of Canton. He also verified that almost everything sent to the Madden household has been signed by someone other than his father.
  
  
  
  Lance Alworth signs for a foundation. Bruce Matthews and Mike Munchak have football responsibilities. STAY AWAY if you do not like the line up. Or better yet, pony up your own money and run an autograph signing on your own. Constructive criticism is one thing. To continually ask for people who obviously have no interest in signing or in making a public appearance is futile.
  
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  AMEN! I will never understand why people ask for the same players thread after thread show after show. Do you guys really think the promoter has no idea about bringing in tough to get signers. I mean come on be real. Does someone pop up once in a blue out of nowhere? sure George Brett did a couple of yrs ago for gtsm. But it was gonna happen with a thousand guys asking for him and a thousand guys saying nothing about him. If it makes sense for the promoter and or the athlete it will happen. Saying Billy Cunningham or Sandy Koufax or Larry Bird or John Maddens name 50x in one thread is not going to make him sunddely appear.

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  forney23 > 07-25-2013, 09:31 AM

  jim brown has been added to this show for saturday

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  hzarabet > 07-25-2013, 09:59 AM

  [quote name='chibearsnaf38' timestamp='1374599916' post='10990']
  
  People clamor for Ralph Wilson, Dan Rooney, John Madden. GET OVER IT. Why would an owner make an out of market appearance to sign autographs unless it was in Canton? These guys are millionaires, Rooney is the Ambassador to Ireland. John Madden has a well known phobia of crowds. I talked at length with John Madden's son when he was inducted. John Madden's son said point blank do not expect to see my father sign at a show outside of Canton. He also verified that almost everything sent to the Madden household has been signed by someone other than his father.
  
  
  
  Lance Alworth signs for a foundation. Bruce Matthews and Mike Munchak have football responsibilities. STAY AWAY if you do not like the line up. Or better yet, pony up your own money and run an autograph signing on your own. Constructive criticism is one thing. To continually ask for people who obviously have no interest in signing or in making a public appearance is futile.
  
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  Replies are fine but let's not get nasty about it. The person asking the question may not be as knowledgeable as you are and if they can't ask this type of question here, where can they ask it?

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  CLNels > 07-25-2013, 10:30 AM

  [quote name='Mr. Signings' timestamp='1374764348' post='11019']
  
  Replies are fine but let's not get nasty about it. The person asking the question may not be as knowledgeable as you are and if they can't ask this type of question here, where can they ask it?
  
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  It's little wonder why people don't post on here as much anymore...

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  mdellinger > 07-25-2013, 10:55 AM

  Jim Brown is a great add. Nice job MM...

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  cerratode80 > 07-25-2013, 10:56 AM

  huge add made this show worth going to now

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  mdellinger > 07-26-2013, 11:07 AM

  For those of you who want Ray or Dr. J at these prices...or anyone else for that matter: I'll be attending the show and can take items for you. I don't charge for consignment, you only pay the signing cost plus shipping to/from me.
  
  
  
  I have 8 consignments so far and won't be taking many more. Send me a PM if interested.

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  armydad101 > 08-13-2013, 07:35 AM

  Carl Eller and Willie Lanier added on Saturday.

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  hof > 08-25-2013, 04:50 PM

  Anybody care to share how the show went?

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  armydad101 > 08-25-2013, 06:00 PM

  I went all 3 days. Sunday was by far the busiest. Dr. J and Ray Lewis had the biggest lines. We got 2 Ray Lewis tickets and he was very pleasant. He wasn't looking to carry on a conversation, but was nice with his greeting. Maybe he was just in a hurry. Reggie Jackson was much nicer than he was at the National last year. Dennis Rodman canceled. Many of the guests were interacting. Pete Rose and Ray Lewis talked a while as well as Dr. J and Ray Lewis.
  
  
  
  Saturday was much slower than I expected. Jim Brown didn't have much of a line and I only saw 2 people get in Jack Youngblood's line. We got Doc Gooden and he was very nice. Darryl Strawberry seemed to be in a good mood as well. I saw him sign a few autos on his way out of the convention center and posed for photos as well. The other football HOFers all had small lines.
  
  
  
  The free Redskins signings went well on Friday night. Other than that, nothing to talk about.
  
  
  
  I talked to about 5 vendors about their opinion of the show because there was not a lot of people in attendance. All weren't happy with the attendance level, and they all felt the show wasn't advertised well. In comparison, there was a bridal show going on in the convention center and there were signs all around, inside and outside the building. One vendor felt the downtown location was not the best. He thought the old Richmond show location at the Raceway was better.
  
  
  
  Overall I was pleased with the experience. The MM staff was very nice and helpful. The signing area was very small and clogged up easily, but the crowd was managed very well - especially today. They went out of their way to get people in wheelchairs or with strollers in an out of the lines easily. I think with the right lineup (guys who have not recently done signings in the area) and more local advertising, they could do very well. One member of the staff mentioned to me they are looking to return in February.

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  kvflahive > 08-26-2013, 11:12 PM

  [quote name='mdellinger' timestamp='1374854834' post='11032']
  
  For those of you who want Ray or Dr. J at these prices...or anyone else for that matter: I'll be attending the show and can take items for you. I don't charge for consignment, you only pay the signing cost plus shipping to/from me.
  
  
  
  I have 8 consignments so far and won't be taking many more. Send me a PM if interested.
  
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  Thank you very much Mike for your help with Dr. J.
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