autographs, signings, and tips, part 2

[drezdn]

Does anyone know who will be signing on the 31st of August for the Pirates Game?

 

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[Paul77]

Does anyone know who will be signing on the 31st of August for the Pirates Game?

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31
LOCATION	PLAYER
Field Level	Dave Bush
Field Level	Tony Graffanino
Field Level	Tony Gwynn
Field Level	J.J. Hardy
Field Level	Corey Hart
Field Level	Mike Maddux
Field Level	Brian Shouse
Field Level	Jeff Suppan

[brewdude15]

so does this mean Tony Gwynn will be called up next week? I know that the first day of Sept. is on Saturday, but will he be called up on the 31st or earlier?

[Paul77]

I don't know, but that is only the preliminary list set by the Brewers. It was set back in April. Just looking at the list I would guess that Graffy won't be signing either.

[brewdude15]

oh yeah. i didn't realize that they set the signings before the year.

[Paul77]

The Brewers do replace the injured / demoted players, just don't know who it might be yet. My guess would be Dillon in place of Graff. No guess as to who might replace TGJ if he's not back by then. It would be nice to get Linebrink out there once this year.

[SnapFan1]

The Brewers do replace the injured / demoted players, just don't know who it might be yet. My guess would be Dillon in place of Graff. No guess as to who might replace TGJ if he's not back by then. It would be nice to get Linebrink out there once this year.

 

Linebrink signed at the last autograph Friday. In place of Mench for some reason though.

[Paul77]

Linebrink signed at the last autograph Friday. In place of Mench for some reason though.

Figures, the first time I skip a game...

[billyhallfan]

shouldn't GAllardo sign? I thought that I had him slated for this round, but I could be wrong.

[SnapFan1]

shouldn't GAllardo sign? I thought that I had him slated for this round, but I could be wrong.

 

The first time Gallardo signed was with the Jenkins group so I am guessing he will be signing with that group again. Their date is 9.14.

[BrewCrewForever]

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

LOCATION PLAYER

114/115 Dave Bush

110/111 Joe Dillon

111/112 J.J. Hardy

124/125 Corey Hart

123/124 Scott Linebrink

120/121 Mike Maddux

115/116 Brian Shouse

119/120 Jeff Suppan

 

Tonights official Auto Friday schedule with signing sections per Brewers.com if anyone is going and interested.

[billyhallfan]

just so everyone knows, I saw at burhardt's today that sheets will be signing at burghardt's on the 29th, it is like $35 for a ball or flat, if anyone wants more information, I picked up a flyer, if he sweet spots, it is worth it, but I'm not sure he will because it isn't for a sports memorabilia business, but on the other hand, he is getting paid to do it, so I think he has too?

[zingsheim]

I went to the Hart signing today and it was great. THey were doing alot of promoting for the Cordero and Sheets signings because the same company is doing them all. I thing that 35 for Cordero is to high, and I would have paid 35 for Sheets but I have like 3 things signed by him already.

[billyhallfan]

what did you get signed zingsheim?

[zingsheim]

He signed my official ball on the sweet spot, and they had authentication stickers there for you to stick on right away. Very Cool.

[jason21nl]

i wish i lived closer to milwaukee area so i could go to signings.

[brewdude15]

can someone tell me what the "sweet spot" is?

 

 

and jason...i feel your pain.

[billyhallfan]

this is a horrible picture my camera won't work, so I scanned it, the above one of Hardy is on the sweet spot, the bottom one of Cameron Maybin is not. The sweet spot is worth more money for whatever reason, so collectors like to get it signed there, some players however are not allowed because they have contracts with legends of the field, or upper deck, steiner, mikita, all sorts of them...

 

the sweet spot is opposite the league info.

 

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e378/billyhallfan/scan.jpg

 

 

[brewdude15]

thanks for clearing things up for me.

[billyhallfan]

normally if you want a sweet spot autograph, just ask them politley, just make sure that if you are starting a collection like I think you are, to only get single signed balls, unless they are team balls, they look better and are worth more, I personally don't care about worth beacuse I don't plan to sell my collection, but sweet spots are still the best. Anyway, also make sure that you only get them on MLB balls, which are pricey, but any other ball the autographs will bleed and be faded away in a few years. and never, ever buy a mlb ball from miller park, you will pay close to 26.00 for it when you can get it at sports authority with a case for $15.

[brewdude15]

so what you're saying is that I shouldn't just ask for a signature on any old ball, that I should get a specific one, from a sports shop (Dick's Sporting Goods, MC Sports, Dunhams, etc.)?

[billyhallfan]

yes, it has to be a rawlings official mlb ball, otherwise the ball will make the autograph bleed and fade away. I don't know where you live but the best price that I have found is from sportts authority in delafield, it is right off the interstate, they are about $15, great deal.

[jason21nl]

I have found one other ball that is to MLB specs that won't bleed. They cost $5 and look nice. Of course they won't be worth as much as an offical MLB ball but I don't care since I too don't sell them.

[gypcasino]

And use a ball point pen to get your ball signed, never a Sharpie.

[TURBO]

And use a ball point pen to get your ball signed, never a Sharpie.

 

I always heard that blue sharpies were the best?