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

[RichardSimon]

Just got this e mail offer:

Steiner Sports
VIP Meet and Greet with Derek Jeter and a 100-Level Game Ticket ($2,500); VIP Mariano Rivera Meet and Greet and a 100-Level Game Ticket ($2,000); Signed Derek Jeter Photograph ($290); or Mariano Rivera's Record-Breaking 602 Baseball ($265)
Why settle for a close-up on the Jumbotron when you can shake your idol's hand?

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Now I got to go out and sell my Christy Mathewson so I can meet and greet with Derek.
Wow! What a deal. Can I meet and greet both? Who the hell needs to buy food or pay the rent when Derek, Mariano and Brandon need more dough. .

[David Atkatz]

Anyone still think Derek's not a greedy bastard?

[travrosty]

The person who bought the Mint 10 Ozzie Smith RC for $20,000 must be kicking himself now - he could have met Derek Jeter 8 times!

I can see Babe Ruth standing behind a barricade at a stadium now.

DAD- (yelling to Ruth) "Hey Babe, do you have a second for a picture and to sign a ball for my kid? He's a big fan!"

Ruth - (with a look of disgust on his face) "That'll be 50 bucks Jack! Now amscray!"

[johnmh71]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Anyone still think Derek's not a greedy bastard?

How many players aren't these days?

[doug.goodman]

Does that include authentication?

[packs]

I wish more people on the Yankees were like Curtis Granderson. That guy signs ALL day and is happy to do it. While he was still on Detroit he even thanked everyone at spring training who waited for him. I remember over the summer he even let himself be an auction item for a meet and greet so that the guy who gave Derek back his ball could pay off some of his loans. Didn't see Derek on the list. Hmm....

[baseballart]

Originally Posted by packs

I wish more people on the Yankees were like Curtis Granderson. That guy signs ALL day and is happy to do it. While he was still on Detroit he even thanked everyone at spring training who waited for him. I remember over the summer he even let himself be an auction item for a meet and greet so that the guy who gave Derek back his ball could pay off some of his loans. Didn't see Derek on the list. Hmm....

If I recall correctly, Granderson also has a keen interest in the history of baseball.

[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?