Against my better judgement, I'm finally sending this out into the wild

[cjedmonton]

The first two names I'll be adding to this HOF poster will be Randy Johnson and Roberto Alomar. Both are appearing an a NJ show next month, put on by MAB Celebrity.

This is a very reputable promoter, but I'm still fitful over the idea of it being mishandled.

I'll post my success as soon as it returns.

http://www.mab-celebrity.com/c-2748-march-magic.aspx

http://www.freewebs.com/cjedmonton/hof11.jpg

[GoldenAge50s]

WOW! What a great item.

I wish you all the best, but I would never take the chance on sending out what looks like several yrs of work & time invested in getting all those autos on that poster.

If it were mine I'd be crushed if something happened to it.

I'm hoping for a safe return for you.

[shelly]

Why not send it to a member who might be going to the show? That way you know your item is good hands.

[cjedmonton]

Originally Posted by shelly

Why not send it to a member who might be going to the show? That way you know your item is good hands.

That's my plan for HOF weekend!

Sure, there's some risk involved with this "experiment". However, if I leave clear and concise directions with the promoter, I'm confident it'll come back safe and sound.

As much as I enjoy the item as is, I'm compelled to continue on with the theme (pre-1990 MLB alum who went on to become HOFers).

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by cjedmonton

That's my plan for HOF weekend!

Sure, there's some risk involved with this "experiment". However, if I leave clear and concise directions with the promoter, I'm confident it'll come back safe and sound.

As much as I enjoy the item as is, I'm compelled to continue on with the theme (pre-1990 MLB alum who went on to become HOFers).

I think that MAB is a quality organization, but, FWIW...

With MAB, sometimes you end up with what you ask for, sometimes you don't when you send things in for mail order. I've found that they do not always follow instructions very carefully.

Be cautious, FWIW...

[cjedmonton]

Thanks for the tip, Scott. I really only have 3 simple requests:

1. Handle with care

2. Ask the player to sign the poster where his Post It flag is.

3. Fine blue Sharpie only

So long as it comes back in one piece, I'm sure I'll be satisfied.

[Mr. Zipper]

I have some multi-signed and it's always a debate if I want to send them through the mail.

The question I would ask myself is, "Are Alomar and Johnson worth the risk of losing the whole thing?"

Given they are both middle aged and semi-regulars on the show circuit, God willing they will be around for many more years to come. I'd probably wait for an opportunity I could do it myself or someone I trusted could do it.

[dgo71]

Originally Posted by Mr. Zipper

I have some multi-signed and it's always a debate if I want to send them through the mail.

The question I would ask myself is, "Are Alomar and Johnson worth the risk of losing the whole thing?"

Given they are both middle aged and semi-regulars on the show circuit, God willing they will be around for many more years to come. I'd probably wait for an opportunity I could do it myself or someone I trusted could do it.

This. All of this....