Personal Note On 2014 National: Examining Photos in Person

[Steve_NY]

David, When you get bored, walk around the show and look at some of the unbelievable items that will be showing up. I am not sure about Cleveland, but I haven't really been bored at a National in the past 10 years until Sunday. Even then, there is plenty to see. Stop by and say hi, Booth 305P Steve

[YankeeFan]

David, I hope you thoroughly enjoy your experience at the National and get to examine a lot of interesting photos!

Not that you need anyone to vouch for you, but I felt it would be appropriate in this post to publicly thank you for generously sharing your time and expertise with me
regarding the Daily News Roger Maris 61st HR photo. First through several emails (the free opinions you refer to) and then agreeing to inspect it in person.
Now that I know how much you dislike the "through-the-mail" process, I am even more grateful.

I would encourage anyone with a vintage photo to stop by and have David take a look. You can take the free opinion, or leave a tip,
but I'm sure you will get more than your money's worth for the nominal $10 fee for a written opinion.

[SAllen2556]

I'll be stopping by with this photo. It's been in the family forever but the back is blank. Hoping you can possibly date it.

So at least you've got lunch on Friday paid for!

[Scott Garner]

David & Scott F.

I really enjoyed getting the opportunity to meet you both in person last week.
I hope you had a great National.

All the best,
Scott

[Jaybird]

David, nice chatting with you at the National. How did you think your experiment went? What were your general impressions and did you see any interesting items? Your expertise is certainly well worth the $10 charge. I'm wondering how many people took you up on it and what kinds of things came your way.

[drcy]

I'm glad I went and will go to Chicago. Even found a 1200x microscope at an antique store.

If Scott F. ever posts the video he made of me examining a postcard in my 'laboratory' I will be a living legend. Everything was so bright in the building that to use my back light I had to go on my hands and table under the booth table.

[GehrigFan]

David, how did it go at the show? I wouldn't expect it to have been packed as you probably only advertised to people on this board, but I think there is plenty of room in the market for another authenticator of photographs, and can think of no one better than yourself.

Would you consider doing this through the mail as well, and adding an image of the photo on the certificate (or were you already doing that)?

Mark