2013 National Photo Opportunity

[shelly]

I just looked at the list. If I where a dealer I would ask for my money back. Who iis going to have any money left to buy anything from a dealer.
Not only that Tri Star should be under arrest for grand theft. If not them then the people that would think of paying that money should be put away.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by shelly

I just looked at the list. If I where a dealer I would ask for my money back. Who iis going to have any money left to buy anything from a dealer.
Not only that Tri Star should be under arrest for grand theft. If not them then the people that would think of paying that money should be put away.

How can you fault Tri-Star? I fault the people paying the money for the photos. If no one bought them then it wouldn't happen. Personally, I think it's crazy too.

[shelly]

Originally Posted by Leon

How can you fault Tri-Star? I fault the people paying the money for the photos. If no one bought them then it wouldn't happen. Personally, I think it's crazy too.

They need to make money. The photo idea is theres not the players. Charge what you want for the autographs not for having your picture taken. They have a guy takeing the pictures. I am sure Tri Star is getting a percentage.

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by Leon

Personally, I think it's crazy too.

LOL, everyone enjoys the hobby in different ways. I personally think it's nutty collecting unsigned photos of dead guys on cardboard, but I actually enjoy the photo ops and autographs.

[RichardSimon]

So it is going to cost around $400 for a Randy Johnson, etc. photo with an autograph and inscription on it and the collector in the picture.
Hope you are not buying it for resale because the aftermarket value of that picture is going to be about $10.
I looked at that Tristar list, it is disgusting. And they are giving you a 5x7 photo? Wow,,, I thought only the Florida crooks used 5x7 photos .
I have a book full of Polaroid photos, some signed, of my son, getting autographs at shows where as a dealer my autograph was free, and nobody dreamed of charging for a photo.

[shelly]

Mike, great photo's. I bet you did not spend one dime to have them taken.
It is nice but would you pay for a five by seven picture for 200

[dapro]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

LOL, everyone enjoys the hobby in different ways. I personally think it's nutty collecting unsigned photos of dead guys on cardboard, but I actually enjoy the photo ops and autographs.

That is pretty cool!

[shelly]

Mike the Ali picture was taken how long ago. I know he did not charge you for it. I think it is great to have your picture with great people but to pay for a five by seven photo of Randy Johnson please forgive me but I would photo shop it before i paid that kind of money.

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by shelly

Mike the Ali picture was taken how long ago. I know he did not charge you for it. I think it is great to have your picture with great people but to pay for a five by seven photo of Randy Johnson please forgive me but I would photo shop it before i paid that kind of money.

Shelly,

Yessir, paid for every one, even Ali. If I remember correctly, it was a tristar phofo op in 93 or 94 in Dallas. No, I wouldnt pay for the Big Unit, but there are a lot I would pay for, especially if my daughtet wanted to do it.

I regret not getting more photos along the way. I was too busy chasing graphd for years. Id gladly trade those graphs now for pictures with them instead

There's a ton of stuff id love to have and do in which I wouldnt givre a flying flip about "resale value" Differrent strokes for different folks.

Mike

[RichardSimon]

I love the old pictures that I have of my son with old time players.
And if someone is happy that he paid for a pic of themselves with athletes then more power to you.
I just think it is disgusting that a promoter charges that kind of money for the opportunity to get a 5X7 photo with the athlete. 5x7??? What is the matter Tristar, you could not get a deal on 8x10's? If you are printing them on the spot, well my printer handles 5x7's and 8x10's. Pay me and I will be happy to bring it to the show and do the printing for you.
What used to be free for all is now another source of $$$ for these million dollar companies. And as stated previously if I was setting up at the show I would be really pissed off. Though I do suspect that this might be the show where price resistance sets in and people just don't pay $400 for a signed picture of themselves with Randy Johnson, etc. That is just nuts.

[shelly]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

Shelly,

Yessir, paid for every one, even Ali. If I remember correctly, it was a tristar phofo op in 93 or 94 in Dallas. No, I wouldnt pay for the Big Unit, but there are a lot I would pay for, especially if my daughtet wanted to do it.

I regret not getting more photos along the way. I was too busy chasing graphd for years. Id gladly trade those graphs now for pictures with them instead

There's a ton of stuff id love to have and do in which I wouldnt givre a flying flip about "resale value" Differrent strokes for different folks.

Mike

Mike two dollars three dollars maybe five. Not 179

[Leon]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

LOL, everyone enjoys the hobby in different ways. I personally think it's nutty collecting unsigned photos of dead guys on cardboard, but I actually enjoy the photo ops and autographs.

I have no issue with paying for a photo op. Time is money sort of thing. But the price?? I do understand though and I guess me paying 10k for a T215 Pirate card, which I really don't care for but needed it, is even more crazy than a few hundred for a current photo. HAPPY COLLECTING everyone!!

[travrosty]

if i was a famous athlete i would make sure no one had to pay for a picture, ever. it's ridiculous that they charge for taking photos with them. paying for an autograph on a photo or ball, i get, but not the athlete charging for taking pictures. I understand why people want their picture taken with an athlete or celebrity. Jeter probably takes credit cards.

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by travrosty

. Jeter probably takes credit cards.

He has a card reader on his smartphone! Damn Yankees

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by Leon

I have no issue with paying for a photo op. Time is money sort of thing. But the price?? I do understand though and I guess me paying 10k for a T215 Pirate card, which I really don't care for but needed it, is even more crazy than a few hundred for a current photo. HAPPY COLLECTING everyone!!

Leon - this op used to be free, no charge, gratis. A photo op is just that an op, most people do not pay for an op. I understand inflation but to go from free to these prices is just piggish on the part of Tristar.
Bulls and bears make money, pigs go broke. An old Wall Street saying from an earlier life .

All these pics and autographs were free and made a young boy very happy.

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Leon - this op used to be free, no charge, gratis. A photo op is just that an op, most people do not pay for an op. I understand inflation but to go from free to these prices is just piggish on the part of Tristar.
Bulls and bears make money, pigs go broke. An old Wall Street saying from an earlier life .

All these pics and autographs were free and made a young boy very happy.

I am shocked Bench didnt charge you for the photo op AND a smile for the picture as well!!

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by whitehse

I am shocked Bench didnt charge you for the photo op AND a smile for the picture as well!!

He made a motion with his hand, sticking up 5 fingers, but the promoter told him to stop

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

I understand inflation but to go from free to these prices is just piggish

I do believe the prices are a bit out of line, and, I fully realize that if me and others keep paying it, it won't change. However it hasnt meant enough to me yet to fight back with my wallet.

Im probably in the minority too when chasing autographs locally. I like free autographs as much as the next guy, but as I get older, fatter, more impatient and slower each day, it gets to where I abhor the crowds that show up for free signings down here. I'd much rather they charge a nominal amount to make the crowds go down 90 percent here. Probably has a lot to do with valueing time more and more each day, and coming to the realization that time is the one commodity we can never get back.

BTW, nice pics Rich.

Mike

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by shelly

I just looked at the list. If I where a dealer I would ask for my money back. Who iis going to have any money left to buy anything from a dealer.

This is a good point. There is only so much money to go around. The live signings are supposed to bring people into the hall so then they can later patronize the dealers. When the live signings become the primary reason for the existence of the show and a total money suck, why should any dealers rent tables?