Need Help - Neil Armstrong...what do I have here?

[darkhorse9]

Wow, this took a turn I didn't expect. Sorry to dredge up old wounds.

I was just curious for input about what I had....not really interested in old debates. If anyone has input on the original item in question I would appreciate getting back on topic.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

I was just curious for input about what I had....not really interested in old debates. If anyone has input on the original item in question I would appreciate getting back on topic.

There's not much more to tell, Mark. It's an ALS, meaning a signed letter written entirely in the hand of the signer. Steve Zarelli--who is the acknowledged expert in space-related autographs--told you that it's not a particularly valuable ALS, as it's post-NASA, on "foreign" letterhead, and is of mundane content. Unlike the DS (document signed) pictured above, your letter has immaculate provenance (history), though. I'm sure Steve could give you a good estimate of its value.

[packs]

You said it was worth between $2,000 and $3,000. I'd say that's particularly valuable, no?

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by packs

You said it was worth between $2,000 and $3,000. I'd say that's particularly valuable, no?

Steve disagreed with that valuation. I trust Steve.

[darkhorse9]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

There's not much more to tell, Mark. It's an ALS, meaning a signed letter written entirely in the hand of the signer. Steve Zarelli--who is the acknowledged expert in space-related autographs--told you that it's not a particularly valuable ALS, as it's post-NASA, on "foreign" letterhead, and is of mundane content. Unlike the DS (document signed) pictured above, your letter has immaculate provenance (history), though. I'm sure Steve could give you a good estimate of its value.

Got it.....thanks for hijacking my thread, making it about an old gripe you had and then deciding when the discussion was over.

I'm sure everyone here appreciates your contributions.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

Got it.....thanks for hijacking my thread, making it about an old gripe you had and then deciding when the discussion was over.

I'm sure everyone here appreciates your contributions.

My contributions?There are only two real, explanatory, information-bearing contributions on this entire thread. Mine and Steve Zarelli's. I'm the guy who told you what the piece was in the first place. What the fuck more do you want to know (besides the value)? What color shirt Armstrong was wearing when he wrote it?

[darkhorse9]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

My contributions?There are only two real, explanatory, information-bearing contributions on this entire thread. Mine and Steve Zarelli's. I'm the guy who told you what the piece was in the first place. What the fuck more do you want to know (besides the value)? What color shirt Armstrong was wearing when he wrote it?

Kind of like there's nothing more to say about an old accusation of theft towards another board member, yet here we are.

I've never met you and know nothing about your beef. I will note that you posted more about that than my topic.

I now know what I was needing to know about my item, and perhaps more about what I need to know about some people on thus board.

Thank you Steve for your input and to others as well. Hopefully everyone can settle their differences.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

I now know what I was needing to know about my item...

You're welcome.

[RichardSimon]

Mark,
Like I told you enjoy the piece and don't sweat the small stuff.

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

Wow, this took a turn I didn't expect. Sorry to dredge up old wounds.

Not a problem. Don't sweat the tiny stuff.
Enjoy that piece.