Hey Twin Cities collectors--big show coming up in December!

Greg Cleveland · Nov 11, 2010

BIG tip of the cap to Captain Feathersword for the heads up. He saw Gaetti on the list--that's right!--and knew I'd be trippin'. Gotit marked on my calendar. Might be a nice opportunity for FCBers in the area to get together and put faces to the screen names for an hour or two.

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TBTwinsFan · Nov 11, 2010

I will have to attend that! What days are you going to be there? I have some stuff that I want to have authenticated, so it would be perfect.

Not in the TC, but I will try to get up there for a day...

TBTwinsFan · Nov 11, 2010

I see Brunansky and Valencia are there on Sunday, it's a bit steep for the prices, but I will have to head up there to see what it is all about.

Greg Cleveland · Nov 11, 2010

At the Chicago Sun Times show November 19-21, Dawson's prices are notably higher. (Cubs fans will pay for anything) There, 8x10s/flats are $59, instead of $39 here. Bats/jerseys are $99 there, $60 here. Even inscriptions are only $10 here and $20 there. Sure, I understand why the Chicago prices are higher, but it is nice to see some cheaper prices than the really big shows. Carlton is slightly cheaper here ($5) than Chicago, McClain is the same both places. Interesting that Paul Hornung is the only guy signing both days. $25 for Valencia isn't that bad, either, but we know he'll be $10 at a table with two other guys at Twinsfest in January, so I'll wait. Who knows if Bruno and Gaetti will come to the Fest, since neither of them have ever been before. Bruno is now a coach with an A-ball team, so he may be more likely to come. I need Erickson on a 1991 Homer Hanky I have autographs on, so he's a big one for me. (he's a rare sighting, too) Think I'll ask my wife for a VIP ticket for Christmas! Cheaper than a Blu-Ray player!

TBTwinsFan · Nov 11, 2010

Greg Cleveland said:
At the Chicago Sun Times show November 19-21, Dawson's prices are notably higher. (Cubs fans will pay for anything) There, 8x10s/flats are $59, instead of $39 here. Bats/jerseys are $99 there, $60 here. Even inscriptions are only $10 here and $20 there. Sure, I understand why the Chicago prices are higher, but it is nice to see some cheaper prices than the really big shows. Carlton is slightly cheaper here ($5) than Chicago, McClain is the same both places. Interesting that Paul Hornung is the only guy signing both days. $25 for Valencia isn't that bad, either, but we know he'll be $10 at a table with two other guys at Twinsfest in January, so I'll wait. Who knows if Bruno and Gaetti will come to the Fest, since neither of them have ever been before. Bruno is now a coach with an A-ball team, so he may be more likely to come. I need Erickson on a 1991 Homer Hanky I have autographs on, so he's a big one for me. (he's a rare sighting, too) Think I'll ask my wife for a VIP ticket for Christmas! Cheaper than a Blu-Ray player!

Erickson is actually a VERY good signer. We were at the game (before the Tie-Breaker) a couple years ago, when they were doing a tribute to the Dome, and he and Gaeitti both signed for me afterwords. Gary didn't use a Circle G auto, but it looks nice (for being in sharpie ::facepalm:: ).

I will probably wait for TwinsFest for Valencia, but I will hit the prospect line hard for the PC, like I did last year. I was able to nab the best of the prospects last year, so I might end up missing him.

The Hornung is the one that I would probably want to get the most, as Dawson signs TTM for a lot less than he is asking here.

If I weren't saving for a case, I would probably save up for this ::facepalm:: maybe I can kick my saving into over-drive and then dump some cash at the show.

Slette · Nov 11, 2010

Man, that's soooo close to Christmas, I'm afraid I'm going to get roped into some sort of party-crap. If I can avoid it, I'll DEFINITELY be there. I went to the last show they put on, and it was a nice crowd of dealers there, so definitely worth your time.

hive17 · Nov 11, 2010

I'll be heading up there for Christmas, so I might have to check it out.

UMich92 · Nov 11, 2010

Well crap. My wife and I already have our holiday plans set and we'll be in Michigan that weekend. I went to the previous show at the Earl Brown Heritage Center and it was decent. Hopefully, this one goes well too and it becomes a semi-annual show.

200lbhockeyplayer · Nov 11, 2010

If there's a Craig sighting, tell him we all say "hi."

Greg Cleveland · Nov 11, 2010

Evening bump...

Lally1 · Nov 11, 2010

I should be there if Im not working!

TBTwinsFan · Nov 11, 2010

We should form an official MN chapter of FCB and set up at the show :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I kid of course.

Musial Collector · Nov 11, 2010

I will probably go one of the two days just to check things out.

matchpenalty · Nov 11, 2010

Looks like a great show for Minnesota fans. GC you should have Gaetti sign and item you have with his old sig on it. Have both versions of his auto on the same item. Wonder what he would think.

Scott Erickson, isn't he considered one of the tougher autos to get from past Twins. I bet he sells lots of tickets.

AmishDave · Nov 12, 2010

Not sure if I'll be able to make it down for the show. Weather that time of the month is usually treacherous. Driving 4 hours w/a 5 month on board in terrible conditions is something I may have to pass up.

TBTwinsFan · Nov 12, 2010

Found out that I should be able to head up there for the saturday.

Probably won't spend much, but we will see. Might hop in an auto line... maybe...

Prolly be me and my dad, and a friend of mine.

TBTwinsFan · Nov 12, 2010

Thankfully I am not saving up for the case anymore...

Anyone know how much PSA is charging for auto authentication? I want my Sparky's in a JSA case, but I will gladly do PSA.

I am going to get Hornung on a mini helmet if I can find one...

matchpenalty · Nov 13, 2010

TBTwinsFan said:
Thankfully I am not saving up for the case anymore...

Anyone know how much PSA is charging for auto authentication? I want my Sparky's in a JSA case, but I will gladly do PSA.

I am going to get Hornung on a mini helmet if I can find one...

Sure they will have tons mini helmets for the gambler to sign on site.

Anybody going for Erickson?
GC what you getting G Man on? any inscriptions.

TGutta · Nov 13, 2010

As much as I like doing things like this I think I will have to pass on it. I have too much coming up that I need to save for and such that I can't really afford it. The casino last night didn't help much.. ::facepalm:: If anybody wants to see if they have any Span stuff they can feel free to LMK

matchpenalty · Nov 13, 2010

TGutta said:
As much as I like doing things like this I think I will have to pass on it. I have too much coming up that I need to save for and such that I can't really afford it. The casino last night didn't help much.. ::facepalm:: If anybody wants to see if they have any Span stuff they can feel free to LMK

Did you got to Mistake Lake and get kicked in the nuts?

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