Would it be asking too much....

[wideright]

Let's say you emailed a retired athlete who was one of your sports heroes as a kid. And let's say he emails you back. Now, let's say that at the same time you are emailing him, you find an item that is being auctioned that is supposedly a game-used item from over 20 years ago and you'd like to buy the item. My question is, would it be too much to ask the athlete for a favor to look at the item online to authenticate it as an item he used? I was about ready to email him back asking him this favor, but it just sounds a little forward. I don't want him to think I emailed him originally just to get him to look at the item.

Thoughts?

 

[flightposite]

Not at all.

 

[A_Pharis]

Good question, but I'd say go for it.

Worst thing he can say is "No". Don't think you'd be gaining/losing a constant pen pal.

 

[Viking4Alpha]

Unless he's a complete *****, I would have to think he would appreciate the novelty aspect of it.

I say go for it!

 

[caseya10781]

I say go for it as well. Worst thing he can do is give you a swift internet kick to the nads, lol.

 

[wideright]

Thanks for the help guys! I sent the email asking him ot look at it. We'll see what happens. BTW- it's a football athlete from the 80's, Joe Ferguson, Bills QB for 12 years.

 

[Phishmon23]

cool story, I hope he gets back to you and can vouch for the item!!

-J

 

[Guest]

I would say do it, ask him if he would not mind looking at something for you.
And tell him because you want to buy it, but you know there can be fake stuff out there.
Thank him for his time and if he does not you say, you understand.

Just my 2 cents. And good luck I hope he helps you out.

 

[jarcar]

Keep us posted on what happens.