IP-Chicago and burbs:arfmax:2015

[arfmax]

how much where the brewers charging per auto?would be interested in the gennett on his topps card if u r willing to part with it..

$10 per signature. I don't think the Brewers had anything to do with the pricing, frankly, just the charity event people.

[arfmax]

Day 1 of the National is in the books. This year, I bought a SuperVIP pass, which gives you autographs from all 18 VIP signers, as well as a VIP party on the first day, where autographs were available from Rollie Fingers, Bret Saberhagen, and Pierre Pilote. The VIP signers for the day were Eric Hinske, Lem Barney, and Tom Gordon.

I was able to get 1 card signed of Lem Barney, 1 card signed of Rollie Fingers, and 1 card signed of Eric Hinske. Photo of these autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...psvjyuwvuf.jpg

I was able to get a card and a puck signed by Pierre Pilote, although it was in two different areas at 2 different times. Photo of these autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...pszjdjmzdt.jpg

I was able to get two cards signed from Tom "Flash" Gordon:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1gr17jic.jpg

Finally, I was able to get 5 cards signed by Bret Saberhagen:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...pszpc38kld.jpg

12 autos on Day 1.

-arfmax
Total IP autos in 2015: 286

[arfmax]

Day 2 of the National is in the books. The VIP signers for the day were Ben Grieve, Jon Matlack, and Vince Ferragamo.

I was able to get 1 card signed of Ben Grieve, 1 card signed of Jon Matlack, and 2 cards signed of Vince Ferragamo. Photo of these autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps38gmrza9.jpg

Then, I heard former Chicago Bears quarterback Bobby Douglass was going to be around, and I was able to get 1 autograph on a card from him. Photo of the Douglass auto:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...pscsslhrfc.jpg

5 autos on Day 2.

-arfmax
Total IP autos in 2015: 291

[arfmax]

Day 3 of the National is in the books. The VIP signers for the day were Manny Sanguillen, Randy Gradishar, Jon Langer (HOF), and Nate Archibald (HOF).

I was able to get 1 card signed of Manny Sanguillen, 2 cards signed of Randy Gradishar, 2 cards signed of Jim Langer, and 2 cards signed of Nate Archibald. Photo of these autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...psh9et4mzv.jpg

7 autos on Day 3.

-arfmax
Total IP autos in 2015: 298

[arfmax]

Day 4 of the National is complete. The VIP signers for the day were Derek Bell, Dexter Jackson, Cecil Cooper, and Jan Stenerud (HOF).

I was able to get 1 card signed of Derek Bell, 2 cards signed of Jan Stenerud, and 1 8x10 signed of Dexter Jackson.
Also at the National were a couple of celebrity guests at various booths. Steiner had Rudy Ruettiger signing, Blowout cards had 2015 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Champion Matt Stonie signing, and an auction house had former KC Royals star Frank White. I was able to get one card signed of Matt Stonie, and a promo 5x7 and a ball signed by Frank White.

Photo of the Stenered/Bell/Stonie autos (sorry it's blurry):
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...psbkpf0kir.jpg

Photo of the Dexter Jackson 8x10 auto:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...pshrdee87x.jpg

Photo of the Frank White ball and 5x7 (I asked him to sign 1980 ALCS MVP, he ended up only writing 1980 ALCS):
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...psgabaukid.jpg

7 autos on Day 4.

-arfmax
Total IP autos in 2015: 305

[arfmax]

The National is over. The VIP signers for Day 5 were Todd Hollandsworth, Dontrelle Willis, Maury Wills, and John Candelaria.

I was able to get 1 card signed of Todd Hollandsworth (ROY inscription), 1 card signed of John Candelaria (perfect game inscription), and 2 cards and a baseball signed by Dontrelle Willis (ROY inscription on crd and ball, WS Champ on other card).

However, while waiting in line for the last VIP signer of the day, I saw on the floor an autograph ticket, and picking it up, it was an unused Tom Glavine ticket. Glavine was still there, but was finishing up, so I quickly purchased a Hall of Fame ball, and had him sign, and he inscribed with HOF. It was a great find, and I was thrilled to get it!

Photo of the Hollandsworth/Willis/Candelaria autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7cxsuluy.jpg

Photo of the Glavine signed ball:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...pstf5l0tpg.jpg

6 autos on Day 5.

-arfmax
Total IP autos in 2015: 311

[doniceage]

The National is over. The VIP signers for Day 5 were Todd Hollandsworth, Dontrelle Willis, Maury Wills, and John Candelaria.

I was able to get 1 card signed of Todd Hollandsworth (ROY inscription), 1 card signed of John Candelaria (perfect game inscription), and 2 cards and a baseball signed by Dontrelle Willis (ROY inscription on crd and ball, WS Champ on other card).

However, while waiting in line for the last VIP signer of the day, I saw on the floor an autograph ticket, and picking it up, it was an unused Tom Glavine ticket. Glavine was still there, but was finishing up, so I quickly purchased a Hall of Fame ball, and had him sign, and he inscribed with HOF. It was a great find, and I was thrilled to get it!

Photo of the Hollandsworth/Willis/Candelaria autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7cxsuluy.jpg

Photo of the Glavine signed ball:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...pstf5l0tpg.jpg

6 autos on Day 5.

-arfmax
Total IP autos in 2015: 311

Awesome a find!

Don

[rtsjr]

aewsome autos

[michigandan]

nice find on the Glavine!

[sigman101]

Nice pickups!!! Surprised I didn't cross paths with you on Friday lol. I was there for Ramirez, Havlicek, and Archibald. That Hinske auto is sick!!! Is there any chance possible that auto is for trade? Also congrats on getting the VIP for the National! I was wondering if it was worth it for that show?