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#1 Dave Phillips

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Posted 26 August 2010 - 10:58 PM

A veteran of 4  space missions General Tom Stafford  will be joining us for the weekend.
General Stafford flew on Gemini 6, Gemini 9, Apollo 10 and Apollo ASTP.

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Ticket hotline number 01959 573 792Autographica website

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Posted 26 August 2010 - 11:02 PM

I'm sure I'll think of something clever to say when I've picked my jaw up off the floor!

Outstanding work Dave, can't believe you've managed to get him again!
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Posted 26 August 2010 - 11:06 PM

Hmmm.. could have an interesting reaction to the 'not quite 1-time only' claim last time.

Same price as before, to keep those of us who coughed up last time relatively pacified? :)

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Posted 26 August 2010 - 11:23 PM

Outstanding that you guys have managed to get the General to return again!  ;)

Hopefully this announcement will open the floodgates for a few more big space names over the coming weeks.

Any chance of a talk this time as it would be extremely popular? :smile:

Edited by Hannerzzz09, 26 August 2010 - 11:30 PM.

Shows attended: Autographica 14, Autographica 15, Autographica 18.

Guests met: Buzz Aldrin, Ed Mitchell, Charlie Duke, Dick Gordon, Dave Scott, Scott Carpenter, Al Worden, Tom Stafford, Jim McDivitt, Fred Haise, Gerry Griffin, Vance Brand, Ed Gibson, Capt.Eric 'Winkle' Brown,Capt.Billy Drake & the great Leslie Nielsen. :)

Plan to attend: Autographica 19, September 2013

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Posted 26 August 2010 - 11:26 PM

HOW!!!!!

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Posted 26 August 2010 - 11:45 PM

Will it be same pricing structure???

Is a photo shoot/lecture on the cards

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 06:53 AM

View Postyahweh70, on Aug 27 2010, 12:06 AM, said:

Hmmm.. could have an interesting reaction to the 'not quite 1-time only' claim last time.

Same price as before, to keep those of us who coughed up last time relatively pacified? :)

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 07:26 AM

Hello everyone
As this all happened so fast we are still in the process of negotiating the signing fee.
Although as this is most certainly the Generals last ever appearance abroad (Really i am not making this up)
That,s straight from him. The basic signing fee will be much reduced for this one time only. I am yet to confirm the final price but from what we have discussed so far the basic fee will be less.
I figured you guys would rather see him one last time and a lot of you missed out on his first appearance.
I am sure this will cause endless debate amongst the people who attended last time but overall it will be worth it to meet a man who has flown in space 4 times on historic missions.
More details and prices as i have them
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Posted 27 August 2010 - 08:04 AM

Dave - THANK YOU

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 08:33 AM

Dave & Team,
Very well done on this. You guys must have amazing powers of persuasion.
I notice that the ASF Show in November have General Stafford as a guest, but strictly non signing.
So, kudos to you all.

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 08:41 AM

Thats fantastic on the reduction.

I hope everyone will understand that it means more people (like me) can meet him, and as Dave pointed out it will be the last time.

Thank you so so much

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 09:21 AM

brilliant guest, photo shoot please!!

what were his prices last time?
I would like to meet the tart who just complained about me! if its you, come say hi! p.s I paid £180 entry to LFCC 2011, is that free?

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 09:23 AM

180 GBP a time, but was in aid of the ASF, which considering he didn't sign for them at their own event... could be puzzling.. :)

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 10:15 AM

View Postyahweh70, on Aug 27 2010, 10:23 AM, said:

180 GBP a time, but was in aid of the ASF, which considering he didn't sign for them at their own event... could be puzzling.. :)

holy cow!

how much was the photo shoot and talk?
I would like to meet the tart who just complained about me! if its you, come say hi! p.s I paid £180 entry to LFCC 2011, is that free?

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 10:19 AM

Don't recall.

I think were Jim McDivitt to be announced, I know at least one of Jim's Drinking Buddies will be in a right quandry for dinner..

He was in McD's drinking team last time, and dined with the General (naturally) the time before.. LOL

He'd be stuck between the General and Ed now....

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 01:57 PM

Thanks Dave - I'm very glad to hear the signing fee will be coming down!

Perhaps this time I will get one from him - and a lecture would indeed be great.. :blush:
Shows attended: Autographica 14, Autographica 15, Autographica 18.

Guests met: Buzz Aldrin, Ed Mitchell, Charlie Duke, Dick Gordon, Dave Scott, Scott Carpenter, Al Worden, Tom Stafford, Jim McDivitt, Fred Haise, Gerry Griffin, Vance Brand, Ed Gibson, Capt.Eric 'Winkle' Brown,Capt.Billy Drake & the great Leslie Nielsen. :)

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 04:39 PM

View PostDave Phillips, on Aug 27 2010, 08:26 AM, said:

Hello everyone
As this all happened so fast we are still in the process of negotiating the signing fee.
Although as this is most certainly the Generals last ever appearance abroad (Really i am not making this up)
That,s straight from him. The basic signing fee will be much reduced for this one time only. I am yet to confirm the final price but from what we have discussed so far the basic fee will be less.
I figured you guys would rather see him one last time and a lot of you missed out on his first appearance.
I am sure this will cause endless debate amongst the people who attended last time but overall it will be worth it to meet a man who has flown in space 4 times on historic missions.
More details and prices as i have them
Dave Phillips

Dave, as someone who paid the higher fee last time I will be delighted if you can negotiate a lower fee this time round. I've been spending all day trying to decide if I can really justify another £175, but a lower fee would mean I would almost certainly get something signed.

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View Postyahweh70, on Aug 27 2010, 10:23 AM, said:

180 GBP a time, but was in aid of the ASF, which considering he didn't sign for them at their own event... could be puzzling.. :)

holy cow!

how much was the photo shoot and talk?

Photoshoot was no more than £25 but there wasn't a talk last time. I wouldn't want to talk out of turn but I don't think his health is the greatest so a talk might be a bit too much.
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Posted 27 August 2010 - 05:16 PM

Hi Paul
I will keep you updated on the signature fee but yes it will be lower.
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Posted 27 August 2010 - 06:14 PM

A pure speculation post......

I recall overhearing someone at the last show saying something about Tom's fee last time round included a '£100 donation to his museum' or something to that effect. Now that might be complete cobblers, but if not then we might be looking at something like £70 this time?

Like I say, this is just throwing a fag up a windy street....

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 09:39 PM

View PostDave Phillips, on Aug 27 2010, 06:16 PM, said:

Hi Paul
I will keep you updated on the signature fee but yes it will be lower.
Dave Phillips

Sorry Dave that wasn't meant as a hassle post to let us know the price, just to say that I won't be grumbling that it is lower than last time!
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