RayBan Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Hi there. This thread isn't made with a view to complain, as I had a fantastic time at the event and will almost definately be attending the next one, pending there being some guests I'm interested in visiting. I would however like to provide just a little feedback, nothing overly negative, just a couple of things which might have made the day a little easier! 1. At no point did I have any idea what was going on . I had no idea where the photoshoots were, I had no idea where to get virtual tickets, I had no idea whether the main desk was in fact the main desk or a cloakroom. It would have been much easier if there had been a couple of signs up etc. At one point I tink I asked one of Leslie Nielsen's entourage a question thinking they were staff. As it was my first time I anticipate the next event will make more sense to me, but I didn't have the foggiest about what was going on! 2. This is definintely not a subliminal message requesting future guests. 3. This is. Neil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avengers7 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Neil Armstrong would be great. Also Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin. Robert Ballard, Dame Ellen MacCarther and Dame Tanni Grey Thompson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithporter23 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) Hi there. This thread isn't made with a view to complain, as I had a fantastic time at the event and will almost definately be attending the next one, pending there being some guests I'm interested in visiting. I would however like to provide just a little feedback, nothing overly negative, just a couple of things which might have made the day a little easier! 1. At no point did I have any idea what was going on . I had no idea where the photoshoots were, I had no idea where to get virtual tickets, I had no idea whether the main desk was in fact the main desk or a cloakroom. It would have been much easier if there had been a couple of signs up etc. At one point I tink I asked one of Leslie Nielsen's entourage a question thinking they were staff. As it was my first time I anticipate the next event will make more sense to me, but I didn't have the foggiest about what was going on! 2. This is definintely not a subliminal message requesting future guests. 3. This is. Neil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil ArmstrongNeil With time you will soon be able to spot who the crew members are. They're always so helpful and polite and nothing is ever a problem for them. PS glad you enjoyed your first event - you will be hooked now lol Edited May 10, 2010 by keithporter23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spocks-brain Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) Yeah you get used to it after a few visits and then it becomes apparent how well run the show is. And as said above, the staff really are the most friendly and helpful people. And I agree about all the suggestions above. I was just thinking of Robert Ballard today. Now that we've lost the great Millvina Dean it would be good to still have someone Titanic related at a future show and he would be excellent. A talk by him would be fascinating too. His book about discovering Titanic is a great read. Love to get it signed in person. Edited May 10, 2010 by spocks-brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayBan Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 I like the sound of an Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins but in reality I think people would struggle to afford the autographs. You're potentially looking at £400 for three autographs? I think that if those three were at a show, there would have to be some compromise on thei behalf in terms of the amount charged per autograph. I speculate (and I say again speculate) that the reason many astronauts charge so much is that as soon as they've signed something the value blows through the roof. Personally if I got their autograph I'd never want to get rid of it. Anyway, as far as I've been able to tell from both people on here and people I talked to on Saturday, Armstrong really is the head honcho. Showmasters you have your target, now go get him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDonovan Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Anyway, as far as I've been able to tell from both people on here and people I talked to on Saturday, Armstrong really is the head honcho. Showmasters you have your target, now go get him! Will *never* happen. In any case, you'd be surprised at what people would pay for Armstrong. If he charged £500 an autograph, he'd still have a queue a mile long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Sadly Armstrong at an event like Autographica is never going to happen and Collins is almost as unlikely. Dave, Jason and Paul are miracle workers but I suspect even they have their limits! Lovell and Cernan to go with Edgar Mitchell and some Cosmonauts would do me nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
descartes Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Sadly Armstrong at an event like Autographica is never going to happen and Collins is almost as unlikely. Dave, Jason and Paul are miracle workers but I suspect even they have their limits! Lovell and Cernan to go with Edgar Mitchell and some Cosmonauts would do me nicely! Yes, I agree entirely with your suggestions. Now that Glynn Lunney is announced, might Gene Kranz be persuaded to fill out the Apollo XIII team. Also, could we have a return visit from Helen Sharman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldrin Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Neil stopped signing autographs in 1994. Unless there's something utterly drastic happen there is no chance whatsoever of him appearing at ANY show, anywhere. I suspect if he did break his rule and appear his charge would have to be a grand at least, just to keep the queue manageable. Mike Collins seems a very reluctant signer and I think he only ever did one show in the USA, and that was as a favour to somebody apparently. Buzz does sign but his fee starts at about £250, with it going up to £500+ if its an Apollo 11 completion. Personally speaking I'd like to see some of the guys who haven't been for a while - Al Bean, Walt Cunningham, Dick Gordon, Rusty Schweikart, Gene Cernan, along with some who've never been - Frank Bormann, Harrison Schmitt, Ken Mattingly etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
descartes Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Neil stopped signing autographs in 1994. Unless there's something utterly drastic happen there is no chance whatsoever of him appearing at ANY show, anywhere. I suspect if he did break his rule and appear his charge would have to be a grand at least, just to keep the queue manageable. Mike Collins seems a very reluctant signer and I think he only ever did one show in the USA, and that was as a favour to somebody apparently. Buzz does sign but his fee starts at about £250, with it going up to £500+ if its an Apollo 11 completion. Personally speaking I'd like to see some of the guys who haven't been for a while - Al Bean, Walt Cunningham, Dick Gordon, Rusty Schweikart, Gene Cernan, along with some who've never been - Frank Bormann, Harrison Schmitt, Ken Mattingly etc. I agree with your last paragraph. When did we last have Walt Cunningham over? Rusty hasn't been for quite a while. Then, of course, there are the 'never have beens' ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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