ST louis area collectors

[DonTheLegend]

does anyone know if / when Ritenour High will be having their "show" this year?

i havent heard anything about it, although i have rarely heard anything about any of the past shows. they dont advertise this thing very well. a high quality gig for how small it is. its generally not very well attended.

the great thing about this show is the amount of game used items they have. lots of good stuff in the silent and live auctions. usually have a handful of current players on hand as well.

i was able to meet Darryl Kile at this event and pick up manyof the items i still have in my collection.

[bigtruck260]

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I have heard nothing Donny - but call me when the time comes...I'll drive this time.

D

[Birdbats]

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Nobody tells anyone when the Ritenour show is because they don't want the bidder competition!

Seriously, I haven't heard myself. Last year, the organizer almost sounded like that show might be the last one. I know it's MUCH tougher for them to get good items from the team since the team tries to keep everything and sell it at the stadium.

In years past, you could always guess the date -- it was held in June on a Saturday when the team was home and playing at night. This year, the Cards have one Saturday home game in June, and it's a day game. Their two July Saturday home games also are day games. So, my best guess (assuming they're having the show at all) would be May 31 since that's the only Saturday night game this month.

In exchange for this information, of course, you now are not allowed to bid against me on anything I really want!

[bigtruck260]

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I guess that is almost true for all of the local collector shows Jeff - regarding the lack of quality GU items.

It's funny, because the last time I got a decent piece of equipment it was from YOU.

Not that there are no items, but the items available are either things nobody is in need of (unless you are Kid4Hof3 and need a Ron Gant bat) - or things that are simply priced too high...like some Pujols bats I have come across.

The only time I ever go to the Dave Jackson shows in STL are the three-day jobs on Friday evening or early Saturday morning. Cards collectors are a vicious breed - and Donny will tell you that there are more popping up almost daily.

[DonTheLegend]

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In exchange for this information, of course, you now are not allowed to bid against me on anything I really want!

its a deal.

....as long as youre not bidding on any Lankford items.

[cigarman44]

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If the show goes down...there is a 15% finders fee for a Spiezio bat!

[bigtruck260]

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Joe -

No need for the 15% finders fee if I get to one first. I think we have a floating credit between us (and I have to include Donny in this too) - as I found him a Lankford bat last week.

Just keep your eyes peeled for a 1994 Gregg Jefferies Cards bat.

[Birdbats]

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its a deal.

....as long as youre not bidding on any Lankford items.

Who is this "Lankford" of which you speak? Never heard of him.

[bigtruck260]

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Come on Jeff -

You know Ray Ray...he was our center/left fielder...hit 280 homers, 20/20 five times...and oh yeah, THIS:

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/M_IMAGE.ffe081d56a.93.88.fa.7c.2896880b.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_041105_cardslankfordsued.2886a5e3.html&h=180&w=160&sz=7&hl=en&start=14&um=1&tbnid=TZxfw2zbrlPR1M:&tbnh=101&tbnw=90&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dray%2Blankford%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN

We'll not even discuss the night on the town with Orlando Pace.

STILL one of the best athletes I ever saw. The second most under-appreciated Cardinal right behind Juan Encarnacion.

[DonTheLegend]

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Who is this "Lankford" of which you speak? Never heard of him.

a guy that use to play pro ball. no one special.

his stuff goes for next to nothin'. its all junk really

so, i'll take everything anyone has on him off their hands for a "fair" price and everyone will be happy.

[DonTheLegend]

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this was in Bernies Bits (St Louis Post Dispatch) this weekend:

"The Ritenour High School athletic department is sponsoring a sports auction and card show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school gym on May 31. Several Cardinals players will be there in the morning to sign autographs. All proceeds benefit Ritenour athletics.

i am very much looking forward to it.

[DRILLINDK]

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Where this place located. I would like to meet up with you guys.

Rick

[DonTheLegend]

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if i agree to tell you, you have to promise NOT to out bid me on anything =)





....between Woodson Rd and 170 on St Charles Rock Road.

[arl423]

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This is right down the street from my house. Can't wait to check it out.

Any guesses who will be there signing?

[kj33706]

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anyone know what players will be there i am very intrested in this show...... any insight would be nice thanks kj