Thank You Andrew Lang

[AWA85]

Wanted to take a minute to give a shout out to Andrew. I recently was watching an Adam Dunn Reds helmet that was hammered with use, but had the bill broken. Bidding never really took off and I wasn't sure if there was an issue with the helmet or could just be caused by the condition of the cracked bill.

Wanting to make sure the helmet checks out, I shot Andrew an email to see if he had any Nats helmets or caps in the past to give me a reference on a size range. Andrew did not, but he went to the trouble of contacting Dunn and the equipment guy for the Nats. Talk about a hook up, confirmed the size on the dot.

After winning the helmet, Andrew helped me get the helmet signed by Dunn. Not only did he manage to meet up with Dunn, he even had Dunn hold on to the helmet for a day where it was MLB authenticated for the autograph. Could not be more thrilled with how the helmet turned out, as it has been a great addition to my collection. I have had some up and down moments in the hobby recently, but wanted to thank Andrew for making a simple question about a size turn out to be a cherished game used pick up!

[AutographAddiction]

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Very classy, what a hook-up!

[Lokee]

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Very well done.

[spartanservitto]

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Man, too cool.

-Tony

[brianborsch]

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I too would also like to thank Andrew Lang. I inquired on an item (that I found he was previously interested in but passed due to a ridiculous asking price). After he found that the price was greatly reduced (even lower than his initial asking price when he was interested), he still stuck to his commitment to get me the bat I was looking for. He is truly a stand-up guy!

Andrew, thanks for all you do. You really help others on this forum and we all appreciate it. Thanks for being such a great person!

BB

[3arod13]

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Awesome! Congrats! Andrew also help me finalize the authentication of an Alex Rodriguez Game Used Bat for me, where Arod actually signed the letter authenticating the bat and it's history. Without Andrew, it wouldn't have happened.

Again, congrats!

[silkman22]

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Andrew is a true gentleman and someone I consider a good friend. Some of the best items in my collection are courtesy of him and his connections. Andrew's knowledge of game used items is unquestioned and he is a true asset to this forum.

JP

[Neal]

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Nice item and even nicer gesture!

[3arod13]

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Wonder how the helpmet got cracked? Hit by a ball? Threw the helmet down in anger? Would be interested to know.

[AWA85]

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Wonder how the helpmet got cracked? Hit by a ball? Threw the helmet down in anger? Would be interested to know.

With it being cracked on both sides, I would have to believe it came during a little anger moment of some sort. I bought it initially thinking I could remove the tape and try and glue it together, but in person the tape is not as bad as I thought and may just not mess with it.

[joelsabi]

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Congrats. Makes me wish Andrew was ARod's handler.

[murfsteve25]

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Very nice! Sounds like Andrew went far out of his way. Nice job AL.

[Mattapan03]

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I have had communication with Andrew in the past and must say he's a great guy that will always go the extra mile to help if possible.

[allstarsplus]

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With it being cracked on both sides, I would have to believe it came during a little anger moment of some sort. I bought it initially thinking I could remove the tape and try and glue it together, but in person the tape is not as bad as I thought and may just not mess with it.

Adam - Thanks for the kind words and glad it turned out so great. What a great sig on a cool helmet.

As I thought of your helmet on the last days of the season, I decided to see if I could get Adam's helmet figuring he may not be back in 2011. In the past, I have had no luck except 1 other helmet as they reuse them unless they are damaged.

I ended up getting Adam's helmet and the use is great and I think it was used for 2009/2010. The buildup of gunk on the underside of the bill where he would take the helmet off was great. It measured also the exact same size as yours too!

The coolest part was that it was uncleaned on the outside in the same condition from the last home game which had been a rainy chilly day. Adam unfortunately struck out 4 times in the game and in one of his at-bats tossed his helmet in the muck. When it dried it left a nice splatter of dried on dirt on the front of the helmet. It kind of is like an unwashed jersey when the player slides head first and you get the jersey with dirt all over it.

So I have you to thank for getting me to think about the possibility of getting a helmet. I was also persistent enough to ask for 2 other players helmets for the great Silkman (J.P.) and SonnyJurgy9 (Joe G.). Joe and J.P. litterally have been waiting years for batting helmets so lots of people have smiles today thanks to you Adam A.!

[tigerdale]

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Adam, great helmet, great story!! Andrew...awesome job as usual. Every time I have delt w/ Andrew it has been a pleasure. He is a great guy. This is a perfect thread of two respected forum members working together & having great results.