ST louis area collectors

[arl423]

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I believe I saw you there that morning. I was about 10 people or so in front of you two while waiting in line to by autograph tickets. I had on a black shirt and hat.

[bigtruck260]

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bigtruck i saw you with your ryan bat, didn't know that was you or i would of said hello..... i thought the show was HORRIBLE, and i drove from glen carbon illnois, bout 50 minutes or so, all for nothing........

Funny you say that -

There was another guy with a Ryan gamer that was chunked. I acutally used to own that one.

I was wearing a powder blue cards jersey and cargo shorts. I was with Donny who is just a bit smaller than I (about 6 inches and 60 pounds )

If that was me, you know what I look like now - stop over an say hi. I'm pretty cordial.

[kj33706]

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bigtruck i saw you with your ryan bat, didn't know that was you or i would of said hello..... i thought the show was HORRIBLE, and i drove from glen carbon illnois, bout 50 minutes or so, all for nothing........

[arl423]

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I agree not much at all as far as game used, but a good turn out and for a good cause.

Mclellan showed up around 11:00 not sure how long he stayed though.

[bigtruck260]

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I think everyone who attened would agree that the show was a bust.

Game used items of interest:

Rick Ankiel game issued (unused) signed MAX bat - went for $210
Adam Wainwright used (looked brand new) signed WS hat
Braden Looper signed GU road hat
Scott Rolen home batting gloves...PAIR unsigned...and a single, signed glove
Rick Ankiel batting gloves (each was sold as a single item) both signed
Adam Wainwright 2008 home GU jersey
Red Schoendienst locker plate
Scott Rolen GU C271 LS (signed and uncracked)
Mike Shannon St. Patrick's day hat (advertised as GU, but how I have no idea...wasn't he in the booth?

Plenty of signed baseballs, etc. and some knick-nacks.

Got my Ludwick Gamer signed...the first thing he said was:

"Is this cracked"? I told him that it had been repaired, and he was very courteous after that, even telling me that he still tapes his bats the way mine is taped. He also put a REALLY nice sig on it. He aksed me if I got it at the team store...I told him no, and for some reason I was vague about where I bought it (Ball Park Heroes) - still not sure why.

Both he and Schumaker were both very nice and cordial - and only stayed for about an hour at most.

I saw Ken Reitz signing some stuff (free?)

Kyle McClellan was supposed to be there, but was not as far as I could tell.

They were the only guys scheduled. No Barton or Ankiel.

The only other game used item I saw was another Ludwick bat that I sold on eBay a few weeks ago to another collector getting it signed.

I went with Don the Legend, who picked up a really nice Pujols UD sig for a sweet price.

Also ran into Jeff Scott and his son, they drove quite a long way for not much...

Overall, it was your basic card show with a few interesting items. Not like it used to be apparently.

The important thing is that it was for charity, and there was a good turnout.

[Birdbats]

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I'm also looking for an Anthony Reyes bat.

Called the show hotline again tonight... still the same three players being named. It's typical for the "scheduled" guests to change several times up until the day of the show. My advice is, if you have something you want to get signed by a current player, bring it along. You never know who will show up. I wouldn't bet on Albert being there, but just about anyone else is fair game.

[kj33706]

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stlbats you have mail.............

[stlbats]

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Here is the show link:

http://www.ritenour.k12.mo.us/news/cardshow08.htm

Thanks
Jason
stlbats

[DonTheLegend]

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for the first time (probably ever) im not looking for a particular player or item.

obviously several years ago, i could pick a Lankford item or two ,and more recently, i searched for Larry Walker or Will Clark.

however, i havent really honed in on a "favorite" per se. if i see a nice item and its within my heh, um........."budget", i may go after it.

look forward to seeing everyone there.

[Birdbats]

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I just called and the only names mentioned were Ludwig, McClellan and Schumaker. Ankiel and Barton may have bailed because they're doing a private signing with STL Sports Collectors in July (along with Wainwright). Or, maybe they're just not completely nailed down. If Rick and Brian are out, I'm guessing they'll add someone else. They almost always have 5-6 signers for this show.

BTW, my "most wanted" items at this show would be GU X-Bats from Schumaker and Molina. Can't wait to see what they have.

[stlbats]

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when will they say what cards will be there does anyone know......

Cardinals players tentatively scheduled to appear include: Rick Ankiel, Brian Barton, Ryan Ludwick, Kyle McClellan and Skip Schumaker.

hey KJ

Please send me an email

Thanks
Jason
stlbats@bellsouth.net

[DRILLINDK]

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im kidding of course.

my wife has me on a short financial leash.

we have a 15 day vacation coming up next month and she has warned me about spending the cash on GU stuff .

...so instead i'll be blowing it on Mickey Mouse and Shamu.

lol...Priceless

[kj33706]

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when will they say what cards will be there does anyone know......

[DonTheLegend]

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No worries, I'm broke. Just thinking about going and having a looksy.

im kidding of course.

my wife has me on a short financial leash.

we have a 15 day vacation coming up next month and she has warned me about spending the cash on GU stuff .

...so instead i'll be blowing it on Mickey Mouse and Shamu.

[DRILLINDK]

Re: ST louis area collectors

Costilow Fieldhouse,
Ritenour High School,
9100 St. Charles Rock Road,
St. Louis, Mo., 63114