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Freeper Help Needed protecting autographed Football
3 Feb 04
| john316
Posted on 02/03/2004 6:08:53 AM PST by john316
I was fortunate enough to go to one the fancy pre-Supper Bowl parties last Saturday. I was able to get a ball autographed by the likes of: George H. W. Bush and his lovely wife, Don Shulla, Mel Renfro, Carl Eller, Charlie Joiner, "Moose" Bosson, Drew Bledsoe, Archie & Payton Manning. I would appreciate any suggestions on how to keep the autographs from getting smudged. I already have plans either to purchase or make a case for it.
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:08:54 AM PST
by
john316
To: john316
Get it in a case ASAP. Also don't let your neighbors take it out in the yard and play catch with it.
To: john316
I would either purchase or make a case for it. :)
Congrats.
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:10:40 AM PST
by
AppyPappy
(If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.)
To: john316
Lucite display case, available at your sports card store.
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:10:45 AM PST
by
rabidralph
(What will be FR's panty-twist topic of the day?)
To: john316
George H.W. Bush and his lovely wife, Don Shula?
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:10:57 AM PST
by
Dog Gone
To: john316
Keep out the sun, display away from direct contact with sun...
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:12:03 AM PST
by
dakine
To: john316
If they signed with ink, the die is cast. If they used a Sharpie, you're in good shape.
Ink will fade with time no matter what you do. That's why you see limited edition, artist and celeb. signed art prints (I collect Aviation Art) signed with pencil - to avoid the fading of ink.
The best thing is to display it in a place where it will never have direct sun.
Good luck!
To: john316
Laminate that sucker. Get a Big Laminator and run it through. Or that new Press and Seal.....it works great on Cheese. :)
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:12:47 AM PST
by
Conan the Librarian
(I am a Librarian. I don't know anything....I just know where to look it up.)
To: Dog Gone
Still a just a bit excited about the whole thing, I felt like a kid in candy store. should read George H. W. & Barbara Bush, Don Schulla.
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:12:52 AM PST
by
john316
(JOSHUA 24:15 ...choose you this day whom ye will serve...)
To: john316
Don Schulla? Good job - That's a keeper!
To: grobdriver
A sharpie was used.
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:13:52 AM PST
by
john316
(JOSHUA 24:15 ...choose you this day whom ye will serve...)
To: john316
I was able to get a ball autographed by the likes of: George H. W. Bush and his lovely wife Don Shulla...Whoa - I wasn't aware of the Dubya & Don Shulla thing. I know the guy has veered left, but holy cow!
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:14:28 AM PST
by
70times7
(An open mind is a cesspool of thought)
To: john316
Place it up for bid on Ebay.
(just kidding)
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:14:53 AM PST
by
Babsig
To: john316
Take the advice in Post #4. I have two footballs protected that way.
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:15:37 AM PST
by
Dog Gone
To: Babsig
I'd die first, my brother told me it should be worth about 5 grand, but I don't care. I've got one more autograph to get b4 I put it away. An aquantice of mine played for the '65 packers as a DT.
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:17:10 AM PST
by
john316
(JOSHUA 24:15 ...choose you this day whom ye will serve...)
To: john316
If you live in the Houston area I can recommend a custom framer that can make a beautiful custom presentation/preservation case for it.
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:17:28 AM PST
by
Flyer
(Fear the Train!)
To: Dog Gone
Thanks dog.
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:17:53 AM PST
by
john316
(JOSHUA 24:15 ...choose you this day whom ye will serve...)
To: john316
Great! Make/buy/obtain a display stand, preferably a case to keep dust off (which prevents handling to clean) and show it off!
I'd still keep it out of direct sunlight - but the signatures should last your life time.
To: john316
Send it to me, I'll keep it safe for you.
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:20:19 AM PST
by
Chad Fairbanks
(What am I rebelling against? Well, what do ya got?)
To: Chad Fairbanks
Just try it :)
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posted on
02/03/2004 6:21:12 AM PST
by
john316
(JOSHUA 24:15 ...choose you this day whom ye will serve...)
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