Thu
11
Mar
2010
Customer Feedback: Who Would You Like To Meet?
Which athletes would you like to see signing at the Upper Deck Store?
Note: Your feedback will be taken into consideration but no guarantees can be made due to availability and other variables.
220 Comments (Discussion closed)
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#1
To anyone who may be posting suggestions, I recommend not asking for Kobe or LeBron or Jordan or any other big named EXCLUSIVE athletes who they wouldn't be able to get. Besides you would all just complain that the prices are too high or that there were too many people or they wouldn't let you take a picture or the tickets sold out or whatever else it is you all find to complain about. Please think before you post.
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#2
Bill Sharman, Kareem, Jerry West, any of the 50 Greatest Basketball players would be great!
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#3
I would second that from good23 any of the 50 Greatest Basketball Players would be great.
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#4
Kareem, Pau Gasol, Norm Nixon, Jamal Wilkes, Phil Jackson, Baron Davis, Julius Erving, and Oscar Robertson are some of the guys I would love to see at the UD store. Of all of them Kareem and Dr J would be my two top choices.
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#5
No Baseball? No Hockey?
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#6
Hey Fans, use this post to let us know who YOU want to see. Our new promoters, Sports Integrity, has a lot of contacts out there and wants to hear who you want autographs from. We can't guarantee you that they'll be able to get them but you'd be surprised who you might see here at our store. I know the demand is out there for Laker players but what other athletes from other sports do you want to see? Like Mad as a Hatter stated, take into consideration who it is and the price that the autograph will be. All of us enjoy getting your feedback and will do our best to bring to the store athletes that you want to see. Thanks again, Bob Nevarez- Manager
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#7
A couple of others I forgot to mention are Maurice jones-drew, Jered Weaver, Shane Mosley, Tori Hunter, Russel Westbrook, Manny Ramirez
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#8
OJ SIMPSON and AL COWLINGS!!!
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#9
Orel Hershiser, Mike Piazza, Pedro Martinez, Rick Monday, Reggie Smith, Don Sutton, Dave Roberts, Kurt Rambis, Mitch Kupchak, Michael Cooper, Norm Nixon, Bob McAdoo, Jamaal Wilkes, Derek Fisher, Rick Fox, Ron Harper, Brian Shaw, Marcus Allen, Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, Carson Palmer, Steve Smith, Mark Sanchez, Pete Carroll, Joe McKnight, Taylor Mays, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, Darren Collison, Jordan Farmar
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#10
reggie bush, mark sanchez, jerry rice, kareem, matt kemp,
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#11
Maybe u should give options cause these people are going to name everybody u should ask who would u rather have then list a few people that way u don't get these crazy ideas
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#12
I think u should get fisher I know u already had him but the event sold out I pesonally didn't get a chance because of the sell out.I do a lot of signings and all the people I talk to are missing fisher on there team items it would be nice for us to be able to get him and good for you guys I know the event wouls sell out again $$$
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#13
Rick Fox, Nick Van Excel, Eddie Jones, Magic Johnson, Kareem, Brian Shaw, Luke Walton, Jordan Farmar, Sasha Vujacic, Pau Gasol, Shaq, Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Ramirez, Bo MacAdoo
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#14
Rick Fox, Rick Fox, Rick Fox, Rick Fox, Rick Fox, Rick Fox!!!!
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#15
See this is what I mean if u don't give certain names and have the people pick from those there going to name everybody that ever played for the team
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#16
Agreed with what the other guy said. We can throw out names of who we would like to see till the cows come home but it boils down to who UD and Sports Integrity has available to us the fans/consumers.
And quite honestly, for the higher guys like LeBron, Kobe, etc. being too expensive whatever...there are plenty of people like myself who would be more than happy to pay the few hundred it would cost to have those guys sign items for us.
Your store is in Orange County, CA not Back of the Woods, Alabama we can sustain higher priced signings if the athlete is top shelf hall of fame and worth it.
No offense but I've been to a few signings like Horry and Bynum and the draw just isn't there for mid to low tier athletes except for the nostalgic fans. -
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Pau Gasol, Hideki Matsui, Manny Ramirez, Torii Hunter, Tim Salmon, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, Mark Sanchez, AARON RODGERS, Brett Favre, Charles Woodson, LT, Phillip Rivers. Any of these would be WONDERFUL. And I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting some of these. Thanks UD
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#18
Reggie Miller/Tim Salmon
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#19
Bob asked for guys we'd to have in for a signing, so I named my list of guys. Yes, I understand he won't / can't bring in all--or even most--of them, but it is "my" want list. I have numerous multi-signed items of local sports teams (particularly of championship teams from all eras), and want to add guys who normally don't do public appearances/signings.
Ultimately, it is up to Bob and Sports Integrity to determine what current/former players to bring in for a signing (public or private). If UD could also offer mail-in services at reasonable prices, interest may be greater. Promoters like MAB, Tri-Star, Steiner's all offer mail order, so is there an opportunity for UD Retail and SI? There is demand nationally for guys like Hershiser, Piazza, Martinez, others (not just in So Cal). As Bob mentioned, just let fellow collectors communicate who they'd like to see so UD and SI can gauge interest. We don't need anyone acting as message board police...
BTW, we shouldn't expect Kobe any time soon. He signed an exclusive trading card contract with Panini in Sep 2009. -
#20
any raider greats
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#21
Would like to see any/all Lakers, I also think it could be cool to do something with Brandon Jennings/Russell Westbrook/OJ Mayo in the offseason.
I really like to see Tony Gwynn, I know Sports Integrity just did a signing with Cal Ripken, so why not Tony Gwynn too?
UD should really work hard to center a lot of baseball greats around the all star game in July and on the basketball side next Feb with both all star games being in southern california. -
#22
Any NBA and MLB HOFers.
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#23
Hi all and thanks for your comments and suggestions. Like Bob said we will try to get a variety of athletes out to the store. We almost has Gasol but the timing wasn't right for him so we may revisit it early next season. We are working on Derek Fisher right now for APR 10 but ITS NOT GUARANTEED YET. Just wanted to give you a heads up that it may happen.
We would love to bring in everyone but the issue is 1) is that player willing to do a public appearance and 2) their fee to attend. If you are not aware of this, the athletes get paid large sums of money to attend and that is what the ticket prices are based on. Athletes can range anywhere from $5000- $150,000.
What are your thoughts on Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh? Bob Gibson? Rampage Jackson(UFC), other UFC guys, other baseball Hall of famers? What about NFL Hall of Famers ie Jack Youngblood, Raiders, Paul Hornung, Colts hall of famers, Jim brown etc.
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#24
You can count me in for Rampage, Bob Gibson, Jack Youngblood, Jim Brown, and other UFC (Tito Ortiz, BJ Penn, Cain Velasquez, and or Wanderlei Silva would be awesome).
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#25
Thanks for all your feedback, everyone! I'd like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to please be RESPECTFUL and CONSTRUCTIVE with their feedback. I have deleted posts that have had negative comments/user names. Those people can repost their requests, but please do so constructively! We created this page to hear your thoughts and suggestions for who to bring in the store, not as a forum to harass one another.
Thanks!
Tim Caballero
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#26
Great idea with having "theme" shows, Lakermurph! (offering "super" tickets for multiple Baseball and Basketball HOFers around the 2 All-Star games, maybe current or old skool Lakers during the offseason). Also, good suggestion about having young NBA players with connections to LA/OC (Jennings, Westbrook, Mayo, other guys who played high school or college ball in the area).
FWIW, there are other local dealers who offer $10, $5, or even free signings for "nostalgic" players (a local dealer/show promoter did it last summer with some 1981 Dodgers players). Nobody makes a killing, but it still brings in traffic, interested fans are happy to get an autograph and some face time from a guy they grew up watching or read about, and the dealer may "win" future business with a good fan experience and customer service.
Personally, I've had good and not-so-good experiences at UD Retail. I didn't make it to the Elgin Baylor signing, but heard it was very good. I'm hoping with the change in promoter and UD Mgmt it is for the better. My sports memoriabilia friends and I are watching how future signings unfold. We all have discretionary money to spend, but do so wisely and look for "value" too. Bringing in guys like Jim Brown, Hornung, Youngblood, Gibson, and some Raider greats (Lott, Plunkett, Allen) at fair prices would be an awesome start! -
#27
Slam and Jam were goods guys. They brought Horry, Bynum, Artest, etc. I hope sports integrity can follow suit. The Baylor signing was great, so far so good. Please bring Rick Fox, Fisher, Bill Sharman,Jerry West, Scott, Cooper, Pat Riley, Glen Rice, Scot Shields, Matsui, Hunter (Angels). Also let the kids take pictures, I understand about adults, but kids gotta get the pictures.
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#28
Just to clarify, if Horry comes back, it would be great!!!!!!
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#29
Kareem would be awesome. Also, it might be foolish to ask, but is it even a possibility that Sandy Koufax would ever do a signing?
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#30
HI all! Scott, Koufax would never do a public signing and the fees would not be manageable.
Magiclaker - thanks for feedback. Pics all depends on what time of deal we have with the athlete. If its x numbers of pieces get done for the fee then at times its ok and always up to the athlete. IF its a time deal where he/she only sign for x time we need to make sure all items after public get signed to ensure our costs are taken care of pieces otherwise it would be a huge financial failure on out part.
We also look at the after market product on the athletes brought it. For example, if we have a 500 piece deal with an athlete and say 50 people show up at the store, we have to absorb the rest of the autographs and have to sell them on the market. We need to make sure its product that we wont lose on etc.
Sports Dude - some good points thanks!!!!
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#31
GLEN RICE is a great idea!!! Get him and his wife(or ex wife)!! She's smokin' hot..want to get a signed SI swimsuit edition signed by him and her when they posed together in the magazine. Glen Rice and also Gary Payton would be great!
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#32
Thanks for listening! Jerry West would be an awesome treat of any of the lakers right now. I know that his contractual obligations keep him elsewhere than California, but he has not been signing in quite some time, and he is just such a mentor to many of the current greats, and carries himself with dignity and respectability. Please, if there is a laker that would blow the roof out of the udretail store, it would be him. But, please do not forget the angels, especially Scioscia,and GLAUS. Oh and I thought Sports Integrity was very kind, helpful, and very forthcoming to fans and autograph seekers alike, something I hope you continue.
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#33
Kobe, Jerry West, Kurt Rambis, Robert Macadoo, Mychal Thompson, AC Green, Mitch Kupchak, Bynum, Byron Scott, Brian Shaw, Rick Fox, Magic Johnson, Robert Horry, Stu Lantz, Jamaal Wilkes, Glen Rice, Oscar Robertson, Norm Nixon, Minneapolis Laker players(if still alive), Gail Goodrich, Eddie Jones, Glen Rice, John Salley, "Pistol" Pete, Julius Erving, and Oscar Robertson, other NBA HOFs...
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#34
Re Jerry West - Am working on him but from what I hear he doesnt do public signings. I will know soon enough. Thanks
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#35
Ralph Lawler
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#36
Thanks for hearing us out on fisher.my question is if you do get the deal done with him will it be linited tickets or first come first serve on the day of the signing or don't worry if you come you'll get your item signed and word on what the prices might me well once againg thank you
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#37
If the fisher deal gets done there will be 250 tickets available and will urge everyone to pre order the tickets as this will most likely sell out. Will post more when confirmed. I dont like to post until these items are certain but I want to reach out and at least try and let you know what may work. Just dont want to disappoint anyone if something falls through. Thanks!
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#38
So is the gasol deal not going to happen or maybe at a later time
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#39
I know kershaw is with steiner sports but would you be able to get him in the store
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#40
Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Byron Scott, Michael Cooper, Kurt Rambis, Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant (we will pay the going rate of $400x person), Pau Gasol, Orel Hershisher, Bo Jackson, Torii Hunter, Rampage Jackson, Chuck Liddell, Manny Ramirez, Ladanian Tomlinson, Baron Davis, Jerry West, Pete Rose
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#41
kobe bryant
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#42
I know everyone has brought up ideas with athletes but what if you guys could bring in Stan Lee like Frank and Sons did a few months ago? Especially when you guys carry some of memorabilia already in the store.
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#43
Kobe is a Panini exclusive and contractually wouldnt be able to appear at Upper Deck. Plus security at the shopping center would be a nightmare!
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#44
Fisher is confirmed for APR 10 so please pre order to lock in a ticket as it will sell out. Click on the ATHLETE SIGNINGS tab on the top of this page for the link thanks!!
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#45
We are most likely bringing in Misty may-Treanor and Kerry Walsh in the upcoming months. What are your thoughts on boxers like Jake Lamotta, Macho Camacho, Buster Douglas and so forth?
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#46
just curious - what kind of raider stars (old and new) are you in contact with?
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#47
I like Mitch "the blood" Green. Lamotta would be great! would Mike Tyson be impossible? that would be tight
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#48
What about Julio Cesar Chavez? he would be great!
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#49
Hi Sean - Raiders - not in contact with anyone really its a matter of picking someone and making it happen but again it would have to be someone we can sell aftermarket as well.
Whats the boards thoughts on Alexander Ovechkin maybe in June - let me know your thoughts. Pricing would be much higher than recent athletes but he is unreal!!! The talent is phenominal. -
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What are your thoughts on Chavez and Macho Camacho?
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#51
Some of the not so popular or less popular lakers on the current team would probably happen. How about Gasol, Fisher, Sasha, Luke Walton, Mbenga. How about older lakers like Magic, Cooper, Rambis, Worthy, Nixon, Abdul Jabbar, Perkins, Jerry West. I am also up for what other people have been talking about lately here. Got to be realistic, Kobe would never happen.
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#52
Sheryl Swoopes, Billy Bean, Gigi Fernandez, Tom Waddell, Esera Tuaolo, Martina Navratilova, Greg Louganis, Billie Jean King. Any of those would be splendid!
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#53
I would pay for Chavez
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#54
any laker and dodger. As an mexican boxing fan, it would be awesome to meet chavez and macho camacho!!!!!
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#55
Ovechkin would be a great signing. The guy is freakin amazing. Make it happen!
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#56
I can make Ovechkin happen but concerned how many people would show up. Are there Ovy fans in CA? He is prob the best hockey player in the league along with Sid
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#57
TOP FIVE: 1- Kareem 2- Bill Russell 3- Oscar Robertson 4- Larry Bird 5- Jordan (depending on cost?)
OTHERS: Barkley,Clyde Drexler,Moses Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, Karl Malone, Kevin McHale, Allen Iverson, Patrick Ewing, George Gervin -
#58
chavez would be so great !!! dont forget about Kareem.
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#59
you will lose a lot of money if you did a hockey event in CA...save your money for Dodgers, Lakers...anything hockey or the Clippers is a total waste of money and time
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#60
don't waste your time u want a big turn out and want to make money bring in dodgers and lakers slam and jam was on top of the world when he stuck to dodgers and lakers then he made the mistake of trying to bring in other player and didn't have good turnouts people want lakers and dodgers u might get a couple fans but not many
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#61
would Shaq be to hard to get?? we need him 3 time champ....
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#62
Dodgers are a hard sell aftermarket. Was part of deals ant frank and sons last year and didnt do well. Cant sell the product after the fact.
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#63
Chavez or Buster Douglas would be great! i like that Sam Perkins ideas some1 brought up btw... how bout like a Cheryl Miller or Reggie Miller. how bout Nick Van Exel lol. fan when i was young. Anthony Peeler. Sedale Threat. Rick Mahorn... AHH MAN SPUDD WEB WOULD BE CRAZY!!!
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#64
BO JACKSON... WHOA!
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#65
Awesome, can't wait for the Ovechkin signing. The dude is a beast. How about Rampage, Bob Gibson, Jack Youngblood, Jim Brown, and other UFC (Tito Ortiz, BJ Penn, Cain Velasquez, and or Wanderlei Silva would be awesome)?
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#66
I think Ovechkin would be cool. How steep we talking? I understand it would would be more expensive than the usual auto but if it isn't too high I'm sure you could get a big crowd as it isn't everyday you can bring in the best.
I'm with Danny about Shaq. Even though there has been some tension with LA I know he would sell out in a heartbeat. -
#67
Ovechkin is a great player, but Hockey is a hard sell like Adam said. I really like how you guys are reaching out to the collector and fan alike, so I really want to emphatically warn you that hockey is a rough sell in Southern California, other than Gretzky. Rick Fox has come up in many forums as well as his willingness to do a signing from many who have run into him. West last did a signing with Hall of Fame Sports, so he does do signings, just not sure if he is an exclusive to HOF or if he can be persuaded. ANYWAY, THANKS FOR FISHER AND ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK!
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#68
I'd like to see some of the Old Packers that live in So Cal ,like John Brockington, Marv Fleming and Willie Davis...got my tix and I'm taking my kids to see Derek Fisher and I hope they get pictures with him....it makes it a little more personal. My oldest got a sig and a pic at Frank & Sons with Magic and that line was well over 400 people long.
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#69
I met Jerry West at a public signing about 5 years ago at the Hollywood Park Casino. He is a really nice guy-able to obtain free inscriptions and posed pictures. On the other hand, it would nice to bring in Gary Payton and/or Karl Malone. Even though they were only with LA for one season, they are still adored by LA fans and are future HOFers.
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#70
Having Oscar sign would be amazing!!!
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#71
What about Fernando Valenzuela, David Beckham, Mark Sanchez, Tommy Lasorda, Mike Scocia, or current professional athletes in S.Cal market. I love the Camacho and Chavez possibility!
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#72
Jeff Garcia and Big Smooth Sam Perkins
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#73
I would caution against an Ovy signing especially if the price is going to be higher. Nobody cares about hockey in socal.
I'd also question the turn out for Treanor/Walsh signing as well.
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#74
Does it matter who we want or who's a good resell
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#75
so what would be the chance of getn in J.C Chaves thats a really big name and what about Kareem ???? Please get back to us soon
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#76
HI All sorry I have not been on been around the country in March doing other events. Thanks for the list of names but some are not possible either because they wont do a public signing or pricing or both. Jordan is a UDA exclusive and never did a public signing. Not something I can do.....Guys that wont happen Kobe, beckham, kareem, de la hoya, rusell, bird, barkley etc.
Throw me some baseball hall of famers like bench, gibson, etc? any old school yankees? Hall of fame football players?
Currently working on Gasol, I can get Shannon Brown, West (trying likely not to happen), Rampage Jackson will most likely happen after his movie stuff is over with, misty may and kerry walsh, jose canseco, AC Green, Andre Ethier....
Like I said the above are not guarantees just wanted to give you a taste of what we are trying to do.
Buster Douglas is possible and will most likely try to bring in some other boxers Lamotta, Buster, Chavez, Camacho...These guys are tough.
Always open to suggestions, you can email me if you wish as well at sportsintegrity@gmail.com
Please know that pictures with Derek Fisher at the signing will not be allowed. They are not our rules trust me.
Thanks for your support with the Fisher signing. If we get the continued support we can make things happen with other names.
Good night!
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auto seeker is right on! i thought this feedback forum was about who we wanted to see..not who is a good resell! isn't J.C. Chasez a dude from N'Sync?
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#78
A Lakers Bonanza!
Kareem, Magic, Worthy, West, Shaq, Baylor, Malone, Payton, Perkins (Nate #72, nice call!), etc ...
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#79
"auto seeker" and "love the auto seeker": i dont think Sports Integrity was trying to shoot down the request, but was rather letting you know WHY it wouldnt happen. I'm glad that he's being honest with us and letting us know why a signing wouldnt/couldnt happen through his company.
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#80
As far as baseball HOFers, how about Tony Gwynn?
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#81
J.C. Chavez/ Joe Frazier/ Butterbean/ Reggie Miller/ Mike Piazza
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#82
Dennis Rodman would be cool. And y is Kareem hard if all this places get him ??
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#83
I understand that in order to have a business you have to make money and if your not makin money then you won't have a business to long but you asked who we wanted and we gave u ideas a lot of us don't like hockey and are not going to show up if u get ovy.slam and jam brought in people he thought he was going to make a killin off of either with sells or resells you see what happened to him.you need to bring in people who we the customers want and who will sell out for u that way were happy and u could make money.I really don't think your going to get get rich off resells in less its guys like kobe lebron and jordan but we all know those events won't happen.
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#84
Autoseeker I understand your point and I value your feedback and everyone else feedback. Some of the names listed on this board are just not possible.
We will continue you listen to requests and try to make this happen that will work. Yes sellouts are great but they rarely happen. Its just a matter of getting the word out. The fisher signing is going well and looking forward to seeing every one next SAT. There are under 100 tickets remaining at this point. Spread the word and thanks for the boards support!
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#85
joe torre, clayton kershaw, jerry rice,
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#86
Can we cut SI a break! At least they are listening to us, other promoters tell us who we will see SI is attempting to get us who we want. Who has ever heard of Kobe or Lebron do a public signing? Let's be realistic an try to reach a compromise that satisfies both parties. Would more Lakers be impossible to book?
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#87
Gasol, Bo Jackson, Ladanian Tomlinson, umm I thought Slam and Jam was the people behing the Kobe signing at HAX gym for the Lamar Odom Rich Soil event for $400/person??
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#88
Hey guys also note that some of these guys are exclusive with other companies so we cant get them for appearnaces - ie Bo Jackson, Kershaw, Kobe, Shaq wont do a public, Magic was just in LA last month for a signing etc.
I can tell you that Gasol will most likley happen towards start of new season unless things change. Working on Sasha, I can get Brown anytime pretty much as well as farmar.
Tried to get Phil Jackson and Pat Riley but they are a no go. So We are working this and it takes a lot of time to do so. I just want you to know we are trying to bring a variety of people in to this awesome UDA store. Bob and staff are great people to work with!
I normally wouldnt want to come on here and say Im trying to get this guy or that guy and then cant deliver. Im trying to be real and upfront with you guys/gals - the fans!
Thanks for the FISHER support.
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#89
$400 a person..Slam and Jam is crazy to charge people that much. Glad Sports Integrity is getting people now..they have integrity and honest people
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#90
SI, if you can get Shannon Brown in to do a signing, please do it. Maybe during the same day, you can consider bringing in some other bench guys like Walton, Farmar, Sahsa or Bhenga? Super Tix are real nice!!
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#91
How about kevin durant ??Oral hershisher would be so great both would be sell outs ....
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#92
SI, you said HOFers? How about Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Reggie Jackson, Don Mattingly, Kirk Gibson, Lawrence Taylor, Barry Sanders, John Elway, Joe Namath,Howie Long, or some FUTURES such as Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter, A-Rod, or Tim Lincecum! Howie Long would be NICE!!!
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#93
Bill Sharman would be great. He lives and works close by. There would't be much travel expense. James Worthy and any other 50 Greatest Basketball players would be great!!
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#94
Oral Hershiser would be great!! Also Luther Head
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#95
Sports Integrity : Thanks so much for all your replies to the fans comments and especially your honesty ! It is much appreciated and is so refreshing.
Any chance on getting Luke Walton? He is one of the few our family doesn't have in our Laker collection. Thanks again :) -
#96
IRON MIKE TYSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#97
I would like to meet Kevin Durant and Russel Westbrook!
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#98
PAU GASOL, JERRRY WEST, KOBE BRYANT
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#99
How about a show during All-Star weekend? It may make the logistics more feaseable? Maybe book some 2010 All-Stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#100
Kevin Durant ,Kevin Durant,Kevin Durant...
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#101
Hi all....here are some replies to questions above. Will list them as bullet points...
1. kobe - impossible and he is under contract with Panini
2. Working on Gasol and should have a deal done prior to next season.
3. Working on Jerry West - not sure he will agree
4. Walton I would consider if they win the Title again as well as doing Brown, Farmar, Fisher again and Sasha.
5. Durant - have to look into
6. Hershiser definitely a possibility.
7. Tyson most likely would be a no
Most people mentioned by Raffael above are not feasible for may reasons.
We are looking into bringing Robert Horry and Canseco next month if things work out? Will you come?
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#102
Hideki Matsui would be great since he's an Angel now and he was last years World Series MVP so it would be a great chance for people working on certain collections.
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#103
More lakers please! Any luck with West? What about Robert Horry again? Any of the bench mob would be great. But with other sports, Hideki Matsui, Torii Hunter, Scot Shields, Andre Eithier, Matt Kemp, etc. Thanks for all of your effotrs BOB. Anyone not allergic to taking photos with the kids would be great!
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#104
Just thought I would let you know since you said you were working on getting shannon brown he's done 6 signings since the lakers won the championship so I think he would be a waste anybody that hasn't gotten him is living in a cave so don't know what kind of a turn out you would get
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#105
Magic Johnson
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#106
I agree 100 percent w/Magiclaker, "Anyone not allergic to taking photos with the kids would be great!". Hirshiser would be awesome or Valenzuela #34. Joe Torre, Tom Lasorda or what about Vin Scully. People love Vin Scully and since "hopefully not" it's his last year would be a popular booking.
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#107
HORRY!!! SPORTS INTEGRITY YOU ROCK! DO YOU HAVE ANY PHOTOS OF HORRY SHOOTING THE FAMOUS THREE TO SINK THE KINGS? WHEN HE CAME LAST TIME THE PHOTOS WERE NOT SO GREAT. RAMBIS IS ALSO A GREAT PERSON TO HAVE, A LOT OF PEOPLE NEED HIM FOR THEIR SHOWTIME COLLECTIONS. IS BRIAN SHAW A POSSIBILITY AFTER THEY WIN THE 2010 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP? YOU HAVE EARNED A REPEAT CUSTOMER UD AND SPORTS INTEGRITY, I LOOK FORWARD TO ALL YOU GUYS ARE BRINGING FOR THE FUTURE.
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#108
Hi Valenzuela wont do apublic signing, torre costs 6 figures, lasorda wont do it fyi
Magic was just in LA last month so that would have to wait till next year based on how expensive he is.
Kemp is upper deck exclusive, matsui wont do a public and ethier wont do one either at this point. No word from WEST yet but trying.
Dont mind me being short just trying to answer the questions posted about certain players.
Looks like Horry and Rambis if the schedules work next month. Will reach out to Sasha
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#109
Jon # 40 has alot of good people to bring in...every body wants KAREEM sorry no conseco
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#110
SI you mentioned Kurt Rambis and AC Green Previously. I think those two would be awesome. Maybe even get Michael Cooper or Byron Scott and do a multi player Showtime event. That would be sweet.
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#111
Emmitt Smith is my #1 choice.Darryl Strawberry,Michael Irvin,
Vin Scully,James Worthy,Magic Johnson,Derek Jeter,A-Rod,
Los Angeles Dodgers,Tony Romo,Felix Jones,DALLAS COWBOYS,
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#112
can you get Dennis Rodman or Ron Artest?
How about Muggsy Bogues I think that would be a really popular choice. James Worthy and Darren Collison....Any of these possible? -
#113
PHIL JACKSON...PLEASE. He doesnt sign. this would be a great one.
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#114
I was wondering, Sports Integrity, are you still looking into Chavez? and is Reggie Miller a possibility?
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#115
HI all hope all is well.... here to respond to some inquiries.....
Tried to get Phil Jackson he is not interested.
Artest was just at the Upper Deck store recently
Dozer - most of those guys are not feasible - worthy was just there in DEC will do him again later in the year. Strawberry - not a big demand for him out west.
Rodman not feasible or us.....
Chave - still looking into it and Reggie Miller prob wont work overall.
MAGICLAKER - Thanks will try to get that photo. Waiting on confirms from Horry and Rambis for next month
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#116
whats the chance to get in Julio Ceasar Chavez??? Vin Scully...who do u have in mind H.O.F for basketball,baseball football????
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#117
If you monitor a lot of the local signings, these Showtime Lakers have been at free & paid signings within the last year or so: Kareem, Magic, Cooper, Thompson, Worthy, Green. The one who is missing from that list that a lot of people probably need for their collections is BYRON SCOTT.
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#118
Trying to get Chavez.....
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#119
SI, a friend of mine is in the memorabilia business. When Kazmir got traded to the Halos his agent contacted my friend to inquire about a public signing. I do not know what happened after that but a signing hasn't happened yet, so maybe Kaz is a possibility? He's a 2x all-star and a former strikeout champion.
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#120
Is Duke Snider or Ernie Banks possible?
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#121
wayne gretzky, luc robitaille, dustin brown drew doughty, jack johnson, jonathan quick, anze kopitar, anyone interested in la kings hockey
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#122
Howie Long, Wayne Gretzky, Julio Cesar Chavez, more Lakers, and maybe some MMA stars?
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#123
Hey, brought up Tony Gwynn but haven't gotten a response. Huntington Beach isn't far from San Diego plus Tony Gwynn is one of the best hitters of all time. He also seems like a great guy that wouldn't mind doing it. Now I know he's busy coaching the Aztecs but sometime in his offseason would be nice. I'm sure he'll be up in the area around the all star game.
Like I said before, it would be very cool if you could bring in groups of baseball stars/retired greats around the all star game since so many will be around. A single player may not draw big but if you brought in a few, it would make it worth it for people.
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#124
CHAVEZ WOULD BE GREAT
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#125
can you guys get karl malone, james worthy,
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#126
How about you kick off the football season with some football stars?
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#127
Hey lakermurph... Tony Gwynn is appearing with other baseball stars during the July All Star weekend at Frank and Sons in Industry.
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#128
Honestly. I feel like we need to bring in Reggie Miller.. he lives in Malibu which is not a far drive to Huntington Beach.. and for sure he will attract a huge crowd.
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#129
I agree Reggie miler would be great. maybe a Cheryl Miller combo signing. they were ucla/usc stars, so i'm sure a big turnout.
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#130
Waiting for an answer for Miller as that may work depends on cost. Working on Derrick Rose, Russell Westbrook, DR J and some others. Again cant promise but am working on them.
Big Sal - doesnt seem like football stars sell out there but Im open to it.
Laker Joe - Malone wont do it, worthy will have there later this year he was just there in DEC. West - been wokring it but no answer. Baylor I just had him there few months ago and Magic was just at Frank and sons....
Gwynn is out there All star weekend i believe
Gretzky is impossible FYI
Kasmir isnt a fit for us. He is not one that will sell out and we cant inventory the remainder hundreds of autographs like we do for any signing that doenst sell out. Thanks for the comment though!!
Tried to get Phil Jackson and he is not interested
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#131
Goodrich and Rambis would be so great !!! DR.J would be awesome... and Derrick Rose hope this big names come through .This would be a great start thanks alot
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#132
any news on horry?
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#133
Any luck with the photo of Horry hitting the 3-point shot against the kings? As always your diligence into the fans requests are appreciated.
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#134
Through my experience I've come to learn that most players of any former team enjoy meeting the fan as this brings them back to their roots and they enjoy the small tales offered. Being a Dodger fan I would suggest Dusty Baker, Raul Mondesi, Ron Fairly, Eric Gagne, Tommy John, Tom Candiotti, Wes Parker, Eric Karros, and Don Zimmer.
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#135
hi hope all is well....
Horry and Canseco are confirmed for SAT JUNE 5th. Make sure you pre order!
Derrick Rose wont work he is too expensive.
Looking to find that Horry shot you all want as well. Will have jerseys and photos there as well as basketballs.
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#136
I'd like to thank Big Joe from Sports Integrity for being so active on this board. Letting us know what he's planning and taking into account who our fans want to see. I hope his candidness lets you know what goes into these signings and all of the "behind the scenes" stuff that goes on. Thanks Joe, for making things happen! Bob Nevarez - Manager
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#137
It's a bummer Derrick Rose won't be able to attend. What about Nick Van Exel or Eddie Jones? That would be awesome. James Harden, Russell Westbrook? How about Brandon Jennings after the series is over? They're all from Cali. Make it happen
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#138
I was just wondering since we are all putting up suggestions of who to get. How and what kind of work is put into getting an athlete to come to Upper Deck to do a signing? Sometimes it seems to easy so we start asking for everyone and anyone to come do a signing. Thanks!
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#139
how much are the horry jerseys?
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#140
Mike Piazza and/or Russell Martin. I'd pay ANY price for those two ;)
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#141
Hey Joe how much would Derrick Rose would of cost if u would of gotten him ? We understand that BIG names cost more. Alot of us paid alot to meet KOBE BRYANT these big names only come once...
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#142
Bobby Abreu
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#143
howie long
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#144
Hey Joe, Just wondering if you were able to find that horry buzzer beater shot. Thats all I'm waiting on to purchase my tickets. If you get it can you do a presale for that as well? Thanks
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#145
Albert Pujols!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#146
PLEASE GET PAU GASOL
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#147
Hi I will get that Horry photo one way or another....thanks
FYI Derrick Rose would cost you about $109 on flats at $140 on premiums.
Piazza is imopossible and Martin I believe is an upper deck exclusive athlete
hvo15_27 - HI there ar emany factors - 1) cost of the athlete to appear and 2) are enough people going to buy tickets to justify it
3) whatever doesnt sell gets inventoried by my company therefore I need to be able to sell it nationally or locally
I can get Westbrook - do you think a lot of people will show up? it would be in June but Id have to decide very quickly
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#148
Westbrook would be great! and any word from miller or chavez?
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#149
Jerry West
Elgin Baylor
Magic Johnson
James Worthy
Kurt Rambis
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#150
I would show up for westbrook maybe u should get a poll or make a new forum and ask would u show up yes or no
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#151
I think for westbrook it would depend on the price and I think for Derrick rose I'd go for the $140 cuz players like Reggie bush and tomlinson used to charge over $200 and they weren't even uda.
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#152
YES get him his a good player ...what about KEVIN DURANT??? WHO do have in mind for H.O.F players any sport???
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#153
Westbrook would be good, I would go to that. Any other former UCLA guys would be nice. Any current Lakers that have or haven't been to upper deck yet? Also older retired Laker players if possible... Magic, Abdul Jabbar, Worthy, Cooper, Wilkes, Rambis, Nixon, Scott, etc...
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#154
Westbrook would be awesome. Even more so if he was under $50 (he is still young) and paired with another young guy a la Collison, Mayo, and especially Brandon Jennings.
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#155
Russell Westbrook would be great! There were several requests for him. He's going to be an upcoming star and be around the league for a while.
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#156
I wouldn't mind paying a premium price for a premium athlete. I would also show up for a Westbrook event. Mark Sanchez would be nice too!
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#157
If you guys could get bigger photo canvases of the "three" shot that would great and it would be a for sure ticket with me. The signings in the past had big canvases for fisher and Blake griffin and they look amazing when displayed. Thanks for your work in this blog too!
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#158
R u guys going to sell the case for the 16 x 20 photo cuz last time the pic got b a little bent...any news on CHAVES laker dude has a good list we need more laker old school players people will show up ...
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#159
How about golf, perhaps Phil Mickelson? He is right down the road in San Diego and think he would be a huge draw!
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#160
HOWIE LONG!!!!
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#161
Aaron Rodgers? His parents live in Northern Orange County. Ive seen him multiple times in and around the city his parents live in during the offseasons.
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#162
Yes on Mickelson, I would be there in a heartbeat.
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#163
Agreed about Mickelson.
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#164
Piazza's impossible?! Just curious, what makes getting him impossible? That makes me sad. :( Thanks for the reply though :)
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#165
all laker players including KOBE
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#166
Here are some different athletes that i would like to see:
Tony Hawk
Lisa Leslie
Michael Phelps
Candice Parker
Leila Ali
Gina Carano
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#167
If you guys got Robert Horry famous shot in canvas 16 x 20 that would be great .Any word with CHAVEZ ????
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#168
I would greatly appreciate it if you guys could find a bigger 20X32 canvas of the famous Horry shot.
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#169
I don't know how big of a draw he'd get in southern California, but Christian Laettner is TOP of my list.
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#170
We will have the Horry shot in 16x20s and some 8x10s - no canvas'
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Good chance on Westbrook - June 25th - NOT OFFICIAL YET but GOOD CHANCE.
STill working on GASOL - may not happen until start of new season.
Jerry West-he is not interested
Elgin Baylor - already had him at UDA store few months ago
Magic Johnson - Net year - he just signed in LA few months ago
James Worthy - was at UDA in DEC I will bring him back later in yr
Kurt Rambis - Got no reply from him after several attempts
Michael Cooper - I can get him
Byron Scott - I can prob get him
Dennis Rodman - not sure on pricing may be too much
Mickelson - He is not interested in doing signings
Please remember - I DO APPRECIATE every suggestion that is made however please understand that these athletes fees are astronomical. we have to look at cost and decipher how many people may show up. If we have 400-500 piece deals and 50 people show up to the event. That is a catastrophe. Im just being real with you and want you to understand that I am not ignoring specific requests. The player needs to be someone who should draw a decent crowd and then have a decent aftermarket sale potential.
Pls send any questions to sportsintegrity@gmail.com !!
Thanks again!
Joe
http://www.sportsintegrity.com
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#172
U got to bring Cooper and Byron Scott....if price not that bad Rodman would be great all old school lakers are great.
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#173
What will the price be on the 16x20 horry shot?
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#174
Westbrook is confirmed June 26th
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#175
I would really like to see some current and former Rams players.
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#176
I'll pay for Kobe, maybe a charity signing of some kind but an interesting one to me would be Ichiro....
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#177
Kevin durant, torii hunter,cesar chavez, rampage jackson, chuck the ice man, shane mosley, kendry morales, dr j, oj mayo, frank robinson,ozzie smith..
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#178
KOBE WONT DO PUBLIC SIGNINGS! WHAT DONT YOU UNDERSTAND!?!?
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#179
Horry 16x20s of the shot will be 20 per and 8x10s will be 10
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#180
Who is coming to the horry and canseco signing on jun5
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#181
Kobe does do signings i went to one of them so get it straight...already went to the last Horry signing.Who else do u want to bring in besides Westbrook ?which i will be there for.
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#182
Thanks! Is the signing for horry already sold out???
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#183
Kevin durant!, torii hunter, bobby abreu, cesar chavez, landon donovan, tony gwynn, ozzie smith, frank robinson, drew brees, troy palumalu, matt leinart, shawn merriman, stephen curry,tyreke evans, julius earving, reggie miller...
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#184
kobe has signed in the past for the public, but only to support teammates charities or product launches or for team sponsored events. he's also EXCLUSIVE WITH PANINI (Panini is a competitor of Upper Deck AND they won't let him sign in a corporate owned store. there was a problem with Blake Griffin after he signed there for that reason.)
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#185
I will be at the Horry signing. GO LAKERS! Any word on Scott or Cooper (Lakers)? Anyway we can pre purchase the 16x20 of the Horry "3."
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#186
I would like to see some retired NFL players. Kurt Warner, Steve Young, Bo Jackson, LA Ram players, etc. Seems to be the same players always signing.
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#187
So to be the bearer of bad news - Kobe cant do a public signing no matter what you hear. Thanks!
If the Lakers win anyone up for Fisher again, powell, Brown, Sasha etc?
Still working on Gasol but again may be before next season.....
Even though Rampage lost tonight I still want to do a signing with him. If the Flyers win the cup will do some local signings in PHILA.
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#188
why is russel westbrook prices so high hes just a rookie. i was at the fisher signing the price was fair but hes a great player. i think you'll have more support if the price was a little better
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#189
Rampage signing would be cool. Also Cooper, Scott, Green, and Rambis would be nice laker signings. Other recommendations are Tito Ortiz, BJ Penn, and Chuck Liddel. Julius Erving and Oscar Robertson would also be very cool.
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#190
Forget Camacho we want CHAVEZ !!!
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#191
I agree with danny bring chavez! And rampage!
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#192
Chavez and reggie miller!!!!!!
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#193
I'd definitely be up for a Lakers group following another championship. I've got a Bill Walton signing in a couple weeks and would love to add Luke to the ball. I still need other bench guys as well (Mbena, Morrison,
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#194
I know you have said that Odom is expensive but I think people would be willing to pay an extra $20 bucks for Odom, especially if we win the Finals this year.
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#195
I'm attending the Robert Horry Signing this Saturday,
Is that a 16x20 of Horry's shot under the ad?
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#196
I agree with lakermurph, odom would be great! Id pay the extra money to get his autograph!
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#197
lakermurph : I don't think Odom's price is the problem. UpperDeck just had him scheduled about 8 months ago and tickets were already sold in advance and he didn't show up. First he changed the time like the day before the event and there was no way to let ticket holders know about the time change, then he flaked the day of the signing, as a huge lined was already outside waiting for him to arrive : (
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#198
FYI Odom would be no where near 20 at his current levels. This prob wont happen if Im being honest.
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#199
So then odom is too expensive??
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#200
I would buy an Odom ticket for 60 or 70$ and Im not the only one. We need the hole Laker team (may without Kobe). Looking forward for GASOL!
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#201
I obviously didn't mean $20, I said "extra 20". I would pay $70 for Odom if it was done right. I bet a lot of other people agree.
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#202
Gale Sayers would be great! What about soccer players, since world cup is coming up? C. Blanco, Lionel Messi, Pele, Beckham, Ronaldo, Landon Donovan..etc.any of these possible?
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#203
Sara-
I was there and waited from before 11:00 (Odom's scheduled time)to 2:00 for Artest. It was hot and wasn't fun. It was the day before Odom's wedding though so I can't really fault the guy.
I in know way know Odom or the person he is but I'm thinking some random day in the offseason (not before a wedding) would probably work out for both parties. I don't think he's flaky, I just think the wedding came out of nowhere and his priorities changed.
I have asked Sports Integrity about Odom and their reply was that he was too expensive. I am trying to say that I don't think charging $70 dollars would keep people from coming out as people drive from all over and spend their day standing in line which I believe is worth way more than an extra $20. -
#204
I will try to get Odom but can't promise but I will try especially if they win. Any interest in Fisher again? Still trying on Gasol but dont get excited just yet :)
I am going to inquire about Artest and maybe Sasha and Luke Walton.
Lets see what happens! Hope you guys come out for Horry Canseco and Westbrook!!!!!!
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#205
U should deff think about brining in bobby abreu,and torii hunter,two for sure hall of famers!
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#206
Bill Sharman?
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#207
What about another Round with Ron Ron if the Lakers win the title? It would be cool to have him sign a photo of him locking down PP or the put back from game 5.
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#208
C. Blanco, L. Donovan, Nnamdi Asomugha, Larry Csonka, Joe Namath, Andrew Bynum, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, MARK SANCHEZ, UFC stars, any would be nice. I am willing to pay a premium price for a premium star!
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#209
lakermurph: I hear what your saying, I was there as well, it was just real disappointing. I understand the whole last minute wedding thing, but the wedding was the day after the signing. I guess it just bothered me that they showed him later that day, just going to purchase cigars and walking down the streets . I'm sure he has plently of people who could have done that for him. Just sucks for him to flake the day of, knowing he was booked for it months in advance. Especially since the signing only lasts 2 1/2 hours max.
A couple months prior to the wedding and the "Kardashian mess" he was at Frank & Son's , he was abount 2 1/2 hours late , because he was stuck in traffic, so we were all understanding.
CHP & a helicopter escorted him there, so he could arrive faster. That was a super long wait inside a warehouse filled to capacity with NO air inside what so ever and you couldn't wait outside or you'd lose your place in line. It was super humid and sticky inside, but at least he showed up and sat through the whole thing and signed :)
So trust me, it's not about the money for us either or we wouldn't have paid for both events to have something signed by him. He's definitely worth it, just wish he had given a little bit more notice to UpperDeck for the last one.
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#210
Is there any way to bring in MANNY RAMIREZ we understad that the price will be higher....since this is his last year it would be great
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#211
Im voting for another Odom/ Artest signing. Both are friends so it should be work. I met Odom 4 years ago in a hotel. He was friendly and signed a ball. Im very pissed off that I forgot to take a picture with him. Im sure, many peaple looking for Lakers signed stuff with a Upper Deck Coa.
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#212
I would like to see ryan sandberg,reggie jackson,bo jackson,nolan ryan, craig biggo,sean figgins,andre either,james loney,russell martin,torry hunter, matt lennart,troy palomalu, randy johnson,sammy sosa,mark maguirre,larry bird,magic johnson,shaq,kareem,jerry west,daryl strawberry
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#213
Any Giants players Tim Lincecum, Pablo Sandoval, Matt Cain, Berry Zito....there going to play the dodgers in july
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#214
I am always up fr a Fisher signing, especially with a picture for my kids!!!
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#215
Would Albert Pujols be unfeasible? I'm sure he'll be great in the aftermarket and I wouldn't have a problem spending a few hundred for his signature! Same goes for Kareem, Shaq, Peyton Manning, Ken Griffey Jr, and AROD!
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#216
John Ely (Dodgers).
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Yes bring back fish and artest!
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#218
I WOULD GO FOR FISHER AGAIN
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#219
I hope Gasol agrees to do an appearance. What about Georges St-Pierre?
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#220
Thanks for all the feedback everybody. This forum is getting a little packed, so I have created a new page for everyone to continue with their requests/suggestions. I will lock this page so no comments can be added, so please continue with the feedback here: http://www.upperdeckretail.com/2010/06/08/customer-feedback-who-would-you-like-to-meet-cont/
Thanks!
Tim
Assistant Store Manager
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