Nothing fishy
bentm said:
I've known Alan for 15 years. Back in the day, we did a few road trips, including one to Knoxville, Nashville, Asheville, and Greenville (I think that was all the Villes we hit). Cleaned up on Arod in Knoxville-- must have been 1994. He signed 6 or 7 items-- including a beautiful sweet spot for me.
Trust me-- Alan doesn't need our cash. He's just trying to finish sets, and is willing to help us out in the process. He's already posted a bunch of successes he's had from guys who I wouldn't normally try. After he succeeded, I tried, and succeeded too. He's also made a number of trades since he got back into autograph collecting a few months back-- I believe everyone is happy with what they received...
Example: Jeff Blauser-- never an easy autograph. A bunch of people got him in the last month because Alan posted a success with him.
We're all better off if we don't bash people who are posting a ton of helpful information, and/or are setting up private signings (at cost) with guys who were extremely tough when they played.
It was a rare day when you'd get more than 1 or 2 out of Ryan Anderson. He did not like signing-- to have an opportunity like this for those of use who do sets is exciting.
Now if you can only track down Rob Red Sox Henkel, Alan.