[Chadforpresidentin08]

I'm gonna meet Cal Ripken Jr. in another month and a week. My Dad told me that this is gonna be my birthday present, my birthday is in December, and I can't wait!!! No idea what to ask him.
Here's a link to the even, also might meet Ralph Branca and Bobby Thompson:
http://www.mountedme....com/shows.aspx

[JerseyJet]

Thats gay u gotta pay.

[Chadforpresidentin08]

Well now-a-days, that's how they get money, by doing signings. You can't just quit your job at 40 and be financially secured forever unless you invent something people use everyday.

[JetsOhFive]

Well now-a-days, that's how they get money, by doing signings. You can't just quit your job at 40 and be financially secured forever unless you invent something people use everyday.

Or make millions and Millions of dollars for 18 plus years.

[Chadforpresidentin08]

Or make millions and Millions of dollars for 18 plus years.

Yeah, that's true, but sometimes (though I'd suspect Ripken wouldn't be in this trouble) players go crazy with their money and end up broke (see Pete Rose).
But a big part of it has to do with financial advisors. They're the ones who really jack up the prices. But since I'm not paying, I don't really care.

[vilmatime51]

Well now-a-days, that's how they get money, by doing signings. You can't just quit your job at 40 and be financially secured forever unless you invent something people use everyday.

whats that supposed to mean??!?

i'm sure Cal Ripken Jr. has enough money that him, his kids, and his kids' kids never have to work a day in their lives! Its rediculous what they do with these signings, millionares asking for alot of money to sign certain items..BLASPHEMY!
Thats why i love the NFL..you can just go to training camp and get anyones autograph including Superstars for FREE!

. .end of rant..

[JetsMan4012]

this may be a dumb question but what is a 'inscription' just a normal signature or what?

[vilmatime51]

this may be a dumb question but what is a 'inscription' just a normal signature or what?

its a little something extra that you get them to write after the signature..like i got a picture signed by Vilma at TC and had him write "2004 Deffensive Rookie of the Year" on it..
its pretty crazy that it costs 50 dollars extra at these autograph shows..

[Chadforpresidentin08]

this may be a dumb question but what is a 'inscription' just a normal signature or what?

An insciption is something the player would add to their signature, like jersey number, or in Ripken's case, 2632 straight games, or something similar. I'm not getting that, just a sig.
And guys, I understand where you come from, with the fact that Ripken has made MILLIONS playing and advertising. But think, you spend money. Gas bills, heating bills, food, gas, I'm sure in Ripken's case charity, college tuituions for kids, school, I bet it adds up. Sure, I bet he spends some of that money on luxuries myself and all you guys have, but he's still human and has wants and needs (even if some are unnecessary, like charging an insane amount for an autograph).
But, err, does anyone actually care I'm gonna meet Cal Ripken Jr??? He's the greatest shortstop the game has seen since Honus Wagner, and I'd put money no one on this site saw Wagner play.

[Chadforpresidentin08]

Todays the big day, in 2 hours we'll be leaving to meet him. The day has finally come.