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just curious. there is a controversy regarding the possibility that beer vendor is selling his own stash of extra beer vendor bobbleheads. why does anyone have a problem with it? at the end of the day, the man kent meyer sells suds - he's not the inventor the ipad or manufacturer of pure crystal meth. probably a nice old retiree / dude with a second job. and i'd seen the guy a dozen times. definitely not a despicable man. so to reiterate, there was once a contest years back between miller park beer vendor employees for top sales guy of that year. wham bam kent meyer wins and one of the awards for that contest was that a bobblehead day was to be given out later that year in the individuals honor. something happened and instead of a beer vendor individual identity, it was scrubbed (for a can bobble or bobble bottle). but the sponsor of the contest didnt feel that was right, so they hosted a party in the honor where all the friends and family were invited. and also a few cases of these personal pieces were to be distributed at this special event. outside of KM entourage and few collectors were hooked up. and it also makes sense that KM could keep a few extras (or perhaps 3 cases who knows who cares) meanwhile the rest of us outside are wondering if its worthy of a car payment to buy a doll. so that brings us up to current day. someone has a stash and is quietly deploying these for maximum dollar. they are likely clever enough to know that if they just disperse these one-by-one quietly over the next few months / years, they will get the most bang for the buck bc the demand dwarfs the supply. they got the market cornered. woo-hoo. i can see how folks who want this doll are pissed off bc they dont like to dig in their pocket for a luxury rare bobble. (or perhaps empty their wallet and dig into the kids college fund) but i cannot understand why anyone should be upset of the idea that KM ended up in an unlikely (unimaginable) position to sell valuable KM dolls. he'd done the labor for years, he'd won a contest in the past fair and square, he was honored with a private grand hullabaloo, and as a result he's got some extra chachkis now which are considered valuable by rabid brewers memorabelia collectors. even if he was very parsimonious and cunning with these toys from the first point "go" - i still dont see the problem. in my conclusion about controversy with this expensive beer vendor bobblehead, i dont think the problem is with kent meyer. (or maybe talk me out of this. maybe i need to understand other things i dont get!)

*sold*

congrats. i'd figured there were some deep pockets for a that impossible to find piece!

$16. Sure you weren't taken for a ride? They sold Sunday tix buy-one-get-one-free in the outfield reserve. Nice work on the $16 deal.

non-sequitur. has anyone seen any birrai / cerveceros / bierbrauer game used for sale? ever?

50/50 reg alt aoki? i'd check the validity of that reliable source.

I think it's well within the range of possibilities they talk about moving out of a prison into "town life"

has anyone picked this up? has anyone gotten the bday package this year? just curious what everyone thinks. interesting its a mini.

go figure. a middle reliever is costing brewers games. and the back of the bullpen doesnt look so hot either. how can it go worse for michael gonzalez. at one point his ERA was infinite.

that h kuenn powder blue is one of the most attractive sgas i've seen them make! almost as great as the cerveceros variant from last year. i'd picked up the birthday bag yesterday, no bernie inside. i'll start a thread regarding this toy.

seems logical the regular / variant split will be 87.5 / 12.5 - its been that way since the beginning - 2004. i've also been to a few dbacks games where "alternate jersey autographed w COA" was 10 / 20000. probability of getting one of those were less than 1%. nobody lost any sleep. i gotta say that i do appreciate the complaints and hopes against it. the brewers know these dolls are super popular and adding the uncommon pieces just adds fun. somehow seems to get lost that no one NEEDS to get every piece ever issued. but i think we all agree that the fun outweighs the moments of grief / obstacles / cost. i gotta imagine the japanese buyers will make themselves known this wknd. whos going to retro friday tonight!! i'll be there to pick up a thumbs up bernie.

i'm a first-year SSH and part of the reason was to pick up a few bobble tix for games i'd buy into anyways. so i was eligible for both "SSH presales". in the first pass 7 of 10 bobble games (non "gold/marquee") which were available for purchase, i was able to pick up tix at lowest pricepoint for all games except 5/26 Ryan Braun Bobblehead All Fan SGA. iirc the second pass was for the gold/marquee, there was a discount offered to buy into these at a lower rate. as everyone knows, these bobbles are easily accessible as commons. even the variants wouldnt be outrageously priced. i am looking fwd to this season of a dozen new bobbles (10 SGA + 1 S&P + 1 BD)

opening day magnets are some of my favorite memorabelia. i'd looked at that mears auction pic and it didnt look like the comprehensive collection of 92-11. however that is a very awesome lot.

funny that. mlb got what it wanted - players to care about participation of the WBC w the Mexico v Canada brawl. interesting the mexicans take exception to canada trying to run up the score after it succumbed to the mercy rule previous game. of course their players wouldnt have any appreciation for the obvious strategy, rather take it as an insult to machismo. i'd attended both USA games vs mexico and canada. there was quite a demonstration outside of mexicans celebrating the mexican win. i'd love to have a pre-WBC survey. would you rather have your team advance to round 2 and lose to USA. or beat USA and get eliminated. i'd have to guess the results would be heavily slanted to the preference of elimination. brewer participation was substantial from what i saw. there was 2 braun vs gallardo moments. i believe #8 was 0-1 vs #49. long drive to right center and a walk. when i noticed indeed canada's back bullpen config was henderson & axford, i dont think anyone on brewerfan.net forum wouldve been surprised that USA would explode for 7 runs in the 8th and 9th innings. who knew a brewer bullpen meltdown would be good for america.

i'm logging spring training time this wknd!! only wish i could see team canada play against the brew crew this week.

Bottles poppin, F-Bombs droppin. The ultimate sports fan payoff.

Sorry for third note. Should be mentioned. Brewers have their own practice fields in area behind outfield perimeter. Starters either team can conduct reps without bothering w their fans.

Might be a good idea to address OP questions. Fans generally seek access pregame along either baseline pregame during BP. Photo opps and autos are not the simplest to get but it does happen for the persistent. I don't like it bc it's a miserable exercise as there's a lot of ppl and who likes begging ppl for attention who would prefer to avoid you at all other costs. The starters are generally happy to stop and pose / sign if you can catch them when there's no crowd. Key: no crowds. You'll find this at away stadiums or home stadium on away game Practice is generally 930 Ish. Could be earlier or later I don't remember. Of course there's no set sked. Spring training is casually operated. Obviously error on the early. Mexican restaurant suggestion. Los Reyes de la torta. Get a torta. Location near brewers park or others. Maybe also chino bandito. Fusion of mex / Asian. Get chili rellano cheesy. Really w mex you won't go wrong. Even the 24h shacks like filibertos --------------- My question is what time do the Brewers practice before a 1:00 game and what kind of access do fans have? Also, as someone who has zero interest in autographs is there any chance for access to players who may stop and pose for pictures? If so where is the best place to hang out before the games or even during the games for access to the players? Also, any suggestions on best Mexican restaurant in the area? Thanks in advance.

Here's a few tips: * check out the nightlife in old town Scottsdale. It's the premiere spot where all the beautiful ppl congregate. A few spots to peek into Spanish fly, shotgun Betty's, el jefe, pussycat lounge, etc. it's all walking distance from each other. * along the same lines, make sure you check out a home game at SFG stadium. The high concentration of silicone sits on the grass behind outfield walls. It's glorious. Pay the money (or extra money) to go. It's worth it. (Hadn't been to salt river fields yet, but imagine its similar) * announcers autographs are easy to get after the games at the parks where fans can walk up to the media box window. To interact w brewers HOF radio announcer, simply verify his game call appearance in Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale SFG. And stake out the box immediately after game conclusion. He'll generally sign for all begrudgingly. Pretty cool. *. Parking at Maryvale. I'd suggest the WMT on 53rd and Indian school. There is cameras surveillance and definitely find the shaded spots. It's a 3-4m walk to the game dep if you enter third or first base side. * early entry, if you are among the first ppl in, volunteer for game promotions. You'll be a participant in a mindless trivia game and be asked to reveal that Ryan Braun was a Miami hurricane, brewers played the angels in 82 alcs, or name that tune buffet margaritaville. Even singing for your supper will net you $50 if that promo is back. * auto seekers can find some sporatic chances during game at back right field concourse plaza adjascent to team store thru metal garter fence. And along back perimeter after game. dont pursue either w high expectations. You'll soon find that many who sign are effectively non contributors (whether or not they play at MLB level). And hilarious how folks embarrassingly ask IDs of these guys. I'd even heard an acct of a lady - excuse me for asking but who are you? * the tip to attend Maryvale for onfield practice on day game when brewers are away is golden * where to sit: not a challenge to get the cheapest ticket and walk into any row / sect you want. This strategy will work at the peripheral stadiums like all west phx venues and weekday early month matinees. Hard to get in trouble even if there are ushers casually checking. * heck it's even a possibility to walk into the game w/o paying for anything. There's parking possibilities outside the pay lot and w some red residue on your hand its not tough to beat that same elderly lady who ushers enter re entry. I've never tried this game but heard about some accts of this. * don't park at the shopping center adjacent to Maryvale w USA pawn. The threats a out towing are likely empty but its way too easy to get to WMT. Many times there's a hired Mexican dude who sits and watches and will act like a bully. * bobblehead day. Get there early. They will run out. There will be variants if its in the mix. * racing sausages race down right field dirt track past brewers dugout each home game. They'll take pix w all for 15m after. I think this happens sometime around 6th inning. It's easy to get a good photo angle to shoot it if that's your thing. (I'm a hard core sports shooter) That's about all my secrets divulged. It's been fun going to 8 seasons so far of spring training magic. I hope some of you will get to employ these tactics you'll read by others posted. One of my favorite post game activities is to go to glass cage sports at desert sky mall and find the discounts of unusual things back of store. If you ask for Andy, he'll even give you some percentage off or cashier if ask. (I'd never bothered but they do it - ESP if you buy a little extra) I'd been back and forth lately btw AZ and WI. Hope to meet brewerfan board members more this year off the board. Perhaps make a few trades. I'm all stocked w Bernie terrace bobble seat inventory from buying into a ticket plan w early purchase date 2/15, 2/16. Gpt 8/10 All fan sga Sundays but no Braun and no Ogilvie.

how bout this for $13. looks like it was up for grabs for a whole 25m. i'd have to assume a poster or reader of this board got it. http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p2047675.l2565&rt=nc&item=321063261254

i had a great time visiting w the organizers last year.. and pretty sweet its up to 4 sausages + bernie after 2013 S&P.. youd think there could be a bonnie brewer year in 2015, fully equipped w broom. shed prob is the stitcher while bernie slides into the stein, immersed in suds. unrelated.. maybe there could be any of rally rabbit, eddie sedar, diamond dancer, baseball bob, or front row amy bobble jugs in the future. but hey, theres been beer vendor (3 times), racing sausage (3rd set being released), and bob uecker (2 times)

pardon my french but this contest was ********, maybe bc i hated all the designs and not thrilled about any of the finalists. if indeed the brewers want to break from their mold and come up with a new fresh design, i guess this is a possible way. the jersey theyll be temporarily touting in march 2013 i think will be first and last scene in march 2013. but i guess on the brightside, everyone did have a chance to come up with a creative scheme and the organization took full notice!

seems like an unlikely proposition that the brewers will be offering variants of all-fan sga bobbles this year? many obscure / goofball designs released (1913 corey hart, piwowarzy racing sausage, cerveceros carlos gomez, 1970 pilots gorman thomas) - it seems sensible there are no 8:1 variants sga! if this is the case for 2013 season - congratulations on those of you whod complained about it or hoped it stopped, what a relief your wish has come true!! but my guess is that "special" bobbles could still be released in limited supplies to "season seat holder gifts" or other "special events". what does everyone else think? i couldnt find any prominent discussion about this variant speculation..

I'm guessing that was a "zero bidder" pinning a shill, preventing anyone from grtting it ala Bernie gnomes saga. Seller eats the FVF unless they dispute.

anybody see the "dollar discount" table? we came upon this on saturday morning. this must be part of it where they are dumping "slightly damaged" or "major damaged" stuff. there was a "BIACHI" jersey i picked up for a dollar. it was missing the "N". i dont intend to wear it but i thought that was hilarious. many other things damaged by adhesive, broken forever mini bobbles, maybe i got there too late when others might have had more interesting items cherrypicked. i know i wanted one of those "bernie mascot caps" i'd seen 6-10 ppl got into those. other things i saw passed around i didnt get: backpacks, pelouches, blankets. holler for a dollar. i got a dog jersey and i dont have a dog. so that will go to good use.