billyhallfan

I'm probably giving away the best kept secret here, BUT, one of them...http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

actually no, that isn't what i'm talking about, but that will work, what i'm talking about is a circled drive way, it is in sight from the players lot actually, it is next to that warehouse, and you used to be able to park there for free during the game, but then they put signs up

ya, i was going to say that I'm pretty sure the ticket for being in there is the same as it is for the game, so my understanding is that it doesn't really matter? I always park on bluemound or wisconsin, it isn't a bad walk and I've went down for autographs, went back to the car to put stuff away, then went back down for the game... There is also that one road across from the lot bikeage is talking about that you used to be able to park on for free, but i think they put up signs now that say one hour before to one hour after, it is like a circle? I'd assume you could go there too, but I'm not sure, we used to park there all the time when it was free

i'll reply here bikeage, not a big deal, black fades more over time, and it just looks a whole lot nicer...I don't think anyone prefers black to blue... thanks for the ideas everyone, I'm just going to the game tonight and not to autographs, so I'm wondering if it will be like last week or not, thanks for the input, and I'll try and send this to him this next week. -Brian

nobody in the nba plays defense.

for the whole "plastic baseball" thing, I don't really understand the point of that, the autograph would be gone from the baseball in two years, so then the fan that got it, can't even enjoy it... I guess I have yet to understand why some people think, and obviously the brewers, that if someone is getting a nice item signed, it is going on ebay. I happen to like 16x20's, and I'm trying to get a lot of the Brewers on a team one, currently only Braun is on it, just because it is something other than a sharpie baseball, or a card, or a 5x7 does not mean it is going on ebay...Just because people care about the quality of their time and effort, doesn't mean that they are in it to make money... In terms of only being able to get the 5x7's signed, as much as I hate that idea, it is actually a pretty good concept...It used to say that was all you could get signed anyway, and that might be what ends up happening... Thanks again for everyone's opinion.

hofcs - I agree with pretty much everything you just said, and also agree with that observation...however, I can tell you that the owner from Waukesha Sportscards was in the line on Friday for Braun, but who cares? I did ask about the blue sharpies, and I think he was a little mad that I brought it up because he said that if someone isn't selling them what does it matter what color it is in...long story short, I need to contact a guy named David Barnes to ask him about that, I plan on doing that tomorrow as it was after normal business hours when he called me back... thanks for your input...

20fry - that is something that he said they talked strongly about I just don't understand how that fixes the running and pushing once the gates open? For example, once the gates open, if it is random, wouldn't everyone just run around like crazy trying to figure out where fielder, braun, etc... are signing? Not trying to shoot down your input and I appreciate it, I'm just wondering if I understand it correctly...Or would you suggest that they hand something out as to where you are supposed to go? I think that seems like a mass of confusion... turbo - thanks for the input, I guess to me, I just don't understand why adults shouldn't be permitted to get autographs...I've met a lot of collectors that are over 70 years old, I don't really think it is right to exclude them just because some people sell autographs...again it is something that has entered the hobby and it won't go away...

I can argue my stance on this all day long, but let's please try and keep the discussion on how to fix the thing instead of what has hurt it...

I should also mention that he said one of the things they are thinking about is having the lineup completely random so no one knows going in...the reason for this was because the whole thing was created so that fans could have an interaction with a player, and they think that this will cut down some of the chaos, personally, i think it creates more chaos because then in my opinion, people will be running in all different directions trying to figure out where the best player is signing.

I just got off the phone with Matt Kinney, and we were discussing the complete chaos that is autograph friday's. He was very freindly, and we talked about different ideas on how to fix the mess every single friday. I thanked him already, but if any Brewers brass reads this, I would just like to thank Mr. Kinney for taking the time to listen to my opinion. Matt said that they are trying to find a solution to the problem and are open to ideas, he said that he didn't want 600 calls, but they are open to ideas. We as Brewers fans are really lucky that the team does this because no other team in the majors does this throughout the season, I just worry that we are going to lose it if something does not change soon, because the second that a 6 year old gets trampled by a 300 pound adult, that will be the end...I'm going to try and relay what we talked about, and I hope I don't forget anything. First off, I expressed my idea for an "easy fix" to the situation, here goes: To the right of the home plate entrance there are ticket windows that I have never seen open before. The Uecker line (#12) always seems to be the last one open. My suggestion was to put signs on those ticket windows and start the lines there. For example, ticket window #13 would have a sign that said Braun, and the line would form there, #14 say Seder, and a line form there, etc...I think all that would have to be done is say that tickets get handed out at 5:30 or 5:15 whatever time they want, and that way there is no mad dash or running inside, and that way it does truly go to the first person. My idea was to hand out tickets or wristbands with the section that the player is signing in, and then all you have to do is walk to the section. In my mind, this helps a lot because it doesn't exclude people that can't run, it truly would be a first come first serve type of deal, which I think is the most fair way? Not who is faster... Mr. Kinney thought that there were some problems with the idea because how many tickets do you hand out? For example, Braun signs less autographs than Prince Fielder because he talks a lot more and he personalizes a lot of stuff. So if they handed out 90 tickets, what happens if Braun only has time to sign 70 autographs? I didn't think to make the response, and I should have, I don't think that the ticket has to be a guaranteed thing...It could just have a number on it that says your spot in line - - but that would be a head ache for the ushers I'm sure as people would not be in order... My response to that was to just use one entrance as the autograph friday entrance, they could put out the metal railings outside, and form 6 or 7 lines, however many they need for however many players/coaches are signing. and one line is braun, one is seder, etc...So say they would designate one of the home plate gates as the place to line up for the autographs. Then ushers would escort the line to the correct aisle...this way there is nothing handed out no tickets, etc...but it takes away the running and what not when the gates open and you go to a section. They may have to let that gate open first, like say at 5:15 instead of 5:30, but I don't see why that is a big problem. I've been to plenty of parks where certain gates open before other ones, so I don't know if it will be an issue with employees there 15 minutes earlier or not, but it is done in other places...He said that they had thought about that, but they think that people will still skip lines and cheat... He said that autograph friday's were meant to have a personal interaction with a player, and it has turned into something a lot worse...We can debate about who is ruining it, (ex. dealers) but that I don't think is going to get us as fans anywhere...Dealers are always going to be getting autographs, it is part of the hobby, it is something people have to "deal" with... Again he said that he is open to suggestions, so if you have any, it would be great if you could post them...My plan would be to then email him everything that we as fans have said...Hopefully we can at least get some new ideas out there... Thank you for all of your time, Brian

this has been traded, thanks for all the offers...

this has been traded, thanks for all the offers...

in my experiences players almost always sign more on day games

my suggestion to you would be if you want to go get autographs, go...braun has signed some days as well as fielder and hoffman, nothing is a guarantee but you will get nothing if you don't try...

It would have been so much better in blue...hopefully i can get it done again though... all of the pm's were responded to i believe, again, I'd rather trade first and sell second, not really interested in selling, thanks, brian

bikeage, i'm pretty sure that is just the lighting i can check later... I think I responded to all the pm's... I want to trade first and sell last...i would also trade for unsigned romlb's as I am in need of those thanks, brian

This is hard for me to do, because I was ready to take these photos to the framer, but I just can't anymore, and I want to try and get them signed again. I really hate my stuff signed in black sharpie, it is just a personal preference, and I did everything I could to get this done in blue at autograph friday's, but I just could not...I have this listed on two other sites, and am just trying to field offers. Both autographs were obtained by me in person, the cameron is beautiful, and I can only imagine how nice it would have looked...I'm interested in these bobbleheads: 08 braun retro 07 money blue 09 braun talking otherwise will take signed 8x10's, 16x20's or romlb's on the sweet spot...I have no interest if any of those are in black... please let me know if you are interested http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv301/briannelson/In%20Person/Picture068.jpg

This is hard for me to do, because I was ready to take these photos to the framer, but I just can't anymore, and I want to try and get them signed again. I really hate my stuff signed in black sharpie, it is just a personal preference, and I did everything I could to get this done in blue at autograph friday's, but I just could not...I have this listed on two other sites, and am just trying to field offers. I'm interested in these bobbleheads: 08 braun retro 07 money blue 09 braun talking otherwise will take signed 8x10's, 16x20's or romlb's on the sweet spot...I have no interest if any of those are in black... please let me know if you are interested http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv301/briannelson/Picture.jpg

these break all the time, other talking bobbleheads can be worth a pretty penny because they always end up breaking, or they only make noise for so long, etc...

hofcs - I tried as hard as I could to get Braun to sign in blue, I even offered him $20 to sign in blue, but he said he had to do what they told him...I don't see why they just couldn't have a blue sharpie...also, what is the point of them not letting me give him a sharpie? I said they could keep it, if they are worried about the flu, there are germs on everyone's item?

Thank you, Jim Edmonds would be perfect...

I voted for Aumont, but I'm sure Lawrie will win that.

i doubt many people will sign on sunday just for the fact that there are going to be a ton of people there

so you made that yourself? That is amazing.