I got it from google and had Wolf Camera print it. It was considered a "custom" print due to being panoramic.

Great pic. Love that you get so many guys.

Sweet. Are there any upcoming Forte signings or possibly 85 bears signings you're planning on going to?

Forte signed 3 times last week so I wouldn't expect another for a month or two possibly.

As for '85 Bears yes, but they are paid. If you wait you can get them for free, with the exception of LA Mike Richardson... he always charges but he does need the money.

5/20 - McKinnon
5/21 - Richardson, Moorehead
5/22 - Shaun Gayle

Today is another 2 part update. Unlike the two part updates in the past both of these were obtained today.

First was Greg Olsen, another PNC Bank signing. I didn't get to this one too early because it is kind of cold and wet today and I didn't want to stand in line to long. I got there about an hour early and was about 50-75 people back. The line moved quick and 15-20 minutes after the start I was on my way out of there.

The second portion of the update was another spur of the moment thing. I knew it was going on but apparently had the wrong location. I thought it was about an hour south of me but it was really 10 minutes east of me! Well if that is the case then I won't miss it! It was for Cain Velasquez, the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion. This one was for 4 hours and we got there during the 3rd hour. We walked in, got the auto, took a pic, a minute of small talk and we were out of the store all within 2-3 minutes max!

Greg Olsen


Olsen & Forte Dual Signed 11x14


Me and Cain Velasquez


Cain Velasquez Promo Photo Signed

The Velasquez auto is just pure sickness!! Congrat on both successes!

Justin

Sweet adds.

HUGE. Update tomorrow. Hint, he just charged $200+ per auto at a mounted memories show and tomorrow is FREE.

really cool topic. some good stuff. are all the signings local for you or do you have to travel a bit?

Failure on this one! BOOOO I am uploading the pics and will be posting the story shortly. Total BUST!



They are all local. The furthest I travel is maybe an hour.

Here is the first update I have done that I am not pleased with. Now don't get me wrong, I still received a free autograph from a Top 50 NBA all time player and hall of famer but let me tell you the back story.

Tuesday Night I get a call that Scottie Pippen is going to be signing free autographs at a local T-Mobile store in downtown Chicago. I immediately tell him I can not go due to not wanting to take another day off work (I took 2 days the previous week). Now as the night went on (and the beers went down) I started to think about it some more. Scottie Pippen just charged $200+ at the Mounted Memories show and that was only for a photo, the price only went up from there!

So I took the day off work and went downtown at 10am for a 5pm signing. I am 9th in line. 4pm comes around and the store manager walks out and tell us that no outside memorabilia will be signed, even though 3 of us called and asked that specific question before we went. The 400+ people in line started to get all sorts of upset.

Scottie shows up on time, 5pm in his 200K+ car and greats the fans with a smile and a wave. We are now thinking he is in a good mood and will sign our stuff. Just as we walk in the store (groups of 10 let in) they tell us that 1 outside item can be signed. We go nuts, as I bought a jersey for him to sign. As we finally walk up to Scottie he points out directly at my friend and I and says "Hey they have stuff, I'm not gonna sign none of that" and with that the manager and agent made everyone put their stuff away and we ended up with the photo below.

So in summary, I used 8 hours of PTO, spend money on a Scottie Pippen jersey and stood in line for 7 hours and ended up with something I am going to sell to a friend for $40

Bummer that you didn't have a better experience but at least you still got a nice auto!

Justin

Tonight's update is far from a normal update. Keep in mind this is a Wednesday, not a Saturday lol. I managed to score 3 auto's today!

All 3 were at the same location. The first one was Billy Williams, HOF Cubs. It was from 12-1 and was conveniently across the street from my office at the Lord & Taylor store. I went with 2 co-workers, one who bought a mini helmet off me, and one who was just getting stuff for me.

For Williams it was nice and quick because he was doing 4 different locations today so the lines were not going to be bad. Including the time to get to and from and in and out of the mall it took 45 minutes. I had a mini bat, a wood cubs board, and an 8x10 photo they provided.

The second part of the update is where is gets a little out of the norm. From 7-8pm Greg Olsen was at the same Lord & Taylor location.

I get there at 6:30, again not much of a line due to him signing at 4 locations as well (Autism speaks events). I brought a 11x14 that isn't so great and i always pass on getting signed but kinda my "extra" piece if needed. Anyway, just as it starts two things change.

First they move the location from near the entrance to right in the middle of the girls prom dresses location. I think that's an odd spot for a football player signing no? Then I notice these pink books on the table. ????? what are the books for.

7pm comes around and walk in Greg Olsen and Bill Racic. I guess him and Giuliana wrote a book and he was there to sign it and give it away as well. Hmmmm ok. The line for Olsen was about 20 people and there were 2 people for Racic.

I was not allowed to have my 11x14 signed, they said no personal items but that was fine, they had a provided photofile photo, so that works. I wasn't going to get Rancic but I thought my wife might like it so I asked him to make one out to her as well (she laughed when i showed her)

Anywho, I think that is what you call an interesting wednesday. And this was all the while working 10 hours!

I should have another update this afternoon/evening. About to leave to meet a Bears player.

Today's update is another Chicago Bears player. Special Teams Ace and backup Middle Linebacker, Rod Wilson.

This signing was sponsored by the website I use for finding out about the signings (www.csac.biz) Since I have a HOF level member I was able to receive 2 free passes to this signing.

He was super friendly and willing to talk about anything you wanted. he touched base on staying in shape during the lockout and having all the extra time.

When I walked up there a car alarm started to go off outside, you could see him listening to see if it was his car. I told him if it was his car I would get a chance to see how quick he can really run!

He signed by Bears Board which is just about done now with 30 signatures and my Bears full size helmet which has 18 signatures on it now.

The next update I have planned will be a week from today and will be a couple more of the 1985 Bears!!

this thread just keeps getting better and better! Congrats!

Justin

I hope to have an update tomorrow with Bears 1st rd draft pick Gabe Carimi!!

Nice stuff lately, keep it up. Nice job with Pippen, I would also feel the same way as you about the situation.

Today is a fun update!

I met Chicago Bears 1st rd Draft Pick Gabe Carimi. He was signing autographs for 1 hour at a Walmart about 5 minutes from my house. I got there about an hour and a half early, was 4th in line.

Gabe showed up on time and started to sign. The first person in line went up there was 2 bears mini helmets. He asked Gabe if he could do an inscription of his nickname, "The Hammer". Gabe gave a quick laugh and asked "you want the full real nickname?" then he inscribed "The Jew Hammer". I also witnessed his inscribe "The Bear Jew" which is a play from the movie Inglorious Bastards.

Right before my spot in line came up a buddy of mine shouted to him "So how about Ohio State, does Wisconsin pay more?" Gabe immediately started to laugh and said "how the heck didn't you know about that!? Everyone knew if you knew anything about the BigTen" He also stated that Wisconsin is so strict they would not allow him to buy his own helmet for him to keep after he left the school, said it was against the rules.

Here are the pics. The first one is his reaction to the OSU/Wisconsin question. He has moved up towards the top of my current bears players list, even if he hasn't signed yet!