Friends and Fans Auction Items for Living Legend Buddy Hall
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Matt,
You would also have to direct that question to Johnny on Facebook. I only asked him how much he needed. I didn't question him on any of it.
I think it would be awesome if we raised 10k for Buddy. Show these young people how the community will rally for one of their Legends. Even 10k is pennies of what someone would get in any other sport to Co-Captain in a production like this.
Ray
You Gotta be Kidding!
Most of us on AZ love pool but lack in talent to make it at the Pro ranks. We have worked full time for all of our lives! Lately, including now, players that have never worked a day in their lives and pissed away tens of thousands of dollars look for help! Someone picked Buddy as a non playing co-captain...let them foot the bill. Sorry for the venting but getting tired of the "Oh poor me" attitude of Pro players that never worked a day in their lives and are looking for sympathy!
Wedge
Most of us on AZ love pool but lack in talent to make it at the Pro ranks. We have worked full time for all of our lives! Lately, including now, players that have never worked a day in their lives and pissed away tens of thousands of dollars look for help! Someone picked Buddy as a non playing co-captain...let them foot the bill. Sorry for the venting but getting tired of the "Oh poor me" attitude of Pro players that never worked a day in their lives and are looking for sympathy!
Wedge
Hey Hey.. take a step back here y'all. "THEY" ARE paying his way. They raised donated items that can become a fantastic memorabilia piece for someone's collection. Nobody wants charity here.
Bid on an item if you like it and like the value. Don't bid if you don't like the item.
If the Schick cue is worth 4,000, it shouldn't go for 2000 just because of what Buddy expenses are. These are some great items that will adorn someones man cave for years to come with fond memories,
Ray
I'm in for $200 on a jersey as well... would like to pick it up from Johnny A at his pool hall like the last charity jersey I bought of his.
Ray, see if you can get team USA to commit to XX amount of signed team photos at $20 each. I imagine lots would like to get memorabilia but might not have a lot of cash on hand to donate.
Ray, see if you can get team USA to commit to XX amount of signed team photos at $20 each. I imagine lots would like to get memorabilia but might not have a lot of cash on hand to donate.
The Jersey's will have both teams autographs!! The photos would be cool. I'll suggest that to Johnny.
I need to know which Jersey you are bidding on. We currently have commitments from Rodney and Johnny(of course).
They are working on more items but as you know they have just begun the U.S.Open and need to focus right now. I only have a few players that I will even try to communicate with while they are playing.
Thanks Dallas.
Ray
Barking4Action didn't specify which he was bidding on, so I just went with the "other" jersey. If he doesn't have a preference then I'll take another Johnny A jersey... He's slim enough that the shirt's easy to frame! I assume that he (Johnny A) would be ok holding Rodney's jersey for me to pick up in the event Barking4Action wanted the Archer jersey.
Here's a picture of the last jersey I got. I did the best I could displaying it, and it looks pretty neat I think. Better than a mass-printed movie poster!
Here's a picture of the last jersey I got. I did the best I could displaying it, and it looks pretty neat I think. Better than a mass-printed movie poster!
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Nah...in fact, I'm sure either Buddy or Johnny could afford to pay for Buddy to come to Vegas. Neither of them are broke. What Johnny is doing, is collecting donations to auction off to pay for Buddy's trip. I think that's a smart idea, and nothing wrong with it. The value of pool memorabilia is what it is. If they start asking for cash donations, that would be b.s., imo.
Scott Lee
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Scott Lee
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Hey, a man's got to eat!
Here's what I'm willing to contribute to Buddy's cause. I will get a tournament program signed by all ten players, plus the TV commentators and donate it to the winning bidder. How much is that worth? Bid away :smile:
Hey, a man's got to eat!
Here's what I'm willing to contribute to Buddy's cause. I will get a tournament program signed by all ten players, plus the TV commentators and donate it to the winning bidder. How much is that worth? Bid away :smile:
Would u sign it too Jay?
Ken
Either bid, or don't
Look, either bid, or don't. Obviously, it doesn't cost $4,500 to fly into and stay in Vegas for a week. Probably no more than 2 grand. What I think is happening is that the American team is trying to get Buddy there and paid a little for his time. Which is fair, IMO. Top pros travel for exhibitions and get paid a couple of grand. It's no different here.
Now, if you are interested, bid. If not, don't. No one is getting rich here. Obviously, Matchroom balked at paying the extra coach. Buddy shouldn't eat it. The other 5 players shouldn't either. They aren't getting paid a lot anyway. So, if enough money can be raised through an auction of goods, great. Presumably the bidders appreciate the value of what is on offer. The guy who is really contributing here is Bill Schick. He's putting out a cue, although not really a fancy one, and getting nothing in return. My hats off to him.
Look, either bid, or don't. Obviously, it doesn't cost $4,500 to fly into and stay in Vegas for a week. Probably no more than 2 grand. What I think is happening is that the American team is trying to get Buddy there and paid a little for his time. Which is fair, IMO. Top pros travel for exhibitions and get paid a couple of grand. It's no different here.
Now, if you are interested, bid. If not, don't. No one is getting rich here. Obviously, Matchroom balked at paying the extra coach. Buddy shouldn't eat it. The other 5 players shouldn't either. They aren't getting paid a lot anyway. So, if enough money can be raised through an auction of goods, great. Presumably the bidders appreciate the value of what is on offer. The guy who is really contributing here is Bill Schick. He's putting out a cue, although not really a fancy one, and getting nothing in return. My hats off to him.
Hey, a man's got to eat!
Here's what I'm willing to contribute to Buddy's cause. I will get a tournament program signed by all ten players, plus the TV commentators and donate it to the winning bidder. How much is that worth? Bid away :smile:
$100 - done
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Hey, a man's got to eat!
Here's what I'm willing to contribute to Buddy's cause. I will get a tournament program signed by all ten players, plus the TV commentators and donate it to the winning bidder. How much is that worth? Bid away :smile:
Thats awesome Jay. Thanks for getting involved!
Ray
That puts me bidding on Rodney's shirt then.