Malachi taking advantage of his pro status

[iommi]

$10 per autograph...

 

[orange79]

Torn on this. Go out, make your money, knock yourself out. He deserves everything he can earn. But something rubs me the wrong way about doing it at a high school. :noidea:

 

[Briancuse]

Torn on this. Go out, make your money, knock yourself out. He deserves everything he can earn. But something rubs me the wrong way about doing it at a high school. :noidea:

I don't like it either, not for nothing, but Pro athletes should sign autographs for free.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I don't like it either, not for nothing, but Pro athletes should sign autographs for free.

I mean I guess that's one way to solve the NCAA amateur problem - don't let the pros make money either!

 

[iommi]

Torn on this. Go out, make your money, knock yourself out. He deserves everything he can earn. But something rubs me the wrong way about doing it at a high school. :noidea:

I agree. I said the same thing! And it's his own high school too. Also, he sort of cheapens himself with this kind of price tag. Maybe?

 

[Briancuse]

I mean I guess that's one way to solve the NCAA amateur problem - don't let the pros make money either!

What does one have to do with the other?

 

[iommi]

Someone tweeted about Malachi that now it's all about business and Mal tweeted back: #facts.

 

[creatorsgam]

Someone tweeted about Malachi that now it's all about business and Mal tweeted back: #facts.

He isn't wrong. Good for him, too. Glad he understands that.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

What does one have to do with the other?

I can't figure out if you're sincere, or the type of troll that is the stuff of legends.

 

[cusetown1]

say he signs 100 autographs that's a grand, and now that he's making "the big bucks " is that even worth it?

 

[Briancuse]

I can't figure out if you're sincere, or the type of troll that is the stuff of legends.

How am Trolling? I don't believe in pro athletes charging money for their autographs. Is that Trolling?

 

[creatorsgam]

say he signs 100 autographs that's a grand, and now that he's making "the big bucks " is that even worth it?

$1,000 for 15 minutes of work.

The conclusion of "worth it" is very obvious.

 

[cusetown1]

How am Trolling? I don't believe in pro athletes charging money for their autographs. Is that Trolling?

Unless it's Pete rose

 

[cusetown1]

$1,000 for 15 minutes of work.

The conclusion of "worth it" is very obvious.

15 minutes ? 100 autorgraphs plus a short convo will take more than 15 minutes .

 

[Dave85]

Torn on this. Go out, make your money, knock yourself out. He deserves everything he can earn. But something rubs me the wrong way about doing it at a high school. :noidea:

I don't care how people make money as long as it doesn't involve under aged hookers.

 

[creatorsgam]

Back in '99 I went to Cooperstown to see Ryan, Yount, and Brett inducted. I had just finished my senior year of high school. Saw Pete Rose selling his 'graph for $10.

To this day I regret not getting it.

 

[creatorsgam]

15 minutes ? 100 autorgraphs plus a short convo will take more than 15 minutes .

It was the mildest of hyperbole.

 

[creatorsgam]

Unless it's Pete rose

Ha! Look up.

 

[Briancuse]

Back in '99 I went to Cooperstown to see Ryan, Yount, and Brett inducted. I had just finished my senior year of high school. Saw Pete Rose selling his 'graph for $10.

To this day I regret not getting it.

To me and this goes especially for adults, what is the point of paying for someone's autograph? If you run into a ballplayer and they sign something for you, I think thats neat. Back when I was a kid my uncle was friends with a pretty big name nfl qb, he used to send me signed stuff all the time, that meant something to me .

 

[Zelda Zonk]

Wow. Well, that does it. To whom should i surrender my Mal Fan Club card?

I mean, jeez — do something first.

 

[creatorsgam]

To me and this goes especially for adults, what is the point of paying for someone's autograph? If you run into a ballplayer and they sign something for you, I think thats neat. Back when I was a kid my uncle was friends with a pretty big name nfl qb, he used to send me signed stuff all the time, that meant something to me .

Personally, I've never cared about a signature. It's odd... to me. But I have known plenty of people that do value and "collect" autographs. If I was into it, it would absolutely mean more to receive it in a more candid moment rather than planned/paid for.

Completely understand what you are saying, and I agree.

But if there is a market for it, capitalize on it. Especially for a young, hungry athlete.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

SU alum Brandon Steiner has made a pretty nice living off of it. I'm debating whether or not I feel like driving to Trenton. The price and location don't bother me at all. The chance of me running into him anywhere is minimal. If I choose to go, it gives me an opportunity to thank him for what he did for SU, and congratulate him and wish him luck in the NBA. To me that's worth $10.

 

[iommi]

I'm not an autograph hound at all, but two I have and love: Charlie Watts. Met him while he was being interviewed at the Mayflower Hotel in NYC in I think '92. He was there playing a few shows with his Charlie Parker tribute band. He's Charlie Watts, so I couldn't pass up the chance to get his autograph. He doesn't sign all that frequently for free, so that was cool.

The other: actor Frank Vincent. I had him sign a pic of him as Billy Batts. He signed it with the inscription: "Go home and get your shine box." Love Frank Vincent. Legendary character actor.

 

[Briancuse]

I'm not an autograph hound at all, but two I have and love: Charlie Watts. Met him while he was being interviewed at the Mayflower Hotel in NYC in I think '92. He was there playing a few shows with his Charlie Parker tribute band. He's Charlie Watts, so I couldn't pass up the chance to get his autograph. He doesn't sign all that frequently for free, so that was cool.

The other: actor Frank Vincent. I had him sign a pic of him as Billy Batts. He signed it with the inscription: "Go home and get your shine box." Love Frank Vincent. Legendary character actor.

One of the great movie lines ever.

 

[iommi]

SU alum Brandon Steiner has made a pretty nice living off of it. I'm debating whether or not I feel like driving to Trenton. The price and location don't bother me at all. The chance of me running into him anywhere is minimal. If I choose to go, it gives me an opportunity to thank him for what he did for SU, and congratulate him and wish him luck in the NBA. To me that's worth $10.

Your last two sentences are why I'm a little torn on this.