Tiger Stadium Auction starts today! - Page 11

CaliforniaDreaming · #**401** (**permalink**) 10-22-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DiscoStu

Who is planning on picking up their winning bid items today? I think the email said from 8:00-6:00, I'm planning on going after work.

I can't make it to Detroit for the pick up. I've got a friend who does business there on Tuesday and Thursday and is going to pick it up for me. I can't wait!

billfer · #**402** (**permalink**) 10-22-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Corky

I still haven't heard. I am starting to feel like Charlie Brown on Halloween.

Then I'm Linus because I'm right there with you.

MotownWebGuy · #**403** (**permalink**) 10-22-2007, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by billfer

Then I'm Linus because I'm right there with you.

Same here... No seats for me.

G.Reaper · #**404** (**permalink**) 10-22-2007, 02:01 PM

auction stuff this morning and met Dan in person. He bought the home team valuables locker, a turn stile and a sign. Dropped about $1,000, he is a real fan for sure.
Still waiting for notifcation on my seats also...

dt35456884 · #**405** (**permalink**) 10-22-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dt35456884

Anybody know of any kind of clear lacquer or sealant designed for painted steel? Eventually I might like to give the steel frame a light coat of something that would give the finish some gloss and protection. Thoughts?

I think I found a winner.

http://www.permalac.com/product.asp

Once I finally get the frame cleaned up, a couple coats of this should really make these babies pop.

dadair6 · #**406** (**permalink**) 10-22-2007, 02:52 PM

Mine arrived today!! Can't wait to see them when I get home. I talked to my fiancee a couple times today (she works from home) and she didn't say a thing. I happened to check the online tracking and saw they were delivered this morning.

JR · #**407** (**permalink**) 10-22-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DiscoStu

Who is planning on picking up their winning bid items today? I think the email said from 8:00-6:00, I'm planning on going after work.

What'd you win?

DiscoStu · #**408** (**permalink**) 10-22-2007, 06:19 PM

One of the "Programs" signs. My brother came and met me at work and we went down together. It was pretty odd being there, but definitely fun.

We went in a side parking lot and walked up to an open gate in centerfield. You could see out to the field and while we were waiting we asked the security guy if we could go down to the field. We were allowed to walk up to the grass, basically on the centerfield warning track. Took a few pictures, grabbed some dirt, got my sign and went home.

Definitely a cool experience. If you get a chance, don't send someone to pick your stuff up, it is worth the drive.

CaliforniaDreaming · #**409** (**permalink**) 10-22-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DiscoStu

One of the "Programs" signs. My brother came and met me at work and we went down together. It was pretty odd being there, but definitely fun.

We went in a side parking lot and walked up to an open gate in centerfield. You could see out to the field and while we were waiting we asked the security guy if we could go down to the field. We were allowed to walk up to the grass, basically on the centerfield warning track. Took a few pictures, grabbed some dirt, got my sign and went home.

Definitely a cool experience. If you get a chance, don't send someone to pick your stuff up, it is worth the drive.

Bummer! You are making me VERY disappointed that I can't go get it myself! I hope my buddy's friend who is going for me appreciates the experience!

G.Reaper · #**410** (**permalink**) 10-22-2007, 07:49 PM

in the driveway when I got home from work. No email, just the box. Seats are in very good condition, aisle seat and row 13 imagine that, very fitting for the Reaper family. I have pics, not sure how to post them.
Good luck to the rest of you

dadair6 · #**411** (**permalink**) 10-22-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by G.Reaper

in the driveway when I got home from work. No email, just the box. Seats are in very good condition, aisle seat and row 13 imagine that, very fitting for the Reaper family. I have pics, not sure how to post them.
Good luck to the rest of you

I was very impressed at the condition of mine. Got seats 17 & 18 so I have to remove two extra seat levers. There are some rust spots on the frame, but other than that everything looks good. By time I got home and finished some yard work it was getting dark, but under the garage lights it looks like there isn't any green paint from *61. Other than the dirt/dust on the seats there doesn't appear to be any other imperfections. All the bolts on the seats are intact, unlike some of the early problems.

Thanks to Dan for all the information and keeping us up-to-date. Now, anybody out there win an Exit sign with a right arrow they're looking to sell? :)

markmeista · #**412** (**permalink**) 10-22-2007, 10:48 PM

After this semester is over, I think I'll take my seats home to Dearborn and make it a project of mine to refurbish the frame by scrubbing/sanding down the frame and repainting it. It's probable that I'll end up doing that if I can't get rid of all the "Crystallization" on the bottom of the steel frames. There is more than I initially thought after I took out the plastic parts of the seating set and examined the frame more closely. I'll definitely try to scrub that stuff off, but I think I will probably end up repainting it.

I don't really have the tools to do that up here, but my dad does. (It will probably turn into a father and son project.)

dt, thanks for the info on that sealer. I think I'll invest in that after the frame is redone.

Dirk Diggler · #**413** (**permalink**) 10-23-2007, 12:39 PM

Here's an AP article I saw this morning regarding the sales....

Fans buy $2M worth of Tiger Stadium seats
10/23/2007, 12:58 a.m. EDT
The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — Fans bought 6,909 pairs of seats from the former home of the Detroit Tigers worth a total of more than $2 million.

The Detroit Free Press reports the city of Detroit will net about $366,000 from the sale of the Tiger Stadium seats once the cost of removal and shipping is deducted. Detroit owns the ballpark.

An equal amount will go to the companies handling the sale.

An online auction of stadium memorabilia has raised $192,729. That raises the city's total to about $559,000.

The city plans to use proceeds from the auction to defray the costs of demolition. Tiger Stadium has been empty since Detroit Tigers owner Mike Ilitch moved the ballclub to Comerica Park in 2000

DaYooperASBDT · #**414** (**permalink**) 10-23-2007, 01:13 PM

Dirk, you've reallly boned up on these sales figures .....

G.Reaper · #**415** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 06:33 AM

But many collector items remain for sale, including seat backs, signs, newspapers and bricks. Those who want to buy leftover items can stop by the stadium near Gate 8 and make an offer.

Hey Dan, could you elaborate on location and hours ?
Thanks again, my seats are great.

MichaelB · #**416** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dt35456884

I think I found a winner.

http://www.permalac.com/product.asp

Once I finally get the frame cleaned up, a couple coats of this should really make these babies pop.

Could this be used on the plastic too... or just the metal? I'm looking for a good way to protect and spruce up the plastic a bit as well.

TSAuctioneer · #**417** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by G.Reaper

But many collector items remain for sale, including seat backs, signs, newspapers and bricks. Those who want to buy leftover items can stop by the stadium near Gate 8 and make an offer.

Hey Dan, could you elaborate on location and hours ?
Thanks again, my seats are great.

Yep.

Hours are 8 am to 6 pm everyday including weekends. We are at the back of the stadium near fisher freeway and trumbull.

everything is first come first served. CASH only

Dan

MichaelB · #**418** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 07:20 AM

Dan -

Is there any way to order bricks from the stadium if you aren't able to stop by?

Also, there was no COA with my seats. Will that be coming separetly?

Thanks!

dt35456884 · #**419** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

Could this be used on the plastic too... or just the metal? I'm looking for a good way to protect and spruce up the plastic a bit as well.

I'm not really sure. For the plastic I've been using a scratch remover and armor all, with modest success.

potthole · #**420** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

Dan -

Is there any way to order bricks from the stadium if you aren't able to stop by?

Also, there was no COA with my seats. Will that be coming separetly?

Thanks!

Dan mentioned that COA for seats would arrive in a couple of weeks, due to seats shipping out earlier than initial plans called for.

mckibbka · #**421** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 08:59 AM

My seats arrived today! I'm at college though and they were shipped to home:-/ I got my email notifying me of shipment 20 minutes after they were delivered.

2R'S · #**422** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 12:44 PM

Got the shipping notice today and 2 hours later the seats arrived. I'm glad I was home as the box weighed as much as the UPS guy. Seats 22 and 23 look good, taking tomorrow night off to start cleaning!

IUTiger · #**423** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 01:13 PM

Same story for me on the shipping notice. Got the e-mail this morning and a few short hours later, seats 7 and 8 arrived. The UPS guy was worried because the box was damaged and he and his boss thought it was a TV, so he was relieved to learn what was actually in the box. And it doesn't appear that there was any damage to the seats during the shipping process, even though the box wasn't in great shape.

Anyway, the seats are filthy, and have a fair amount of green paint on the metal, but other than that they look great.

Can't wait to clean them up.

Go Tigers!
Jamie

dt35456884 · #**424** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 01:21 PM

Ordered my can of Permalac today. Little pricey at $24 (with shipping) but this stuff seems to get high marks from everyone who has used it.

goast8127 · #**425** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 05:37 PM

Picked up an auction item today. Also picked up some cups holders for my seats @ $5 each. Should be a nice addition once the finally arrive!

DiscoStu · #**426** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 06:20 PM

Wouldn't the cup holders attach to the back of the seats in front of them? How do you plan on making that work?

goast8127 · #**427** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 06:25 PM

yeah they'll attach to the backs. I was thinking more along the lines of original authenticity than functionality. I don't plan on sitting in them all that often.

TSAuctioneer · #**428** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 08:45 PM

Guys,

If you come By TELL ME YOU ARE ON THE BOARD!!!!!

I'm The Skinny Guy with 5 day beard growth running Around!

Dan

potthole · #**429** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dt35456884

Ordered my can of Permalac today. Little pricey at $24 (with shipping) but this stuff seems to get high marks from everyone who has used it.

I'm interested in seeing how that stuff works for you. If the results are good, I just might invest in a can of it too.

dt35456884 · #**430** (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by potthole

I'm interested in seeing how that stuff works for you. If the results are good, I just might invest in a can of it too.

I'm hoping to have everything done in a couple weeks' time. Plenty of cleaning and lacquering to do between now and then.

I'll be posting pictures.

G.Reaper · #**431** (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 10:00 AM

there are holes just under the arc of the armrest, you could with little work make them fit there. That is my plan to have beer holders on my seats my Halloween.

G.Reaper · #**432** (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 10:02 AM

I am going to try and make it down tonight, how is your supply of beer holders ?

scotty555 · #**433** (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 10:12 AM

Quick question.

Will the COA's have the location (section and row) of our seats?

MotownWebGuy · #**434** (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by G.Reaper

I am going to try and make it down tonight, how is your supply of beer holders ?

Just a hunch, but I don't think Dan is checking the site during business hours. He might not get back to you until late tonight or tomorrow morning.

I'm sure he has no Internet access at the old stadium. The place hardly had access to the Internet back in 1999!

goast8127 · #**435** (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Domino

Questions on the seats

1. Does it come with some kind of paper that says what section/row and number the seats are?
2. Do you have dimensions (really I need to know the length) to see if they will fit in this one area in my basement.
3. I realize you sell in pairs, is it easy to separate the seats if a buyer wanted to (once you get the pair home)?

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Originally Posted by TSAuctioneer

Answers:

The seats will come with a Letter of Authenticity. They will not come location in stadium. Sorry

The size is about 3 1/2' wide x 3' high. That's a guess. I will have to measure them and get you those.

There will be a little work to get them apart but i have seen people do it in the past

Dan

Here you go Scotty...

GroovinYEM · #**436** (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 11:36 AM

Dan- I sent you a PM regarding my broken carriage bolts. Do you still have some available? I just need 2 of them.

markmeista · #**437** (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dt35456884

I'm hoping to have everything done in a couple weeks' time. Plenty of cleaning and lacquering to do between now and then.

I'll be posting pictures.

dt, I'm gonna follow your approach on the seats. Thanks for all your input on how to clean them and whatnot! I had all but decided to repaint the steel, but I don't like how "new" they'd look. I started scrubbing off some of the green with a simple combo of a dish sponge and some dishwashing detergent, and I'm pretty impressed with how much green paint has come off! When you're done using that spray, I'll judge if I should use that or not.

I also decided to replace the bolts that hold the seats to the frame. Two pairs were pretty rusty, and the other bolt was bent to hell once I took out the extra seat holder brace-thing. I couldn't find the right size at ACO or Meijer, though. Guess I'll have to check Home Depot.

dt35456884 · #**438** (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by markmeista

dt, I'm gonna follow your approach on the seats. Thanks for all your input on how to clean them and whatnot! I had all but decided to repaint the steel, but I don't like how "new" they'd look. I started scrubbing off some of the green with a simple combo of a dish sponge and some dishwashing detergent, and I'm pretty impressed with how much green paint has come off! When you're done using that spray, I'll judge if I should use that or not.

Cool.

I've switched to a plastic brush with the frames and it seems to be working just as good as the steel wire brush without being so abrasive.