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David Bageant

United States
Joined 5/1/2004
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02/09/2012 10:22:47  Reply with Quote

Dr. Banjo, Pete Wernick, donated a piece of Bluegrass history to a fundraiser that I am associated with.  He gave us a band photo of the group Hot Rize from their heyday, and it is signed by all members of the band, including the late great Charles Sawtelle.  There has been some discussion in my group as to what value to assign to this great collectors item.  Does anyone have any insight as to how much we should list as it's value?  We are raising money for Fisher House Foundation, and I don't want to undervalue this very nice item.  Any help would be appreciated.

And by the way; The Wednesday Night Garage Jammers are sponsoring a 12 hour Bluegrass Marathon, a Jamathon if you will, on February 25, 2012.  It is to raise funds for Fisher House, an organization that provides housing for the families of military troops that are wounded or sick.  The families can stay near the hospital and support their loved ones as they recover from their wounds.  (It is like the Ronald McDonald House, but for our troops.)  We are in the Baltimore, Maryland area and we will be jamming from 1200 noon until 1200 midnight.  If you are anywhere nearby and want to have a lot of fun and support a great cause, or if you would like to donate, e-mail me at dbageant@yahoo.com

 


Edited by - un5trung on 02/09/2012 12:12:28

un5trungPlayers Union Member

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02/09/2012 12:13:48  View un5trung's MP3 Archive  View un5trung's Photo Albums  View un5trung's Blog  Reply with Quote

A fine topic, best of luck to you.  But I'm not clear it belongs under Bluegrass Playing Advice, so I've moved it to Other Banjo Related Topics.

Please let me know if you need anything -- 

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David Bageant

United States
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02/09/2012 18:54:45  Reply with Quote

quote:
Originally posted by un5trung

A fine topic, best of luck to you.  But I'm not clear it belongs under Bluegrass Playing Advice, so I've moved it to Other Banjo Related Topics.

Please let me know if you need anything -- 


Sorry, accidentally posted in the wrong place.  Thanks for the correction and the good wishes.  Dave B. O--'-~

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Bart McNeil

United States
Joined 5/21/2010
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02/10/2012 09:34:01  Reply with Quote

Unless you have some knowledge of this item or signature values I think you should regard it as a donation and value it slightly above what a normal donation might be. But to guess autograph value is just a wild wild guess. I would value it at what you think interested supporters of your cause might normally donate.

I doubt anyone will take your estimated value very seriously anyway. I am assuming it will be auctioned and that will determine the value.... but with no history it is impossible to place a value on it..

Or did you mention that one of the signatures is Marilyn Monroes?

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