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  • 72skywalker72skywalker Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭
    I would put one of his cards (3rd year fleer maybe) in your pocket along with a pen just in case you get the opportunity. If the opportunity does not come up no one has to know you have a card in your pocket.
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  • 5714Ks5714Ks Posts: 175
    ebay MJ's cards and pick out the one you think looks the coolest.
    so even though you don't collect...you have his auto on something you think has good eye appeal.

    edit: easy to carry in your pocket as well.
  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,139 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would take any one of his first 3 Fleer cards. If I knew that I could get it signed I would definitely want his 86 Fleer card signed.

    Shane

  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    if you bring a ball leave it in the trunk of the car until you find out whether it's appropriate to ask.

    if you can't obtain his autograph that way, perhaps he'd be interested in a little game of H-O-R-S-E. image
  • YogiBerraFanYogiBerraFan Posts: 2,390 ✭✭
    Some of the private messages I am getting are hilarious image
  • gc1213gc1213 Posts: 154
    Keeping a ball in the car is a great idea and keeps things from coming across as staged of rude.

    I'm always wearing a pair of vintage Jordan's whenever I'm not working so I would absolutely ask for him to sign one if I happen to meet him. Not sure what your age is or if Jordan's are your style though image

    I have read somewhere that due to his contract with Upper Deck he cannot sign 86 Fleer cards. Not sure if this holds for private family functions but I know this is the case at signing events.
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  • DialjDialj Posts: 1,636 ✭✭
    if you can't obtain his autograph that way, perhaps he'd be interested in a little game of H-O-R-S-E.

    Off the overpass, over the river, through the back door, behind the glass ... nothing but net. You still are not getting my Big Mac. image
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  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
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  • eagles33eagles33 Posts: 2,683 ✭✭✭
    If you aren't really a collector of basketball I would go with something that is more of a cool conversation piece. I think it's way cooler to say had a beer with Jordan than just simply getting a card signed that is a dime a dozen. Not saying Jordan signed cards are not collectible. They def are and usually command top dollar. However I don't really think they are that uncommon. I would go with a signed beer bottle or something like that. Something unique that is from the party would be the way I would go. God luck
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  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    This:

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  • CNoteCNote Posts: 2,070 ✭
    I'd rather have a handshake and a picture.
  • PeteZariaPeteZaria Posts: 288
    Maybe you could ask him if he has any info about the 1990 Topps George Bush card.
  • handymanhandyman Posts: 5,384 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Cut a square out of his rug an put it on a card.
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  • CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092 ✭
    Don't bring anything, it's in poor taste.

    Lee
  • SidePocketSidePocket Posts: 2,901 ✭✭✭
    Skip the autograph and just have a great time. No stress of looking for a signing opportunity or wondering if it's rude or inappropriate. And I'm sure MJ would appreciate NOT being asked for an auto at a family gathering.

    "Molon Labe"

  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    dude. duuuuuuuuuuuuuude. DUDE!!!! listen up, here's the deal.

    break a bone in your hand, or maybe your wrist......make sure it's not the arm you normally use for......oh, nevermind.

    then, THEN, here's the bestest part!!!

    GET HIM TO SIGN YOUR CAST!!!!!!!!!!

    you can thank me later. say hi to your doctor for me. image
  • SouthsiderSouthsider Posts: 1,049 ✭✭✭
    I would not bring anything like a card or other memorabilia to have signed. It would feel inappropriate to me. Instead, I would enjoy the experience and if it comes up naturally (say he offers to sign something for you) then pick an item like a bar napkin, a $20 bill from your wallet, or something similar. It will end up having more meaning than a basketball card that you're not really into anyway.
  • handymanhandyman Posts: 5,384 ✭✭✭✭✭
    also I bet if he did want to sign stuff. He will have stuff there that he gives away to friends and what not. So bring nothing but a knife or scissors .
  • blee1blee1 Posts: 713 ✭✭✭
    I agree with SidePocket & CDsNuts. Just let the guy enjoy his night and you can too.
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  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,586 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Don't bring anything, it's in poor taste.

    Lee >>



    I'm not one to compliment Lee very often, but no one knows poor taste better than him.
  • Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    I would be happy to just say I went to a party once were Michael Jordan was at. I would actually be surprised if you even got the chance to even talk to him. This guy is going to be heavily surrounded by real friends and family. He's not dumb, he knows his signature commands real money. Jordan may even turn you down and that might leave you with a negative impression of him. Theres a place for everything like even autographs and I dont think this is one of them. Picture and a handshake is probably more realistic. I dont think youll get to be in his "circle" for more than 1 minute.
  • 5714Ks5714Ks Posts: 175
    it is not in poor taste if you were "told to bring something." if you think it will be awkward, don't do it. if you are not worried about it being awkward, i vote for the signed cast!
  • YogiBerraFanYogiBerraFan Posts: 2,390 ✭✭
    A very nice member here has offered to send me a selection of cards including his early examples so I am just going to stick with that. I will just put a few cards in my jacket. As I said I am not a basketball collector so either way it doesn't really matter. If I do go I will just be looking for a good time. I won't even think of pulling out the cards unless others do for whatever reason and there seems to be a signing moment. I think it will be easy to tell if the moment feels appropriate or not. From what I understand there will be less than 20 people there including me. If I go I will look forward to discussing baseball with him if it is an option. If there is a hoop there I think what I would like most is a photo of him and I shooting baskets. That would be the coolest thing of all. Again, I may end up not going and this is all for nothing.
  • RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
    Fake pregnant wife/gf with the basketball in her shirt, as she goes into labor (After the meal)... well whaddaya know


    Stay classy
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Rob ... if you want to get the Sh!t knocked out of you, ask him to sign this! LOL
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  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    his "circle" is above the rim.
  • ClockworkAngelClockworkAngel Posts: 1,994 ✭✭✭
    For me, the ultimate would be the authentic Jordan #23 Bulls Jersey-Road red of course
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  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,498 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i> I think it will be easy to tell if the moment feels appropriate or not. >>



    agreed

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