ARTICLE: Brady Quinn charging for autographs

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[GimmeTheBall!]

Brady Quinn Charging to Sign Autographs


Cleveland Browns first round draft pick, Quarterback Brady Quinn must hate his fans. He was at mall in Ohio Saturday for an autograph signing — But it wasn’t free like you may expect.

The price to have Quinn’s signature was $75 for a picture and over $200 for other merchandise. And if you brought your own item for Mr. Quinn to sign, he would refuse.

Who does this guy think he is? He has yet to take a snap in the NFL, and when he does, he’ll suck.

Maybe that explains everything; Quinn knows he will be a horrible NFL QB so he’s trying to make as much money as possible without even completing one NFL pass.

http://nflguru.net/2007/brady-quinn-charging-to-sign-autographs/

I'll tell you who he is: he's the former QB for storied Notre Dame (Does that mean "Northern Woman"?}

And, hey

Have you seen his honey?

Her root jobs and makeup must cost at least $10,000 a month and last I hard Quinn was not signed

He's just trying to make some quick cash

Give him a break

I say with that autograph money he should buy him an Italian suit and get him a higher-rent gal, IMHO

 

[HardHittin'Witten]

That's ok because we are going to charge the hell out of Cleveland next year. They are going to pay us big time with that draft pick. Thanks, Cleveland. Call us anytime. Your money is always good here.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

Sweet....What mall was that???

Brady is looking at a lengthy hold out... so he still has to 'feed his family'...

 

[YosemiteSam]

Brady Quinn Charging to Sign Autographs


Cleveland Browns first round draft pick, Quarterback Brady Quinn must hate his fans. He was at mall in Ohio Saturday for an autograph signing — But it wasn’t free like you may expect.

The price to have Quinn’s signature was $75 for a picture and over $200 for other merchandise. And if you brought your own item for Mr. Quinn to sign, he would refuse.

Who does this guy think he is? He has yet to take a snap in the NFL, and when he does, he’ll suck.

Maybe that explains everything; Quinn knows he will be a horrible NFL QB so he’s trying to make as much money as possible without even completing one NFL pass.

http://nflguru.net/2007/brady-quinn-charging-to-sign-autographs/

Wow. ...and I thought I didn't like Matt Leinart. LOL

 

[sago1]

We don't know if a company has arranged him to be their for autographs or whether his agent has arranged this and only Quinn is there. It is just preposturous (sp?) for Quinn to even think his signature is worth anything cause he's done nothing in the NFL and frankly it's dumb for any Brown fan to pay that kind of money. Most NFL players set up an arrangement with a company/store where they appear and give free autographs in return for gift certificates, clothes and other things. Most NFL players also freely autograph anything during TC and other team situations. It's only when they really sign high profile that they get involved in those large autograph sessions when $50-150 spent for their autographs.

 

[K-Mart]

So he couldn't hook up with one of the mall businesses and sign for free?

No....the sponser is just trying to recoup the $ he/she laid out to Quinn for doing the signing....Quinn probably didn't even know how much they were charging....

 

[Twyst]

Are they sure that he was keeping the money? Marques colston and deuce have been doing autograph sessions together in new orleans at a few stores and charging, but the money is given to charity.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Are they sure that he was keeping the money? Marques colston and deuce have been doing autograph sessions together in new orleans at a few stores and charging, but the money is given to charity.

Face it. Brady Quinn sucks! :loser:

 

[Doomsday101]

I would like him to sign that picture of him sitting in the room by himself on draft day as he slide down the draft board. Poor thing they had to move him to another room away from the cameras.

 

[ccb04]

Athletes get paid for making appearances, especially autograph signings. I thought this was common knowledge. Many times, they are told not to sign anything that someone may bring, as the promoter wants to sell their own merchandise. Players get paid hefty sums to sign autographs for companies such as Upper Deck, Field of Dreams, ect... who then turn around and sell the autographed merchandies at premium prices to recoup the money they initially laid out to the player. Promoters recoup their money by allowing only their merchandise to be purchased for signing and by charging a premium price to have something signed at a show, mall, ect.

I worked in the memorabilia business for quite a while and have seen this with almost any player from every sport you can think of ... to include Cowboys such as Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin. Hell, Emmitt had/still has, HIS OWN memorabilia shop in Florida. These guys recognize the money to be made ... and capitalize on it. It's a lucrative business ... so much so, that the Feds began spending quite a bit of time attempting to bust counterfitting operations that sprung up all over.

What's as ridiculous to me ... is the prices charged to actually go to a game.

 

[Doomsday101]

Athletes get paid for making appearances, especially autograph signings. I thought this was common knowledge. Many times, they are told not to sign anything that someone may bring, as the promoter wants to sell their own merchandise. Players get paid hefty sums to sign autographs for companies such as Upper Deck, Field of Dreams, ect... who then turn around and sell the autographed merchandies at premium prices to recoup the money they initially laid out to the player. Promoters recoup their money by allowing only their merchandise to be purchased for signing and by charging a premium price to have something signed at a show, mall, ect.

I worked in the memorabilia business for quite a while and have seen this with almost any player from every sport you can think of ... to include Cowboys such as Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin. Hell, Emmitt had/still has, HIS OWN memorabilia shop in Florida. These guys recognize the money to be made ... and capitalize on it. It's a lucrative business ... so much so, that the Feds began spending quite a bit of time attempting to bust counterfitting operations that sprung up all over.

What's as ridiculous to me ... is the prices charged to actually go to a game.

True but a rookie who has just as much of a chance of being a bust as he is a star? At least with Troy, Mike and Emmitt they accomplished something at the sports highest level.

 

[Hoov]

I think you are getting half the story here. That's probably the price of whatever company is sponsering his appearance there to sign autographs. They pay him for appearing, then fans pay them the money to have the items signed. He is basically under cantract and is not allowed to sign for free at this appearance. This is happens all the time with many athletes.

True. what is going on in this instance says nothing about the guys character.

 

[ccb04]

True but a rookie who has just as much of a chance of being a bust as he is a star? At least with Troy, Mike and Emmitt they accomplished something at the sports highest level.

Any rookie has a chance of being a bust (Ryan Leaf, Ki-Jana Carter, Blair Thomas, Tony Mandarich ... ah hell, there's far too many to list). If a guy is at all in demand, rookie or otherwise, people will pay for his autograph. And a promoter isn't going to waste time putting on a show for someone who won't draw. What's far more ridiculous to me, is the signing bonuses and contracts some of these rookies receive without ever having played a down in the NFL.

 

[Doomsday101]

Any rookie has a chance of being a bust (Ryan Leaf, Ki-Jana Carter, Blair Thomas, Tony Mandarich ... ah hell, there's far too many to list). If a guy is at all in demand, rookie or otherwise, people will pay for his autograph. And a promoter isn't going to waste time putting on a show for someone who won't draw. What's far more ridiculous to me, is the signing bonuses and contracts some of these rookies receive without ever having played a down in the NFL.

I'm just saying I find it funny that people would be willing to pay this price for a guy who has not done jack in the NFL. That autograph has as much chance of one day being worthless as it does being worth something. I agree with you on the rookie contracts and in the case of Quinn they are asking for top 10 money for a guy who was drafted 22nd?

 

[ccb04]

I'm just saying I find it funny that people would be willing to pay this price for a guy who has not done jack in the NFL. That autograph has as much chance of one day being worthless as it does being worth something. I agree with you on the rookie contracts and in the case of Quinn they are asking for top 10 money for a guy who was drafted 22nd?

Hell, it's really no different than people shelling out 75 bucks (replica) or more (authentic), for the same players jersey.

Quinn has already signed some endorsement deals as well ... EAS (the sports nutrition company) being one of them. It's all part of the business ... with companies and fans alike, hedging their bets so to speak. In essence, NFL teams do exactly the same when they draft a player. Sure, they do their due dilligence in scouting ... but it's still a crap shoot.

As far as the contract demands ... we all know how agents operate.

 

[zeromaster]

Mmmph. No more beans...

 

[Facin'Fools]

i would have tried to give him the one of the five pictures of him grabbing his frat buddies nuts to sign...umm can you make it out to McCordsville Cowboy and put something like I support people like you support me....Pro-quinn?! Might as well be Pro-Couch....FYI heard Couch was tryin to get a try out with the falcons on sirius NFL channel 124

 

[ccb04]

Pro-quinn?! Might as well be Pro-Couch....

Or pro Kevin Kolb.

 

[Facin'Fools]

Or pro Kevin Kolb.

I dont know if Kolb came out of college as highly touted as Couch...but ill give you a birdy clap.....