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Topic: Signing history and experience: Charlie Duke
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ASCAN1984
Member Posts: 1050
From: County Down, Nothern Ireland
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-07-2008 01:03 PM
   
I was just wondering if anyone has ordered from Charlie Duke's website and if so how did it go? |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4503
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-07-2008 01:08 PM
I sent stuff to Charlie long before he set his own website up. He is a class act. A pleasure to do business with. |
ASCAN1984
Member Posts: 1050
From: County Down, Nothern Ireland
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-07-2008 01:12 PM
That's what I thought. Am going to order from him now. Thanks for your input. Kind of sucks having to pay for an autograph but it is worth it. |
cddfspace
Member Posts: 625
From: Morris County, NJ, USA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 01-08-2008 07:31 AM
General Duke is very kind. I have ordered two times from him - both times he actually called (I include my phone number in case of issues). First time, they misplaced my request and he was calling to see if I was still interested - we spoke for about 30 minutes. Second time (about a year later) he called to confirm location of a quote I was asking him to write on the photo (another nice conversation). You will be very happy ordering through him. Good luck! |
spaceman1953
Member Posts: 953
From: South Bend, IN
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 01-29-2008 04:52 PM
"Hello, this is Charlie Duke".MY cardiologist would be out of business! |
Russ Still
Member Posts: 535
From: Atlanta, GA USA
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-29-2008 05:34 PM
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Originally posted by spaceman1953:
My cardiologist would be out of business!
I'm not going to be a name dropper, but it was pretty funny about 10-12 years ago. My secretary came in my office with this odd look on her face. "Hey, some guy named – wants to talk to you on the phone." She had no idea who he was.And that reminds me of another time my now ex-bro-in-law asked me, "So Russ, what does the Space Shuttle do? Just go back and forth to the moon?" He was serious. |
dave sixsmith
Member Posts: 199
From: burnley lancashire england
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 01-30-2008 05:57 PM
Charlie's a number one guy always a pleasure.My first trip to the states way back in 83 he invited me to his house and he and Dotty took me to lunch. Man... you should see the stuff he had on his walls including his beta cloth patches and thank you inscription on a photo from the Apollo 11 crew, wow!!! And then there were the maps they used on the EVAs. In the same week I went to the Coors distribution warehouse in Deerpark Texas and met Al Shepard. Just wish I had taken some 16x20 to get signed!! He supplied me with some free samples... thanks Al. |
ASCAN1984
Member Posts: 1050
From: County Down, Nothern Ireland
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-31-2008 04:18 AM
Ordered and my autograph arrived last week. Can't tell you how happy I am. Terrific. Would recommend to anyone. Cool inscription. A class act. |
SpaceSteve
Member Posts: 440
From: San Antonio TX, USA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 02-05-2008 10:04 PM
I ordered an 8x10 "Plum Crater" photo from General Duke's website on Jan 28th. I got it in the mail today and it is absolutely perfect!  |
CPCM
Member Posts: 46
From: Spring, Texas, USA
Registered: Dec 2007
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posted 02-24-2008 02:14 PM
I had a Moonpans panorama signed and it look less than 2 weeks. A class act. |
nojnj
Member Posts: 503
From: Highland Heights, KY
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-16-2008 09:26 AM
Absolutely great! I ordered the Lunar Tribute and the two DVDs. They arrived in less than two weeks. They were all personalized. "The Walk With The Son" DVD is truly inspirational. Great items and a wonderful price! |
Torsten
Member Posts: 35
From: Oberhausen, Germany
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 02-19-2012 02:56 PM
Just a short update, as this topic hasn't been updated a while...Charlie is a very nice guy, he even sends e-mails and signs a custom declaration himself. I got a very nice autograph. Shipped after two weeks, arrived in Germany after two additional weeks (maybe due to German customs). A great addition to my little collection! |
gnewt
Member Posts: 10
From: Florida
Registered: Aug 2011
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posted 02-22-2012 08:01 PM
Just wanted to add that I sent a prints to Charlie Duke from my current home in Brazil. He signed it with a unique inscription and returned the image to my permanent residence back in the U.S. He is a very gracious signer and returned emails themselves. A Wonderful man and a great signing experience! Very glad to hear that your experience went well too. |
Mr. Apollo 17
Member Posts: 55
From: Ashland, OH USA
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted 02-26-2012 10:59 AM
I sent a photo to Gen. Duke about 3-4 weeks ago and got it back autographed yesterday. Very great guy. Very happy! |
cycleroadie
Member Posts: 454
From: Apalachin, NY USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 03-13-2012 03:32 PM
General Duke signed / shipped a picture to me, personalized to me, added the mission, and a short inscription, all for his all too fair fee without adding any extra fee for the inscription I might add. If you are looking for something from him I think you will be more than happy with the experience. |
TLIGuy
Member Posts: 231
From: Virginia
Registered: Jul 2013
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posted 07-10-2014 02:56 PM
I just wanted to update this thread regarding General Duke's signings via the mail. I know keeping things like this current is quite a task and the cS team has been fantastic at keeping the information current and accurate. The addresses provided for signatures via the mail are still right on the money.I recently sent General Duke a piece for signing on July 3rd with a next day Saturday delivery because of the holiday. Less than a week later the piece arrived signed just as requested. I really appreciate that many of these gentleman continue to sign by mail and General Duke is still a class act in doing so. |
schnappsicle
Member Posts: 410
From: Houston, TX, USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 08-19-2014 07:33 AM
I seem to remember a few years back that there was a photo signed by Duke with a very long inscription on it describing what it was like to walk on the moon, or something like that.The reason I'm asking is that I contacted Duke and asked if he would write something similar to that for me at the upcoming ASF show. He said he would. I was worried because his website states that he has a 10 word limit on inscriptions. Apparently he's willing to exceed that at additional cost, which I am more than willing to pay. Anyway, I was just wondering where I can find that photo that Duke signed a while back so I can get him to write something similar to it on my photo. If anyone has it or knows where there is a photo of it online, I would appreciate a scan or link. Thanks for your help. |
woodg2
Member Posts: 163
From: Madison AL
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 08-19-2014 09:58 PM
I cannot help with the photo you are looking for, but he is a VERY accomodating signer. A couple of weeks ago ago he went out of his way and helped me complete a collection of Apollo 11 signed covers (you can see a pic in the stamps area of this message board). He was very willing to help me out and returned the cover very quickly, especially considering how busy his schedule must be. He is a true class act! |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 49749
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-19-2014 10:02 PM
quote:
Originally posted by schnappsicle:
...a very long inscription on it describing what it was like to walk on the moon, or something like that.
This is not an inscribed photo but here is a long, handwritten manuscript by Duke describing his experience on the moon. Might it be this is your are recalling? |
moonguyron
Member Posts: 191
From: Trinity, FL USA
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 08-20-2014 01:07 PM
Robert, I have the same letter. Purchased so long ago I can't remember where I got it or how much I paid. I do remember it was sold as an original but it is so lengthy I thought it must me just a good copy. Therefore I never framed it. Any comment? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 49749
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-20-2014 01:36 PM
I believe that Duke hand-wrote a number of these one-page manuscripts. I don't believe he offered reproductions.Someone else might have duplicated it and resold it, but you may want to take a closer look at yours as it may be authentic. |
moonguyron
Member Posts: 191
From: Trinity, FL USA
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 08-20-2014 02:07 PM
On closer inspection mine differs from yours slightly and is signed 1999. I had had it in storage for years. Sure looks authentic. Thanks. |
liftoff1
Member Posts: 236
From: Cumberland, Wisconsin
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 08-20-2014 04:45 PM
That appears to be one of the items that David Frohman of Peachstate Historical Society had produced back in the 1990's. |
mmmoo
Member Posts: 573
From: London, England
Registered: May 2001
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posted 08-20-2014 05:22 PM
quote:
Originally posted by schnappsicle:
I seem to remember a few years back that there was a photo signed by Duke with a very long inscription on it describing what it was like to walk on the moon, or something like that.
If you are talking about a long inscribed photo rather than a letter, then you may be thinking of the Moonpans Charlie Duke presentation. |
schnappsicle
Member Posts: 410
From: Houston, TX, USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 08-21-2014 04:13 AM
Yes I was thinking of the Moonpans photo. Thank you for finding it for me. The letter is also very intriguing. I've never seen that or anything like it before. I'll have to play with the wording and see if I can combine the best elements of both I have a lot of homework to do before the ASF show. |
spaced out
Member Posts: 3189
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 12-22-2017 09:06 AM
Does anyone know who manages Duke's CharlieDuke.com website, in terms of the Store page etc.? |
Dave_Johnson
Member Posts: 143
From:
Registered: Feb 2014
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posted 12-22-2017 04:22 PM
Yes, I had contact with them recently (passed through via Charlie) when I discovered an issue with Charlie's website. The company that manages his website is chaco.cc. |
davidcwagner
Member Posts: 978
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 12-22-2017 06:27 PM
Charlie signed some items I sent. Price was reasonable and rocket fast turnaround. Class act all the way. |
kirkland
Member Posts: 241
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 01-14-2018 04:01 PM
I have noticed Charlie Duke's autograph varies, sometimes he signs with "Jr" sometimes he doesn't. I believe the version without "Jr" is more common. However how common is the style without?Does any exemplars study for his autograph? What's the key to determining authenticity with both styles? |
Mike_The_First
Member Posts: 436
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2014
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posted 05-13-2018 11:19 AM
Not sure if anyone's noticed this, but on CharlieDuke.com's Store section, the main description reads "Prints are 8x10 and borderless," but the individual description on every single print reads "8 [inch] by 11 [inch]."Has anyone bought from the new site? Which is it? As an aside, does anyone know if the DVD comes signed? It strikes me as a bit cheap for a signed item (not that I'd be complaining if it is) but going to order it, the page does ask what inscription I want. That said, it's also the page that contradicts itself about what size the photos are, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's just a coding error. |
cycleroadie
Member Posts: 454
From: Apalachin, NY USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 05-13-2018 07:23 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Mike_The_First:
Which is it?
I have two from his site, they were both 8x10, they were bought 3 years or so ago however so not sure if it has changed. |
Dave_Johnson
Member Posts: 143
From:
Registered: Feb 2014
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posted 05-13-2018 10:08 PM
Count on the DVD not being signed — it's a coding error. I had a similar issue when I ordered a patch from Charlie's site. It has since been corrected. |
Mike_The_First
Member Posts: 436
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2014
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posted 05-14-2018 12:11 AM
Yeah, I noticed the patch (assuming we're discussing the same one) now specifies an additional charge for signed. The DVD doesn't mention it one way or the other, but my understanding from the previous site was that they weren't signed (at least at that time).However, looking at the site now, it's impossible to come away with any other idea if one wasn't familiar with the old site. |
Dave_Johnson
Member Posts: 143
From:
Registered: Feb 2014
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posted 05-15-2018 12:15 AM
Yes, the patch I was talking about is the one that's for sale on Charlie's site.The DVD issue has been corrected. |
Adhosler
New Member Posts: 9
From: Elizabeth City, NC
Registered: Feb 2020
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posted 03-11-2020 08:02 PM
I'm hoping to have a few things signed by Charlie Duke, but can't find on his website where it says he's allowing people to send him items to sign. I know collectSPACE has his P.O. Box listed, I just wanted to know if that was still current, and/or if he still accepts this way of doing it? Has anyone out there recently sent him something to sign, and if so, how did you go about doing it? |
Jetsfan
Member Posts: 23
From: New York, USA
Registered: Jan 2018
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posted 03-12-2020 07:55 PM
If you send an email to info@charlieduke.com, they will assist you in mailing in your items you’d like signed. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 49749
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-20-2021 04:13 PM
Per a note returned with a recent request sent by a reader, Charlie Duke's autograph fee is now $225. Our resource page has been updated accordingly. |
CEKebalo
Member Posts: 34
From: Winnipeg, MB, CA
Registered: Jun 2021
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posted 10-26-2021 10:06 AM
I wanted to share with the community a letter that Charlie Duke wrote to my 4 year old son recently. We hung the letter on his bedroom wall, for us to read and let our imaginations run wild with the words from Charlie. Life has the ability to connect you with amazing moments and memories.  |
Buel
Member Posts: 852
From: UK
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 10-26-2021 11:43 AM
This. Is. Incredible!!!!!! |
dss65
Member Posts: 1318
From: Sandpoint, ID, USA
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 10-26-2021 12:59 PM
Extremely cool gesture by a genuinely classy man. |
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