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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Vince G, CSN MFT on July 07, 2015, 07:24:06 AM
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Sitting on Aaron Singerman's kitchen table now.
(https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155876611485089&set=a.10151823572860089.865838.531130088&type=1)
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Were you not tempted Vince?
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$10,000 for a Sandow. Not bad.
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$10,000 for a Sandow. Not bad.
I think he ended up paying $7,000 cause whoever bought it for $9,999 bailed and the seller told Aaron he could have it.
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Posted by Aaron:
"I own a Sandow. It finally arrived last night. I opened the box up like a kid on Christmas. Tearing through tons of bubble wrap to uncover him. Some of you might be wondering why I would buy this... Why buy a trophy I didn't earn? There are two answers to this. One is, what you are looking at is bodybuilding history. Only 13 men have won the Mr. Olympia, and of those Sandows given out this might be the only one in circulation and not on the mantle of one of those 13 men. I bought it because it represents the pinnacle of achievement in the sport I've loved since I was a teenager and before. To me this solid brass statue is art. The second reason is because I did EARN this. Not in the way one might normally win Sandow, but in my own way. As a Jewish skinny teenager I knew I'd never stand onstage as the best bodybuilder in the world having Joe Weider hand me one. I was realistic enough at a young age to know better. That said, ironically I figured out a way to make it happen though other kinds of achievement within the sport and industry of bodybuilding. To me this Sandow doesn't represent the ultimate achievement in bodybuilding, but it most certainly represents achievement no one thought was possible... Even me! Lol. I love bodybuilding and where ever I am in live, I'll always have this amazing trophy to honor and look back on and remember where I came from. Because without bodybuilding I wouldn't be here."
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Posted by Aaron:
"I own a Sandow. It finally arrived last night. I opened the box up like a kid on Christmas. Tearing through tons of bubble wrap to uncover him. Some of you might be wondering why I would buy this... Why buy a trophy I didn't earn? There are two answers to this. One is, what you are looking at is bodybuilding history. Only 13 men have won the Mr. Olympia, and of those Sandows given out this might be the only one in circulation and not on the mantle of one of those 13 men. I bought it because it represents the pinnacle of achievement in the sport I've loved since I was a teenager and before. To me this solid brass statue is art. The second reason is because I did EARN this. Not in the way one might normally win Sandow, but in my own way. As a Jewish skinny teenager I knew I'd never stand onstage as the best bodybuilder in the world having Joe Weider hand me one. I was realistic enough at a young age to know better. That said, ironically I figured out a way to make it happen though other kinds of achievement within the sport and industry of bodybuilding. To me this Sandow doesn't represent the ultimate achievement in bodybuilding, but it most certainly represents achievement no one thought was possible... Even me! Lol. I love bodybuilding and where ever I am in live, I'll always have this amazing trophy to honor and look back on and remember where I came from. Because without bodybuilding I wouldn't be here."
Translation:
"I sell snake oil for a living and I'm proud of it."
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Posted by Aaron:
"I own a Sandow. It finally arrived last night. I opened the box up like a kid on Christmas. Tearing through tons of bubble wrap to uncover him. Some of you might be wondering why I would buy this... Why buy a trophy I didn't earn? There are two answers to this. One is, what you are looking at is bodybuilding history. Only 13 men have won the Mr. Olympia, and of those Sandows given out this might be the only one in circulation and not on the mantle of one of those 13 men. I bought it because it represents the pinnacle of achievement in the sport I've loved since I was a teenager and before. To me this solid brass statue is art. The second reason is because I did EARN this. Not in the way one might normally win Sandow, but in my own way. As a Jewish skinny teenager I knew I'd never stand onstage as the best bodybuilder in the world having Joe Weider hand me one. I was realistic enough at a young age to know better. That said, ironically I figured out a way to make it happen though other kinds of achievement within the sport and industry of bodybuilding. To me this Sandow doesn't represent the ultimate achievement in bodybuilding, but it most certainly represents achievement no one thought was possible... Even me! Lol. I love bodybuilding and where ever I am in live, I'll always have this amazing trophy to honor and look back on and remember where I came from. Because without bodybuilding I wouldn't be here."
I believe the sculpture is a bronze, not brass. Different composition of metals. Plus the bronze has a patina to give it the colour it has.
Not all Mr Olympias were awarded a Sandow but some received more than one as we know.
http://www.ifbbpro.com/news/history-of-the-sandow-statuette/
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The only Jew to touch the Sandow trophy other than Joe Weider handing it to a thonged warrior of course
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I believe the sculpture is a bronze, not brass. Different composition of metals. Plus the bronze has a patina to give it the colour it has.
Not all Mr Olympias were awarded a Sandow but some received more than one as we know.
http://www.ifbbpro.com/news/history-of-the-sandow-statuette/
This.
Sergio Oliva NEVER had one, and Arnold and Franco only got one sandow each .
WoooSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mr-Olympia-SANDOW-Championship-Winners-Trophy-Bodybuilding-Eugen-sandow-bronze-/121581807431?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4ed72747&nma=true&si=uQsmUjgbC5KtnmfGYmOTbubcMKc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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This.
Sergio Oliva NEVER had one, and Arnold and Franco only got one sandow each .
WoooSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Larry Scott didn't get one either. But Steve Reeves had three
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This is just wasteful.
I don't really say bad things about people, but Singerman has lost his marbles.
He will be broke before too long.
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i bought this and it only cost me $369 on ebay.
(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/jackhappy/XNCH550-.jpg)
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Who won this sandow? Samir, Dickerson, Coleman?
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This is just wasteful.
I don't really say bad things about people, but Singerman has lost his marbles.
He will be broke before too long.
I think the quote "and having Joe Weider's hand on me" had me squirming a bit.
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I think the quote "and having Joe Weider's hand on me" had me squirming a bit.
Agreed. The entire thing had a weird creepy vibe about it.
:-X
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how come ron didnt buy it ???
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Translation:
"I sell snake oil for a living and I'm proud of it."
No, real translation: "I bought it because I know I don't have the genetics nor the constitution to become a Mr. Olympia. And this is a conversation piece, where I can tell unsuspecting people that I won an award."
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$10,000 for a Sandow. Not bad.
instead of saving money for his kids future he blows it on this
Definitely a scumbag father move
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Does anyone know whose this was?
Even on antique roadshow the first questions are something along the lines of knowing the history.
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Schmoe Level: Expert
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I think samir sold it
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i bought this and it only cost me $369 on ebay.
(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/jackhappy/XNCH550-.jpg)
Nice, got a link for another one? :P
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I don't get why someone would buy something like that, when the value in it is from winning the thing, not buying it off ebay. Seems like a pointless waste of money.
I have some documents signed by various historical figures, one of them being Hitler. Don't ask me why, it's just something you may find interesting and want to own. I don't really agree with him buying it, but to each their own I guess.
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It's a little PR stunt from Aaron, trying to ingratiate himself with the bodybuilding world. I'm sure he's also using it as a not-so subtle reminder that Blackstone Labs is so wildly successful that he can drop 7-10k on an otherwise useless sculpture without batting an eye.
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so this isn't one of the actual sandows won onstage? This is just one of the extras? I'm confused.
If it's just a statue that can command thousands, will they start selling more of them?
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Here was my thought on it's origins from a week or two ago -
"Another thing is that he has a Cyr trophy which is/was used at the Arnold Classic, chances are that the Sandow and the Cyr came from the same person. I'm thinking it's from Ben Weider's estate. He'd have easy access to an extra Sandows, and was a huge admirer of Cyr, so he's was bound to have an original Cyr trophy or copies.
Indeed, there is even a picture of Ben Weider with a similar or exact Cyr trophy here on the upper left -
(http://www.ifbbpro.com/wp-content/uploads/image/2009/features/louiscyr_5.jpg). ".
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Here was my thought on it's origins from a week or two ago -
"Another thing is that he has a Cyr trophy which is/was used at the Arnold Classic, chances are that the Sandow and the Cyr came from the same person. I'm thinking it's from Ben Weider's estate. He'd have easy access to an extra Sandows, and was a huge admirer of Cyr, so he's was bound to have an original Cyr trophy or copies.
Indeed, there is even a picture of Ben Weider with a similar or exact Cyr trophy here on the upper left -
(http://www.ifbbpro.com/wp-content/uploads/image/2009/features/louiscyr_5.jpg). ".
Here is the Cyr trophy listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Louis-Cyr-Worlds-Strongest-Man-Bronze-Trophy-Arnold-Schwarzenegger-Classic-/111692827454?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1a01694b3e
This seller's got a long list of very expensive stuff:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ssn=goforthewin&_sop=16&_ipg=200&rt=nc
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I have some documents signed by various historical figures, one of them being Hitler. Don't ask me why, it's just something you may find interesting and want to own. I don't really agree with him buying it, but to each their own I guess.
Historical items make sense... It's history after all... history of mankind.
I don't think a Sandow is in the same vein as documents signed by historical figures.It's a little PR stunt from Aaron, trying to ingratiate himself with the bodybuilding world. I'm sure he's also using it as a not-so subtle reminder that Blackstone Labs is so wildly successful that he can drop 7-10k on an otherwise useless sculpture without batting an eye.
True... He'll be selling it for 1/2 value at this rate before the end is here.
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whatabout thongs signed by bodybuilders ???
it's kinda like a pair of boxing gloves.
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I believe the sculpture is a bronze, not brass. Different composition of metals. Plus the bronze has a patina to give it the colour it has.
Not all Mr Olympias were awarded a Sandow but some received more than one as we know.
http://www.ifbbpro.com/news/history-of-the-sandow-statuette/
Singerman bought the statue and doesn't even know the difference between bronze and brass. Oh brother
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WOW...great thread!!!!!
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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WOW...great thread!!!!!
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alex
What's the coolest memorabilia item you've purchased?
Thanks
The curious minds of Getbig.
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It's a little PR stunt from Aaron, trying to ingratiate himself with the bodybuilding world. I'm sure he's also using it as a not-so subtle reminder that Blackstone Labs is so wildly successful that he can drop 7-10k on an otherwise useless sculpture without batting an eye.
Maybe it's leased like the exotic car they had to 'sell' at end of the year as to not lose too much money.
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I don't get why someone would buy something like that, when the value in it is from winning the thing, not buying it off ebay. Seems like a pointless waste of money.
When you don't have the phyisque nor talent to win it, the next best thing is to buy it.
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Historical items make sense... It's history after all... history of mankind.
I don't think a Sandow is in the same vein as documents signed by historical figures.
True... He'll be selling it for 1/2 value at this rate before the end is here.
Next stop Pawn stars?
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5087/5264523984_048cab8d2b_b.jpg)
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Surely he asked where the Sandow came from. I wonder why it's a secret?
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Next stop Pawn stars?
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5087/5264523984_048cab8d2b_b.jpg)
This dude will phone Phil Heath to find out what a Sandow is worth
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Who would buy Chris Dickerson plastic Mr.Olympia 80 trophy , (aka Basile recycled trophy ) ;D
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This dude will phone Phil Heath to find out what a Sandow is worth
haha :)
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(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5087/5264523984_048cab8d2b_b.jpg)
"The good news is I had an expert come in, and look at it, and it's real. The bad news is that if I buy it, I've got to wait for the right guy to come along and buy it. And in the meantime, I've to have Chumlee come around and shoe the schmoes away, and dust off the jizz and fingerprints. Tell you what, I can go $350, a night at the Mirage, and any Swatch you want from the case over there....".
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(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5087/5264523984_048cab8d2b_b.jpg)
"The good news is I had an expert come in, and look at it, and it's real. The bad news is that if I buy it, I've got to wait for the right guy to come along and buy it. And in the meantime, I've to the Chumlee come around and shoe the schmoes away, and dust off the jizz and fingerprints. Tell you what, I can go $350, a night at the Mirage, and any Swatch you want from the case over there....".
lol
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Surely he asked where the Sandow came from. I wonder why it's a secret?
According to the seller there was a non-disclosure clause. The buyer might have been told after buying it but would have had to also agree not to disclose who the champion was.
If Aaron knows he isn't telling Goodrum.
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Not all Mr Olympias were awarded a Sandow but some received more than one as we know.[/color]
& only 1 was so "lucky" to get recycled plastic trophy from Ubba ... ;D ;D ;D
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This is a pathetic attempt to prove how "successful" he is.
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Looks brass to me same metal on a gerber shower valve body. A chinese knockoff
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This idiot bought a replica brass statue
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Really Aaron? You EARNED it? How.. buy selling dangerous prohormones that have given kids lifetime side-effects.
Sure, sure.. yes, you EARNED it for sure.
Geez
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He didn't earn anything, anyone could have bought that
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Anyone interested in selling their Musclemania trophy? I'd love to put it next to my floor fan as a conversation starter.
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He didn't earn anything, anyone could have bought that.
The comments on his Instagram mostly commend him for earning it. Clearly a different crowd posting there.
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The comments on his Instagram mostly commend him for earning it. Clearly a different crowd posting there.
Yes. A crowd of nut hugging buffoons.
This is like getting a "participation" award, but not because you did anything, but because you bought the ribbon for your kid.
He just keeps doing dumber and dumber things with his money.
This one takes the cake though... maybe the dumbest thing I've heard of.
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Anyone interested in selling their Musclemania trophy? I'd love to put it next to my floor fan as a conversation starter.
Plastic 1 ?.
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Looks brass to me same metal on a gerber shower valve body. A chinese knockoff
Falcon, buy 3 -D printer & start Sandow production line .............Goodrum could sell them for you ;)
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https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060803230342AAEHfdg
Bronze used in sculpture can be composed of many substances to attain various desired qualities. It is even possible to get a gold colour if mixed with the right metals.
The Sandow has a patina and often then get waxed to prevent oxidation. The patina can be a brown, black, green or gold colour.
Brass is copper with zinc while Bronze is copper with tin and other substances.
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A lot of hate for a guy who just bought (assuming it is kosher) a piece of bodybuilding memorabilia.
People do this all the time in all types of popular culture. A Sandow represents the pinnacle of bodybuilding achievement so to look at this and be inspired makes perfect sense to me. It doesn't mean he thinks he is Mr O, it is just a beautiful statue that was part of history and one man's moment of greatness.
I wouldn't want Philsulin's trophy or ghetto Dex, but something from my heroes like Haney / Bannout would speak to the teenage bodybuilder still lurking inside me.
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A lot of hate for a guy who just bought (assuming it is kosher) a piece of bodybuilding memorabilia.
People do this all the time in all types of popular culture. A Sandow represents the pinnacle of bodybuilding achievement so to look at this and be inspired makes perfect sense to me. It doesn't mean he thinks he is Mr O, it is just a beautiful statue that was part of history and one man's moment of greatness.
I wouldn't want Philsulin's trophy or ghetto Dex, but something from my heroes like Haney / Bannout would speak to the teenage bodybuilder still lurking inside me.
Only gay if you want it to be.
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A lot of hate for a guy who just bought (assuming it is kosher) a piece of bodybuilding memorabilia.
People do this all the time in all types of popular culture. A Sandow represents the pinnacle of bodybuilding achievement so to look at this and be inspired makes perfect sense to me. It doesn't mean he thinks he is Mr O, it is just a beautiful statue that was part of history and one man's moment of greatness.
I wouldn't want Philsulin's trophy or ghetto Dex, but something from my heroes like Haney / Bannout would speak to the teenage bodybuilder still lurking inside me.
Sure, but he said he EARNED it. Big difference between being a collector Bob, and as someone else said "buying the red participation ribbon" and claiming you were on the team.
Hope this helps.
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Didn't everybody hate this kid's guts when he was "reporting" for RX Muscle?
I remember his articles. He has the grammatical capacity of a middle schooler, yet nobody was cognizant of this and the pieces were never proofread properly.
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Sure, but he said he EARNED it. Big difference between being a collector Bob, and as someone else said "buying the red participation ribbon" and claiming you were on the team.
Hope this helps.
The Smokey & the Bandit Trans Am was auctioned off for about half a million bucks recently. If I'd wanted it and could afford to drop that amount of money in an indulgence surely I can think I have earned it via my hard work and feel proud that I can invest in something that gives me a buzz?
It's not the same as "earning" it the real way, but earning your cash so that you can pay homage to something that inspires you seems to me to allow one to write "I've earned it". He didn't come out and try to put himself on par with a Mr O winner I assume?
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Say what you will, but buying a trophy for a pastime which, at its core, involves taking lots of drugs and dying young, takes a special kind of retard.
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A lot of hate for a guy who just bought (assuming it is kosher) a piece of bodybuilding memorabilia.
People do this all the time in all types of popular culture. A Sandow represents the pinnacle of bodybuilding achievement so to look at this and be inspired makes perfect sense to me. It doesn't mean he thinks he is Mr O, it is just a beautiful statue that was part of history and one man's moment of greatness.
I wouldn't want Philsulin's trophy or ghetto Dex, but something from my heroes like Haney / Bannout would speak to the teenage bodybuilder still lurking inside me.
Not hate...just confusion I guess.
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Fast forward to about minute 11:12 for the real story about the sandow. Apparently lying aaron that melvin just loves to blow and defend on here sold a fake sandow on ebay to himself as part of his bs schtick. Just a junkie liar.
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Fast forward to about minute 11:12 for the real story about the sandow. Apparently lying aaron that melvin just loves to blow and defend on here sold a fake sandow on ebay to himself as part of his bs schtick. Just a junkie liar.
muscle, smoke and mirrors