Author Topic: Sandow sold on Ebay bought by Aaron Singerman (Read 10591 times)

240 is Back · « **Reply #25 on:** July 07, 2015, 10:01:40 AM »

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?

BB · « **Reply #26 on:** July 07, 2015, 10:11:02 AM »

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 -

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loco · « **Reply #27 on:** July 07, 2015, 10:13:54 AM »

Quote from: BB on July 07, 2015, 10:11:02 AM

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 -

. ".

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

TuHolmes · « **Reply #28 on:** July 07, 2015, 11:51:53 AM »

Quote from: Irongrip400 on July 07, 2015, 09:47:29 AM

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.

Quote from: MuscleDysmorphia on July 07, 2015, 09:49:35 AM

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.

thegamechanger · « **Reply #29 on:** July 07, 2015, 11:55:58 AM »

whatabout thongs signed by bodybuilders

it's kinda like a pair of boxing gloves.

Rambone · « **Reply #30 on:** July 07, 2015, 12:18:24 PM »

Quote from: Vince B on July 07, 2015, 08:02:16 AM

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

Fallsview · « **Reply #31 on:** July 07, 2015, 12:21:07 PM »

WOW...great thread!!!!!

STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave D · « **Reply #32 on:** July 07, 2015, 12:25:08 PM »

Quote from: Fallsview on July 07, 2015, 12:21:07 PM

WOW...great thread!!!!!

STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alex

What's the coolest memorabilia item you've purchased?

Thanks
The curious minds of Getbig.

Qwert II · « **Reply #33 on:** July 07, 2015, 03:43:19 PM »

Quote from: MuscleDysmorphia on July 07, 2015, 09:49:35 AM

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.

Parker · « **Reply #34 on:** July 07, 2015, 03:47:47 PM »

Quote from: CaptainFreedom on July 07, 2015, 09:42:07 AM

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.

polychronopolous · « **Reply #35 on:** July 07, 2015, 03:49:47 PM »

Quote from: TuHolmes on July 07, 2015, 11:51:53 AM

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?

Van_Bilderass · « **Reply #36 on:** July 07, 2015, 03:50:31 PM »

Surely he asked where the Sandow came from. I wonder why it's a secret?

The Grim Lifter · « **Reply #37 on:** July 07, 2015, 03:53:27 PM »

Quote from: polychronopolous on July 07, 2015, 03:49:47 PM

Next stop Pawn stars?

This dude will phone Phil Heath to find out what a Sandow is worth

Teutonic Knight · « **Reply #38 on:** July 07, 2015, 03:55:24 PM »

Who would buy Chris Dickerson plastic Mr.Olympia 80 trophy , (aka Basile recycled trophy )

polychronopolous · « **Reply #39 on:** July 07, 2015, 03:55:53 PM »

Quote from: The Grim Lifter on July 07, 2015, 03:53:27 PM

This dude will phone Phil Heath to find out what a Sandow is worth

haha

BB · « **Reply #40 on:** July 07, 2015, 05:29:09 PM »

"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....".

Wiggs · « **Reply #41 on:** July 07, 2015, 05:31:04 PM »

Quote from: BB on July 07, 2015, 05:29:09 PM

"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

Vince B · « **Reply #42 on:** July 07, 2015, 10:52:17 PM »

Quote from: Van_Bilderass on July 07, 2015, 03:50:31 PM

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.

Teutonic Knight · « **Reply #43 on:** July 08, 2015, 12:39:25 AM »

Quote from: Vince B on July 07, 2015, 08:02:16 AM

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 ...

insider · « **Reply #44 on:** July 08, 2015, 04:43:43 AM »

This is a pathetic attempt to prove how "successful" he is.

Marty Champions · « **Reply #45 on:** July 08, 2015, 05:03:27 AM »

Looks brass to me same metal on a gerber shower valve body. A chinese knockoff

Marty Champions · « **Reply #46 on:** July 08, 2015, 05:06:29 AM »

This idiot bought a replica brass statue

lastrep · « **Reply #47 on:** July 08, 2015, 05:13:45 AM »

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

insider · « **Reply #48 on:** July 08, 2015, 10:43:33 AM »

He didn't earn anything, anyone could have bought that

SquidVicious · « **Reply #49 on:** July 08, 2015, 11:20:44 AM »

Anyone interested in selling their Musclemania trophy? I'd love to put it next to my floor fan as a conversation starter.