"Dear ggoblogger, I have the entire set of the GGO decanters, still sealed. How much do you think they are worth? Frances"
Frances, thanks for your email and thanks for reading my blog(s). I want to first point out that I am just a fan of the Greater Greensboro Open, and while I know a lot about its rich history, I don't appraise any of the collectible items I discuss on my site. When you talk about what an item is "worth" and what kind of "value" it has, you are often talking about two very different things.
In my opinion what an item is "worth" is equal to the amount the guy standing in front of you is willing to pay. When I think about an item's "value", I think about what someone in the future might be willing to pay. Again, this is my opinion.
So, how does this relate to your complete set of unopened GGO decanters? Here are a couple of thoughts. I think they will be "worth" more as a set. There is a guy out in the Triad that wants a complete set for his basement bar and poolroom. He will be willing to give you between $100.00 to $150.00 for your complete set. You can find him by placing an ad in the local paper. Don't spend more than $15.00 on that ad. That's ten percent of your profit.
These bottles sold for $14.95 a piece back in the 1970's and early '80's so you are getting your money back. You can try to sell them on eBay, but you probably won't get anymore for them. Keep in mind one of the major selling points to this collection is the local sentimental value. Aside from some rich golf nut in Japan, no one really cares about these bottles outside Greensboro's city limits. I can prove this by asking how many of you would like an American Legion whiskey decanter in the shape of a pelican from New Orleans or perhaps one from the 1974 Spokane World's Fair Expo?
As far as these decanters being sealed, I'm not sure that adds any real value. The whiskey inside these bottles was cheap to begin with and I have never met anyone brave enough to actually drink the stuff after it has sat in those bottles for 20 years. One of the major problems with these decanters is that the seals often broke and were not well made. I have friends with horror stories about how they displayed the bottles, only to have them leak. They also smell bad once the seals break. For the sake of this discussion I would advise you to leave the whiskey in the bottles and let the next proud owner decide if it's "worth" anything.
The 1972 Greater Greensboro Open crest decanter is considered one of the most popular. I have seen it sell at auction from between $4.00 to $20.00. This seal is the same as the one worn on the Green Coats you see each year at the golf tournament. These folks are, of course, members of the Green Coat Club-men and women that make up the past leadership of the Greensboro Jaycees and the Greater Greensboro Open.
I hope this answers your question. I will leave you with a few fun facts that may help you close your sale. Only 6000 decanters were made each year and the molds were then destroyed. They were only sold in Greensboro State Liquor Stores and the 1975 decanter took the form of a Grecian Urn.
Frances, thanks for your question. I want to again point out that I am just a fan of the Greater Greensboro Open, and while I know a lot about the tournament, I don't appraise any of the collectible items I discuss on my site. This is just my opinion.
Friday, February 10, 2006
Gate Ask "Is this what the Jaycees Had In Mind?"
(I usually just reprint an excerpt from a post, but this one was so well written that I didn't feel right disemboweling it for parts. I have often said that I disagree with many of the things Gate says on his blog, but I do think that he is fair. In the year or so the I have been reading www.gatecity.blogspot.com I have found it to be very pro-tournament.)
"A friend forward us an e-mail today that asked for GGO volunteers. It even said that area chairmanships were available. And it made quite clear that one did not have to be a Jaycee to have a position of responsibility for the tournament.Is this how far the Jaycees have fallen or is it a result of the restructuring?
We know that for years the Jaycees have been helped by the community in running the tournament, but the Jaycees were always in leadership positions. Now you can be in a position of responsibility simply by walking in off the street.We don't understand. Do the Jaycees not have enough members to even fill the leadership positions necessary to run the tournament?
And if someone does not have to be a Jaycee to be a leader, why have the Jaycees at all? Will the new board eventually take over the volunteer recruitment duties completely through the tournament director and their staff?
Commentators have talked positively about tournament Jaycees on this blog in the past, and we have come to see their point. Joining the Jaycees to help the tournament is still joining the Jaycees. But now you don't even need to join the Jaycees to have a hand in the tournament.It makes us sad to think about it. We like the volunteer tradition of the GGO and would have wished it to continue.
Never have we been against the Jaycees. We prefer to think that we have been pro-tournament. With the reorganization, we thought maybe the Jaycees and the tournament could both survive and prosper. Maybe we were too helpful."
This excerpt was taken from the following link. To read a much better blog than you are currently reading go to:
www.gatecity.blogspot.com
"A friend forward us an e-mail today that asked for GGO volunteers. It even said that area chairmanships were available. And it made quite clear that one did not have to be a Jaycee to have a position of responsibility for the tournament.Is this how far the Jaycees have fallen or is it a result of the restructuring?
We know that for years the Jaycees have been helped by the community in running the tournament, but the Jaycees were always in leadership positions. Now you can be in a position of responsibility simply by walking in off the street.We don't understand. Do the Jaycees not have enough members to even fill the leadership positions necessary to run the tournament?
And if someone does not have to be a Jaycee to be a leader, why have the Jaycees at all? Will the new board eventually take over the volunteer recruitment duties completely through the tournament director and their staff?
Commentators have talked positively about tournament Jaycees on this blog in the past, and we have come to see their point. Joining the Jaycees to help the tournament is still joining the Jaycees. But now you don't even need to join the Jaycees to have a hand in the tournament.It makes us sad to think about it. We like the volunteer tradition of the GGO and would have wished it to continue.
Never have we been against the Jaycees. We prefer to think that we have been pro-tournament. With the reorganization, we thought maybe the Jaycees and the tournament could both survive and prosper. Maybe we were too helpful."
This excerpt was taken from the following link. To read a much better blog than you are currently reading go to:
www.gatecity.blogspot.com
Memo from 2006 CCG Honorary Chairman Mike Haley
(The following is a copy of an email I received as a Member of the Green Coat Club. I am reprinting it here as a service to the Green Coat Club and the Golf Tournament. While I do plan to attend the meeting, I want to point out that I have no additional information about the reason for the meeting or why it is being held.
Thanks, Randy Harris ggoblogger.)
(This email is from Randy Cobb.)
"Please review the attached letter from Honorary Chairman Mike Haley.
Mike thinks that the upcoming meeting of March 2nd is important enough for him to make a special trip from Florida just to attend and is asking each of you to make a special effort to attend also.
As a reminder on the meeting: WHEN - Thursday 3/2/06
TIME – 6:00 pm
WHERE – Jaycee office
(This portion is from Mike Haley.)
"TO: GREEN COAT MEMBERS, JAYCEE OLD TIMERS, AND CURRENT JAYCEES
SUBJECT: MEETING MARCH 2 AT JAYCEE OFFICE
FROM: MIKE HALEY
THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEMO IS TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO ATTEND THE MEETING CALLED BY BILL BRADY ON MARCH 2 AT 6PM IN THE JAYCEE OFFICE.
I AM RETURNING FROM FLORIDA JUST TO ATTEND THIS MEETING. IN OUR MINDS THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT MEETING AND I HOPE YOU WILL ATTEND. THE TOURNAMENT HAS ACCOMPLISHED A LOT IN THE PAST TWO YEARS BUT WE ARE ONLY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY. WE WANT TO INFORM YOU AND WE WANT TO BE UNITED GOING FORWARD. THE TOURNAMENT BELONGS TO THE COMMUNITY AND IT IS ALL OF OUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO MAKE SURE IT CONTINUES TO GROW AND PROSPERS.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND.
ALL THE VERY BEST,
MIKE HALEY
HONORARY CHAIRMAN
2006 CHRYSLER CLASSIC OF GREENSBORO"
Thanks, Randy Harris ggoblogger.)
(This email is from Randy Cobb.)
"Please review the attached letter from Honorary Chairman Mike Haley.
Mike thinks that the upcoming meeting of March 2nd is important enough for him to make a special trip from Florida just to attend and is asking each of you to make a special effort to attend also.
As a reminder on the meeting: WHEN - Thursday 3/2/06
TIME – 6:00 pm
WHERE – Jaycee office
(This portion is from Mike Haley.)
"TO: GREEN COAT MEMBERS, JAYCEE OLD TIMERS, AND CURRENT JAYCEES
SUBJECT: MEETING MARCH 2 AT JAYCEE OFFICE
FROM: MIKE HALEY
THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEMO IS TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO ATTEND THE MEETING CALLED BY BILL BRADY ON MARCH 2 AT 6PM IN THE JAYCEE OFFICE.
I AM RETURNING FROM FLORIDA JUST TO ATTEND THIS MEETING. IN OUR MINDS THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT MEETING AND I HOPE YOU WILL ATTEND. THE TOURNAMENT HAS ACCOMPLISHED A LOT IN THE PAST TWO YEARS BUT WE ARE ONLY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY. WE WANT TO INFORM YOU AND WE WANT TO BE UNITED GOING FORWARD. THE TOURNAMENT BELONGS TO THE COMMUNITY AND IT IS ALL OF OUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO MAKE SURE IT CONTINUES TO GROW AND PROSPERS.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND.
ALL THE VERY BEST,
MIKE HALEY
HONORARY CHAIRMAN
2006 CHRYSLER CLASSIC OF GREENSBORO"
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
1998 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic Official Souvenir Program Cover
This program cover from the 1998 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic celebrates the history of the event by displaying the three courses on which the tournament has been played.Starmount Forest Country Club 1938-1960, Sedgefield Country Club 1961-1976 and Forest Oaks Country Club 1977-1998 and today. This 60th Anniversary program shown in the photo was signed by 1998 GGCC champion Trevor Dodds.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
1997 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic Advertisement
This ad for the 1997 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic appeared in the program book for the 1997 Guilford County Junior Miss Program that was held on September 28, 1996 at 7:30pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown Greensboro.
Monday, February 06, 2006
Green Coat Club Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, March 2 2006
Green Coat Club President Bill Brady has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, March 2, 2006, 6:00 pm at the Jaycee office.
Those invited are members of The Green Coat Club, Greensboro Jaycees Old Timers and active Greensboro Jaycees.
Presentations will be given on the current status of the Greensboro Jaycees, the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, the Greensboro Jaycees Charitable Foundation, the Green Coat Club and the Greensboro Jaycees Old Timers. Immediately following the presentations there will be a question and answer session.
The purpose of the meeting is to inform all those who wish to participate on the most current status of the Jaycees and the golf tournament and to discuss how we individually and collectively can help.
Sincerely,
Green Coat Club Board
Those invited are members of The Green Coat Club, Greensboro Jaycees Old Timers and active Greensboro Jaycees.
Presentations will be given on the current status of the Greensboro Jaycees, the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, the Greensboro Jaycees Charitable Foundation, the Green Coat Club and the Greensboro Jaycees Old Timers. Immediately following the presentations there will be a question and answer session.
The purpose of the meeting is to inform all those who wish to participate on the most current status of the Jaycees and the golf tournament and to discuss how we individually and collectively can help.
Sincerely,
Green Coat Club Board
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