I did "Meridian Mall" this weekend. Center court, in the best mall in the "Lansing Michigan" area. Was set up in the food court with "Danny" and all his sports stuff".

I did "OK" made money. But nowhere near what I expected. Even though I get a better price then most (I work that with Danny, cause we both do alot for eachother).. it still was "not good" for Christmas time. I won't mention mall prices here. The reason is not to "hide" and I won't mention "sales". I don't because malls, and people base all their prices based on what they can get. I am as truthful as I can be in blogs.. but some things I can't say.

I can say this... 10 years ago, a business in a "Flint Michigan" mall got a center court spot. It was like a "double pushcart" size. The fee for two months (November-December) was "20,000". I know that for a fact.

I also know.. today,, a pushcart in a center spot in malls here, is going down. In every single mall. Danny is not paying that big of money for his spot. Nobody is now. The malls are losing too many.. so they wheel and deal now. But still the prices are ALOT. They work with those they feel "bring money to the mall", and turn others away.

My spot is not that big in "comparitive" to most. I can put alot of inventory in a very small space. So often.. I team up with other vendors.. I rent a small part of their space, and I am there to watch their stuff too. Saves them from hiring workers.. I get a cheap spot.. and I am a "draw".. because my work is GOOD. it's a "win/win" situation.

Danny (now 28 yrs old) is probably one of the biggest "Autograph sports" sellers in Michigan. If not the biggest, close. We get along.. we party together. I actually was like 17 when I met him. He was like 6. We was best buddies. We were talking today (and I don't remember all this).. but he said "Gary.. all while I grew up", you was the coolest. You'd take me to stores, tell me buy what I want.. you were just there. I carried his picture in my wallet for maybe 10 years, till some asses beat the hell outta me and took my wallet.

Today, Danny's daughter was there at the mall with us. I let her cut some coins.. she loved it. She wanted to make them for her dad (Danny). The situation gets more complicated. His daughters name is "Lilly".. Lilly's mom is "Jody". Jody is Danny's "Ex".. Lilly's mom "Jody" is now living with my brother "Brian".. they got a house together. So now.. basically.. I work alot with Danny.. but his daughter "Lilly" basically lives with my brother. It's ok really.. everyone involved respects eachother.

I stay at Danny's house when I do the mall in Lansing. Saves gas and whatever. We party, have a good time. My camera wasn't taking good pics, so Danny's cousin (the brother to the former Ms Michigan- a relative of Danny and his mom Raejean.. who I lived with awhile). We work together too. Damn.. he needs to hook me up with her friends.. lol.

Anyway, He is supposed to send me some pics he took of me at Danny's this weekend. Danny has this guitar designed by "Paul Stanley".. Signed by Paul Stanley. We wanted some pics of me trying to play it. Me, cause that is cool. Danny.. cause he maybe wants to sell it (He says he will never sell it.. lie.. lol.. Danny would sell his own dick if he got enough money).. lol. I think he wants it online, to get an idea of what people would pay.

You have to understand.. Danny does know his chit! He is the best at what he does. He has thousands and thousands of autographs. He's got a baseball bat signed by the entire 1968 "world series team" signed then for $799.00. I am gonna say.. if you want "anyones autograph", (sports) Danny has, or can get it. Some people think they aren't real. Danny has a book.. hundreds of pages in length... I bet he has over 500 pictures of him with "sports stars". I remember not long ago, him and Jim (a major mall promoter) wanted me to do the show in "Traverse City" Michigan (Up north from here- 4 hrs). I declined.. well they spent the time in a bar with the most all "of the Detroit Red wings"...

I love Danny really. Not in a faggot way.. just he is cool. If you think I have a "potty mouth", his is worse. I understand why.. he grew up the kid around all I hung around with. But guess what.. he BECAME smart.. a dweeb.. a prick.. but smart! Talking "reality always" helps people grow...

Not sure where I will work from now till Christmas. I'd like to be someplace every day. But with childcare, hours, transportation.. doubt I can. We will work something. I am still getting internet orders.. But I know I could make "a ton" if I could get to places on an everyday thing..

I am gonna run this by everyone once. I don't want to do it. Danny is smart, but a dink on computers. He has a massive inventory of "autographs", cards.. well alot (gobs of jerseys and helmets signed by entire teams). Much valued at $800+.. some little chit. HE wants someone to list it (on eBay or something) sell it.. and ship it. I don't want to. I am offered a generous amount.. But I can't be 100% into it like he wants.The double layer is, getting it from him... he'll give you 50%.. but you package.. you ship.. you deal with all customer support. I turned it down, but know if I went 100% would work.. I am pushing nothing.. but if anyone wants to contact him.. and has a plan.. I'll put you in touch..

Ok, I'm out for now. Had more to say, but some stuff came up. Update ya later.