It’s crunch time folks. Christmas is only a few days away, and any attempt to order something online and get it to get there by the big day disappeared at some point last week.
Brick and mortar stores aren’t the best ideas this year. If you still need something for the sports fanatic in your life, Cameo is an option. This website is where you can give your cash to celebrities and athletes in exchange for personalized videos.
I strolled the site last week looking for options for a specific brother who wasn’t particularly helpful with a list and happened upon the athletes. Some options of the actual cameos are recorded on each page, and it’s pretty illuminating. Because of my love for baseball, I’ve found a few players who are getting really good results. So I asked one of them – Cliff Floyd, a 17-year-old MLB player who is now an analyst at MLB Network – what his experience was like.
“For me, the greatest excitement was getting back to the fans who have shown love for 20 years of my career. You never know where they’re from, ”Floyd said. “In a few weeks you might be doing one, but you can say that you’ve returned to a group of mothers or whatever and they say, ‘We’re doing this for our son or daughter,’ because then you will get it three or four in a row and that’s cool. “
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Suddenly they are no longer just “fans in the stands”.
“The ones you touch are the ones to the people who are recovering in the hospital, but they are Cliff Floyd fans or Mets fans,” he said. “And they’ve had an operation or whatever and they’re still in the hospital and you want to help them get them out of bed. These are the ones who touch. You want to be authentic but not over the top. Have fun with it, but those are the ones you say, “Let’s help get this man back on her feet or get this woman back on her feet,” and that means a lot. “
On a note, the people on Cameo set their own prices; You get a part and Cameo gets a part. Floyd’s price is $ 70.
“When I say it’s $ 70, it’s never ‘just’ $ 70. It’s ‘grateful’ $ 70, you know what I mean? “he said.” I’m grateful for the opportunity. Look, it’s me and my time and I’ve been doing sports, but I’m not. I’m just grateful for the chance to have some fun with this thing. It is something special and fun. “
With that in mind, and as Christmas Day approaches, here are five scenarios you might face as a gift giver and five perfect solutions. Everyone listed here either has an average response time of a day or less, or is part of the “1 day delivery” promise on the website.
Athletes with quick response times to cameo
Let’s say your family meets on the evening of the 23rd for a masked, socially distant meeting. Her plan was to stop by Home Depot that morning for a stool and knee pad combo that your parents can use when they do. gardening again. But you come to Home Depot and find that they aren’t actually selling that. What are your looser alternatives? Here are athlete options when hours are important, not days.
John Randle ($ 120): You won’t find a greater thrill for a football fan in less than two hours. He will inspire, motivate and entertain. The complete package.
Keith Hernandez ($ 117): The topics are endless! Ask about Seinfeld! Ask about the mets! Ask about winning a World Series – 1982 or 1986! And do me a favor: ask about the poop emoji shirt he’s wearing in his cameo profile picture because I want to know the story behind it. If he’s not busy, you will receive your video within three hours.
LaVar Ball ($ 133): Think what you want from Ball or the price it charges, but the BBB guru quickly delivers an enthusiastic video: its average response time is less than an hour.
Dave Winfield ($ 283): I’ve seen a couple of Winfield videos on his site and I feel like best friends and he hasn’t even spoken to me. You won’t find a warmer smile or friendlier face. His average response time is less than six hours.
Heidi Watney ($ 50): Few know baseball better than Watney, an MLB Network superstar. Her average response time is around nine hours, but if you ask nicely and explain your situation, she’s sure to help you – with a video and an insight into the game.
Sports cameos for $ 25 or less
Think of these as hosiery. They may not break the bank, but they are almost guaranteed to break a smile.
Liam Cote ($ 15): If you’ve just played Ted Lasso – and you shouldn’t – and want an English soccer player to wish your best friend a happy holiday, you can’t do better than Cote, who is getting a steal at $ 15.
Mickey Morandini ($ 25): Good stuff here. At least some of the videos start with his impression that Harry Caray is saying his name. It’s only worth it for that. And I’m just saying this: its cost per minute needs to be the lowest on Cameo.
Don Bebee (25 USD): How many 5-11 recipients played in four Super Bowls? Beebe has stories and he has advice on fantasy football. You will likely get a “Go Bills!” Thrown in there whether you like the bills or not.
Dustin Connell ($ 25): He’s a professional bass fisherman, and I know there are many people in your life who would love advice – and maybe humor – from one of the best in Major League Fishing.
Skye Bolt ($ 8): Skip the sandwich and use the $ 8 to ask how his parents came up with this amazing name.
Sports cameos for $ 75 or less
We’re actually starting to spend money here but it’s worth the money.
Antonio Freeman ($ 40): A walk-and-talk specialist. Tell him how he helped you win your fantasy football league back then! What a great laugh.
Jewell Loyd ($ 30): As a star in Notre Dame and for the Seattle Storm, Loyd’s knack for saying encouraging and positive words is something we all need these days.
Fred Lynn ($ 65): Lynn has stories of Ted Williams in spring training. Yes, please.
Corbin Bernson ($ 75): It’s Roger Dorn from the “Major League!” He wears most of the cameos on his side in his pajamas, which is a little unusual.
Bomani Jones ($ 70): He’s one of the best sports journalists out there and he’s as good on Cameo as he is on TV.
Sports cameos for $ 150 or less
At this level, we’re delving into a bit of nostalgia, with current star power and cameo size. Also, at this level, there is a specific athlete ($ 76-150) who is giving a home address in one of the following categories: sample videos (to send an article to be signed) but I’m not saying who. Just shows how open and honest some of these people are.
Rollie Fingers ($ 100): Yes, he still has that signature mustache. Just a dedicated personality and a friendliness that shows in the videos.
Ahmad Rashad ($ 100): There may not be a single person in the sport with more stories than Rashad, and he’s just as kind as you can imagine. Rashad played in the NFL and became perhaps the most identifiable NBA reporter of all time. It’s a damned bargain at $ 100 people.
Brian Bosworth ($ 150): Because he’s the Boz, that’s why. And his cameo biography lists his movie “Stone Cold” first, so you’ll have to ask about it.
Christian Okoye ($ 95): In his day, there were no more bloody and intimidating setbacks than Okoye. He’s still a big Cheifs fan and just a really nice guy with a great laugh.
Ryan Reaves ($ 100): He’s an enforcer on the ice – formerly for the Blues and Penguins, now for the Golden Knights – but the man knows how to encourage people for pretty much everyone at the end of a difficult year.
Sports cameos for $ 150 and up
If you really want to make a splash with your cameo gift.
John Daly ($ 750): I’m not sure if Daly won’t comment on his cameo videos. Just make sure that this is not the first time the recipient is viewing the video in public at an increased volume, as they will likely sprinkle at least a few colorful words. And it’s fast, with an average response time of less than an hour.
Mariano Rivera (750 USD): Rivera is the only person who, as a player unanimously elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, can offer words of encouragement, congratulations, or advice. Maybe he’ll show you how to throw a cutter.
Bo Jackson ($ 400): If you have to spend $ 400 on this website and not use it on Bo Jackson, I’m not sure we can be friends. Bo knows Cameo.
Sugar Ray Leonard ($ 300): He starts every video with a right-left combination on his punching bag! Few are better at the words of encouragement. “I’m in your corner.” And, OK, his average response time is four days, but he’s listed in the One Day Delivery section and his videos are so great that I think you should probably ask anyway and see if he’ll speed things up.
Chuck Norris ($ 400): He counts as an athlete, right? From what I can tell from the sample videos, he includes Chuck Norris facts in each video and even personalizes them! Seriously, I’m not sure how you beat that. It is part of the 1-day delivery program.
