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Autograph Collecting: More Questions and Answers
Autograph collecting terminology and common sense are vital for
the hobbyist in order to make informed purchase decisions.
A Guide To Wedgwood ChinaIt all came about due to a cry from English housewives for more artful, cheaper, mass produced kitchen wares to serve their meals ..... Question: What advantages does autograph collecting offer as
compared to other collectibles?
Answer: Autographs have been called frozen moments in time.
Autograph collectors are curators of history. The most personal
item that one person can give is his or her signature. Anything
that can be signed can be considered collectibleletters,
documents, photographs, books, memorabilia, etc. Few objects
give a collector the opportunity to own a unique or
one-of-a-kind item that is actually part of someone who is known
by millions of people. That is the main reason why autograph
collecting has become one of the fastest growing hobbies in
recent years.
Charm Is Good BusinessWhat's most astounding is that the vast majority of business people don't automatically understand the concept of charm. You'd think it would be a ..... Question: What guidelines should I consider when purchasing
autographs?
Answer: Buy autographs that capture your interest. Dont
purchase items presented as investments or sold through
pressure. Learn as much as possible the language of autograph
collecting. The more you study, the easier it will be for you to
determine what items are authentic and which items to purchase.
Use common sense when buying a signed piece. If the price is too
Back To CYA On A MissionSix former wards came back to the California Youth Authority (CYA) earlier this month. This time they ..... good to be true, it probably is. Purchasing from reputable
dealers, who will help you avoid risks and problems, is
paramount. Most dealers offer a certificate of authenticity,
which is only as good as the reputation of the dealer. If the
dealer cannot tell you when and where the item was signed or how
it was obtained, go elsewhere.
Question: I see many pre-printed autographed photos on eBay.
What are these and is there any value?
Answer: These are facsimile reproductions of actual signed
photos. With todays technology, sellers can easily copy an
authentic item with great detail and sell at a drastically
reduced price. Novice collectors or those on a limited budget
are usually the target of these sellers. Unfortunately, many
buyers are unaware that the item is a copy because of the vague
description. We recommend that collectors avoid these
pre-printed photos and be extremely careful when purchasing
autographs online.
Question: What is a COA? Must I have a COA with an autograph I
purchase?
Answer: COA is an abbreviation for certificate of
authenticity. Many collectors require a COA before they
About Your NewsletterNo matter how you name it: email advertising, email marketing campaign, newsletter, ezine. The medium is already worn out. Overused. Abused ..... purchase an autograph. Frankly, a COA is just a piece of paper
that is only as good as the confidence of the buyer and the
reputation of the seller. Always make sure you are purchasing
from a person who knows how and where the signature was obtained
and will guarantee the item to your satisfaction.
These are just a few of the questions we receive from autograph
collectors. If you have a question, feel free to contact us.
About the author:
Lon has been an active dealer of sports/entertainment/historical
collectibles for 20+ years. In addition, he has authored several
nationally published articles on Baltimore sports & social
history and currently writes a monthly autograph collector's
newsletter at Tias.com (The AutoGram). He is also the owner of
Strickler's Celebrity Autographs www.stricklercelebs.com
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