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Josh Board replied to David Jackson's discussion 'Autograph Sell & Trade Forum'

For this forumn to work, say this. LET EVRYBODY not get so hurt when item are criticized. If wethink they are fake....not worth it, whatever.

Jan 18

Josh Board replied to Rick Garceau's discussion 'Jerry Gladstone & Christopher Morales Took More Than My Money'

This was a sad story on many levels. My heart goes out to you. Thanks for taking the time to share it.

Jan 17

Josh Board replied to Thorsten Knublauch's discussion 'A Famous Beatles-Signed Guitar—Is it Real? Does One Exist?'

Roger...on behalf of everyone here...thanks for always educating us. As msic is my favorite to collect, your insights are always welcome, and very interesting and educational

Jan 7

Josh Board replied to Thorsten Knublauch's discussion 'A Famous Beatles-Signed Guitar—Is it Real? Does One Exist?'

Chris nailed it. Here's a great story I'm going tototally butcher (no Butcher album ref. intended). Imet an older guy who worked in the movie industry.He was kind of crazy. Toldme how on the ses of movies he'lll alwys keep a few items…

Jan 4

mike aring commented on Josh Board's blog post 'The Artist, The Autographs'

actually, james cromwell is GREAT when signing in person. i've never had a problem and he signs STACKS for people... it was odd reading this post and hearing that about james. maybe he sees people sneak into those things with stuff to be…

Dec 26, 2011

The Artist, The Autographs

So, in the movie THE ARTIST (which is a great film by the way…my review at the end of this)… There are two autograph scenes. In the beginning, there’s silent film star (played by Jean Dujardin), and he’s hamming it up for a crowd waiting for signatures and photos. One girl drops her note pad. Her name is Berenice Bejo (she’s gorgeous, although a bit thin for the actresses of that day), and she gets a photo, and ends up becoming a star. Later, when we see Dujardin, with his limo driver James…See More

Blog post by Josh Board Dec 25, 2011

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Josh Board replied to Chris Sink's discussion 'How John Fogerty Ruined Christmas'

he's ruined a lot of other Chrstmases for folks. he dosn't sign in person. one group of people he said "i'll sign one," and they though that meant one per peson. Nope. he signed one autograph before walking away. a local…

Dec 25, 2011

mike aring commented on Josh Board's blog post 'Michael Jackson Autograph Sells for over $100,000!'

good god.. i would take the estimated price each for a couple of items that i have to sell...

Dec 24, 2011

Robert Babb commented on Josh Board's blog post 'Kevin Pollock Tells Best Autograph Story Ever About Rich Little'

Funny story josh!

Dec 23, 2011

Kevin Pollock Tells Best Autograph Story Ever About Rich Little

I met actor/comedian Kevin Pollock after his performance at the Irvine improve years ago. The weird thing was, I had been at a party in Hollywood earlier that day, with a co-star of his from The Usual Suspects. We talked for a long time about the many impressions he does, and a few other things. He signed autographs for a handful of fans that came up to ask him. Well, on the Marc Maron podcast (he’s another funny comedian you should check out if you get the chance), the talk of impressions came…See More

Blog post by Josh Board Dec 22, 2011

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Josh Board commented on Greig McArthur's photo

The two-Johns look like the same and created them. Not to mention the fact that it doesn't look like a Bonham signture

led zeppelin Autographed 2

Dec 22, 2011

E.B.G. commented on Josh Board's blog post 'Michael Jackson Autograph Sells for over $100,000!'

Stephen, good point!

Dec 21, 2011

E.B.G. commented on Josh Board's blog post 'Michael Jackson Autograph Sells for over $100,000!'

Our local paper covered this story in full but they left this part out. This story reported here is much more shocking to me. We all knew that the diamonds would fetch millions of dollars but a signed photo of Michael for over…

Dec 21, 2011

Stephen Duncan commented on Josh Board's blog post 'Michael Jackson Autograph Sells for over $100,000!'

Who has that kind of $$ these days? WOW!

Dec 18, 2011

Steve Cyrkin commented on Josh Board's blog post 'Michael Jackson Autograph Sells for over $100,000!'

A Bob Dylan publicity poster signed and inscribed to Liz went for $80,500 in the same auction. http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/bob-dylan/5503135/lot/lot_details.aspx?pos=5&intObjectID=5503135&sid=&page=12 I think the Dylan was the…

Dec 18, 2011

Steve Cyrkin commented on Josh Board's blog post 'Michael Jackson Autograph Sells for over $100,000!'

Josh, Christie's just sold it for $146,500. Higher than any have brought on eBay I believe...:) Here's the…

Dec 18, 2011

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What kind of member are you? Industry professionals must use their real names and identify themselves as such. (You don't have to pick just one!): Collector, Other

What do you collect, or want to start collecting?: Sports, Books/Literature, Modern Hollywood and Stage, Classic Hollywood and Stage, Music

Tell us more about your collection, specific areas of interest, etc.:: For some reason, as a kid and teenager, sports autographs were my favorite. Especially basketball, as I grew up playing it. But as I became older, I started gravitating more towards singers and musicians I was a fan of.

My collection consists of thousands and thousands of autographs. Everything from CDs and albums, to movie posters, musical instruments as well as the usual 8 x 10 signed photos.

I have a lot of pieces that are very valuable, and I hate the fact that they are stored very poorly in my friends garage. But the fact is, I've run out of space at my own house. And even though I love collecting, I don't think they look good on the wall. I don't want my home looking like a Hard Rock Cafe, I'd rather have nice art work on the walls and things like that. So, that means all me pieces are just sitting in the garage or on my desk, etc. It drives my girlfriend crazy, but I can't complain. Many times, she's with me on my quest to score the next autograph.

What is your level of expertise?: Professional

What is your favorite autograph in your collection?: It would be a tie between a Morrison Hotel album, that is not only autographed by all four of The Doors, but also the photographer of the album (Henry Diltz), as well as John Sebastian (Lovin' Spoonful), who plays harmonica on Roadhouse Blues. My goal is to have it signed by everyone that had anything to do with the record, although, a few of (producer Paul Rothchild, guitarist Lonnie Mack) have died, so I might be done with it already.

I'm also fond of my Sgt. Pepper record, signed by 5 Beatles (all the four, plus original drummer Pete Best).

Why do you collect?: I think it's fun. But I'm so glad that as I've gotten older (I'm turning 40, the same year as Woodstock is!) I've chilled out. If I don't have an item for a celebrity, I don't rush up and bug them. Or if I meet someone famous, I'm not in a panic looking for a Sharpie. And it bothers me if I'm in LA getting an autograph, and some of the ebay dealers are doing exactly what I hate -- pushing and shoving, being rude, getting 20 head shots signed, and they aren't even a fan of the person that they're hounding.

You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?: If it's an actor -- Marlon Brando. A musician -- Jim Morrison. A historical figure -- Jesus Christ, although it would probably be hard to authenticate, huh? I'd also make him turn my Evian bottle into a nice red wine.

JOSH BOARD is a newspaper writer and regular Autograph contributor. He has worked in radio since his 20s. Contact Josh at josh.board@autographmagazine.com.

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The Artist, The Autographs

Posted on December 24, 2011 at 10:44pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

So, in the movie THE ARTIST (which is a great film by the way…my review at the end of this)…

There are two autograph scenes. In the beginning, there’s silent film star (played by Jean Dujardin), and he’s hamming it up for a crowd waiting for signatures and photos.

One girl drops her note pad. Her name is Berenice Bejo (she’s gorgeous, although a bit thin for the actresses of that day), and she gets a photo, and ends up becoming a star.

Later,…

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Kevin Pollock Tells Best Autograph Story Ever About Rich Little

Posted on December 22, 2011 at 12:27am 1 Comment 0 Likes

We talked for a long time about the many impressions he does, and a few other things. He signed autographs for a handful of fans that came up to ask him.

Well, on the Marc Maron podcast (he’s another funny comedian you should check out if you get the…

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Michael Jackson Autograph Sells for over $100,000!

Posted on December 17, 2011 at 4:55pm 6 Comments 0 Likes

I don't know the details or exact price. You can Google. I don't spend as much time writing the stories as I used to when I was paid.

But, an auction of Elizabeth Taylors furniture and other items, included a photo he signed to her. It had an inscription with her full name, and something about him loving her so much. They expected a few thousand dollars for it, and it got in the 6 figures. BAFFLING, as an autographed 8 x 10 of Michael sells for so much less. Now, one thing if it was a…

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Question about EXPENSIVE PURCHASED I MADE...Traveling Wilbury's, Led Zeppelin

Posted on December 12, 2011 at 2:29am 4 Comments 0 Likes

Okay folks...aside from being one of many taken by Bryan Slaven and Autograph Central years ago, I purchased about 5 albums from a guy from L.A. His name was David Dettman, and he had a company called GENUINE AUTOGRAPH.com

Of course, that's nowhere to be found now. He also worked at a place called Paper Image in Canoga Park, CA. Also nowhere to be found.

I remember when I purchased the albums from him...around $900 each...he was sweating a lot, and super nervous. I should've…

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Did Anyone Buy from P&P Autographs Years Ago?

Posted on November 19, 2011 at 9:59pm 4 Comments 0 Likes

I must've spent a fortune on pieces from them years ago -- and upon looking at them now, I see some that are bogus, some that are secretarials...and can't find the business anywhere.

They had great deals, but I was in my early 20s then. I didn't realize that -- most autographs that are sold from companies are bogus. Especially the ones that are great deals.

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At 2:48pm on December 8, 2011, Jason Boyd said…: hey, longtime no talk, how've you been dude? i've got Bill Clinton on my autograph wish-list, i hope to acquire his autograph someday soon.

At 11:45pm on December 8, 2010, Jason Boyd said…: have u had any recent inperson celeb meet & greets? if so feel free to share them in my forum ''who've you met & who you want to meet''

At 6:26pm on July 10, 2010, Jason Boyd said…: hi Josh, whats your personal opinions on authentic I Dream of Jeannie bottle props?
i've seen a 2nd season sold at Butterfields, a 1st season sold at Profiles in History.
and another 2nd season sold on eBay.
i've always wanted one, i know there expensive, but if the person whos selling them,
i would commit/agree to a standard payment each month to pay it off, because its my 'DREAM' to own an original jeannie prop bottle.
p.s. do u know any stores, and/or online stores that sell 'replicas' for a good/inexpensive? i hope u had an awesome July 4th!
-Jason.

At 9:22am on June 12, 2010, Steve Cyrkin said…: Josh, I deleted Myron Ross's blog post by mistake when I went to edit a misspelling in the title, sorry. I let him know so he could repost.

At 10:42am on May 26, 2010, Jason Boyd said…: thank you so much. & i have 1 other question...
i met former Vice President Al Gore & his wife about 7 years ago at a booksigning
for their book i believed it was titled 'joined at the heart' ...
i bought a local newspaper ''the Raleigh News & Observer''
& the front page & headline story said:
'Al Gore will not run again for re-election'

he and his wife gladly signed it.
since its an important headline with a picture and its signed by the both of them, would that be a rare item, as suppose to a signature etc. ?

At 10:14am on May 26, 2010, Jason Boyd said…: could you help me out with some advice about an autograph?
i obtained it in person, and i know its real (duh) anyways, i'd like to have your thoughts as in demand/rarity for this item...
used in concert & signed drum sticks by Britney's Drummer
signed tour glowstick by her entire band.
i would be honored to have your opinions in regards to these two unique items.
thanks,
-Jason.

At 11:28am on January 8, 2010, Jason Boyd said…: hi! i saw on your profile that you like to collect music autographs... feel free to go check out my photo album and let me know what you think.
-Jason.

At 8:42am on December 24, 2009, Robert Babb said…: Have a good Christmas Josh! Your strawberry eggnog is on the way! robert

At 1:55am on October 21, 2009, Robert Babb gave Josh Board a gift…: Birthday Balloons
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At 10:18pm on October 3, 2009, Eric Fields said…: Josh,

I love your articles in the magazine. I've learned a tremendous amount about the celebrities you've encountered. I like the fact that you don't beat around the bush; if a celebrity is a jerk, you tell it like it is. If the celebrity is accomodating and friendly, you tell it like it is. That's one of the points that makes your articles so entertaining and enjoyable to read each month.

I look forward to your next article!

Thanks,

Eric