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Through the Mail Autograph Collectors
If collecting by mail is one of your passions, this is your group! Share tips, experiences and current successful mailing addresses. But don't share home addresses unless you're sure the celebrity wants to receive mail there.
Karen Drye added a discussion to the group Sports Autographs
UCLA Basketball
Hello, I was wondering if anyone can tell me of good UCLA basketball players, past or present, who sign through the mail. I haved six beautiful blue UCLA basketballs and I would like to get them signed by some members of the team. Does anyone know if Kareem Abdul-Jabbar signs in the mail? These balls weren't cheap so I don't want to take chances in sending them out if the person doesn't sign. I'm more of a golf expert and don't know a lot about basketball. Thanks, Karen
Karen Drye replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion eBay Forum Category/Group--What would you like to see?"I've never heard of that one from PSA. I have a friend who represents various athletes and I know that once when one of them did a signing and he had hundreds of items from that person, say a couple of hundred signed photos, JSA put stickers on…"
Karen Drye replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion eBay Forum Category/Group--What would you like to see?"That Red Zone Sports Cards site you found with an Albany phone number doesn't have a physical address anywhere on the website, which is always a red flag for me. And when I called the customer service number from Albany it rang about 20 times…"
Karen Drye replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion eBay Forum Category/Group--What would you like to see?"I ran into a forger in Omaha named Scott Hoffmann. He sold me, I don't know, a couple of thousand of dollars worth of forged golf balls when I was new to collecting. I met him on ebay. He went under HOF Collectibles at the time. Then he claimed…"
Karen Drye replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion eBay Forum Category/Group--What would you like to see?"I've noticed on ebay if no one is bidding on an item that is desireable it is a sign that it isn't real and that it's forged. I hope that isn't the case for you."
Karen Drye replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion eBay Forum Category/Group--What would you like to see?"Hi Travis, I agree with you. It never ceases to amaze me at how aggressive the forgers are and how they defend their positions so intensely. In fact it is one of the warning signs of a forger that they get ugly, threaten and refuse to refund. Real…"
Karen Drye replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion eBay Forum Category/Group--What would you like to see?"Sounds like there are a lot of good people out there like you Mark who think alike. I hope we can somehow make a difference."
Karen Drye replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion eBay Forum Category/Group--What would you like to see?"Hi Steve, let's put it this way. I would never buy any golf items from www.starmarks.net. Also one thing that is a red flag for me is when a seller is critical about PSA/DNA authentication, as the owner of this site is. If you are selling…"
Karen Drye replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion eBay Forum Category/Group--What would you like to see?"True. It's definitely a challenge."
Karen Drye replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion eBay Forum Category/Group--What would you like to see?"I think this is a great idea. There are people in various areas of the hobby who, though they are not officially authenticators, know forged autographs when they see them, especially in their specialized area of the hobby. For instance, I can spot…"
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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
- What do you collect, or want to start collecting?
- Sports, Books/Literature, Modern Hollywood and Stage
- Tell us more about your collection, specific areas of interest, etc.:
- I mostly collect for my husband's sports iterests, more golf than anything else. But some of football and baseball as well.
- What is your level of expertise?
- Intermediate Collector, Advanced Collector
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Jack Nicklaus
- Why do you collect?
- I love to see my husband and others smile with joy when they receive an autograph from someone they admire. I love to surprise friends with their favorite celebrity's autograph and watch their excitement.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Can't think of just one person...
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2005 Springsteen Autograph
Started by A.B. in Music Autographs & Memorabilia. Last reply by A.B. 43 minutes ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Paul McCartney - Let It Be -Rooftop Photo
Started by Susan Thames in Town Square 10 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Another American Royal Arts nightmare story
Started by Tracy Whitehead in Entertainment Autographs & Memorabilia. Last reply by Trapper9990 8 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Elvis autograph on a banknote?
Started by ParisBlues in Is This Autograph Real?. Last reply by ParisBlues 23 minutes ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
erase inscription????
Started by Joey Farino in Town Square. Last reply by Richard Viola 15 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone have an idea as to who the first one pictured below is?
Started by DB in Autograph Authentication Services 18 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Is this the real Nirvana??
Started by J.Seah in Is This Autograph Real?. Last reply by J.Seah 17 minutes ago. 27 Replies 0 Likes
Sex Pistols / Clash
Started by Martin in Is This Autograph Real?. Last reply by Bjarne Soderholm 13 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Need opinion on John Wayne signed Letters
Started by Lynne Krewson in Is This Autograph Real?. Last reply by John Strickland 11 hours ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Beatles Pre Print sells for £560.00
Started by m8ike salter in Beatles Autographs on Wednesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Cardboard Memories & Scott Stimell
Started by DB in What Do You Think of this Autograph Dealer?. Last reply by DB on Thursday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Does this Slipknot poster look legit?
Started by Gary Goo in Is This Autograph Real?. Last reply by mike aring yesterday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Mickey Mantle from Monday Night Auction on AuctionZip
Started by Karin DiMauro in Is This Autograph Real?. Last reply by James Wymer on Thursday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
St. Pepper Album Signed by all 4 Beatles, Wow!
Started by Jeffrey Hauser in Beatles Autographs. Last reply by BallroomDays67 yesterday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Babe Ruth signed cut
Started by JBS in Is This Autograph Real?. Last reply by James Wymer on Thursday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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