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Heisman Trophy Winner Autographs
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Russ Robinson commented on Steve Cyrkin's group 'Through the Mail Autograph Collectors'

I got one to report. Unfortunately it is a pre-print from Robert R Groves. He is the director of the U.S. Census Bureau. He was kind enough to send me a pre-printed letter reminding me to fill out my census questionaire! Just trying to be funny gu…

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Russ Robinson commented on Steve Cyrkin's group 'Through the Mail Autograph Collectors'

I went on fanmail.biz and typed mma into the search. There is a thread on this site that lists some of the MMA guys. This is where I got The Hitman.

on Tuesday

mike2359 commented on Steve Cyrkin's group 'Through the Mail Autograph Collectors'

I just received a signed index card from 1980's Olympic gold medal hockey player Steve Janaszak and a signed 8x10 from Bobby Labonte

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mike2359 commented on Steve Cyrkin's group 'Through the Mail Autograph Collectors'

Hey Russ Robinson, What was the address you used for Kampmann and do you have any other UFC addresses?

on Tuesday

Russ Robinson commented on Steve Cyrkin's group 'Through the Mail Autograph Collectors'

Today, I got signatures from Hall of Famer, Ozzie Newsome and former Mr. Brittany Spears, Kevin Federline! The Federline was a Swagbucks redemption!

on Monday

kevin conway replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion 'Signs That a Dealer is Likely Selling Forgeries'

Steve, BINGO! You nailed it with your observation on these "forensic experts". I think we have seen demonstarted MANY MANY times with some that you mention, these guys DO NOT have expertise with autograph authentication. But , the public is easily f…

on Monday

kevin conway replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion 'Signs That a Dealer is Likely Selling Forgeries'

Number 1 - Experience. I wrote a report on avoiding autograph scammers on eBay located on my site below. Kevin Celebrity autographs Vintage movie posters Autographed sports memorabilia

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Steve Cyrkin commented on john reznikoff's group 'Authentication and Forgery Alert'

Jeff, I looked at a few of our examples and I agree, it's secretarial. Sorry for the disappointment. He loves theater. Why don't you heck for his upcoming play schedule and mail in-venue? Go here: http://www.matthewbroderick.net/

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Steve Cyrkin commented on john reznikoff's group 'Authentication and Forgery Alert'

Where did you get it?

on Sunday

Jeffery Kite commented on Steve Cyrkin's group 'Through the Mail Autograph Collectors'

Hey, Chris Klamer: The address I gave you for Matthew Borderick might not be any good, as the autograph I got from using that address did not pass a JSA authentication today. :( Just thought I'd alert you to that.

on Sunday

Jeffery Kite commented on Steve Cyrkin's group 'Through the Mail Autograph Collectors'

Today I received an autographed 1974 Topps baseball card of Dave Rader, former catcher for the San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Boston Red Sox, from 1971-1980. He was runner-up for the 1972 National…

on Sunday

Steve Cyrkin replied to Bob Studabaker's discussion 'CMOH Recipients' in the group History

Who did you get and what did they sign? It would be cool if you put up a photo album.

on Saturday

Robert Babb commented on Steve Cyrkin's group 'Through the Mail Autograph Collectors'

I got autographs from Nathan Kress from I carly for my children renee and brent. They were surprised today!

on Saturday

Russ Robinson commented on Steve Cyrkin's group 'Through the Mail Autograph Collectors'

I got an autograph from UFC star Martin "The Hitman" Kampmann. He signed a UFC trading card for me in silver w/ a personalization. Awesome success!

on Friday

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What kind of member are you? (You don't have to pick just one!)

Collector, Other

What do you collect (or want to)?

History/Politics, Books/Literature, Classic Hollywood and Stage, Music

Tell us a little bit more about your collection, specific areas of interest, etc.:

I collect mostly classic rock, classic Hollywood and history.

What is your level of expertise?

Intermediate Collector

What is your favorite autograph in your collection?

I can't decide between Elvis and Marlon Brando.

Why do you collect?

I'm the publisher of Autograph Magazine—how could I not?

If you could ask anyone living or dead for their autograph, who would it be?

Adam & Eve. On a fig leaf.

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James Cameron on TMZ: Think Again

Sometimes the media jumps on stories without asking enough questions.

Yesterday, Christmas Eve, was one of those days.

The lead video on TMZ's Web site was an airport encounter with a so-called fan and James Cameron. The "fan" had an "Avatar" poster he asked Cameron to sign. Cameron refused and the guy got pushy. Not like an adoring fan asking again for an autograph. Not even like an aggressive professional autograph runner—unless he was the dumbest one in the world. Because the way he acted,… Continue

Posted on December 25, 2009 at 1:30am — 31 Comments

Safe Autograph Buying 101

Autograph collecting is an exciting and rewarding pursuit, and there are hundreds of dealers and auction houses that are dedicated to selling only no-question genuine autographs. Because every autograph is unique, even the best make mistakes from time to time. But every reputable autograph dealer, and most reputable auction houses, sell autographs with a lifetime money-back guarantee of authenticity that you can take to the bank. The guarantee you want will be similar to this:

Every autog… Continue

Posted on November 9, 2009 at 3:00am — 1 Comment

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At 9:13pm on March 7, 2010, Susanne Blennerhassett said…: Yeah I've heard. This is their last show in Australia too - home turf to boot! Might be their last show ever??!!

At 12:42pm on February 28, 2010, steven foster mills said…: Hello There Again ! I was just wanting to ask you. I do see someone has a Autograph for Sale on here. And i was wondering is that ok to do on here ? I would like to try to thin out a few of mine i do have. And i could use the money also... Please let me know if this is ok to do. I dont want to step on anyones toes or not ask first. Thank you , steve mills. williamsburg,ky

At 8:19pm on February 19, 2010, Jason Boyd said…: i love the White House article in the March issue! especially the part about Nancy Theis, because i have a short note she signed to me from the White House... pictured below~

At 2:59pm on February 19, 2010, Ken Slater said…: Thank you for the welcome Steve, I read about it in my copy of Autograph Collector. I am a long time subscriber.

At 11:43pm on February 17, 2010, Jason Boyd said…: here's the forum link~

http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/authenticity-opinions-please

At 2:11pm on February 15, 2010, Drew Totten said…: Certainly would make sense based on his blindness age and the academic challenges he faced.

At 10:33am on February 15, 2010, Drew Totten said…: In an interview some time before Mr. Charles' death, he was purported to have stated that "I'll never sign anything I can't see". I have a signed photo of Ray and have often questioned it's authenticity. It looks secretarial with VERY neat handwriting...DT

At 11:42pm on February 13, 2010, Trisha MAINARD said…: STEVE,THANK YOU FOR THE WELCOME . I'M ALREADY ENJOYING THE SITE.

At 10:49pm on February 2, 2010, Vince Thorne said…: Thanks Steve this is a great Site I'm glad I came across it !!

At 4:39pm on January 27, 2010, Steve Cyrkin said…: Hi Randy,
All his signatures are questioned, because he signed so little--some say no at all, but I don't believe that. What you probably have is a secretarial by Vernon Troope, his valet and constant companion. I don't have one handy, but it's fairly big and flowing and easy to read. Ray went blind when he was little so his signature wouldn't likely have the polish of an adult's--and none that I've seen and felt could be real did.

I have some brail Playboys Vernon signed. We got together for lunch a number of years ago and he told me the story: Ray Charles was a voracious reader and left brail magazines in every hotel he stayed in. The housekeeping staff would always send them to his next stop, thinking he forgot them. The next hotel would take them up to his room...and on and on. Well they were getting sick of this, so Vernon had the brilliant idea of signing each magazine Ray Charles. Sure enough...no magazine was ever forwarded again.

Upload the signatures and I'll let you know.