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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on September 24, 2019 at 9:46pm

I just went to PSA Facts Page for Gleason - this is up now as authentic - classic Sydell Spear secretarial.

Permalink Reply by marc e on September 24, 2019 at 9:55pm

that and a 2 headed quarter and I feel safe

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on September 25, 2019 at 5:01am

Cause and effect. We are now in the electronic age and live in a rapidly changing world. There are far more autographs available than there are buyers. There is no longer a sense of urgency to purchase. 

The golden era of autograph collecting is over. Never to return. Cream of the crop signatures will sell for fair market value especially if a seller is willing to sit on them. Anything less than that is a tough sell. And don't expect that to change anytime soon.

Blame it on what you will. There are plenty of reasons. But it is what it is. 

Permalink Reply by B. Anderson on September 25, 2019 at 11:43am

This is all good. Autograph collecting should not be enriching dealers who cannot earn a living through other means. Prices need to come down, and less demand is a great way to do that.

Many other good points. Scandals from authenticatiors shown not to be reliable. Money is tight due to troubling political times and looming financial catastrophes that may result.

I would not say the golden era of autograph collecting is over. How is that? Things are easier to find now online, celebrities are more likely to sign through paid arrangements, at conventions, etc. If there is less demand and competition, surely this is a good thing. Younger generations are more interested in selfies, so I do hope this trend will continue on.

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