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Star Wars Collectors Unite!

I have been collecting Star Wars autographs since 1998. Not all of my signatures are on Star Wars memorabilia. For example, when I met Warwick Davis at a comic convention in New York City, I had him sign a Willow photograph. I also have publicity photos of Sir Alec Guinness and Christopher Lee from the 1970s, and a Natalie Portman signed The Diary of Anne Frank theater poster from her performance on Broadway back in 1998. My current wish list includes Peter Cushing, Terence Stamp and John Williams. I am interested in knowing about the collections and wish lists of other members.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on January 27, 2015 at 7:06pm

Right. I highly doubt they would sell hundreds in 4 minutes. I figured it was well under 100 signed.

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Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on January 27, 2015 at 7:36pm

The other factor is the Gump Rule.

"Mama always said Official Pix was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."

Don't get me wrong, OP is a fantastic company, their ability to work with people no other company can get is amazing, but when you are dropping $479 on a Ford....most people would want to see the actual item they will receive. That is not the case here. You get what you get, and most often there is no replacement, if yours is fugly....you lose.

I have about 10 pieces signed by Ford thru OP and these 3 were less than thrilling for me to see inside the box;.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on January 27, 2015 at 7:40pm

Good point, Pete. For a premium price, I'd be disappointed in anything less than a big ol' "Cadillac" signature.

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Permalink Reply by Mike T on January 27, 2015 at 7:45pm

Agreed, that's almost $1500 worth of autographs you are admittedly not happy with. They don't hold their value either, I've been able to pick up several 8x10s in the $200 range.. Which is less than half price.

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Permalink Reply by JXE on January 28, 2015 at 5:01am

I was thinking the same thing. There's nothing like the thrill of picking up one with a sloppy signature for cheap on ebay, but it would kill me to get one at full price. They need to put in the contract that he needs to form better "H"s!

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on January 28, 2015 at 8:47am

Very good point Pete. I have had the same issue occur with Steiner Sports but it never concerned me very much. I always considered purchasing an autograph from a reputable company worth the risk. The autograph is usually much nicer than anything signed in an uncontrolled environment. Those Harrison Ford autographs are much more appealing than an in-person example of his autograph.