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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on December 7, 2015 at 2:25am

Very nice, Eric. Judy had many variations over the years. 

http://thecead.com/

They are a good resource for her signature as well.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 7, 2015 at 2:38am

Thanks Joe. She did have several styles. I wish I still had the 1960 program.

Eric

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on December 7, 2015 at 2:41am

That's the way active collections go. Wish I had what I owned 20 years ago. The prices are so much higher now. If we only knew.

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Permalink Reply by Robin McKay on December 8, 2015 at 2:40pm

That's the problem, you never know how valuable items are going to become in the future. 

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on December 8, 2015 at 3:42pm

If the value of the Hollywood legends in the pass don't maintain their value or up higher then current stars will do no better in the long term either. There are fewer buyers of the older material but still pay good money for the best examples. The difference is 15 years ago a person could purchase a decent Garland for $200 or less. I really can't find any at that price today. But, people are asking $400 - $1,000+ for an Eastwood or other similar star of today. What's the odds of Eastwood selling for double that in the near future? Maybe, but not good.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 8, 2015 at 3:43pm

Hi Robin,

It's not the money so much - those were very inexpensive. The candid was $68 and the others under $200 each on eBay. It is the strength of the second example that I miss. As for these, they are never scarce but always valuable and of course, often forged.

Eric

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on December 8, 2015 at 4:10pm

I guess I must be in a tiny minority who believes that money consideration counts. Unless folks have money to burn, I have a hard time believe someone will spend big money on anything and not think twice of it's value; now and future. Collecting is something someone does because they are interested in the hunt and authenticity. But, money matters as well.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 8, 2015 at 4:26pm

Hi Robin & Joe,

It seems to not work in a logical way - there are so many factors, what was signed, when, now, with what, scarcity of item, signature, desirability....but it seems wrong that some modern stars ore bringing in more then the old time true stars of yesteryear. But, more people seem to know who Grant Bowler is than Richard Burton. It's so hard - is a nice Bette Davis SP really worth 2-3 fair Crawford letters? That is why I try to get unique stuff - the price won't be cookie cutter should I sell.

Eric

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Permalink Reply by Robin McKay on December 8, 2015 at 4:33pm

I agree that stars of yesteryear should command more than stars of nowadays as for me, they were the legends of, to give an example, cinema etc. Nowadays, for me, cinema has lost its magic due to inferiority in the way films are made.

Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of good films out there and actors, still, but they'll not match the greats of years past. 

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on December 8, 2015 at 4:37pm

I agree Eric. Uniqueness plays a major role, both in personal and financial satisfaction. I, in no way, think something should be purchased simply for the monetary value. But, it's hard to believe an intelligent, hard working person would not consider it when making a decision concerning money for any reason. I think it's so cool when you purchase something and have that pride of ownership and, if or when, it comes time to sell, you make a dollar or two or, at least, break even.

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Permalink Reply by Robin McKay on December 8, 2015 at 4:41pm

Totally agree with what you say here, Joe. Absolutely 100%, but I only see the monetary value as a backup in case anything goes wrong personally in terms of finances but apart from that, its the sheer pleasure of collecting. 

If I had the bank give me a loan to chalk up every autograph known to man as a challenge, i'd take it in a heartbeat as I love autograph collecting. Unfortunately, money will always hold me back. I would like to move into business with autograph collecting or something I really enjoy because, as I say, I wouldn't want to find myself in a job I dislike and find myself wasting away over something that has no true future potential.

Permalink Reply by Robin McKay on December 8, 2015 at 4:29pm

I only see autographs as a financial option if I become in debt and I see no other option to making money. 

Recently, I was going to sell off my collection but finances improved as my parents and I came to an arrangement as I do not have a job! Hunting for one is a painstaking, demoralising process as well and I feel for those in a similar position. 

So therefore, autograph collecting, if done correctly, can have benefits - it might not see you financially solvent for long, but it would be a start toward something else. I mean, if I sold off my collection now, it might allow me to think about putting money toward setting up my own business or something along those lines but I'd want to make sure I go into a new job that I enjoy. I wouldn't want to wither away behind a desk in which there was no scope for success.

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