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 Rich on February 11, 2016 at 7:31am

Exactly. This has been such a mess thus far that it has little to no appeal to me anymore. I assume someone at these companies thought they were jumping on an amazing exclusive, but it's just bad PR at this point.

Permalink Reply by Mike T on February 11, 2016 at 7:32am
As far as I know they moved the signing under their official company name, KLF Sports. She is listed on their website but there is no info or way to order anything. Supposedly the signing is happening in a few weeks? Not really sure what will happen.
Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on February 11, 2016 at 7:48am

Yep. A photo of Ridley on the "exclusives" page with no text or further info. So helpful. Only in the memorabilia business. Can you imagine any other company selling a product this way? LOL

Permalink Reply by Mike T on February 11, 2016 at 8:07am
I would have never shelled out 7 figures for an exclusive and made a public announcement without a signed contract or a license to sell photos from lucasfilm, or a website for people to be able to place orders..

I know firsthand how difficult it is to make deals with celebs, I've done a few, but there are people that do this for a living and know what they are doing. Unfortunately it doesn't seem like this company has the experience or the resources.. Or maybe a bit of both.

I know if she signed one of my contracts, there would be no backing out of send ins because of a random fan on Instagram, that just seems so ridiculous to me that they have zero control for the money they supposedly paid.
Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on February 11, 2016 at 9:14am

The send in portion is dead. The signing will happen as a private affair.

Those orders placed when the Facebook thing was live, will likely be honored, or refunded.

Contact Andy if there is something you want or need, he may be your only hope. 

Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on February 11, 2016 at 9:42am
If Ridley entered into this with the good intention of supplying her fans with autographs in a controlled setting -- and I believe that is probably the case -- it is an epic fail.

It sounds like the net effect will be further supplying the same pro grapher crowd that was "harassing" her at the airport... Who have no interest in releasing any quantity into the marketplace to drive down the price point.
Permalink Reply by Mike T on February 11, 2016 at 10:02am
This stuff isn't rocket science, it's just business. If she was blindsided by the price or the fact that people were going to complain, someone made a huge mistake. The first rule in any deal is manage the expectations of both parties, if you don't, everything falls apart. This is all common sense business practices. Just inexperience on their part. I don't know the terms, but without a send in, I would guess it will be very difficult for them to profit from the deal at this point, based on the numbers I've heard. So it's likely a fail all around.
Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 11, 2016 at 7:26am

Have a question. What would be a reasonable price for a nicely signed and authenticated Mark Hamill Star Wars photo? 8x10 inch. Inscribed. Just a ball park figure would be greatly appreciated.

Permalink Reply by Mike T on February 11, 2016 at 7:31am
He charged $125 at his last signing, with free inscriptions. Rumor is he will be $150+ at his next signing as well as charging extra for inscriptions.
Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 11, 2016 at 7:33am

Thanks Mike T. That helps me a lot. Have my eye on one currently and the price is within range. 

Permalink Reply by Richard on February 15, 2016 at 2:57am
Hi. Who will be managing his signings in the future? Will he be exclusively private, or appear at conventiins? Cheers.
Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on February 15, 2016 at 4:20am

Mark is a client of Coolwaters but I am not sure if he has any type of exclusive deal with them, he has done signings in the past with both Official Pix and Celebrity Authentics, and he has made pretty regular appearances at Celebrations in the US, Japan and Europe. 

He has also made appearances at SDCC and NYCC.

Aside from his schedule being a bit busier now that Star Wars films are in production, I would say you have a pretty good chance of seeing him at conventions in the future.

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