What kind of member are you? Industry professionals must use their real names and identify themselves as such. (Check as many as apply.)

Collector, Fan

What brings you to Autograph Live?

I'm a huge collector and I'm VERY passionate about the hobby. I do most of my collecting either ttm, or ip, but i do at times purchase on Ebay. When i buy on Ebay, i make sure it has a reputable tpa with it, but there are times when i could get a fair price but it don't have any auth. Having membership here would help ease my mind about certain items and confirm my concerns about others. You guys certainly know your autographs, and for the most part so do i, so its just a natural fit to join!

Who can we thank for telling you about Autograph Live?

n/a

What do you collect, or want to collect?

Sports

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

I collect mainly Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, 49ers and Ohio State items. Living in St Louis, i also collect some Cardinals. I have a few rogue autographs as well, just various ttm or ip people that just happened to be signing (that's how i gotKershaw!)
Here's what i collect, specific to team:
49ers-mini helmets or photos
Red Sox-balls or photos
Bruins-photos, maybe pucks
Celtics-photos
Ohio State-mini helmets, photos
Cardinals-balls mainly, photos

What is your level of expertise?

Advanced Collector

What is your favorite autograph in your collection?

My absolute favorite is either my Ted Williams lithograph (psa), or my Curt Schilling ball. I bought the Williams, but Schilling was in person outside of Comerica in 2005. He's my fav pitcher of all time and being a lifelong Red Sox fan, it was awesome meeting him and thanking him for the ring in 2004!

Why do you collect?

I collect because its a fun way to get closer to the game and the athletes that play. I also do alot of graphing with my son (he's 3), so its a really fun way to bond with him and create memories that will last long after I'm gone.

You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?

Either Ted Williams or Kurt Cobain