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Bruce Springsteen’s Forthcoming Letter to You Album
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Shepherd Sep 29, 2020. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Is there any possibility that Bruce Springsteen will be signing copies of his forthcoming Letter to You album? I have not heard anything, and I am not familiar with what Bruce Springsteen typically…Continue
Dry Mounting Autographed Photos
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Shepherd Jul 24, 2020. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I recently noticed that one of my framed autographed photos is developing waves. It may be from humidity, although there are other framed items in the room that are not being affected. It may be…Continue
Marcia Lucas Cancels Private Signing
Started Aug 7, 2019 0 Replies 0 Likes
This is truly sad and unfortunate. It is sad for the many Star Wars autograph collectors who were looking forward to this once in a lifetime opportunity. It is also unfortunate that…Continue
Signed and Sketched Comics
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Shepherd Feb 29, 2020. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I thought that it would be interesting to create a discussion that would allow members to share their signed and sketched comics. Members may also use this discussion to post images of signed and…Continue
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"Interesting. I suppose that it is a pretty standard question for most collectibles. Thanks, Mark."
"I get that question a lot from people who don't me or visit for the first time.
Not only signed pieces etc. But more so with my asian art collection.
Regards,
Mark "
"I have never received that question. I suppose that we will never know if an autograph is truly authentic, unless we witness it ourselves. Thanks for the comment, Joe W."
"The number one question I get is a close variant. "How do I know it is authentic?".
My wife has her standard question she asks every time she finds out what I paid for one. "Is it really worth that much?".
Most people are…"
"I replied in the other discussion."
"I had ticket stubs autographed by Willie Nelson and David Lee Roth. On both occasions, they met with fans outside of their tour bus. You take what you can get."
Is That Real?
Many years ago, a friend was visiting my home. They asked a question that is understandable, and certainly not unusual, for any person who does not collect autographs. “Is that real?” My friend was referring to my framed Alfred Hitchcock autograph. It was proudly displayed on my wall.My framed, and proudly displayed, Alfred Hitchcock autograph.When I replied that it…See More
"Atypical."
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"The advertisement says that JSA will be witnessing the Al Pacino private signing with Fiterman Sports Group. If that is true, I would not be very concerned. I considered sending in a Serpico original press photo, but I would like to…"
"I agree that collectors should do their own research. I have no idea if the autographs are authentic or not. I am not familiar with Motley Crue autographs."
"I would not be concerned about the price. We are living in difficult times. Many of us own autographs that we purchased many years ago, and that we have very little interest in now. The pandemic has caused many collectors to sell…"
"Great stuff, Eric."
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- What brings you to Autograph Live?
- I would like to participate in forum discussions.
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- A member did not invite me to join.
- What do you collect, or want to collect?
- Sports, History/Politics, Books/Literature, Modern Hollywood and Stage, Classic Hollywood and Stage, Music, SciFi, Horror
- Tell us more about your collection, specific areas of interest, etc.:
- I started collecting when I was very young and I asked Phil Esposito for an autograph. Years later I also received autographs from Tom Seaver, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. It was in 1997 that I began collecting autographs as a hobby.
- What is your level of expertise?
- Intermediate Collector
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Alfred Hitchcock is my favorite autograph in my collection.
- Why do you collect?
- I collect because I enjoy history.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Edgar Allan Poe
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Steve Cyrkin, Admin said…
Thanks, Mike. A number of upgrades are in the works. A graphic on the home page had been needed for years.
- At 4:24pm on August 29, 2015, Robert Sledz gave Mike Shepherd a gift…
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Is That Real?
Posted on January 23, 2021 at 4:30pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Many years ago, a friend was visiting my home. They asked a question that is understandable, and certainly not unusual, for any person who does not collect autographs. “Is that real?” My friend was referring to my framed Alfred Hitchcock autograph. It was proudly displayed on my wall.
My framed, and proudly displayed, Alfred Hitchcock…
ContinueThe Lost Year
Posted on December 30, 2020 at 8:00am 6 Comments 1 Like
I have never understood the attraction to celebrating on New Year’s Eve. Even in high school, I found it strange that my friends and I would gather to celebrate.... What exactly did we celebrate?
As an adult, I relax at home with my wife, and watch The Twilight Zone marathon on SYFY. I barely make it to midnight.
This year has been one like no other. Our country has suffered tremendously. Our hobby has also been affected. Many major conventions have been…
ContinueShort-Sighted Collecting Habits
Posted on November 22, 2020 at 7:00am 9 Comments 1 Like
We all have our regrets as autograph collectors. We pass on many opportunities, only to regret our decisions in the future. On many occasions, it is our personal feelings that cloud our judgement.
I have been collecting Star Wars autographs for many years. Some of the autographs in my collection are of some very obscure character actors. Have you ever heard of Simon Williamson? Has anyone?
Although no Star Wars autograph…
ContinueAutograph Subdivisions
Posted on October 30, 2020 at 8:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Adding a Vincent Price autograph is essential to any collection of horror autographs.
Am I the only autograph collector who finds themself going through phases of interests in their collecting habits? Although most of my autograph collection is related to Star Wars, I find myself occasionally focusing my collection on other areas of…
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