"Ralph McQuarrie. I typically do not ask for autographs through the mail, but I made an exception in this particular case. He was a true gentleman. May the Force be with him."
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Share Your Star Wars Photo Album
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Shepherd Jun 18, 2016. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Do you have an online photo album of your Star Wars collection? If so, then this is the place to share it. Whether your collection includes Star Wars actors and actresses on Star Wars merchandise…Continue
8x10 or 11x14 Autographed Photos?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Shepherd Feb 25, 2015. 26 Replies 0 Likes
I am just wondering what size of autographed photos most collectors prefer to collect. I prefer to collect 8x10 autographed photos for the purpose of storage, but I have noticed that many sellers…Continue
Autograph Collectors Support Group
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Shepherd Nov 29, 2014. 41 Replies 4 Likes
My wife called me an "autographaholic" this morning. Is anyone else suffering from this illness? Perhaps we should create a support group.Continue
Rittenhouse Archives Autograph Cards
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ricky D. May 18, 2015. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Is anyone familiar with Rittenhouse Archives autograph cards? I am currently collecting their Game of Thrones product and I was wondering if any other members have ever collected any of their…Continue
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Mike Shepherd replied to Dave Lee's discussion what and who do you have so far from the Star Wars by Mail?Mike Shepherd replied to Mike T's discussion Star Wars Autograph Authenticity Opinions"I believe that it is all negotiated prior to the show, and it is dependent on what other guests are receiving at the time. Felicity Jones increased the amount that Mark Hamill was receiving at Star Wars Celebration Orlando based on what she…"
Mike Shepherd replied to Mike Shepherd's discussion Star Wars Collectors Unite!"Thanks, Greig. I was hoping to see him one more time in person. Can you provide the details of the private signing?"
Greig McArthur replied to Mike Shepherd's discussion Star Wars Collectors Unite!"Got a private signing arranged for September if your interested? "
Mike Shepherd replied to Mike T's discussion Star Wars Autograph Authenticity Opinions"$350 is getting excessive. What is the most that he has charged for his autograph since Star Wars Celebration Orlando?"
Mike Shepherd replied to Mike Shepherd's discussion Star Wars Collectors Unite!"Jeremy Bulloch has announced his retirement from the convention circuit. This is very sad news. I was hoping to see him one more time at Star Wars Celebration Chicago. May the Force be with him."
Mike Kaminski replied to Mike Shepherd's discussion Star Wars Collectors Unite!"Hi, thank you!
Yes, my thinking is the same as yours - it looks different but has some good traits in comparison to his vintage autograph. Still hoping to get something more definitive in regards to a comparable haha. Thank you!"
Charley replied to Mike Shepherd's discussion Star Wars Collectors Unite!"Hmmm...first impulse was no, but I think it might be good. Definitely not a recent sig, but perhaps from a transitional stage between his vintage (80s) sig and what we commonly see today. Certainly some traits there that I like. …"
Mike Kaminski replied to Mike Shepherd's discussion Star Wars Collectors Unite!"Hi guys,
Would really appreciate some opinions on this Mark Hamill signed card - thank you!
http://i67.tinypic.com/33lcqyv.png"
Mike Shepherd replied to Mike Shepherd's discussion Star Wars Collectors Unite!"That is great news! Thank you for the reply, Mike T. I was hopeful that you would have the answer to my question."
Mike T replied to Mike Shepherd's discussion Star Wars Collectors Unite!"Yes, they scan it and add the new signature to the database."
Mike Shepherd replied to Mike Shepherd's discussion Star Wars Collectors Unite!"Does anyone happen to know if Topps will be able to add an additional autograph signer to an existing serial number on a tamper-proof hologram at Star Wars Celebration Chicago in April? I would not want to add an additional tamper-proof…"
Greig McArthur replied to Mike Shepherd's discussion Star Wars Collectors Unite!"Thank you, Mike, I got 37 photographs signed. Great addition to the collection."
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- 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.
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- Alfred Hitchcock is my favorite autograph in my collection.
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 10:27am on May 22, 2017,
Karl B said… - Thanks Mike...you're right it wouldn't be good practice to sell them whatever the description...filing this whole episode under 'experience'...cheers Karl.
- At 12:06pm on May 21, 2017, Karl B said…
- Hi Mike.
So I am just getting to terms with being monumentally duped 15 years ago.
2 x LOTR, 1 x Star Wars, 2 x HP, 1 x Spiderman posters from World Class Signings Keith Upchurch & Paul Bowman.
I know eBay frown on forged items with falso claims....but if I am honest and state the autographs cannot be authenticated and list as just a poster will this be acceptable ???
I need to recover something...if I can !
Your views would be apprecoated.
Kind regards.
Karl
And thank you for your observations/comments so far
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