The Picture Proof Photos (P.P.P.) above shows the difference in grading a Picture Proof Photo (P.P.P.).

The top (P.P.P.) is the most rare,…

If you’ve ever used the expression “it happens in three’s” regarding celebrity deaths -- you’re an idiot. Unless three people died within an hour, it never even makes sense when people say it. And what qualifies as one of the three? George Kennedy might be a household name to us movie lovers, but not…

There have been countless write-ups and articles about what to look for when it comes to buying autographs. Most have the same information such as "if it's too good to be true it probably is," and recommend comparing the autograph to known exemplars, secretarials, autopens and other references.

Instead of discussing the technical aspects of…

A handwritten letter by an 11-year-old John Lennon, the oldest letter known, is the star of…

Although it has been a pretty mild winter, the autograph opportunities have been few and far between in the Cleveland area.  This is what I've been up to over the last 2 months.

I decided to make the trek to Pittsburgh to see the opening night of Springsteen's River tour.  We had GA tickets so I didn't try to get any autographs as we had to line up for the lottery to get into the pit.  A friend went down to try to get Bruce and said it was a crazy scene once people figured out…

I don’t like politics. Never have. Now with all this social media and Facebook, you see how many friendships end based on disagreements about it. It’s also baffling how so many people get things wrong about the candidate they support (or hate).…

When Autograph magazine  used to be something you could find at newsstands, I was sometimes asked to write the Top 10 list of best/worst autograph signers for the years. This sometimes lead to threats of lawsuits (Steve still won’t tell me what A-list actress sent a nasty…

There are lots and lots of great autographed guitar stories out there. I thought I’d share some that involve broken guitars.

The one that involves a guitar I own is a bit frustrating. Mostly because it left me with an item that isn’t all that interesting to look…

Hi Folks,   I don't think that I'll be able to authenticate the attached item. Many prints are being sold today and used in church circle of Jesus Christ.  The attached "signed" item was given to me over 50 years ago, by a neighbor who was in his 90's, and from…

I wanted to provide a flip to the discussion asking people for the worse in person experience. This doesn't necessarily have to be in person, as I just had a wonderful example of an artist being extra kind to one of their fans. 

Not many people are aware of the group The Swell Season (however they have a cult type following), in fact they aren't even together anymore. They are Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, if you have heard of the movie Once then you have seen…

Below you will find examples of no-brainer examples of Roger Maris forgeries that list and sell on Ebay.

Roger Maris passed away on December 14, 1985.

If you want an authentic Roger Maris autograph on anything it will cost you big bucks to own one.  

Here are examples of Roger Maris forgeries that you want to stay away from.…

Living Colour made a stop in Cleveland right before New Years Eve.  What a show!

I first saw the band open up for the Rolling Stones in '89.  Well I actually only saw one song as I had to wait on my brother to get to old Cleveland Stadium.  I was pretty upset that I missed their show, but I did get to hear "Cult of Personality."  

The next time a saw…

I have been having computer problems, and found this old blog that didn't post. So, here it is. Perfect timing, with reports coming out that Johnny Depp is the most overpaid actor (his last few movies making a lot less than he is paid).…

Hello. I’ve been meaning to post here for a long time now, but I am just now getting to it. (Sorry for the delay, Steve).…