We are an eBay affiliate and may be compensated for clicks on links that result in purchases.

November 2009 Blog Posts (36)

Obama and Letterman Autographs

A guy in Wisconsin got President Obama to sign a cheesehead. If you aren't familiar with those...well, the Green Bay Packer fans where this styrofoam block of cheese on their heads at games. And, well, I'm guessing other times, too. We only see them when they're at the frozen tundra, supporting the Pack.

One lucky fan got the President to sign his, and he had planned on selling it on eBay. He decided at the last minute, to donate it to a museum.

I thought that was a great… Continue

Added by Josh Board on November 13, 2009 at 11:15am — 4 Comments

Oh, the Humanity! An Autographed Beer Bottle from Hindenburg Disaster

A signed bottle of Lowenbrau beer, recovered from the 1937 disaster that killed 38, is going on the auction block. And they're hoping to get $8,000 for it.

But all you beer drinkers, be warned. Beer doesn't age like a fine wine. Or Twinkies. About 20% has already evaporated from the bottle, and it probably tastes horrid.

A New Jersey firefighter found it on the scene, and it has scorch marks. Most of the label is intact.

I'm not clear on WHO autographed the… Continue

Added by Josh Board on November 11, 2009 at 1:43am — 2 Comments

Airline Miles Exchanged for Autographs

This is how you know you are way to into autographs.

Each year, I'm able to fly somewhere free, because of the airline miles I've acquired (mostly because I use my credit cards for everything now).

Well, they sent me this catalog. And, instead of using your miles to fly, you can get various products. I think it was 500,000 miles in exchange for some big screen, plasma TV.

And there were small items as well.

I'm a football fan, and I actually thought… Continue

Added by Josh Board on November 10, 2009 at 4:36pm — No Comments

Ray Ramono Signing Autographs

On TMZ last night, I saw Ray Ramono hounded by the paparazzi. He answered their obnoxious questions, all the while signing autographs for a large crowd of fans.

At one point, his wife asks one guy "What are you going to do with all of those?" He must've had a stack of 8 x 10s. He then said, "Well, I'm going to keep some, and trade and sell some."

At least this autograph dealer was honest. I just wish they'd refrain from the large stacks of photos. It makes it so much… Continue

Added by Josh Board on November 9, 2009 at 11:54pm — 2 Comments

Gandolfini Says "Fah'get about it!" and Manure Sculpture Sells!

James Gandolfini, from The Sopranoes, apparently threw punches at an autograph seeker previously. So it's not surprise that when a fan (not a paparazzi, although he probably didn't know that) started filming him, he yelled at the guy before pushing his camera down. The guy said he's not used to such treatment and is considering a lawsuit.

Another story that isn't really an autograph story, but something collectors might be able to appreciate....

New Zealand agricultural… Continue

Added by Josh Board on November 9, 2009 at 8:34am — No Comments

Safe Autograph Buying 101

Autograph collecting is an exciting and rewarding pursuit, and there are hundreds of dealers and auction houses that are dedicated to selling only no-question genuine autographs. Because every autograph is unique, even the best make mistakes from time to time. But every reputable autograph dealer, and most reputable auction houses, sell autographs with a lifetime money-back guarantee of authenticity that you can take to the bank. The guarantee you want will be similar to this:…

Continue

Added by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on November 9, 2009 at 3:00am — 5 Comments

Should original movie posters be autographed?

This is one debate that just refuses to go away... If you were to ask 10 different collectors, you might get five votes "yes" and five votes "no," but each answer will come with a unique (and logical) reasoning as to why those people feel that way. In all my years of collecting, I have yet to be convinced of what is right and what is wrong.

Let's take, for example, an original poster for "Night of the Creeps" (one of my favorite horror/sci-fi flicks from the '80s). The movie is… Continue

Added by Scott Voisin on November 9, 2009 at 1:19am — 5 Comments

A rare signed Living Dead Doll from one of it's creators!

I met Damien Glonek one of the creators of these Living Dead Dolls at Horrorfind in Maryland not long ago.

His partner Ed long I met during this past Halloween Chiller convention!

A friend and neighbor of mine, Nick, has been collecting these dolls since it's inception.

When I spoke with Damien a few weeks ago, I told him that when I meet he and his partner at Chiller, that Nick would be interviewing them because he knew so much about these dolls and was an avid… Continue

Added by Mark J Gross on November 8, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Supernatural convention

I am interested in having someone attending the convention picking up 3 autographed photos for me I'll send the cost and shipping so if anyone plans on going let me know

Added by Adam Richard Utz on November 7, 2009 at 11:25am — No Comments

My first book signing -- and Hollywood actors will be joining me!

Regular readers know that my book, Character Kings: Hollywood's Familiar Faces Discuss the Art & Business of Acting, has just been published. Next week, I'll be flying to Los Angeles for my first-ever book signing. But I won't be alone...

Joining me will be six of Hollywood's finest character actors that are featured in the book: James Karen (Return of the Living Dead, Wall Street); Martin Kove (the Karate Kid trilogy); William Sanderson (Newhart, True Blood); Daniel Roebuck… Continue

Added by Scott Voisin on November 6, 2009 at 1:19am — No Comments

Autographed Artist John Ruthven Bought Cheap

In the Union-Tribune here in San Diego, there was a story about a guy that bought a signed print for charity. It was a signed, limited edition print of a leaping mahi mahi, and went for $60 for Promises 2 Kids, which benefits abused children.

He Googled the Ohio artist, and discovered Ruthven was a renowned wildlife painter that had works in the White House, Smithsonian, Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum, and other prestiges places.

This guy even contacted the artist's… Continue

Added by Josh Board on November 5, 2009 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

Autographed La-Z-Boy Photo and Empty Box

So, this guy got arrested for drunk driving. Unlike the goofy woman who called 911 to report a drunk driver, only to tell the operator "I am them." And being asked to pull over, while a cop found her and arrested her for a DUI.

This guy drove his La-Z-Boy into a parked truck and got into trouble.

He's selling autographed pictures on eBay to raise money (I believe, for his legal defense). The first photo sold for $750, which baffles me. That's about the price I would pay… Continue

Added by Josh Board on November 3, 2009 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

MY celebrity experience interviewing at Chiller Con yesterday!

Chiller convention- I interviewed Dawn Wells, Mary Ann from Giligans Island, Barbara Feldon, origianl 99 from Get Smart, Catherine Mary Stewart from The Last Starfighter, and Vernon Wells, bad guy from Commando, The Road Warrior, Werid Science and more! Richard Dreyfus said NO , Ann Margaret was too busy signing, but we did say hi to her, Patrick Stewart's handlers Bob C. and Lou said No way he couldn'd do it, and Peter Fonda said yes , so I set my camera and microphone up , but it did not… Continue

Added by Mark J Gross on November 3, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Warnings in the NASCAR hobby. Now is the time to....

BEWARE!!! It seems that many "collectors" are dumping collections of old die-cast cars, trading cards, and driver postcards / photos & Magazines at this time. What appears to be a growing trend is that some of these sellers are forging signatures ( or they bought the items already signed wit ha forgery and didn't know ) onto these older items in hopes of drawing interest.

DON'T be fooled by these older ( vintage ) NASCAR collectibles that are signed. Understanding the evolution… Continue

Added by Brandon Mysinger on November 3, 2009 at 6:20am — 33 Comments

Sex Pistols/The Clash - Real or not?

Hello.

I just bought these two signed records and want to hear your opinion if they are real or not? I think the Steve Jones autograph look very different from other that I have seen.

Best… Continue

Added by Bjarne Soderholm on November 2, 2009 at 5:18am — 4 Comments

APlace you can Share and Bid your Autographs. It is FREE ! Totally ! You Earn Credits.

Hello to all My Autograph Friends out there ! If your like me you get so tired of dis-honest People and High Cost to Buy or To Sale your extra autographs.Or anything Collectable! A place you would just love to share with others and maybe, just maybe we pick up a few more Collectors for this great Hobbie and for Mr.SteveC and his wonderfull work they do. Plus a Wonderfull Magizine to share wih others, Wow !… Continue

Added by steven foster mills on November 1, 2009 at 12:53pm — 3 Comments