Through our friendship and professional association over these many years, I owe the success of my Beatles autograph business to Frank Caiazzo. His passion, integrity, loyalty and fortitude has had a most positive and gratifying influence on me. There is no one better in his field. There is no better friend. Congratulatons Frank ... on your new association with R&R Auctions !

Thomas Vanghele

Proprietor

Fab 4 Collectibles

New York City

Greetings!

My second blog post and to think I never thought I'd write even one, but I did and really enjoyed it too. 

I stated in my first blog that I was just getting back into collecting autographs after about 8 years.  During my first round of collecting, which lasted about 2 years, I focused on obtaining autographs for my wife who was turning the big…

I interviewed Delores Fuller many years ago at the Chiller Convention, and she was wonderful.

She signed quite a few items for me that day as well, and she loved attending conventions , meeting and autographing for fans.

Delores has just passed at age 88 this week ,May 2011.

Here is an obit.

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CELEBRITIES:  There are two facts that are not going away any time soon.  Fans who want your autograph to keep, and "fans" that want your autograph to sell.

Spare me please while I get you a tissue for all your sob/sob stories of how you are tired of being chased, pursued, hounded, bothered, threatened, harassed, embarrassed, from all those folks that ask you for your signature whenever you stick your nose out your front door for anything from going for coffee or a meal  to letting…

In the summer of 2007, American Royal Arts sued Frank Caiazzo. The leading Beatles autograph expert, Caiazzo had given his opinion that a "Revolver" album [pictured] that ARA sold as signed by the Beatles was a forgery. It was considered a battle of good versus evil by many of us in the autograph hobby.

ARA's lawsuit against Caiazzo probably didn't work out as its…

Seen a add in Sports Collectors Digest about a autograph authenticator TTA out of PA does anybody have any info on this company the owner is Ted Taylor, I have never herd of them the add says they been around for about 15 years and I been a  collector for 20 years .

The Legacy hall (www,thelegacyhall.com) is a scam.  They are the old www.legacycollectiononline.com.  Before you purchase from them rad www.legacycollectiononline.net,  IT IS A SCAM

The May 20th, 2011 Coach's Corner Auctions started about ten days ago.  They list approximately 4,000 items every four weeks. 

Contained within those 4,000 items each and every month are usually between 2-4 Beatles signed albums.  They are usually "authenticated" by either Chris Morales or Ted Taylor (Stat Authentic/TTA).

This month Scott Malack and Lee Trythall of Coach's Corner Auctions listed eleven (11) Beatles signed items.   Five (5) are "authenticated" by Ted Taylor…

For the past 2 1/2 years, I have regularly attended the spectacular sports autograph shows held by the amazing crew at MAB Celebrity Services. The shows, which are regularly held at the Sheraton in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are put together by promoter Mollie Bracigliano. Not only is Mollie one of the premier sports show promoters in the business, but she also serves as the exclusive agent for such baseball greats as Cal Ripken Jr., Eddie Murray, Willie McCovey, Tom Seaver, Rod Carew, and…

Approximately 10 years ago I started planning for my wife's 40th brithday celebration.  I wanted something unique, so I thought I would try to obtain an autograph or two of her favorite celebrities.  I wrote a very personal letter and embedded our family picture within the letter.  I also requested that the celebrity "personalize" the autograph,  as I wanted to make…

"JUST A FAN" is the just released book by R&R memorabilia collector Stephen Duncan.

R.I.P Star Trek actor Wiliam Campbell. I interviewed this actor a few times over the years, and he played Trelane in the origianl Star Trek series.

He signed so many items for me indeed.

I also have a fun and very funny live on stage play Bill Campbell did actor John Delance who played Q. Here is that link.......…

I was searching elite Productions USA and the page for TriStar came up.  Anyone have any information on this company?  Any idea why TriStar would be on the Eliete Productions USA domain.  When you pull up…

soo if people want something of me collection, let me now. I have more than 850 autographs

http://autographs2.ecrater.com/c/1359017/autographs

Taschen is selling limited edition books of Linda McCartney's photography that could be worth considering.

One is a limited edition of 750 copies, with the book numbered and signed by Paul, for $1,000.

The other is a limited art edition of 125 copies, with a 12x16 print numbered and signed by Paul McCartney, for $2,500. A previous art edition of 125 copies, with a similarly sized print signed by Paul, sold out quickly at the same price.

Since it may sound like a sales…