It's been awhile since I've written a blog.  As we all know, 2020 has been horrible on many fronts but I will keep this to getting autographs.  It may be a few more months before we will see in-person autographs again.

For me, the last in-person autograph I got was Nick Beggs from Kajagoogoo (current bassist for Howard Jones) and Howard Jones.  Both of those were in March.  I also got Ian Hill from Iron Maiden and a few guys from Orleans, Pure Prairie League and FireFall (they played…

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I became a HUGE fan of this set once I learned of its existence, but there's a dearth of information out there about it. When I decided to start collecting them, I knew I had to do as much research as possible and share that knowledge with anyone else that might be interested. Star Pics autos are notorious for being easy to forge, but armed with this knowledge, collectors can make educated purchasing decisions. I hope to demonstrate how the forgeries differ from authentic copies, and how to…

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Just before school started, a few big names came to town so I figured I would try to meet them.

First Kevin Bacon came back to Kent with his brother and their band.  I didn't go to the show but I figured I might try to get Kevin on the Footloose soundtrack.  The fans were waiting by the side door by the bus and he actually came out the front door.  He did sign a few on the way to the bus and took some pictures with the primarily female crowd.  I did get his scribble on the album…

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So I have a huge issue with PSA and I also am trying to figure out what is written on this basketball""A quick background of the situation:  I started collecting when I was 5 but nothing too extravagant until around 23 yrs old (8 years ago).  Unfortunately, a contractor got me for over $90k and I need money to finish my home so I have been selling away my…

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At Steve Zarelli Space Authentication, I review thousands of autographed astronaut photos every year. Also, as a collector for over 15 years, I have seen many, many more.

So what is the most valuable and desirable single signed astronaut photo? Most people would probably assume it is a photo signed by Neil Armstrong. Armstrong unpersonalized white space suit portrait photos with a strong signature can fetch $5,000+. In a RR Auction Space Auction last fall, this…

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Came across this today.. here is the original link - text and some pictures are copied out below:  

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/atq/3604251688.html

"Hello and welcome to our add for Babe Ruth museum quality replicas ! these baseballs are hand designed exactly to the replica ball it is hand crafted to ! these baseballs are the exact wieght as the…

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Hi everyone. I also wanted to share my autograph blog as well. My blog address is www.firstrow.ca . I am a long time autograph collector from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I collect in-person and through the mail autographs from celebrities, musicians, athletes, etc. Come check out my blog www.firstrow.ca I update it on a daily basis.

Every year the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco is the amazing Highlight of the season. It is like a paradise, where you can collect autographs. There are many opportunities to meet the stars. E.g. at the charity soccer match, around the many yachts in the harbor, at the Hugo Boss-Party or at a prêt-a-porter. There is always something an amazement!

Vettel:

Sebastian Vettel was the star of the weekend.…

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With 2010 in full - STEAM AHEAD ! here in the south the warm and hot days are upon us. I still look foreward to see who will send me a autograph in these hot days ahead. It reminds me of a little Christmas in the Summer Time. And i do realize alot of Stars are working and very busy all the time. And yet they do take the time to answer are letters and that is still a great thing to see in opening up are mail box. We do this for fun or or the Love of those we want to say Hey too. This is still…

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Hello to all my friends at Autograph Live.com. I do hope and pray all have had enough, Snow and Wind and Cold For this year. We have here in Kentucky that is for sure. I'm just so Happy to see the Blessing of Gods wonderfull Sun. Wow .... it out and the high 60 for a few days. We sure needed it all over. Just wated to share a few New autographs i have recieved just this past month. I do hope i hear from a few of you my dear friends and new collectors out there. Thanks for taking the time for… Continue