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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on January 7, 2018 at 3:55pm

Quality/demand/supply and so on. One mans bit of paper is another's coveted touchstone to history. Textures. Vantage. YMMV.

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Permalink Reply by Alastair Mulholland on January 7, 2018 at 3:59pm

Thats fair enough if you have the money to pay thousands on a piece of paper good luck to you but i still find it crazy.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on January 7, 2018 at 4:01pm

But the things I mentioned apply to a $75 autograph.

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Permalink Reply by Alastair Mulholland on January 7, 2018 at 4:05pm

Thats fine but can i ask you have you spent thousands on a autograph.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on January 7, 2018 at 4:15pm

There is just no need to spend lots of money if you are experienced and have a trained eye and are willing to be patient and study (and aren't looking for Cobain).

The following collection, all my personal favorites and several promos, cost me a total of $420; Some will spend that just one one of these - or on "certificates" which in this case would likely eclipse the purchase prices. This not a million dollar collection but it is not shabby...that 1980 Bowie Lodger promo was $49...

Click for full image (or you'll miss Roger Waters):

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Permalink Reply by Alastair Mulholland on January 7, 2018 at 4:27pm

Well done on your collection i have full respect for you on how you have gone about collecting.Do you agree that some of the prices being asked for some autographs is over the top.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on January 7, 2018 at 4:31pm

Thank you. I think truly rare vintage Rock memorabilia brings good prices for many reasons - some of which I listed above. I can't say they are "overpriced". It is a matter of vantage in several ways I expect. And a lot of the top material exists in far less numbers than is believed. Especially quality examples. Many factors. Hmm, that is a poor scan of the David Gilmour - you can't see it very well - the contrast is much better in hand - this is an auction scan actually so not optimal at all. Here (click for full image):

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Permalink Reply by Alastair Mulholland on January 7, 2018 at 4:38pm

I can see it fine,nice autograph.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on January 7, 2018 at 4:41pm

Thanks Alastair. What sort of things are you collecting?

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Permalink Reply by Alastair Mulholland on January 7, 2018 at 4:49pm

I collect rock bands that i grew up listening to.Ac/dc,kiss,tesla,cinderella the cult.I like nirvana as well but bought about 4 fakes so gave up.I have never got a autograph in person i have bought all of these on ebay.What about you eric what do you collect.

Permalink Reply by Rich on January 7, 2018 at 4:53pm

Most of my favorite musicians are alive and well and not particularly difficult or expensive autographs. It's hard for me to relate to anything that costs thousands, but I understand the supply/demand aspect that drives the prices of any hobby's collectibles up.

That being said, I can't imagine dropping insane dollars on an autograph when forgery and doubt are so rampant in the hobby. In the case of Cobain, I think it's generally wise on several levels to avoid that pursuit altogether and opt for other Nirvana collectibles.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on January 7, 2018 at 4:58pm

Well, re that last bit - realism often is a (free) key to happiness. ;)

I buy and sell a lot - Rock and Roll autographs, same for old Hollywood/TV, vintage photography and transparencies 1905-1914, some art, 1939 New York World's Fair Kodachrome, parts of exhibits, WF posters, memorabilia and also radioactive artifacts from the bombing of Hiroshima  as well as parts of early Cunard ocean liners and so on.  

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