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Permalink Reply by Rich on October 17, 2016 at 1:30pm

On the topic of quality, I find that pros almost inevitable go for volume over quality. In some instances, this doesn't present a problem - especially if they artist always has a less than stellar signature. But in some cases, I find that the money-seeking collector ends up with a far lesser product than an actual fan. I've noticed that with Florence Welch, sllers are almost inevitably sentenced to a crap sig, whereas if you're an actual fan (and obviously so) with a nicer than average item, you actually have a shot at a full signature.

I saw some reputable IP sellers offering one of my favorite singers - Birdy - on Ebay and on their websites. What I saw for sale was kind of disappointing, as she used to sign beautifully in her early teens. This is what I expected to get from her if I met her at all - pro autographer examples below:

Oh well. That happens when more an more when a celeb gets a bit more famous and gets asked for their autograph more, right?

Well - my friend and I found out that if you're actually a fan and go to a show and get there early (or stay late), here's what you get.

This is what my friend (first in line in Detroit) got.

Here's what I got the next day in Chicago, after waiting about an hour post show:

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Permalink Reply by Paul on October 17, 2016 at 1:44pm

There's a huge difference.

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Permalink Reply by Xwiesy on October 18, 2016 at 5:11am

Inthink Steve is spot on. The only exception I would make is where supply is limited.

Something like a signed Bob Dylan LP- you aren't going to get many chances at a perfect one.

When there are 5 or so known examples, being picky can cost you.

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Permalink Reply by OK_Android on October 18, 2016 at 2:00pm

There's no doubt that greed ruined it for a lot of people, I mean look at Ringo's stance on autographs now. I can't blame the guy either. It's not just IP either, its TTM as well. It is now impossible to get a James Earl Jones sig ttm because people have abused his generosity by sending him 15 things to get signed. 

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Permalink Reply by william on October 18, 2016 at 3:03pm

It also spoils it like persons like me on a very limited income.I'm thinking of getting out of collecting altogether.

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Permalink Reply by Paul on October 18, 2016 at 2:30pm

I wont be surprised if Jack white pulls the pin on signing except for store promo's, anything the dealers pick up ends up on ebay, which is great if you need a white graph.

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