Sunday, November 30, 2008

Collecting Genuine Celebrity Autographs

By Mark Turgeon

Throughout, the United States and some parts of the world, people spend tons of money on memorabilia and autographs. People collect all sorts of items from baseball card, antiques, comic books or other knick knack items. Other people collect celebrity autographs and autographed signed memorabilia that can rise in profit.

Throughout the years, people and collectors would purchase their collections from trade shows or any other collectible show. With the internet in full effect and companies like eBay and other auction websites, anyone can sell or buy any collectible from their home. The internet and eBay a like site have created a greater trade and purchase market for those that are involved in a collectible industry.

Collecting sports cards is a great collectible, but to actually have them signed makes them more valuable. Celebrity autographs always seem to amaze and impress the entertainment society, as if they were signed by some sort of higher status.

The average person will sign their name millions of times in their life, and it's completely worthless in street value. However, if a celebrity autographs a poster, a book, or even something like a napkin or piece of garbage, it instantly becomes highly valuable.

Prices on items always vary when a celebrity has signed them. It all depends what kind or item it and of course who signed it? Not all signatures from celebrities have the same value as others.

For example, in the 90's, an autographed picture of New Kids on the Block would have been worth thousands. Now, even though they've made a come back, it might only be worth a few bucks to the dedicated fan that never gave up hope. Ink on paper doesn't seem that special, but with all the idolization of celebrities, it's not surprising that their autographs have such important meaning in our lives.

Celebrity autographs can be found on the internet very easily. If you are looking for autographs from musicians, movie stars, sports figures or any other famous person, they can be found when searched online. When searching for autographs online, try to make sure that it is authentic. A few goods tips would be is research the seller, study an authentic signature from the celebrity and do a quick comparison, research the price, and don't be afraid to ask questions.

The web is filled with tons of fascinating memorabilia and fine collectables. It's hard for people to tell if the item is real or not. Everyday people are making living selling forgeries of celebrity autographs because they just don't care. Like I said before and I will say it again research, research, research before you spend all that money and to find out that item was fake. - 16651

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