Collecting Autographs Help and FAQ
The collecting autographs help and FAQ page is designed for me and experienced collectors to pass along some knowledge and help to your questions.
The autograph collecting hobby has been a fun and exciting for me, and I hope this website and this page specifically, allows me to give back to a great hobby.
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discussion and share your tips and techniques in response to the
autograph questions below.
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Dallas Cowboys Coaches 
Hi Rob,
My husband is a huge Dallas Cowboys fan, and I would like to get him something nice for his birthday. It's tough, because he has autographs …
Selling Autographed Baseball Cards
Hi Rob,
I have a lot of baseball cards that I am considering selling some of them. When researching auctions online I notice that people sell baseball …
How to get a Rush autograph?
I have been a Rush fan for many years. I wrote to them with a nice letter simply requesting an autograph. I really was looking forward to it but i got …
Janet Jackson/Katherine Jackson Autographed
Back in the 1970s, my uncle saw the Jackson Five at the original MGM Hotel. Janet Jackson & her mother were in the audience and they both autographed …
Rocky Marciano Autographed Gloves
I have a pair of boxing gloves autographed from Rocky Marciano. I was 10 years old and in the hospital when he visited me and gave them to me.
I'm …
John F. Kennedy Signature
I have a very important signed document by President John Kennedy. I need to know if it is Auto pen or original. Can you help? Thanks, John.
Rob: …
Wood Racquet Signed by Howard O. Kinsey 1921-1926 Tennis champ
My name is Mary, I have a wood tennis racquet that I retrieved from a dumpster which is where they had thrown it following their fathers death.
Their …
Neil Armstrong's Autograph
I have an authentic autograph of Neil Armstrong that he signed in front of me 25 yrs. ago. I was at the Chino Air Museum in Chino Calif. when I recognized …
1945 Notre Dame Football Team
I have a game program signed by every member of the Notre Dame football team in 1945, and some of the priests, the president of the university and other …
Love the site!! Not rated yet
Hi Rob;
Just wanted to say I love the site, I found you on-line about 2 months ago and started adding to my collection. I was wondering of you were going …
Jimmy Fallon Autograph Not rated yet
Hi,
my name is Maria and I am from Poland. I am a big fan of Jimmy Fallon and I am just wondering how can I get his autograph. I have found an address …
Permission to use 2 photographs from your blog. Not rated yet
Hello, we recently published an article about auto-pens and how to spot them.
http://blog.veryfinebooks.com/2012/10/13/tips-on-identifying-an-autopen/ …
Best for Signed Baseballs? Not rated yet
What is the best thing to use to have a baseball signed?
Rob:
The overwhelming choice to use for signed baseballs is a blue ball-point pen. Black …
JFK autopen or hand? Not rated yet
I was going through my some of my recently deceased father’s possessions and came across the attached letter signed by JFK. The letter was addressed …
Finding Mailing Addresses? Not rated yet
Hi Rob,
I really like your website and have started building my autograph collection through the mail and by email.
I was wondering how I should …
John Wayne/ Marrion Michael Morrison Autograph Not rated yet
Because my wife is a huge fan of John Wayne, our friend from California gave us this old picture frame with this inscription on the inside. He told us …
Nolan Ryan Autographed Mets Photo Not rated yet
Hi Rob,
I wanted to inquire as to the estimated value of the attached picture that I own might be worth.
This picture is autographed by Nolan Ryan …
Autographed Baseball Fading Signature Not rated yet
I have an autographed baseball signed by Edgar Martinez... How do I protect the fading signature?
Rob:
Bob, unfortunately this is a common problem, …
Bruce Lee Photograph and Autograph Not rated yet
I have a black and white photo of Bruce Lee with a friend of mine. It is 5x7 and is autographed in sharpie like pen.
Do you have an approximate value? …
Find Someones Address Not rated yet
Rob,
I really enjoy your website - your love of autograph collecting definitely shows!
What are the best ways to find someones address to contact …
Michael Jordan Signing Not rated yet
Hey Rob,
I really appreciate your site here. You have a great love for the autograph and I couldn't think of anyone else that would know better.
…
Faye Grant and V the series Not rated yet
Hi from Argentina,
I want a pic signed from Faye Grant the star in V tv show series 1983!! She is so beautiful!! Thanks!!
Rob:
Alfredo, …
Clark Griffith-Baseball Hall of Fame 1946 Not rated yet
I have three items that came together and I am trying to find further information about one item in particular.
First is a personal letter signed by …
Movie Stars Autographed Photos Not rated yet
My father inherited a large suitcase FULL of photos of old Hollywood movie stars - too numerous for me to even remember them all.
They were taken …
1879 Michigan Wolverine's Irving Kane Pond signed CDV photo. Not rated yet
Hi Rob,
I buy and sell old photographs, more so for those into genealogy but I just discovered that one of the many CDV (Carte de Visite) type of photos …
Mickey Mantle Autographed Baseball Not rated yet
I have a Mickey Mantle signed autographed baseball from 8/31/62, how can this be authenticated?
Rob:
Sue, congratulations on having one of the most …
MMA Autograph Addresses Not rated yet
I'm searching for the addresses for MMA fighters Jon Jones and James McSweeny, but cannot find them anywhere.
I'm new to autograph hunting, and wondering …
Robert Kennedy Autograph Not rated yet
Robert Kennedy autographed his book at the San Francisco Press Club the day before he was murdered in Los Angeles, CA. The book is in fair condition and …
Charles Woodson Autograph Not rated yet
What kind of picture should you send can you print one out or do u have to buy one? Because my bday is tomorrow and I would love my favorite player Charles …
Toronto Blue Jays Team Signed Bat Not rated yet
I have a 1992-93 Blue Jays bat signed by the entire team that I won in a raffle. The Cooper bat has an official Blue Jays seal on it. I no longer have …
Autograph Hound Not rated yet
So, what exactly is an autograph hound? I hear celebrities refer to autograph hounds in a disparaging way now and then.
Rob:
An autograph hound is …
# 34 Walter Payton Sweetness Autogaph Photo Not rated yet
Was wondering where would I go to sell this and what price range do you believe is fit. This autograph has been kept in a picture frame since 1986 and …
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