Collecting Autographs Help and FAQ

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

1994 NFL QB Club Autographed Football 
Please point me in the right direction. I can't find anyone locally that can help so I stumbled upon your website.

I live in Jacksonville, Florida ...

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 ...

Nat King Cole Autographed  Not rated yet
My mother worked as a cashier at the Eugene Hotel back in the late 50s and 60s. Nat King Cole was in town for a performance and signed a menu from the ...

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?...

Janet Jackson/Katherine Jackson Autographed  Not rated yet
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 ...

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 ...

John F. Kennedy Signature  Not rated yet
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:
John,...

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.


The ...

Neil Armstrong's Autograph  Not rated yet
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 ...

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,

The ...

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 ...

Disney World Address  Not rated yet
I took my kids to Disney World this year for our summer vacation. One of the highlights of the visit was getting autographs from their favorite Disney ...

Signed Washburn Guitar  Not rated yet
I recently came across a Washburn guitar with a signature and I am trying to find out who's it is.


It looks like its either a JR or a JB with either ...

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 ...

Vintage Autograph Book  Not rated yet
I have an autograph book from my mother where she would get famous actors/singers etc autographs. The book is from the 1993 era.


She has autographs ...

Bruce Springsteen Autograph  Not rated yet
I have a signed vinyl copy of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." Any idea what it may be worth?
Thanks,

John


Rob:

John, in my opinion that'...

Marilyn Monroe Signature  Not rated yet
I have an invitation signed by Marilyn Monroe. Can you tell me where I can get that authenticated?
I can send you a picture if needed.


Thank you
...

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 ...

Authentic Signed Baseballs  Not rated yet
What are the most trustworthy places to get authentic signed baseballs (like Steiner Sports)? Thanks.

Bob Marley Autograph  Not rated yet
When Bob Marley played Maple Leaf Gardens on his Babylon by Bus Tour a bunch of my friends and hung around outside for maybe an hour or so. Finally after ...

Identification Assistance  Not rated yet
I hung around after a game between the Pawtucket Red Sox and Durham Bulls in Durham, NC this past Sunday (June 5). I've identified all but 2 of the signatures ...

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 ...

Autographs  Not rated yet
Dear Sir, I'm Stevan Horvath from Serbia, I have a collection of autographs from the fifties and sixties.


Rossano Brazzi, Hary Bela Fonte, Richard ...

autographed football  Not rated yet
I have a GAME football from November 11th 1984 from the Orange Bowl , Miami 24... Eagles 23.... it is SIGNED by all the Miami Dolphins. I am wondering ...

Looking to sell: Celebrity Autograph Collection  Not rated yet
Hello,

My Uncle has a rather large collection of autographed Celebrity head shots. He is moving in to a smaller house and would like to sell the collection....

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 ...

Travis Pastrana and other Motocross Signatures!  Not rated yet
I have two backpacks and one hat covered in signatures from pro motocross riders, the most famous being Travis Pastrana.


My fiance ran around the ...

1945 Notre Dame Football Team  Not rated yet
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 ...

# 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 ...

Tiger Woods Real Name  Not rated yet
Has anybody got an autograph from Tiger with his real name of Eldrick on it? I'm sure he has gone by Tiger for the vast majority of his life, but wonder ...

White House Mailing Address?  Not rated yet
OK, I understand that The White House is one of the most famous addresses in the USA, if not the world of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.


But, is that the ...