How to Collect Autographs Through The Mail ( TTM )
Below are some "Do's and Dont's when writing to a celebrity and collecting autographs TTM: • Do enclose a SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope)
• Do use the correct amount of postage. If mailing your own item, such as an 8x10 celebrity photo to be signed, I usually place the photo, and a 9x12 SASE both inside a 10x13 envelope. Always refer to www.usps.gov for guidance when in doubt.
• Do insert a cardboard backing if you are sending a photo
• Do write a sincere letter that acknowledges the person’s accomplishments and why you are a fan in the first place. Celebrity birthdays are great excuses to send an autograph request!
• Don’t send a letter to a celebrity home address if you can avoid it. This point is a hot topic for collectors on both sides. After the anthrax scares, many people are reluctant to open letters from unknown senders at home - make sure you put your return address on the envelope. Depending on the person, and their current level of celebrity, you may have a better chance of getting a signature if going through their celebrity contact agent or fan mail address.
• Don’t send a form letter. Be genuine. Be sincere. Don’t sound like everyone else.
• Don’t send something you can’t afford to not get back. Unfortunately, some fan mail will go unanswered.
There are many resources online to find celebrity mailing addresses. The two I recommend based on their selection and reliability are:
StarTiger - Contact Celebrities & Manage Your Autographs
Keep in mind that celebrities have busy schedules, and while some may send back a signature in a week or two, most take more time to come back. Much more, sometimes... Be patient and keep sending them out! It's a numbers game - the more you send, the more you'll get back.
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