Just a thought...If it is still him signing, maybe he still likes getting the fan mail. It's a way to keep that part of his life remaining strong. Maybe it would be worse for him if no one wrote to him. How do you think that would make him feel?

If he didn't want to sign he wouldn't. If he culdn't sign anymore he may have someone else do it. Either way he cares about his fans enough to send them back something. To me, this would mean he likes getting fan mail.

Congrats on the OP's success. I got 3 autos back from James Garner several years ago. They match yours, excepts yours is a bit shakier. I did send him a picture to sign the other day (already signed by Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling). I understand if I don't get it back, but if I do get it back, I fully believe he enjoys the letters he gets from fans.

What a telented man and legend. Also, he is so great to his fans!!!

I could not agree more. This site was alot more fun before than it is NOW. You made it perfecty clear. Great Post.

Just spoke to Mr. Garner's daughter via email. Doesn't look like sending him fanmail is a burden. For those thickheaded folks, it doesn't bother him. I understand someone being ill or too old, therefore the option to decline a response. Mr. Garner wrote me back very quickly. I understand it may or may not be him. He is an idol of mine and I don't need any fools to question that. It is one thing to compare an authentic autograph to a fake, but its a whole different story questioning someone's admiration for someone. The goons of this site can really take the FUN out of this site. Seriously...Some of you GROW UP.

I think stars like Mr Garner even though they are not very active anymore appreciate knowing US fans have not forgot about him. If he is able to sign he will, at least he replys thats more than you can say about alot of others.

As a long-time collector I do agree that unless you see someone sign it, you can't say it's authentic -- however, in James Garner's case, I believe his are.

And like i said!! If u don't see them sign the item in front of u then you cant say its Authentic..U get Proof that its Authentic. U ave people on here stating they have Recvd Autographs from people like Justin Bieber, Travolta, Deniro, Eastwood these people get thousands of Autograph reqsts every week do u honestly believe they spend all their time sitting there open all letters and signing everything? Come on!! I am not Saying James Garner isnt signing them himself i just saying he is ill he should be left alone and if u don't see them sign it you cant say its Authentic..My Opinion and i will stick 2 it.

^ Thank you for a well-written, sensible and factual post. Posts like that are rare on this site.

Wow this has turned into a long thread.

James Garner does not have to sign as many have stated, yet he has continued to do so. If the mail was that much of a bother, hed have his "sec" that these people are speaking of just pitch all his fanmail or send letters saying he is too ill to sign in their sase.

He obviouslly wants to sign or, if you take the "its a sec" route, wants to reply.

I am a fan of some actors after seeing only 1 film- so by your logic, I shouldnt write for an autograph if I loved someones performance in only one film I saw them in?

For example, I loved Mr. Garners performance in The Notebook. I saw Space Cowboys but apart from that cant think of many things I have seen him in. A couple sitcoms.. I wrote him because I enjoyed his performance in The Notebook a whole lot. He signed and sent back in nine days. I am very thankful to have his autograph and wish him the best.

I actually read an article saying hes gotten somewhat better. But hey- like one person already stated. No ones forcing him to sign, and people arent insensitive to send a request to him. If you dont wish to bother him, dont write. But if someone has honest intentions and wants his autograph for ther collection, making a personal accusation about their intentions is lots more rude then writing someone you really look up to.

Simon wrote:http://www.dorisday.net/day-garner-story.html

Try again, this time with a reputable source. The Nat'l Enquirer is a rag.

parlamentetfanErik wrote:

Simon wrote:Unless u see the person sign the Item you cant say its Authentic.

or if it's a SEC and as I've said before it looks like a VERY shaky signature so it's most likely signed by him and get some more proof please the I'll take you seriusly

I dont need 2 get proof to be taken seriously..I have an opinion and its 1. He should be left alone as he is VERY sick. 2. Unless u see the star sign your item in front of u then u cant say its Authentic FULL STOP