How do you store your autographs?

[TheMailman]

reading through all these postings from other users I have the impression that we are dealing with a lot of young/teen collectors who can't afford the technique's yet that we are using.

Please don't be rude. For all you know, whosurdaddy could be 17/18? Thats young to me so please don't make false accusations about others

[R.S.V.P]

reading through all these postings from other users I have the impression that we are dealing with a lot of young/teen collectors who can't afford the technique's yet that we are using.

Please don't be rude. For all you know, whosurdaddy could be 17/18? Thats young to me so please don't make false accusations about others

I'm not getting rude at all. It's just a simple fact that a teenager can't afford the equipment that the "older" generation uses since they do only live off their pocket money. A professional framing with acid free backing and UV protected glass/museum glass is the kind of really expensive stuff and nothing that you would get next door at WalMart's.

You're reading much too much out of my postings, TheMailman!

And let me asure you, whosurdaddy is even older than I am.

Best,
Stephan

[TheMailman]

But seriously, thats getting too technical. At the end of the day, it is a piece of paper which has a scribble on it, why go and spend so much when you can slide it into a nice folder than spending more, than the actual autograph is worth?

[R.S.V.P]

But seriously, thats getting too technical. At the end of the day, it is a piece of paper which has a scribble on it, why go and spend so much when you can slide it into a nice folder than spending more, than the actual autograph is worth?

If you have ever paid more than US $40.000 on an ALS by John Wilkes Booth you will understand why it's so important to put money in the protection of your autographs.

Best,
Stephan

[jennyblue]

Hey RSVP,
i couldn't have said it better. They actually still make PVC Sleeves? I thought they went out with the dinosaurs. LOL . jennyblue, I also get my sleeves from staples. I always look for archival safe, no pvc. As far as putting them in frames I have maybe 200 or so in frames with acid free backing and UV PROTECTED GLASS which you can special order from any frame/ matting/picture shop.

this is probably a stupid question but what brand do you use. i have the avery poly vu.

And I understand your point R.S.V.P. I know i am in college and money for me is pretty tight but i did not know that about photos.

[cernan]

Hey RSVP,
i couldn't have said it better. They actually still make PVC Sleeves? I thought they went out with the dinosaurs. LOL . jennyblue, I also get my sleeves from staples. I always look for archival safe, no pvc. As far as putting them in frames I have maybe 200 or so in frames with acid free backing and UV PROTECTED GLASS which you can special order from any frame/ matting/picture shop.

this is probably a stupid question but what brand do you use. i have the avery poly vu.

And I understand your point R.S.V.P. I know i am in college and money for me is pretty tight but i did not know that about photos.

JennyBlue, you could try Ultra Pro. I personally find that brand very reliable and many sports collecting specialists also use it.

[writergirl123]

whoaa you guys are incredibly protective lol. im not that protective. i put them in paper protecters in a decorated binder, lol.

[R.S.V.P]

this is probably a stupid question but what brand do you use. i have the avery poly vu.

And I understand your point R.S.V.P. I know i am in college and money for me is pretty tight but i did not know that about photos.

Dear Jennyblue,

I'm using an old German brand (KOBRA) that has proven to be the best for me. Maybe some collector from the US can tell you more about US brands.

Best,
Stephan

[Mighty_Modders]

If you have ever paid more than US $40.000 on an ALS by John Wilkes Booth you will understand why it's so important to put money in the protection of your autographs.

yeah if i spent money on one or it meant a lot to me i would put some care into it no cheapo wilkinsons stuff. the only one ive got thats worth anything came to me framed, so no idea if the glass is any good. it better be as its huge so i wouldnt get it reframed, would cost a ton.

[James]

I store my autographs in a converted shoe box, some in an album, and two (Gordon Ramsay and Tim Henman) on my wall in frames.

My football posters are also on my wall as that is where they were before they were signed

James