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Celebs dont have to sign. They dont need an excuse. They only sign if they want. Im pleased shes stopped.mikesautos wrote:i just think it is Stupid to say i am not signing because some people sell them . Sounds like a Very lame Excuse to quit signing . Just be honest & say i do want to sign . thanks
So fans that sell autographs are immoral? Pretty full of yourself, aren't you? That must mean, by extension, that celebrities who sell autographs also have no morals because if they were "true celebrities," they wouldn't sell their signature.AutographDiva wrote: Have some moral about yourself and your hobby.
And how do you propose to do that? You can't, whether that person is a full-time dealer or an occasional seller. And really, if you're a full-time dealer you probably don't need sites like this, because you've gotten autographs in-person or through (gasp!) signings where you've paid the celebrity to do so.AutographDiva wrote:There really does need to be some way to not allow collectors for profit to not participate in these types of sites.
Hartster wrote:And how do you propose to do that? I did not say that I have an answer. Just stating my opinion.AutographDiva wrote:There really does need to be some way to not allow collectors for profit to not participate in these types of sites.
If you want to take the high road, again, don't ever pay for an autograph. That includes not attending conventions where either the signature is part of the entrance fee or is extra, or pay for a meet-and-greet, or buy a book where the celebrity is doing a book signing. I do not attend celebrity events unless I am working at them or invited. I will take the high road. I am very blessed to work in the industry that I currently do. I have never paid for or sold an autograph. I collect for my personal pleasure and fun.
If a fan is never allowed to sell an autograph, then the celebrity shouldn't either. The signature BELONGS to the celebrity...
Off-tangent, So much anger!I totally see you as some con weirdo! lol
but what needs to be stopped, IMHO, is writing celebrities as private addresses. There's a reason they're private: They don't want fan mail at that address. But people who feel entitled to an autograph continue to write them there instead of an address they provide or accept that they won't sign otherwise. Just because a search reveals that address doesn't mean it should be used. And that's why celebrities stop signing as well. I have never contacted any celebrity (out of the blue) at their home address for a signature. When possible, I might acquire an address from a mutual acquaintance, contact the celebrity or manager via email prior, sometimes a family member will ask for me and I go that route. At times, fellow collectors will share in private "private addresses" that are known to be ok, excepted and appreciate FAN mail.
Hartster wrote:Answer 1: Sometimes you get in a situation and are forced to sell. That would be an unfortunate person. I could never part with any part of my collection.renef09 wrote:2. If a celebrity signs for free for a fan, why would that fan sell it afterwards? If you ask for an auto, it would mean that it is you that want to collect it and not profit from it.
Answer 2: When a person dies, there's a finite supply of their signatures. Wow, so just wait on them to croak!? You are such a lovely person. If you want one, what's your choice? Buy or go without. Again, I have never purchased an autograph.If you have their signature, you can sell it to someone who wants it. Cheap.
Bottom line is, whether people like it or not, the selling autographs has been around for a long, long time and will continue to do so. eBay and other sites are not the bad guys here (although eBay has made it easier.) You calmed down a little on this one! Meds kick in?
If a celebrity charges a fee, guess what? That's the selling of an autograph. It's just the money is made by that person, not the one requesting the autograph.Not sure if it is "I can't with you" or "I won't with you" Prob a little of both. Swish on now
No one cares what you find interesting. Not that I owe you any explanation but our store is not currently open. When it was open, we worked with a company that paid celebrities for private signings of autos specifically to be sold. If we renegotiate this contract, it will be the same type of situation. Our private collection will never be for sale.Officially done with you now. Go away, little person.Hartster wrote:What I find most interesting about this thread is someone who is against fans selling autographs, and yet does likewise:"We have a store which offers a variety of authentically signed photographs and other items. Our private collection (items listed on the main page and main categories, are not for sale at this time. Visit out store here: http://celebritybymk.wixsite.com/autographs/store.