Question for playbill collectors!

[DSUgirl2012]

Hey guys!

So I have a question. The night I went to see Equus I got Daniele Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths to sign my playbill. Stupid me when I got home I couldnt find a frame to fit the playbill so I decided to rip the front cover where it was signed so I can frame it. Does that lower the value of the autograph? Its as if I just have a photo signed now instead of a playbill. You know what I mean? Im so mad that I did that now.

Thanks!

[annie985]

I'm not a playbill collector, but I would imagine that the value of the autograph has been lowered because the autograph is torn and the playbill not in original condition. For future reference there are special frames made that'll fit playbills.

[DSUgirl2012]

Thanks! Thats what I thought. Cant it just be considered a signed photo instead?

[smith_and_pyle]

Why didn't you just get a larger frame and just put like a black background mat board to it? Thats what I've done....

[Playbiller]

Thanks! Thats what I thought. Cant it just be considered a signed photo instead?

It's not a signed photo because it's the front of a playbill. If you purchased a poster offline from the show and had that signed it still would not be considered a signed photo.

For future reference (if you're a Playbill collector or even if you're starting out), here's what I like to do.

I store all of my playbills in acid-free sheet protectors. I then fold the top part of the plastic down around the back and tape it so the playbill can't fall out. I haven't framed any of mine, but I plan on it. Of course, exposure to extreme sunlight or harsh light of any kind can ruin your autograph.

Try looking on http://www.playbill.com. They offer special frames that suit the size and thickness of a playbill. They're a little pricey, but I feel that they're worth it.

Hope that this has helped and sorry that you ripped your playbill.

[khackdrums]

Yikes! Yeah, that's a bummer. You defaced the Playbill, therefore lowering the value. Still a great success!

Khackdrums

[DSUgirl2012]

Thank you so much for your help everyone. I just can't believe I did that. I feel like an idiot. And its my favorite autograph too. Which is sad.

[Johnny's Fan]

I haven't framed any of mine yet, but I'm probably going to get the closest sized frame I can and then get a mount for it, so it sits slightly over the playbill, keeping it in place, but makes it stand out more.

At least you will know in future not to do anything to your signed playbill. Maybe you can buy a playbill and send it to the actors individually.

[DSUgirl2012]

That would be a good idea, only Daniele doesn't sign via his fanmail address

[Johnny's Fan]

I think he signs VV so maybe he would sign one for you.