Making Money Through Autograph Selling And Collecting
by Bernard Bowers
Autograph collecting is a fun and rewarding hobby, but it's also a lucrative business for many entrepreneurs. As a hobby, autographs are a terrific way to own a piece of memorabilia that has been personally signed by your favorite actor, musician, athlete, etc. Collectors across the globe are always looking to add the unattainable signature to their collection.
You can go out to seek an autograph yourself, or you could order one through the mail. If you live in a city like Los Angeles, where you've got the Lakers, Dodgers and other sporting teams (not to mention that you're in the world's showbiz capital), then you're in luck due to the many autograph opportunities. For the rest of us, contacting our idols through the (snail) mail is still popular, just as it was decades ago. You can send an email request to your movie, music or sports heroes, but nothing says it better than a hand-written request which would most likely be received by their agent and forwarded to the musician, film star or athlete in question.
The value of an autograph depends on who the signature is from. Paying for an appraisal costs money, so you can save on this by going online and researching autograph dealers' sites to get an average price. If you are looking to sell autographs, the number of potential customers can be impressive if you know how to market your business. You can do this by building your presence in online and live auctions, as well as hyping your website through mediums such as Facebook or with search engine optimization. If you plan to sell autographs, you will need to be upfront with customers about how the signature was obtained. Let your customers know if you requested it via mail. It's a bit trickier if you're advertising autographs obtained in person - a certificate of authenticity is required to prove that potential buyers are dealing with the real thing.
Regardless of how you are requesting for an autograph, take note of these tips. Be courteous when asking for an autograph in person or via mail. Thank the person you're requesting the autograph from and use "please" whenever you need to. You can't go to autograph shows without an item to be signed, or a permanent marker for the celebrity to sign with. If you are sending mailed autograph requests, always include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Many public figures consider asking for more than two objects to be signed as a sign of rudeness.
You can choose from photos, blank index cards or t-shirts in general when asking for autographs, and for athletes, go with basketballs, baseballs, or anything that symbolizes the person's sport. Courtesy is the key to obtaining an autograph - whether as a hobby or for resale.
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Title: Making Money Through Autograph Selling And Collecting
Author: Bernard Bowers
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