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Celebrity Autographs - How Do I Start?

Becoming a celebrity autograph collector is easy. However, in order to be a successful collector, there are a few "tricks of the trade" which might improve your chances of getting a response. Here are some things I've learned on my own and thorough the help of other collectors.

1. Always be polite. Think about it: if you were a celebrity, would you be likely to respond to someone who was rude and obnoxious? Remember to say "please" and always thank them for their time.

2. Keep your letter short and to the point. Celebrities are very busy people and don't have the time to read three pages of letter to find out what you want. If you want an autograph, simplyt ask for it.

3. Show an interest in their work. It might be helpful to name a couple of movies that you enjoyed their riles in as proof you're interested in them, and not just their signature.

4. Use a SASE! Although this is still debated among collectors, I find you get better responses. if the celebrity is talking the time to sign an item for you, the least you can do is make it easy for them to return it. Since many celebrities use 8x10 pictures, make sure your return envelope can fit a picture that size and have adequate postage to cover it (use 2 first-class stamps).

5. Write neatly. A letter doesn't do any good if the celebrity can't read your handwriting. Some collectors type their letter, but I believe in the old handwritten letter, which is more personal. Finally, have a little patience. I've had requests returned as long as 2-1/2 years later! Don't keep writing more letters and pestering someone if they don't respond quickly. In fact, some never respond at all.

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Tips & Tricks

Right now is a great time to be a collector. You have many resources available to you: the best, being the Internet. many collectors, are starting web pages about the hobby. There you'll find their success stories, which can only increase your chances of getting autographs.

Addresses can be found everywhere: pick the source that is most comfortable for you to use, be it a book, the Internet, etc. With a little bit of effort, and a few bucks, celebrity autograph collecting can be a rewarding hobby.

Here are a few things for you to remember!

1. Celebrities are always very busy people. Don't be surprised if it takes a few weeks to months to get a response. And with the volume of fan mail they receive everyday, it could take them forever to get back to you.

2. Always include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) when you send to a celebrity requesting his/her autograph. It is a common courtesy, and sometimes it's the only way a cel3brity will write back.

3. Always keep letters short and polite. You will also want to do a little research about the person you're sending to and say something in the letter like "I really loved you in the move ..." etc., Also, unless you have perfect handwriting, you should type the letter, then hand-sign it at the bottom. Address envelope by hand also, more likely to get opened.

4. Never request more than 2 autographs. if you request more, clebs might think that you are a dealer looking to profit from their signature. Plus it's just greedy. If you want more signatures from a celebrity, wait and see if you get a response back then send out another request or 2.

5. Always check your spelling in the letter, and of the celebrity's name. There's nothing more embarrassing than writing to a celebrity for an autograph and getting his or her name wrong.

6. Never send flowers, candy, or any other gifts to celebrities. This could be considered stalking.

7. Keep track of the autograph requests you send out. Especially if you send out a bunch at a time. Keep a file on your computer with the person's name and date sent and received a response from, how many days it took, and whether the response was successful or not.

8. Have patience. even if you don't get a response for months, it's all worth it when you open your mailbox and find an autographed picture from your favorite celebrity.