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Autograph Collection Through The Mail

Since the days of the pony express, collectors have used the mail to get those things that they treasure, desire and collect. Today is no different. With today high technology, just about any thing you want can be obtained by mail. Autograph collecting is one of those things that is done by mail. By using the mail you can get autographs that you may not be able to get any other way. Collecting via mail is easy. Some research on your part may have to be done first. You have to know the full name and address of your celebrity.

The full name may not be necessary in every case, but you do have to know the name the celebrity uses most frequently. When you are autograph collecting via mail, you also need stamps, #10 envelopes, 9x12 envelopes, pen, unlined paper and unlined cards. If you have a computer, there are many sources available that will help you with your research. After you have gotten all your supplies and addresses, you are now ready to make some contact. Now you are ready to compose your letter. It is always a good idea to type your request. If you cannot type it or get someone to do it for you, make sure you take time to write legible. Let's remember that celebrities are busy so whatever you write needs to be brief, readable and cordial. If you are not brief and to the point, there is a much lesser chance of you getting a response because they may not have time to read a long 2 or 3 page letter. Some even type AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO in all caps. By all means don't mention your request casually. Also remember to be complimentary, after all they are human beings too and may just need a little lift. Just in case your celebrity does not have an available photo, autograph collecting includes 3x5 cards that are signed.

These cards may prove to be just as valuable some years later as a Signed Photo. Autograph collecting can take many forms whether via mail or in person. You need to be prepared to pay postage if you are autograph collecting via mail. It is not fair for the celebrity to give you a photo/signature and pay the postage. Put one stamp on your #10 envelope and 2 stamps on your 9x12 envelop. Make sure you put your return address on your #10 envelopes. This provides an avenue for you to be contacted if there are any problems with your mailing. Your autograph collecting is enhanced when you cover all of your bases. Even though you have done everything you can think of autograph collecting via mail takes a lot of patience. Autograph collecting from these busy people take time.

Travel, work schedules, appearances, fun and time with family take up much of their time. Supplying photos and autographs for autograph collecting is probably done on down time by them or an assigned member of their staff. When you are autograph collecting via mail, it may take years to receive a response. So sit back and relax!

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What's the best way to display a photo that has been autographed on the reverse?

Is there any sort of frame that allows you to have the photo on display, but with a clear back panel to see the autograph?

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You could always sandwhich the photo between two layers of glass, however you really have to be careful about humidity factors as what can happen is that the photo emulsion will become stuck to the glass. When that happens pretty much the only way to get the photo off the glass is to put it in a box with a humidifier and gradually raise the humidity level until the emulsion peels from the glass, or the other solution is to immerse the photo in water which will then cause the autograph to bleed if it was signed in ink.
My suggestion which falls in line with the previous post is to scan the back of the photo and print the signature on a sheet of acid free archival paper and place it next to the Original Photo, or if you like cut the autograph in such a way that you can place it on the overmat.
Anyhow I think by now you realize that having a frame that is clear on both sides is sort of ludicrous unless as others pointed out,you hang the Photo From the ceiling in the middle of your room.

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