The various ways of collecting celebrity signatures

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Autographs and signatures of our favourite celebrities have always been in demand. It might seem like a strange thing to want but the appeal lies in having just a little piece of the star you really admire, it might be a photograph or a film still signed by a movie star or a football autographed by your favourite team, whatever it is you know the person has handled the item and signed it personally.

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Some people are general collectors. If you have your own autograph book it might be your personal goal to get all the pages filled. Some even go to a lot of effort and expense to track down that coveted name.

There are a lot of ways to obtain an autograph. Quite often fan clubs and groups associated with a particular star will have signed photos they can send out to fans, but with this method there arenтЂ™t really any guarantees as to who actually signed it.

You could go for the personal approach and travel around to try to meet the star in person. If youтЂ™re looking for an actress or actor try attending film premiers or promotional events. Of course, if you happen to bump into them on the street or in a restaurant this would be a great opportunity to ask them to sign something. But remember to respect their privacy and boundaries; if theyтЂ™re eating a meal with their family they might not appreciate the interruption!

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If youтЂ™re looking for music stars you could try waiting at the stage door after gigs. ThereтЂ™s no guarantee of seeing them or them having time to stop but itтЂ™s worth a try and youтЂ™ll have enjoyed a good show whether you meet them or not! Т 

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Probably the most practical way of getting all the autographs you want without spending a fortune in travel and show tickets is to buy items from reputable sellers.

There is a huge business built around celebrity memorabilia and you can probably find what youтЂ™re looking for with a lot less hassle.

The internet has made tracking down wanted items a whole lot easier. You could try ebay or other auction sites where a lot of people are selling this kind of thing. The internet will also come in handy with researching other retailers specializing in this kind of merchandise. If youтЂ™re looking for something rare or from a particularly elusive star itтЂ™s worth talking to a professional who can help you track it down.

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When youтЂ™re buying online though, always make sure youтЂ™re buying from a trustworthy source.

It might be worth doing your research before you buy, make sure you know what the signature you want looks like so youтЂ™ll be more likely to be able to spot a fake and avoid being scammed.

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Another thing thatтЂ™s worth a try is local sales and fairs. This method isnтЂ™t so good if youтЂ™re looking for something specific but for a general search you never know what you might find!

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Perhaps the best way though is conventions and events where you will be able to see and handle the item before you buy so you can decide whether itтЂ™s genuine. You can also talk to the sellers in person who might even be able to give you proof of authenticity.

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Wherever you buy from though, itтЂ™s worth setting yourself a budget as itтЂ™s very easy to get carried away, especially if youтЂ™re looking to complete a set or buy something unusual. Make certain you know what things are worth and donтЂ™t get talked into paying more than you want to.

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If you are looking for something for your collection or as a gift, visit <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview("/outgoing/article_exit_link");" href="http://www.genuinememorabilia.co.uk/sporting/cat_18.html">Genuine Memorabilia</a> who have a huge collection of signed items!

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