Franc, the simple fact that they charge extra to sign an item you
carried over to them is an action all by itself that makes consumers
not buy more items to bring over. The star doesn't have to be
targeting dealers to put the dealers in a situation where they make less money
At 12:51 PM 2/20/2012, Franc wrote:
I don't see it that way because each of these stars brings tons of
crappy repro pictures which is mostly what they sign at the shows. I
don't see a lot of folks buying posters and lobby cards from the
dealers to bring over to the celebrities for autographing. Nor would
the celebriies know whether or not you bought something from a
dealer to be autographed or if you took it out of your personal
collection. FRANC
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art [mailto:sa...@comic-art.com]
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 3:40 PM
To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs
Franc, as a dealer, the stars asking for more money to sign the
photo you brought in is a restraint on the dealers in the room.
Dealers who purposely bring items of the stars will sell fewer items
to fans who would otherwise buy them to get autographed, so the
actors and actresses are doing a dirty to the dealers.
on the other hand, if they do not wish to be photographed with you,
that is their prerogative.
it's the ones who scream at the guy 20 feet away "don't take my
picture" that I think are being foolish
At 12:33 PM 2/20/2012, Franc wrote:
I don't even object to that. I just object to celebrities being at
these shows and then refusing to sign a personal item or be in a
photo with you no matter the price you're willing to pay. FRANC
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art [ mailto:sa...@comic-art.com]
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 3:16 PM
To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs
Franc one of the things that I do think is fairly retarded is that
at the Hollywood show, many stars will charge you an extra $5 to
sign the item you walked in with.
let's do the math $30 for me to give you my photo that cost me
money with my autograph.
$35 for your photo which cost me nothing
if anything, it should be reversed - $25 to sign your photo
At 12:09 PM 2/20/2012, Franc wrote:
I was actually at an autograph in which Ann-Margaret was the star
attraction and there was a huge sign announcing "no photos". She
was however selling her own photos and autographs. I thought that
was ridiculous. I was also at a show with Sam J. Jones. I was
willing to pay him to autograph things I brought auch as the one
sheet from Flash Gordon and his centerfold but he was only willing
to autograph the photo repro crap he brought with him. Admittedly
I wanted to re-sell that stuff on Ebay but he didn't know that. He
told me he was "in a different place now". I wanted to inform him
that he was at a tacky celebrity show in Burbank but I didn't
bother. If celebrities don't want to be photographed in a public
place, I can almost understand that but if they actually come to a
celebrity show to sell their autographs and their photos, I can't
fathom why they wouldn't allow a fan to take a photo with them or
to autograph a personal memorabilia that a fan has brought
especially when the fan would pay for this dubious honor. FRANC
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art [ mailto:sa...@comic-art.com]
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 2:59 PM
To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs
Franc.. I agree that people saying "don't take my picture" when
they are in a public place is also ridiculous.
You are in a public place and when companies are filming movies in
a casino (for instance) there are signs up explaining that being
in the general area constitutes your agreement to be filmed
without remuneration. Why should that apply to me, but not Ann-Margret??
At 11:41 AM 2/20/2012, Franc wrote:
Frankly, I get pissed off when celebrities come to a show and
won't allow anyone to take their photo such as Ann-Margaret or
won't sign personal items you've brought such as Sam J. Jones.
You wonder why did they bother coming to a celebrity autograph
show?. I have no problem however with them asking for money for this. FRANC
-----Original Message-----
From: MoPo List [ mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Steve
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 12:21 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs
Not sure if Mike's "Right or Wrong" question pertains to the
celebrities selling their autographs at shows or the buyers
selling their signed merchandise. Either way, it's a legal
living unless they are forged. Nothing wrong with it.
I get a kick out of meeting the child stars like Jay North, Paul
Peterson, Jon Provost, Mary Badham, Erin Murphy, etc. at some of
the events. But sometimes can't help wondering why they would
spend an entire day or weekend seated behind a table selling
their autographs for $10 each or posing with you for pictures for
the same price.
Sports figures sometimes have an autograph clause in their
contracts requiring them to appear at exhibitions, sign
autographs and generate income for the sponsors.
From: Claude Litton <twoni...@aol.com>
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 11:05 AM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs
you ask if it is RIGHT OR WRONG
What is wrong with selling something you have that someone else
wants and is willing to pay for it. In addition it matters not
how it was acquired . If you own it and want to sell it - go for
it. I'll give you an example. What about those who sell the
catalogs they get free from Heritage?
Claude
In a message dated 2/20/2012 10:56:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
dialmbb...@aol.com writes:
read the last posting dated January Jan 11, 2012 of the link below
http://www.horrorhound.com/forums/viewthread.aspx?g=11&f=18&t=8242
i know that some ballplayers appearing at sport shows charge for
autographs. OJ !!!
some celebrities do, likewise.
is that right or wrong ?
keep in mind, many people, including MOPOers have told that they
mail inserts, photographs to film-stars, include a return
envelope and ask for an autograph, which receive gracious
responses. (obviously more stories like that years ago before a
celebrity died)
michael
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