Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs
I’ve never felt very tempted to collect autographs, other than a handful I couldn’t resist at the time like Christopher Lee, Michael Powell, Audrey Hepburn and Otto Preminger, and a few other less famous folks linked to favourite films, mostly on books or photos. The only occasion I deliberately set out to get an autograph on a poster was when I took an original quad for Vertigo to the 96 London premiere of the restored version, hoping to get it signed by Kim Novak like a blushing schoolboy. This I succeeded in, only after Ms Novak’s bodyguard almost wrestled me to the ground. And – this will make some of you wince – I also got it signed by Pat Hitchcock, but she was such a lovely person to talk to, actually asked to look at the poster I was clutching folded in my hand, and seemed genuinely interested in it (perhaps a better actress than given credit for!) In this case I didn’t care, it was all about the memory of an event related to one of my all-time top films. Paul Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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Because Ann-Margret is better looking. From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art Sent: February 20, 2012 2:59 PM To: 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 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 http://www.horrorhound.com/forums/viewthread.aspx?g=11f=18t=8242 f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com http://www.filmfan.com/ ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author
Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs
Let me explain. Some celebrities feel that only they should be able to benefit from sales of their image. Especially in a show where they are present. Imagine a celebrity being asked to sign a real cool looking image, which is a repro, and again and again fans show up with the same image to be autographed, just because another dealer at that show has a whole stack for sale.. It doesn't come out of their pocket, but you can understand if that celebrity gets jealous or upset. Zeev From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Franc Sent: February 20, 2012 4:03 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs I don't understand the point your making. Take my example of Sam J. Jones. I brought him over a One sheet from Flash Gordon and a centerfold. They were items I owned but for all he knew I might have bought the One sheet from you at the show and maybe the centerfold from some magazine dealer at the show. By refusing to sign both, which he did, he could easily curtail your sales of his memorabilia, as well as any other dealer who brought Same J. Jones memorabilia with them to sell. FRANC -Original Message- From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art [mailto:sa...@comic-art.com] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 3:55 PM To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs 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 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
Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs
All my autographs I have got free, EXCEPT when I met artist Dave Gibbons at a convention, buy a copy of Watchmen (was $20 from memory) and he signed it for you. That was good for me, as I hadn't (and still haven't) read Watchmen, but everyone keeps telling me I should. So now when I finally read it, if I love it, GREAT! $20 well spent, if I hate it, its a reminder to buy what you love. Once I sent a package with dozens of photos, lobby cards and posters to Director Enzo Castellari, after being in contact via email for a long time, and becoming friends. A lot of the items were for Keoma, which starred Franco Nero, anyways Enzo was nice enough to drive up to Franco Neros house and got him to sign them for me also. I asked a favour, can he sign a certain one to ME personally, another was to be signed to a good friend and fellow Keoma fan To Paul. The rest just sign with no name, and I stated that I probably would sell them later. He was fine. I also said if he wanted to keep any of the items for himself, thats fine. Anyways a few weeks later I got the items back, signed as discussed, with extra items, postcards, hand written letter, a short film his son had made, all sorts of treasures for a fan like me. He kept nothing and refused payment of any kind (akthough I did send a gift), but Franco Nero kept all the Lobby cards that were nice shots of his face! Anyways, heres the Keoma poster I liked best and had signed to me: http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/aririchards/Personal/AAA/IMGP0929.jpg I love it, and to ME its far more valuable now that it was unsigned (given that unless you happened to be named Ari and also a Keoma fan its probably toilet paper) Ari PS wait until you hear my Eric Clapton story ;) From: Zeev Drach lobb...@rogers.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, 21 February 2012 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Message Let me explain. Some celebrities feel that only they should be able to benefit from sales of their image. Especially in a show where they are present. Imagine a celebrity being asked to sign a real cool looking image, which is a repro, and again and again fans show up with the same image to be autographed, just because another dealer at that show has a whole stack for sale…. It doesn’t come out of their pocket, but you can understand if that celebrity gets jealous or upset. Zeev From:MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Franc Sent: February 20, 2012 4:03 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs I don't understand the point your making. Take my example of Sam J. Jones. I brought him over a One sheet from Flash Gordon and a centerfold. They were items I owned but for all he knew I might have bought the One sheet from you at the show and maybe the centerfold from some magazine dealer at the show. By refusing to sign both, which he did, he could easily curtail your sales of his memorabilia, as well as any other dealer who brought Same J. Jones memorabilia with them to sell. FRANC -Original Message- From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art [mailto:sa...@comic-art.com] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 3:55 PM To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs 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
Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs
Exactly. Why do you think those 'celebrities' waste their time at these crappy shows? Because it's so much fun? I have no doubt that most of the 'stars' you see at those shows are indeed desperate for the money. Helmut On the other hand, I'm sure nether of these two fine men needed the money. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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I did pay for an art book signed by the artist and Keanu Reeves who did the poetry at Los Angeles County Museum of Art. I hope it pays off later when I sell it. I also have a signed THE HAUNTING poster by Robert Wise and Nelson Gidding which I WON'T sell. Nelson was mentor and friend. Toochis Sent from my iPhone On Feb 21, 2012, at 6:38 AM, Ari Richards ariricha...@yahoo.com.au wrote: All my autographs I have got free, EXCEPT when I met artist Dave Gibbons at a convention, buy a copy of Watchmen (was $20 from memory) and he signed it for you. That was good for me, as I hadn't (and still haven't) read Watchmen, but everyone keeps telling me I should. So now when I finally read it, if I love it, GREAT! $20 well spent, if I hate it, its a reminder to buy what you love. Once I sent a package with dozens of photos, lobby cards and posters to Director Enzo Castellari, after being in contact via email for a long time, and becoming friends. A lot of the items were for Keoma, which starred Franco Nero, anyways Enzo was nice enough to drive up to Franco Neros house and got him to sign them for me also. I asked a favour, can he sign a certain one to ME personally, another was to be signed to a good friend and fellow Keoma fan To Paul. The rest just sign with no name, and I stated that I probably would sell them later. He was fine. I also said if he wanted to keep any of the items for himself, thats fine. Anyways a few weeks later I got the items back, signed as discussed, with extra items, postcards, hand written letter, a short film his son had made, all sorts of treasures for a fan like me. He kept nothing and refused payment of any kind (akthough I did send a gift), but Franco Nero kept all the Lobby cards that were nice shots of his face! Anyways, heres the Keoma poster I liked best and had signed to me: http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/aririchards/Personal/AAA/IMGP0929.jpg I love it, and to ME its far more valuable now that it was unsigned (given that unless you happened to be named Ari and also a Keoma fan its probably toilet paper) Ari PS wait until you hear my Eric Clapton story ;) From: Zeev Drach lobb...@rogers.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, 21 February 2012 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Let me explain. Some celebrities feel that only they should be able to benefit from sales of their image. Especially in a show where they are present. Imagine a celebrity being asked to sign a real cool looking image, which is a repro, and again and again fans show up with the same image to be autographed, just because another dealer at that show has a whole stack for sale…. It doesn’t come out of their pocket, but you can understand if that celebrity gets jealous or upset. Zeev From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Franc Sent: February 20, 2012 4:03 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs I don't understand the point your making. Take my example of Sam J. Jones. I brought him over a One sheet from Flash Gordon and a centerfold. They were items I owned but for all he knew I might have bought the One sheet from you at the show and maybe the centerfold from some magazine dealer at the show. By refusing to sign both, which he did, he could easily curtail your sales of his memorabilia, as well as any other dealer who brought Same J. Jones memorabilia with them to sell. FRANC -Original Message- From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art [mailto:sa...@comic-art.com] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 3:55 PM To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs 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
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Actress Ingrid Pitt was so profligate at film shows, that Hammer items without her name emblazened on them now tend to be worth more I would refine my initial reluctance to have memorabilia signed by saying that if a movie had an outstanding ensemble cast - Magnificent Seven, Great Escape, Dirty Dozen etc and someone had, over many years, tracked down all the main players and got them to sign appropriately, then you'd really have an fantastic piece. But leading actor plus number six or seven in the billing just seems to deface a perfectly nice poster, especially when number six or seven has a far more flamboyant signature. Ideally, autographs should just be signed on reproductions made for that purpose. Rodney Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:59:22 +0100 From: texasmu...@web.de Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Exactly. Why do you think those 'celebrities' waste their time at these crappy shows? Because it's so much fun? I have no doubt that most of the 'stars' you see at those shows are indeed desperate for the money. Helmut On the other hand, I'm sure nether of these two fine men needed the money. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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My only autographed work is a copy of the second Harry Potter novel signed by the author. -Original Message- From: Rodney Sims film_butc...@hotmail.com To: MoPo-L MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tue, Feb 21, 2012 11:34 am Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Actress Ingrid Pitt was so profligate at film shows, that Hammer items without her name emblazened on them now tend to be worth more I would refine my initial reluctance to have memorabilia signed by saying that if a movie had an outstanding ensemble cast - Magnificent Seven, Great Escape, Dirty Dozen etc and someone had, over many years, tracked down all the main players and got them to sign appropriately, then you'd really have an fantastic piece. But leading actor plus number six or seven in the billing just seems to deface a perfectly nice poster, especially when number six or seven has a far more flamboyant signature. Ideally, autographs should just be signed on reproductions made for that purpose. Rodney Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:59:22 +0100 From: texasmu...@web.de Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Exactly. Why do you think those 'celebrities' waste their time at these crappy shows? Because it's so much fun? I have no doubt that most of the 'stars' you see at those shows are indeed desperate for the money. Helmut On the other hand, I'm sure nether of these two fine men needed the money. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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i am in the group that finds an autograph on a poster to diminish its value. imagine having an autographed poster, then finding out the signature is fake? michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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I guess I sort of understand that but if the celebrity is going to refuse to sign someone's personal memorabilia the celebrity should take into account that he's going to lose his autograph fee, which is exactly what happened to Sam J. Jones in my case since I didn't want any of the reprints that he was willing to sign. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Zeev Drach Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:17 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Let me explain. Some celebrities feel that only they should be able to benefit from sales of their image. Especially in a show where they are present. Imagine a celebrity being asked to sign a real cool looking image, which is a repro, and again and again fans show up with the same image to be autographed, just because another dealer at that show has a whole stack for sale.. It doesn't come out of their pocket, but you can understand if that celebrity gets jealous or upset. Zeev From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Franc Sent: February 20, 2012 4:03 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs I don't understand the point your making. Take my example of Sam J. Jones. I brought him over a One sheet from Flash Gordon and a centerfold. They were items I owned but for all he knew I might have bought the One sheet from you at the show and maybe the centerfold from some magazine dealer at the show. By refusing to sign both, which he did, he could easily curtail your sales of his memorabilia, as well as any other dealer who brought Same J. Jones memorabilia with them to sell. FRANC -Original Message- From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art [mailto:sa...@comic-art.com] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 3:55 PM To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs 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 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
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Maybe he figured that after his refusal you'll come to your senses and settle for one of his prints. After all, it is HIS autograph you're standing in line for, right? Or so he thinks. Zeev From: Franc [mailto:fdav...@verizon.net] Sent: February 21, 2012 12:30 PM To: 'Zeev Drach'; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: RE: [MOPO] paying for autographs I guess I sort of understand that but if the celebrity is going to refuse to sign someone's personal memorabilia the celebrity should take into account that he's going to lose his autograph fee, which is exactly what happened to Sam J. Jones in my case since I didn't want any of the reprints that he was willing to sign. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Zeev Drach Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:17 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Let me explain. Some celebrities feel that only they should be able to benefit from sales of their image. Especially in a show where they are present. Imagine a celebrity being asked to sign a real cool looking image, which is a repro, and again and again fans show up with the same image to be autographed, just because another dealer at that show has a whole stack for sale.. It doesn't come out of their pocket, but you can understand if that celebrity gets jealous or upset. Zeev From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Franc Sent: February 20, 2012 4:03 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs I don't understand the point your making. Take my example of Sam J. Jones. I brought him over a One sheet from Flash Gordon and a centerfold. They were items I owned but for all he knew I might have bought the One sheet from you at the show and maybe the centerfold from some magazine dealer at the show. By refusing to sign both, which he did, he could easily curtail your sales of his memorabilia, as well as any other dealer who brought Same J. Jones memorabilia with them to sell. FRANC -Original Message- From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art [mailto:sa...@comic-art.com] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 3:55 PM To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs 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 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
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imagine anything signed by Chandler would be very desirable, (Rich would know better, is that a holy grail?). drool... Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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I have a couple of signed AA awards programs. I've never collected an autograph myself. I was lucky enough to meet many at the awards, from Audrey Hepburn to Carey Grant, but never asked for an autograph or a picture. I've often wondered what a nice picture collection I'd have, but I always felt so lucky to have tickets that I never wanted to abuse the privilege in any way. Regards DBT Sent via mobile device -Original Message- From: Neil Jaworski neiljawor...@yahoo.co.uk Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:23:14 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs a big yes to director's sigs, if anyone has a Lubitsch-signed 'To Be Or Not To Be' poster let me know. I'm sure there are hundreds out there. failing that, i'll even take a Mackendrick-signed Sweet Smell Of Success. i'm not an unreasonable man. but i have never bought a signed movie item, other than a George C Scott autograph that i bought from from a NY autograph dealer for $25. I didn't have much interest in the signature other than it was on a Dr. Strangelove window card. From: Simon Oram fab5fre...@btinternet.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 0:14 Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Let's be honest here a first edition Clockwork Orange quad signed by Stanley Kubrick equals, very desirable, I would imagine in this case it would add to the price of the poster itself but signed by McDowell and you have a misnomer. Can't really think of too many people who I would want sigs of on posters, I suppose these would be the only ones Samuel Fuller, Nicholas Ray, Hitchcock and be nice to have a Vertigo signed by Saul Bass, director's sigs seem a very nice touch for a poster. Stars on posters not interested at all. Like books with the authors sigs films with the directors seems more right to me. Simon From: Richard C Evans mailto:evan...@mac.com Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 10:49 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Got a few posters signed by Kubrick though a friend working at WB. Normally I really don't like signed posters, though with these perhaps there's a sense of a tenuous connection to Kubrick even if all that amounted to was the message passed back, Stanley says he doesn't want to see these coming up in auction in the next few years. Can far more easily understand the appeal of signed first edition books. The Fleming's go for a lot of money, imagine anything signed by Chandler would be very desirable, (Rich would know better, is that a holy grail?). Can't imagine Chandler as an agreeable or promiscuous signer. That was a great story about Paul Newman, and Helmut's preventing the guy signing the CFTBL with gold pen. On 21 Feb 2012, at 19:21, Zeev Drach wrote: Maybe he figured that after his refusal you'll come to your senses and settle for one of his prints. After all, it is HIS autograph you're standing in line for, right? Or so he thinks. Zeev From: Franc [mailto:fdav...@verizon.net] Sent: February 21, 2012 12:30 PM To: 'Zeev Drach'; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: RE: [MOPO] paying for autographs I guess I sort of understand that but if the celebrity is going to refuse to sign someone's personal memorabilia the celebrity should take into account that he's going to lose his autograph fee, which is exactly what happened to Sam J. Jones in my case since I didn't want any of the reprints that he was willing to sign. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Zeev Drach Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:17 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Let me explain. Some celebrities feel that only they should be able to benefit from sales of their image. Especially in a show where they are present. Imagine a celebrity being asked to sign a real cool looking image, which is a repro, and again and again fans show up with the same image to be autographed, just because another dealer at that show has a whole stack for sale.. It doesn't come out of their pocket, but you can understand if that celebrity gets jealous or upset. Zeev From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Franc Sent: February 20, 2012 4:03 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs I don't understand the point your making. Take my example of Sam J. Jones. I brought him over a One sheet from Flash Gordon and a centerfold. They were items I owned but for all he knew I might have bought the One sheet from you at the show and maybe the centerfold from some magazine dealer
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In the early days of Ebay, I had an Audrey Nepburn autograph signed on a repro card from Funny Face and I sold it for $450. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Doug Taylor Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 7:29 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs I have a couple of signed AA awards programs. I've never collected an autograph myself. I was lucky enough to meet many at the awards, from Audrey Hepburn to Carey Grant, but never asked for an autograph or a picture. I've often wondered what a nice picture collection I'd have, but I always felt so lucky to have tickets that I never wanted to abuse the privilege in any way. Regards DBT Sent via mobile device -Original Message- From: Neil Jaworski neiljawor...@yahoo.co.uk Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:23:14 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs a big yes to director's sigs, if anyone has a Lubitsch-signed 'To Be Or Not To Be' poster let me know. I'm sure there are hundreds out there. failing that, i'll even take a Mackendrick-signed Sweet Smell Of Success. i'm not an unreasonable man. but i have never bought a signed movie item, other than a George C Scott autograph that i bought from from a NY autograph dealer for $25. I didn't have much interest in the signature other than it was on a Dr. Strangelove window card. From: Simon Oram fab5fre...@btinternet.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 0:14 Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Let's be honest here a first edition Clockwork Orange quad signed by Stanley Kubrick equals, very desirable, I would imagine in this case it would add to the price of the poster itself but signed by McDowell and you have a misnomer. Can't really think of too many people who I would want sigs of on posters, I suppose these would be the only ones Samuel Fuller, Nicholas Ray, Hitchcock and be nice to have a Vertigo signed by Saul Bass, director's sigs seem a very nice touch for a poster. Stars on posters not interested at all. Like books with the authors sigs films with the directors seems more right to me. Simon From: Richard C Evans mailto:evan...@mac.com Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 10:49 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Got a few posters signed by Kubrick though a friend working at WB. Normally I really don't like signed posters, though with these perhaps there's a sense of a tenuous connection to Kubrick even if all that amounted to was the message passed back, Stanley says he doesn't want to see these coming up in auction in the next few years. Can far more easily understand the appeal of signed first edition books. The Fleming's go for a lot of money, imagine anything signed by Chandler would be very desirable, (Rich would know better, is that a holy grail?). Can't imagine Chandler as an agreeable or promiscuous signer. That was a great story about Paul Newman, and Helmut's preventing the guy signing the CFTBL with gold pen. On 21 Feb 2012, at 19:21, Zeev Drach wrote: Maybe he figured that after his refusal you'll come to your senses and settle for one of his prints. After all, it is HIS autograph you're standing in line for, right? Or so he thinks. Zeev From: Franc [mailto:fdav...@verizon.net] Sent: February 21, 2012 12:30 PM To: 'Zeev Drach'; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: RE: [MOPO] paying for autographs I guess I sort of understand that but if the celebrity is going to refuse to sign someone's personal memorabilia the celebrity should take into account that he's going to lose his autograph fee, which is exactly what happened to Sam J. Jones in my case since I didn't want any of the reprints that he was willing to sign. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Zeev Drach Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:17 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Let me explain. Some celebrities feel that only they should be able to benefit from sales of their image. Especially in a show where they are present. Imagine a celebrity being asked to sign a real cool looking image, which is a repro, and again and again fans show up with the same image to be autographed, just because another dealer at that show has a whole stack for sale.. It doesn't come out of their pocket, but you can understand if that celebrity gets jealous or upset. Zeev From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Franc Sent: February 20, 2012 4:03 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO
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At a Fourth of July celebration in 1985 (I believe that was the year) in Palos Verdes, CA, Jimmy Stewart and Frank Capra were scheduled to appear. At the time, I already had a Rear Window insert...and went up to Hollywood and bought a You Can't Take It With You lobby card for the occasion, hoping to have both Stewart and Capra sign it. Unfortunately, Mr. Capra's wife was sick and he couldn't be there...so I ended up having Jimmy Stewart sign both pieces (I still have the Rear Window insert). What I remember most about Jimmy Stewart was how incredibly tall (and old) he seemed. I was quite nervous, fumbling around with the special pen I'd brought with me, dropping it a couple of times. He merely signed his name in the poster's background. Hey, I really don't care if his autograph affects to value of the insert one way or the other. The fact is...I actually met Jimmy Stewart and talked with him for a minute or two. I suppose his autograph is proof of what happened on that Fourth of July, but the thrill of meeting him means more to me than whatever value the poster might have. It's the only poster I've ever had autographed. But this was Jimmy Stewart! Truly a memorable momentdidn't cost me anything except a bad case of nerves... Rick In a message dated 2/21/2012 4:28:15 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, sa...@comic-art.com writes: imagine anything signed by Chandler would be very desirable, (Rich would know better, is that a holy grail?). drool... Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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I have a swadge of autographed items, acquired over the years. Stills, programs, posters. Some inscribed, some just signed. Some I acquired myself, some acquired persoanlly for me, others turned up in various acquired collections. Probably the single most lovely item is a UK one sheet of THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH signed by the artist, Vic Fair. Phil -Original Message- From: Franc [mailto:fdav...@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 07:51 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs In the early days of Ebay, I had an Audrey Nepburn autograph signed on arepro card from Funny Face and I sold it for $450. FRANC-Original Message-From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of DougTaylorSent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 7:29 PMTo: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDUSubject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographsI have a couple of signed AA awards programs.I've never collected an autograph myself. I was lucky enough to meet manyat the awards, from Audrey Hepburn to Carey Grant, but never asked for anautograph or a picture. I've often wondered what a nice picture collectionI'd have, but I always felt so lucky to have tickets that I never wanted toabuse the privilege in any way. RegardsDBTSent via mobile device-Original Message-From: Neil Jaworski Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:23:14 To: Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographsa big yes to director's sigs, if anyone has a Lubitsch-signed 'To Be Or NotTo Be' poster let me know. I'm sure there are hundreds out there. failingthat, i'll even take a Mackendrick-signed Sweet Smell Of Success. i'm notan unreasonable man.but i have never bought a signed movie item, other than a George C Scottautograph that i bought from from a NY autograph dealer for $25. I didn'thave much interest in the signature other than it was on a Dr. Strangelovewindow card. From: Simon Oram To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 0:14 Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Let's be honest here a first edition Clockwork Orange quad signed by StanleyKubrick equals, very desirable, I would imagine in this case it would add tothe price of the poster itself but signed by McDowell and you have amisnomer. Can't really think of too many people who I would want sigs of onposters, I suppose these would be the only ones Samuel Fuller, Nicholas Ray,Hitchcock and be nice to have a Vertigo signed by Saul Bass, director's sigsseem a very nice touch for a poster. Stars on posters not interested at all.Like books with the authors sigs films with the directors seems more rightto me. Simon From: Richard C Evans Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 10:49 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Got a few posters signed by Kubrick though a friend working at WB. Normally I really don't like signed posters, though with these perhapsthere's a sense of a tenuous connection to Kubrick even if all that amountedto was the message passed back, Stanley says he doesn't want to see thesecoming up in auction in the next few years. Can far more easily understand the appeal of signed first edition books. The Fleming's go for a lot of money, imagine anything signed by Chandlerwould be very desirable, (Rich would know better, is that a holy grail?). Can't imagine Chandler as an agreeable or promiscuous signer. That was a great story about Paul Newman, and Helmut's preventing the guysigning the CFTBL with gold pen. On 21 Feb 2012, at 19:21, Zeev Drach wrote: Maybe he figured that after his refusal you'll come to your senses andsettle for one of his prints. After all, it is HIS autograph you'restanding in line for, right? Or so he thinks. Zeev From: Franc [mailto:fdav...@verizon.net] Sent: February 21, 2012 12:30 PMTo: 'Zeev Drach'; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: RE: [MOPO] paying for autographs I guess I sort of understand that but if the celebrity is going to refuse tosign someone's personal memorabilia the celebrity should take into accountthat he's going to lose his autograph fee, which is exactly what happened toSam J. Jones in my case since I didn't want any of the reprints that he waswilling to sign. FRANC -Original Message-From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of ZeevDrachSent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:17 AMTo: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Let me explain. Some celebrities feel that only they should be able to benefit from sales oftheir image. Especially in a show where they are present. Imagine a celebrity being asked to sign a real cool looking image, which isa repro, and again and again fans show up with the same image to beautographed, just because another dealer at that show has a whole stack forsale.. It doesn't come out of their pocket, but you can understand if thatcelebrity gets jealous or upset. Zeev From: MoPo List
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I actually do have some autographed photos I have a 1930s karloff photo signed in the 30s as well as a 1950s photo signed that if you have Dick Bojarski's Karloff book, you can see a pic of Karloff signing a small stack of this photo for kids at a theatre I have a signed 1920s portrait pic of Doug Fairbanks sr, a 1940s Edward G, a George Raft, and some other items. when I met Dennis Hopper at CineVegas, he practically tried to force an autograph on me and his secretary later called me making sure I didn't want one when I refused both times as I told both of them that just meeting him was what I had wanted to do and our little chat would always be remembered now I wish I had had him sign the damned poster Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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We were leaving the Oscars one night and our limo almost ran over Jimmie Stewart crossing the street. He was like a life-sized stick figure. Regards DBT http://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasbtaylor Profile From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of rixpost...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 7:53 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs At a Fourth of July celebration in 1985 (I believe that was the year) in Palos Verdes, CA, Jimmy Stewart and Frank Capra were scheduled to appear. At the time, I already had a Rear Window insert...and went up to Hollywood and bought a You Can't Take It With You lobby card for the occasion, hoping to have both Stewart and Capra sign it. Unfortunately, Mr. Capra's wife was sick and he couldn't be there...so I ended up having Jimmy Stewart sign both pieces (I still have the Rear Window insert). What I remember most about Jimmy Stewart was how incredibly tall (and old) he seemed. I was quite nervous, fumbling around with the special pen I'd brought with me, dropping it a couple of times. He merely signed his name in the poster's background. Hey, I really don't care if his autograph affects to value of the insert one way or the other. The fact is...I actually met Jimmy Stewart and talked with him for a minute or two. I suppose his autograph is proof of what happened on that Fourth of July, but the thrill of meeting him means more to me than whatever value the poster might have. It's the only poster I've ever had autographed. But this was Jimmy Stewart! Truly a memorable momentdidn't cost me anything except a bad case of nerves... Rick In a message dated 2/21/2012 4:28:15 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, sa...@comic-art.com writes: imagine anything signed by Chandler would be very desirable, (Rich would know better, is that a holy grail?). drool... Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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My sister-in-law used to give Jimmy Stewart his B-12 shot at his doctor's office in Beverly Hills back in the early 80s. She said it was tough going to find an ounce of fat on his derriere. . . Channing On Feb 21, 2012, at 5:29 PM, Doug Taylor wrote: We were leaving the Oscars one night and our limo almost ran over Jimmie Stewart crossing the street. He was like a life-sized stick figure. Regards DBT Profile From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of rixpost...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 7:53 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs At a Fourth of July celebration in 1985 (I believe that was the year) in Palos Verdes, CA, Jimmy Stewart and Frank Capra were scheduled to appear. At the time, I already had a Rear Window insert...and went up to Hollywood and bought a You Can't Take It With You lobby card for the occasion, hoping to have both Stewart and Capra sign it. Unfortunately, Mr. Capra's wife was sick and he couldn't be there...so I ended up having Jimmy Stewart sign both pieces (I still have the Rear Window insert). What I remember most about Jimmy Stewart was how incredibly tall (and old) he seemed. I was quite nervous, fumbling around with the special pen I'd brought with me, dropping it a couple of times. He merely signed his name in the poster's background. Hey, I really don't care if his autograph affects to value of the insert one way or the other. The fact is...I actually met Jimmy Stewart and talked with him for a minute or two. I suppose his autograph is proof of what happened on that Fourth of July, but the thrill of meeting him means more to me than whatever value the poster might have. It's the only poster I've ever had autographed. But this was Jimmy Stewart! Truly a memorable momentdidn't cost me anything except a bad case of nerves... Rick In a message dated 2/21/2012 4:28:15 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, sa...@comic-art.com writes: imagine anything signed by Chandler would be very desirable, (Rich would know better, is that a holy grail?). drool... Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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Channing, I'm SHOCKED. Now that's private! K. On Feb 21, 2012, at 7:44 PM, channinglylethomson wrote: My sister-in-law used to give Jimmy Stewart his B-12 shot at his doctor's office in Beverly Hills back in the early 80s. She said it was tough going to find an ounce of fat on his derriere. . . Channing On Feb 21, 2012, at 5:29 PM, Doug Taylor wrote: We were leaving the Oscars one night and our limo almost ran over Jimmie Stewart crossing the street. He was like a life-sized stick figure. Regards DBT Profile From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of rixpost...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 7:53 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs At a Fourth of July celebration in 1985 (I believe that was the year) in Palos Verdes, CA, Jimmy Stewart and Frank Capra were scheduled to appear. At the time, I already had a Rear Window insert...and went up to Hollywood and bought a You Can't Take It With You lobby card for the occasion, hoping to have both Stewart and Capra sign it. Unfortunately, Mr. Capra's wife was sick and he couldn't be there...so I ended up having Jimmy Stewart sign both pieces (I still have the Rear Window insert). What I remember most about Jimmy Stewart was how incredibly tall (and old) he seemed. I was quite nervous, fumbling around with the special pen I'd brought with me, dropping it a couple of times. He merely signed his name in the poster's background. Hey, I really don't care if his autograph affects to value of the insert one way or the other. The fact is...I actually met Jimmy Stewart and talked with him for a minute or two. I suppose his autograph is proof of what happened on that Fourth of July, but the thrill of meeting him means more to me than whatever value the poster might have. It's the only poster I've ever had autographed. But this was Jimmy Stewart! Truly a memorable momentdidn't cost me anything except a bad case of nerves... Rick In a message dated 2/21/2012 4:28:15 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, sa...@comic-art.com writes: imagine anything signed by Chandler would be very desirable, (Rich would know better, is that a holy grail?). drool... Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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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=11f=18t=8242_ (http://www.horrorhound.com/forums/viewthread.aspx?g=11f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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you forgot, profiles, bonhams, and others. incidentally, i do buy at heritage Signature. michael In a message dated 2/20/2012 12:05:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, twoni...@aol.com writes: 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=11f=18t=8242_ (http://www.horrorhound.com/forums/viewthread.aspx?g=11f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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I didn't forget anything, nor do I care if you buy at Heritage. I replied to your question whether it is RIGHT OR WRONG about someone asking for $20 to take a picture. Why should someone give it away free if they can get money for it? The choice is theirs, not yours. Considering my celebrity status if you come to the Chiller Theatre in April I'll let you take a picture of me free. I don't need the money like the celebrities who ask for the $20. Claude In a message dated 2/20/2012 12:09:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, dialmbb...@aol.com writes: you forgot, profiles, bonhams, and others. incidentally, i do buy at heritage Signature. michael In a message dated 2/20/2012 12:05:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, twoni...@aol.com writes: 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=11f=18t=8242_ (http://www.horrorhound.com/forums/viewthread.aspx?g=11f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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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=11f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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thanks. but i have seen your picture. i will definitely PASS. In a message dated 2/20/2012 12:19:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, twoni...@aol.com writes: I didn't forget anything, nor do I care if you buy at Heritage. I replied to your question whether it is RIGHT OR WRONG about someone asking for $20 to take a picture. Why should someone give it away free if they can get money for it? The choice is theirs, not yours. Considering my celebrity status if you come to the Chiller Theatre in April I'll let you take a picture of me free. I don't need the money like the celebrities who ask for the $20. Claude In a message dated 2/20/2012 12:09:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, dialmbb...@aol.com writes: you forgot, profiles, bonhams, and others. incidentally, i do buy at heritage Signature. michael In a message dated 2/20/2012 12:05:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, twoni...@aol.com writes: 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=11f=18t=8242_ (http://www.horrorhound.com/forums/viewthread.aspx?g=11f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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Steve, they don't just make the $10 or $20 a pop. Depending on who they are and what kind of draw they are, they also get either an appearance fee and/or per diem and, if they're from out of town, they may get air tickets and a hotel room or suite as well as meals, etc. So if they get all that (and not all of them do), plus they sell 100 pictures or autographs at $20 a pop, it can add up. Not to mention they get to be in the limelight again, if only for a day or two. Dave - Original Message - From: Steve To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 12:21 PM 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=11f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6897 (20120219) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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funny you mentioned Jay North. one of my cable channels just starting showing Dennis the Menace. the writers were good, jay north acted very well with a constant smile, some great names in the credits. michael In a message dated 2/20/2012 12:34:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, posteropo...@bell.net writes: Steve, they don't just make the $10 or $20 a pop. Depending on who they are and what kind of draw they are, they also get either an appearance fee and/or per diem and, if they're from out of town, they may get air tickets and a hotel room or suite as well as meals, etc. So if they get all that (and not all of them do), plus they sell 100 pictures or autographs at $20 a pop, it can add up. Not to mention they get to be in the limelight again, if only for a day or two. Dave - Original Message - From: _Steve_ (mailto:slsw2...@yahoo.com) To: _MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU_ (mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU) Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 12:21 PM 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=11f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at _www.filmfan.com_ (http://www.filmfan.com/) ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6897 (20120219) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. _http://www.eset.com_ (http://www.eset.com/) Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu
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Dave, depending of who they are, they got NOTHING of that. Most of the people you see selling their photos on the shows pay for all expenses themselves, including travel costs, hotel room and even their meals. Problem is, many of them never got a REAL job, and quite a few of them are more or less desperate. Helmut they don't just make the $10 or $20 a pop. Depending on who they are and what kind of draw they are, they also get either an appearance fee and/or per diem and, if they're from out of town, they may get air tickets and a hotel room or suite as well as meals, etc. So if they get all that (and not all of them do), plus they sell 100 pictures or autographs at $20 a pop, it can add up. Not to mention they get to be in the limelight again, if only for a day or two. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs
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=11f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com http://www.filmfan.com/ ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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the actors and actresses who are at shows charging for their autographs have every right to sell them facts are that the people who get them sell them also. Why should anyone not be able to profit from their fame? the concept that it would be wrong for anyone to profit from their own hard work is beyond ridiculous At 07:55 AM 2/20/2012, Michael B wrote: read the last posting dated January Jan 11, 2012 of the link below http://www.horrorhound.com/forums/viewthread.aspx?g=11f=18t=8242http://www.horrorhound.com/forums/viewthread.aspx?g=11f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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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=11f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at http://www.filmfan.com/www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs
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 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 http://www.horrorhound.com/forums/viewthread.aspx?g=11f=18t=8242 f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com http://www.filmfan.com/ ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L
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=11f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at http://www.filmfan.com/www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com
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Adam West charges $65 for his autograph. And it was $175 to have your picture taken with him. This was at a show here in Columbus, OH. A friend of mine sent some of Roy Rogers's sheet music to him, and asked if would sign it. Which he did free of charge. Same thing with Vincent Price, my niece had her agent call his agent and ask if VP could send me an autograph. He sent a signed photo, again, no charge. But that was back in the 90's, and from the old generation of actors that were interested in keeping their fans happy. On the other hand, I'm sure nether of these two fine men needed the money. Not to mention they were both nice guys from what I've heard. JW From: Posteropolis posteropo...@bell.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 12:34 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs Steve, they don't just make the $10 or $20 a pop. Depending on who they are and what kind of draw they are, they also get either an appearance fee and/or per diem and, if they're from out of town, they may get air tickets and a hotel room or suite as well as meals, etc. So if they get all that (and not all of them do), plus they sell 100 pictures or autographs at $20 a pop, it can add up. Not to mention they get to be in the limelight again, if only for a day or two. Dave - Original Message - From: Steve To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 12:21 PM 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=11f=18t=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 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6897 (20120219) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message
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It is sad that things have come to this but in this age of people selling autographs on Ebay and adults asking celebrities for their autographs so they can resell them I dont blame anybody for charging for their autograph. Steve Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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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 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 http://www.horrorhound.com/forums/viewthread.aspx?g=11f=18t=8242 f=18t=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
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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
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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 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
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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
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I don't understand the point your making. Take my example of Sam J. Jones. I brought him over a One sheet from Flash Gordon and a centerfold. They were items I owned but for all he knew I might have bought the One sheet from you at the show and maybe the centerfold from some magazine dealer at the show. By refusing to sign both, which he did, he could easily curtail your sales of his memorabilia, as well as any other dealer who brought Same J. Jones memorabilia with them to sell. FRANC -Original Message- From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art [mailto:sa...@comic-art.com] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 3:55 PM To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs 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 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
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Joltin Joe (DiMagio) had a neat trick - if you asked him for his autograph, he ask you to cash a check for him - he'd look you over - figure what you where good for and and hand you a check for that amount - $10, $100 whatever. you'd cash it, and - of course - never deposit it. He'd pocket the coins, and not worry about the IRS - after all, he didn't sell anything - you cashed a check for him! Cary Grant, on the other hand - almost never signed anything- even when he was hawking a favorite charity, he would return checks made out to him - for that charity, rather than endorse it - so you'd have his autograph! Once, on 96th Street near Central Park in NYC I met Paul Newman - and - like any other jerk asked for his autograph - he asked if I liked beer. I said yes - and we went into a little tavern about 1/2 a block away. We spent about 10 minutes at the bar, when we (he) was done, he said - wasn't that beer better than my name on a scrap of paper? and it was. -Original Message- From: Claude Litton <twoni...@aol.com>Sent: Feb 20, 2012 12:05 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 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=11f=18t=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 toldthat they mail inserts, photographs tofilm-stars, include a return envelope and ask for an autograph, whichreceive gracious responses.(obviously more stories like that years ago before a celebrity died) michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
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I think that's true. I had mixed emotions about the Psycho poster Janet Leigh signed directly to ME. But its provenance was solid, she signed directly under the most dominant thing on the one-sheet (herself in her bra), and her legacy, as insignificant as it was, is inextricably linked to the film. Hence I knew her signature wouldn't hurt value (see photos below). But it didn't help much either. When I sent it to Bruce, it sold within market range, $1250 even. (My wife wants that poster back because she was the one who stood in line to get it when Leigh was only willing to sign her book about Psycho.) If Leigh's signature had been on the house card, I agree, it would have ruined it. I think the ultimate is Bogart's signature on anything from Casablanca. He was a notoriously grumpy non-signer and what I have is an index card he signed for Daily News photographer Harry Warnecke in October 1951. Bogart's flamboyant signature is so uncommon compared to other stars - (beware of Warner Bros. secretarials) - that an authentic sig can still run upwards of $700-1200, which is unheard of on blank paper. Garbo the same. Signed checks are better, but sigs on movie paper still reign supreme w/autograph (vs. movie poster) hounds. -d. Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:50:36 -0500 From: fdav...@verizon.net Subject: Re: Fwd: [MOPO] paying for autographs To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Message I think it depends on the poster and who's autographing it. I have some lobby cards from To Kill A Mockingbird autographed by Gregory Peck which for me enhances the value of the cards because he is so identified with that film. On the other hand, I really wouldn't want my Psycho house card to have been autographed by either Tony Perkins or Janet Leigh and certainly not Vera Miles. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Rodney Sims Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 7:17 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] paying for autographs Am I alone in not wanting items - particularly rare ones - to be scrawled over with sharpies? Luckily a man who was very interested in my UK Wicker Man 1 sheet (who proposed to get everyone still alive from the movie to sign it) gave it a miss, and it finally went to a good home instead. However, I was genuinely poised not to sell it to him, because it would have been ruined - a poster no longer, just the receptacle of some retired actors' signatures. It's not like these posters are falling out the trees! Rodney Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:59:17 -0800 From: neiljawor...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: Re: [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] paying for autographs To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU I'd like to know if anyone has been put in the tricky situation of NOT wanting someone to autograph an item? Did, for example, any of you once get your Forbidden Planet 1sh autographed by Leslie Nielsen at an event and then have to grab the sharpie out of the hand of non-featured player before they also signed? Neil From: John Waldman jhnwald...@yahoo.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, 20 February 2012, 20:52 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] paying for autographs I think the difference is a celebrity signing one autograph for a fan in the comfort of their home is one thing. But when the celebrity is traveling and signing 100's of signatures at a show, that's a whole different deal. Who's going to do that for free? JW From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 3:23 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] paying for autographs WHO FERGIN CARES IF THEY CHARGED OR NOT WHY SHOULD SOMEONE GIVE YOU SOMETHING FOR FREE THAT HAS A CASH VALUE DO YOU DONATE YOUR PROFITS TO CHARITY?? AND IF YOU THINK MICKEY MANTLE NEVER CHARGED FOR HIS AUTOGRAPH - YOU NEVER WENT TO A BASEBALL CARD SHOW At 12:18 PM 2/20/2012, Michael B wrote: does anyone have a historical perspective of this paying practice? i cannot imagine the legends like bette davis, sinatra, liz taylor, hitchcock, lucille ball would ever ask..except if 100% of the money went to a charity. did mickey mantle or babe ruth ever charge? michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
