Top Autograph Collecting Fields

Autograph collecting can take a variety of forms and people interested in many different fields can find a niche in collecting autographs. No matter what you are interested in, you can find autographs to collect. Some of the more common and popular fields include:

• Space
• Aviation
• Science
• Medicine
• Music
• Literature
• Fine and Performing Arts
• Presidents
• Military Figures
• History
• Entertainment
• Sports

Collectors are able to collect autographs from many different fields or some decide to specialize within a specific field of interest. Within sports, a collector could decide to collect only baseball related items from a specific team.

Collectors enjoy the thrill of bringing a small piece of someone famous into their own home. The movie, the game, the history seems much closer when an autograph is framed and hanging on their wall. When deciding what autograph to collect, consider what you enjoy. What excites you? Use your own passions to fuel your collection and you will see it grow exponentially.

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Helpful collection websites

I have many friends on Facebook that ask what are the best ways to obtain a desired autograph? More specifically I was able to help a woman who wanted an autograph from Meryl Streep. Here are some of the sites I've found to be reputable as well as helpful when looking for information. http://www.autographcollector.com/ http://www.autographworld.com/ http://www.ha.com/

Autograph Hell Featured at Two October Events

Above: Charles G. Irion, Cindy Zimmerman, Chef Eddie October will be an exciting month and will consist of two events for Irion Books LLC. and Autograph Hell - The Truth About Collecting! The first event is part of the Lunch and Learn series and will take place on October 13th at Eddie's House in Scottsdale. The Lunch and Learn series will be hosted by Cindy Zimmerman, the founder of Writing in Style. The series focuses on written communication and the power it holds. Charles G. Irion will be speaking about his book Autograph Hell. Eddie's House is located at 7042 E. Indian School Rd. in Scottsdale, Ariz. and will take place from 12pm - 2pm. To make a reservation please click here. The second event is part of the Dine and Discuss series at Café ZuZu on October 20th at 6:30pm. The Dine and Discuss series is also hosted by Cindy Zimmerman. Irion is a special guest and will be speaking along side Zimmerman with attendees on the realities behind autograph collecting: "i...

Phillies Hall of Fame Memorabilia Auction

At his death in May of 2010, Phillies Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts left behind the memorabilia he had collected in his 19-season career in the major leagues and his four sons. Now, almost a year after his death, the sons can't decide how to divide the mementos. During his career, Roberts had acquired a Babe Ruth signed baseball, a 1950 National League championship ring and a collection of hand painted game-used baseballs. Because they were not able to decide, Roberts' sons put the collection up for sale. The collection was dispersed in a live auction, conducted by Hunt Auctions. Before the auction the pieces were appraised. Two of the more valued items included Roberts' Hall of Fame induction ring was estimated between $15,000 - $25,000 and his 2008 World Series ring at $20,000 - $40,000. His sons have kept more of the personal mementos of Roberts. In addition to excelling at baseball, in college Roberts also played basketball and won a trophy for the top colleg...

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