As far as autographs go, I think it depends on the value of the autograph verses the item signed. If the autograph alone is worth more than the item signed then the item is normally worth the autograph plus the item's value. If the item is signed is very valuable and the autograph isn't worth that much then it would most likely reduce the value the item. Autographs alone tend to be worth the most when a signed photograph. There are all sorts of exceptions. I recently sold a Richard Nixon signed baseball for $1100 when in the same auction a signed Nixon picture only went for $350. My guess to an autograph collector that a valuable actor's autograph would be worth quite a bit more if on a valuable poster. If the poster isn't worth that much an autograph collector would probably pay more for a signed picture. Although I have several hundred of both autographs and movie posters I am by no means an expert, just an observation from newbie of both movie poster and autograph collecting/dealing.
If you want to know if your autograph is real you can send it off to PSA/DNA. They charge various amounts depending on the autograph ($30 to $200). They put an artificial DNA mark on the item so the COA can't be just added to a fake item. You can send an item that has an existing COA from them and they will verify if the item you have is the actual one certified by them. Cheers, Brek -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Halegua Comic Art Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 2:44 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Signatures On Posters Have Consistently Been A Bonanza For Me >But it would be great to hear from Rich and Grey on the following. >Rich, say you had a comic book slabbed and graded a 9.2 of the >third Batman comic book. If it were signed by either the >illustrator or author on the cover.....how much if any penalty in >grade points would be levied? What if it was Walt Disney's >signature on a Donald Duck comic book? Freeman I think if you had a CGC graded book in high grade witha signature on the cover it would reduce the value considerably this might not be the case with a lower graded copy however. The difference here is that comic fans are & have always been a bit anal with the grade of the book, and writing on the cover is a clear defect there might be a few exceptions to this rule for instance, let's say you have a copy of Action comics #1 (first appearance of Superman) with vintage 1939/40 signatures from Siegel & Shuster - that this would be a huge find and would demand a good premium. Now while there are many comics with their signatures that were gotten by collectors during the 1970's-80's, their resale value has historically been small. Same for Jack Kirby, Stan Lee etc. I think the key would be to find a Spiderman #1 signed in 1962 by Steve Ditko, a Detective #27 or Batman #1 signed by Bob Kane in 1939 etc and that copies of these books signed during the 1980's etc would not achieve anything for a fan other than a discussion just like this one on MoPo. as a matter of fact, most autographed comic books have the signatures on the bottom of the front page, as collectors of comics are generally averse to having the covers defaced but to be signed on the inside is no distraction On movie posters there is no doubt a different mindset. There is only one place to sign - on the front. It is easy to understand why a Citizen Kane poster signed by Welles would be a wonderful addition to anyone's collection. Who would not pay a HUGE premium if a copy of Frankenstein was found autographed by Karloff - in fountain pen & dated 1931/32?? So my opinion is that a vintage signature on a top poster would be a great plus to top end collectors, but that having an Eric Bana autograph on a Hulk 1sheet wouldn't be anything more than a curiosity Rich---------------------- Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
