I have an autograph book from when I was 15 years old filled with autograph photos of such names as Vivien Leigh, Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, Henry Fonda, Ginger Rogers, Betty Grable, Bette Davis etc. I used to write them a letter when they appeared on Broadway and asked for autographed photos. Some of them I know to be authentic and some were clearly signed by a secretary. FRANC
-----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of John Waldman Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 3:21 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs 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. So no $10-20 chicken feed for this guy. But it was different in the past. 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 <mailto:slsw2...@yahoo.com> 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=11&f=18&t=8242 i know that some ballplayers appearing at sport shows charge for autographs. OJ !!! some celebrities do, likewise. is that right or wrong ? keep in mind, many people, including MOPOers have told that they mail inserts, photographs to film-stars, include a return envelope and ask for an autograph, which receive gracious responses. 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