There is really no limit to what human beings can and will collect. Some people like bottle caps, toy trains or match books, while others prize more mainstream collectibles like stamps, coins or baseball cards. In this article we are going to discussed signed, collectible posters.

Now, when we say posters we are covering quite a broad spectrum. After all, there are lots of different kinds of posters out there in the world today. They were first made famous as outdoor advertisements for early golden age movies. But nowadays nearly every sports, music, movie and art celebrity has a poster that can be signed, hung and displayed.

While movie posters are still quite popular, posters of musicians and sports stars are probably the most common. But how, exactly, do you get a poster signed? Well, one of the reasons that sports posters are so popular is that sports stars are much easier to find and are much more likely to give autographs than either movie stars or musicians.

To obtain an autograph, bring the rolled up poster to a game or sports memorabilia auction or convention that the player is attending. Now, if you are attending a convention, you may have to fork over a few dollars for an autograph.


It is also possible to mail posters of your favorite players directly to the teams they play for. Make certain that you enclose a note that formerly requests an autograph as well as suitable packaging with a prepaid shipping label. Now, this tactic won’t work all of the time, but you’d be surprised by how many players will gladly sign autographs if you send memorabilia directly - and make the process easy for them. It's not a silly idea to enclose a pen in the package either for their use.

This same strategy is far less likely to work with movie stars. They are simply not as accessible as sports stars and do not show up at regularly scheduled events, like games. Therefore, the only reliable way to obtain a free autograph on a movie poster of your favorite actor, actress or director is to attend a movie premier or a large awards ceremony like the Oscars or the Golden Globes. But, as you may expect, getting an autograph at these events is extremely difficult and it takes a bit of luck.

That is why the internet is easily the most reliable way to locate movie posters that have been signed by the stars. Probably the most popular way to buy signed posters is on auction sites like eBay. There are also a number of reputable websites like this one that sell or link to selected posters and photos that have been signed by the stars.

Autographed posters sometimes come with a COA (Certificate of Authenticity.) These usually cost a little more but can bring you peace of mind if you are at all concerned that an item may not be genuine. It's a good idea on auction sites to look at the seller's feedback too.

Collecting autographed posters is an exciting hobby and can sometimes even turn out to be a lucrative investment. Happy hunting!

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