It's an easy way for an athlete to make a very nice hourly rate of pay. Agree to sit down for an hour or two--maybe more if he's willing--and sign items sent in by fans and collectors. The private autograph session has become popular with current and former players who are willing to risk writer's cramp to satisfy the demand for their … [Read more...]
Private Autograph Signing Q&A: Selecting an Item to Be Signed
The opportunity is there. A current or former player or coach is doing a private signing session and the company handling the event has the breakdown on what it'll cost you to have your item autographed. The price is right and you’re ready to commit to finally snaring that signature you’ve been hoping to get. Now all you have to do is decide what to … [Read more...]
Tips for Submitting Your Items to Private Autograph Sessions
Not every player signs autographs through the mail, but even some big name stars are amenable to sitting down for an hour or two on their own time through paid private autograph sessions. Typically working through the player's agent but sometimes directly with the athlete, promoters will take in memorabilia and cards sent in by collectors and dealers and work with the … [Read more...]
COVID’s Autograph Impact: Private Signings Picking Up
While sports cards and memorabilia have been on a major roll during the pandemic, there's no denying it's been a disruptive force, too. For collectors used to lining up at shows for a chance to get a photo and an autograph from a player, it's been a long wait. Signings are still happening, though. In the first of a series on autographs and private … [Read more...]
Steiner Signs Pair of Young Mets to Autograph Deals
Steiner Sports has signed a pair of young New York Mets to exclusive autograph deals. The company announced Monday it had reached agreements with Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil. Game-worn and autographed items and autograph signings are being featured. Both players will sign baseballs, bats, jerseys, photos, helmets and special limited-edition … [Read more...]
MMA Autographs a Commodity, Too
Baseball, football, basketball and hockey have danced around it since the 1970s. Now, profit-minded autograph hounds have also become an issue in mixed martial arts. One well-known female fighter told fans via Twitter recently that she would no longer be signing through the mail because she felt she was being taken advantage of by those who were simply hoping to flip her … [Read more...]
Favre Private Signing Getting Press
There is no shortage of Brett Favre autographs, but apparently no shortage of buyers either. Favre, who began doing small private signings not long after his arrival in Green Bay in 1992, has continued to keep the Sharpie handy as his career moves forward. His latest private signing deal is with Radtke Sports, which has had Favre in for autographs before. This time, … [Read more...]