Charles Christ wrote:
> for a while i have wanted 2 autographs . jackie stewart and sterling moss.
>on publicity photos or just as a signature on a reply mail to me from an
>inquiry telling me that there are no photos available any longer. i have
>tried stuff like whowhere.com etc. to no avail. i understand privacy but i do
>not even know where to send inquiries that they would be forwarded to the
>right places to protect the individual's privacy.
ok so this is a global comunity right? so someone out there on this big
blue marble please (if you know any answers) forward some information to
me.>
Aside from getting celebrities to sign photos or books etc at a track or
show event, it is difficult to get autographs by mailing a request. The
problem is that these driver's are absolutely overwhelmed with mail
requests such as this. Many of which are autograph hunters who simply
want to resell the material.
Knowing the value of the genuine signature, some drivers choose to
market their signatures in the form of signed art prints, signed books,
whatever. For example, my company (sorry no plug intended really) sells
prints by an artist named Nicholas Watts from the UK. He in turn pays
Moss and Others to autograph limited edition prints that he produces. a
NW print sells for about $200-$300 when the edition is current. But once
out of print and sold out, the price can escalate. If the celebrity
passes away, the value increases even more. A NW print signed by Fangio
is probably worth about $1000.00 approx.
Of course, I hope that you are able to find a way to obtain a reasonable
price or free autograph. Perhaps my comments will be helpful to you.
Best Regards,
Hal Rogers
H.D. Rogers & Sons
Import Auto Specialists
3418 Barksdale Blvd.
Bossier City LA 71112 USA
(318) 742-3651 phone (318) 742-5044 fax
http://www.hdrogers.com
|