Some people like to collect on index cards instead. Some celebs will not sign blank cards sometimes though due to fear of forgery.

Hey Karl, thanks for replying.
So what are the blank index cards for?
are these for the celeb to write a letter for you?
What if they don't want to? Aren't they gonna be pressured to write something for you?
I'm sorry I have tons of questions, Im soooo neww at this. :neutral:

I saw a thread here where the collector said that the celeb wrote a few lines of encouragement on her endeavors. So you're saying, this is so because the collector sent a blank index card?

TIA!

i've used glossy photo paper, 6x4/8x6
you can buy pretty cheap at staples/supermarkets

and some people send blank 6x4 index cards/dvd covers/cards if depends on what you wanna send
i send things that aren't to expensive/missed if lost/not returned

one more question:

Are your letters typed? or hand-written?
My handwriting sucks and I 'm afraid he won't be able to understand it.
And if it's typed, I'm worried that it might come off as impersonal.

Hi there!!

I'm new to this. New to sending out fanmail and in this forum.
There's only one actor who drove me to do this haha!
I'm planning to send a fanmail ( my very first ) and I want it to be perfect and of course, successful.

I just want to ask a couple of things:

What kind of paper do you guys use for the pictures?
I understand that you search the picture you want to be autographed, and print it.
Is it a glossy paper? or what should I say if I'm going to purchase it?
Or should I purchase posters of these actors somewhere?
Will the IRC costs the same as how much I pay for the shipment of my fanmail? because in my country, it costs arm and leg to send a parcel or A4 envelope to UK. ( I'm still a student and I have to save up for this )

I really, really hope I'd get a response from my fave celeb!