What I would do is write another letter to the actor, but I wouldn't mention that you already sent him a letter before asking for an autograph..just write another fan mail letter :)

What I do in these types of situations where it comes back either bent, wet, smeared, or any other imperfection is this; I write back typically with the first line "I think you will remember me writing you last week. You were extremely generous in signing an autograph for me. I truely appreciate your time and consideration. Unfortunately it was damaged in transit. I included the item so you can see I am not trying to take advantage of your good nature. I hope to frame this photo for all to enjoy, which is why I would prefer one in perfect condition." Then go from there. Honesty is the best policy. And 9 out of 10 times they send back the damaged photo with the new one signed. A few times I got a handwritten and signed note and extra items they send.

Yea, I hear ya Friendly - Actually, I sent it to his HOME, so I know he will get it - I am writing the letter right after this rpely ... I figure W T F, why not, right? lol - Thanks

[quote="Mjr Frank Burns"].... Write back to a celebrity asking for [color=#FF0000]another autograph[/color]? ....- I'll explain:

I got a signature back today and it was a copy on [color=#FF0000]CHEAP photo paper[/color] of a DVD insert - I sent THAT because in case I didn't get it back, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it - Well, thankfully it DID come back but it was smudged where he wrote my name and a little extra - Due to the cheap photo paper that I now regret using. The actual [b][u]autograph[/u][/b] is about 95% OK, but like all of you I am sure that you would like the whole package to look as perfect as possible, being TRUE collectors and all.

Now, since I know I rec'd a success and know the address is good and all, do you think it is "OK" or fine to write back and explain the it was smudged and ask for another? I would send the actual DVD cover this time since I know all is set with this person - I just didn't know how to go about it .... He is NO way a big star, but in the same sense, he is to me.

So, please if you will, let me know what u all think and how I could and should go about this - I don't think there is anything wrong with me explaining in a letter that it was smudged, ask for another, send the DVD insert, SASE, etc - But I value all of your opinions ... Thank You.[/quote]

Hi, Mjr Frank Burns! :)
yes, I think it’s ok. It actually happened to me: I just sent out a second request explaining the problem. ;-)
BUT never forget that [b]you never know [/b]with “second requests”! That's the REAL problem. :roll:
I mean…
You got a dedicated autograph the first time… will you get another personalized one the second time? :? Will your request actually be forwarded again to the celebrity (I once got a great reply. Well, so I immediately mailed out a DVD insert but, in the while, that star moved to a different agency and – yeah - I guess my package is still there… :cry:)? :? Will that person actually sign again for you? :? Will your request (or the second reply!) get lost in the mail? :? Well, again, you never know! :roll:
Good luck! ;-)

Well what I would do, is not even mention it was smudged. And just send a request like you did before. I'm a beginner, so I guess I don't know what I'm doing, but that is what I'd do!

Good Luck!

Sara :mrgreen:

.... Write back to a celebrity asking for [color=#FF0000]another autograph[/color]? ....- I'll explain:

I got a signature back today and it was a copy on [color=#FF0000]CHEAP photo paper[/color] of a DVD insert - I sent THAT because in case I didn't get it back, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it - Well, thankfully it DID come back but it was smudged where he wrote my name and a little extra - Due to the cheap photo paper that I now regret using. The actual [b][u]autograph[/u][/b] is about 95% OK, but like all of you I am sure that you would like the whole package to look as perfect as possible, being TRUE collectors and all.

Now, since I know I rec'd a success and know the address is good and all, do you think it is "OK" or fine to write back and explain the it was smudged and ask for another? I would send the actual DVD cover this time since I know all is set with this person - I just didn't know how to go about it .... He is NO way a big star, but in the same sense, he is to me.

So, please if you will, let me know what u all think and how I could and should go about this - I don't think there is anything wrong with me explaining in a letter that it was smudged, ask for another, send the DVD insert, SASE, etc - But I value all of your opinions ... Thank You.