by wongcastle » Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:09 pm
What I have found is that there is no substitute for doing your own research. Even the most "reliable" information may only be temporarily correct.
When several people utilize the same information, the parameters change for how the celebrity responds. Some who have previously responded to my e-mail requests now require self-addressed stamped envelopes.
The "most famous" people are usually too busy to respond personally. You are much more likely to be successful with those who are slightly less popular.
All in all, you may never get more than a 10% return from your requests. Waiting for someone else's feedback will only delay you in your quest, especially if nobody really knows who you think is famous.
Start using Google, Wikipedia, or this site's database to find who you like and take your chances. It will be a better use of your time than waiting for random responses from people who don't know what you really want.
In the past four years, I've gotten close to 1,500 autographs. They're listed on this database (
http://www.sportscardforum.com/ttm.php?sp=4&do=listr), but, like I said, my success may not be yours.
What I have found is that there is no substitute for doing your own research. Even the most "reliable" information may only be temporarily correct.
When several people utilize the same information, the parameters change for how the celebrity responds. Some who have previously responded to my e-mail requests now require self-addressed stamped envelopes.
The "most famous" people are usually too busy to respond personally. You are much more likely to be successful with those who are slightly less popular.
All in all, you may never get more than a 10% return from your requests. Waiting for someone else's feedback will only delay you in your quest, especially if nobody really knows who you think is famous.
Start using Google, Wikipedia, or this site's database to find who you like and take your chances. It will be a better use of your time than waiting for random responses from people who don't know what you really want.
In the past four years, I've gotten close to 1,500 autographs. They're listed on this database (http://www.sportscardforum.com/ttm.php?sp=4&do=listr), but, like I said, my success may not be yours.