Hi, I'm New

[Geral_Train]

I have been collecting autographs since 2002. I have 30 but mainly from buying them at conventions which can get pretty expensive. The most I ever paid for one is from Jeremy Renner which was $100. Since it can get very expensive, I'm happy I found this site

[Hartster]

Were the signed in person autographed photos obtained by you? If so, I'm curious as to why you would have them authenticated. Provenance is just as important. For example, I have a photo signed by Avery Brooks (and Roy Bridges, an astronaut who gave him an award.) If you know Brooks' signature, you can tell the difference between his and his secretary's. I didn't have it authenticated, but I kept the ticket from the convention allowing me to get Brooks' signature.

[Geral_Train]

Yes, I was on hand, but I like to authenticate to prove to others that the autographs are real. Sometimes, if possible, Ill even get a picture of my meeting with the celebrity

[Hartster]

Did you pay for the authentication? If I sell/give away my photos, all I have to do is tell the person where it is was I got the autograph, if it was an in-person signature. That usually suffices.