New sigs vs. old sigs

[Chappy]

Just thought I would throw this out there as I just had a discussion with a friend. I have been collecting autographs for about 30 years. I do not collect most contempary celebrity autographs because most are an undechiperable scribble or scribbly initials. When I see these I just shake my head and wonder why anyone would want these. I know it's either these or nothing but I hate to show someone an autograph and they ask....who is that? Have you ever looked at a Jimmy Stewart autograh?? How about Barbara Eden?? Then there's Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis and so many more that you can actually read the signature. Tom Cruise, Madonna, Al Pacino and all the rest that just scribble will never be a part of my collection. It's just my opinion and nothing more. I'm sure a lot of you relish all those scribbles. As a matter of fact I did just recently purcahse a scribble ....it was a PSA/DNA authenticated Miley Cyrus for my 11 year old grand-daughter as a gift. She loves it but I just wish it was legible. Thanks for reading.

Happy Collecting!!
Chappy

[lizane]

Hi Chappy! ;)

I can see your point. {thumb2} But to me personally, if I'm a big fan of someone, I don't care what the signature looks like. You're definitly right about how the older stars neatly signed their name and newer ones just scribble something. I actually find it interesting how diffenent and unique each signature is. As I've said before, I don't write to celebrities because of the autograph itself, but because of I'm a big fan and I would be very grateful for any nice personal reply.

Thanks & good luck collecting!
zanne

[Chappy]

Zanne,

Hey...I know what you mean. It's just that I hate seeing all these signed phtos out there with a scribble on them. Take a look at some of the authentically signed photos from reputable dealers. There are people buying these for themselves or for gifts and if not for the picture you wouldn't know who signed it. I really like Al Pacino. I would never purchase his "authentic" scribble. I say purchase because you'll NEVER get him TTM. I'm not complaining or passing judgement. It's just this humble collectors opinion.

Chappy

[lizane]

Zanne,

Hey...I know what you mean. It's just that I hate seeing all these signed phtos out there with a scribble on them. Take a look at some of the authentically signed photos from reputable dealers. There are people buying these for themselves or for gifts and if not for the picture you wouldn't know who signed it. I really like Al Pacino. I would never purchase his "authentic" scribble. I say purchase because you'll NEVER get him TTM. I'm not complaining or passing judgement. It's just this humble collectors opinion.

Chappy

Yes, I agree Chappy. I know many members here laugh at the autographs, but one thing you can be sure of is that it's much harder to forge these scribbles than neat handwriting, as the scribbles usually follow a specific pattern. {thumb2} My personal signature is also just a lot of curls! I guess it's probably a modern trend, perhaps? Look at the autographs of Shia LaBeouf, Johnny Depp, etc. - all very unique. Also, I think a lot more people want celebrity autographs now than in the 50's, 60's and 70's, so celebrities don't have the time to neatly write their names. {thumb2}

Good luck to you Chappy!
zanne

[qwertyuiop]

I'm not really bothered about what their signature looks like, just as long as it's theirs

My autograph would be a scribble, I can sometimes just about read my own handwriting. I do take my time with sending TTM, especially VV, so the band would be able to read it