I'm a New Collector for Autographs. Can you help me ?

[maxine97]

Hi,

I am going to start collecting autographs, first of all I am from Malta.

Could you please help me, for what to put in the envelopes, as I am getting mixed up ?

As I want to when I send a letter I would write kindly in the last paragraph so maybe the celebs will sign me the photo I will include / or they will send me one.

Usually, In Malta for example : Twilight is not so popular, instead of printing a pic maybe of Kristen Stewart I am going to take it to Kodak or FUJI and they could do it to me as a photograph ( Photo Digital Printing ) Do you think it is best as the picture to be as GLOSSY or MATTE ?

Thankyou alot I would appreciate all of your help

Hugs, Maxine.

[margotchanning]

Hi,

I am going to start collecting autographs, first of all I am from Malta.

Could you please help me, for what to put in the envelopes, as I am getting mixed up ?

As I want to when I send a letter I would write kindly in the last paragraph so maybe the celebs will sign me the photo I will include / or they will send me one.

Usually, In Malta for example : Twilight is not so popular, instead of printing a pic maybe of Kristen Stewart I am going to take it to Kodak or FUJI and they could do it to me as a photograph ( Photo Digital Printing ) Do you think it is best as the picture to be as GLOSSY or MATTE ?

Thankyou alot I would appreciate all of your help

Hugs, Maxine.

Hey Maxine! Welcome to the hobby

What you need for your envelope is an SASE (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope) and if you're planning to write to the USA, you need to get yourself some US stamps. (Try the selling/trade forum here!) You also need your fan letter and your photo. I always have mine printed on glossy paper. I think they look nicer and as most stars sign in sharpie, you don't need to worry about the ink leaking. It's up to you though, whichever you prefer is just fine!

Hope this has helped and good luck {thumb2}

[maxine97]

Hi,

I am going to start collecting autographs, first of all I am from Malta.

Could you please help me, for what to put in the envelopes, as I am getting mixed up ?

As I want to when I send a letter I would write kindly in the last paragraph so maybe the celebs will sign me the photo I will include / or they will send me one.

Usually, In Malta for example : Twilight is not so popular, instead of printing a pic maybe of Kristen Stewart I am going to take it to Kodak or FUJI and they could do it to me as a photograph ( Photo Digital Printing ) Do you think it is best as the picture to be as GLOSSY or MATTE ?

Thankyou alot I would appreciate all of your help

Hugs, Maxine.

Hey Maxine! Welcome to the hobby

What you need for your envelope is an SASE (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope) and if you're planning to write to the USA, you need to get yourself some US stamps. (Try the selling/trade forum here!) You also need your fan letter and your photo. I always have mine printed on glossy paper. I think they look nicer and as most stars sign in sharpie, you don't need to worry about the ink leaking. It's up to you though, whichever you prefer is just fine!

Hope this has helped and good luck {thumb2}

Thankyou, I have just sent you an email maybe you can help me ?

[margotchanning]

I'd be glad to help but could you please PM me instead of Email? I've just realised I have an outdated Email address registered on here so I wont recieve your Email I must get it changed {thumb2}

[Paigey012]

Welcome to fanmail.biz Maxine
margotchanning had answered all your questions for you so theres nothing I can add
Malta is a beautiful place! I went there on holiday about 2 years ago and I loved it {love}
Good luck with your collecting!
Paige

[SophieBooty]

Welcome to fanmail.biz Maxine97!
Sophie

[osiris]

When printing at digital photo stores, I tend to prefer matte photos. Sharpies will be fine with either glossy or matte (I think margotchanning was referring to problems you'd have with leakage if you printed photos yourself on regular printing paper). I like matte photos because you dont get as much glare as you do with the glossy ones. It's up to you though, perhaps go in and see which ones you prefer

[ursha]

Hi!
I just wanted to say: welcome! Hope you'll enjoy here
and feel free to ask me anything if you need any more help ;)
Urša

[margotchanning]

When printing at digital photo stores, I tend to prefer matte photos. Sharpies will be fine with either glossy or matte (I think margotchanning was referring to problems you'd have with leakage if you printed photos yourself on regular printing paper). I like matte photos because you dont get as much glare as you do with the glossy ones. It's up to you though, perhaps go in and see which ones you prefer

Yes that's what I meant! As long as you print high quality, either matte or glossy is fine! I got a very low quality, glossy print from Lou Hirsche a couple of years ago and the ink bled so bad it doesn't even look signed any more! It really does pay to get your photo's printed on kodak or fuji paper if you want your autographs to last {thumb2}

[maxine97]

Thanks all At the moment, I'm busy with school etc ... I'm in grade 8 and we have to do alot of things. But maybe in the next weekend I will pop at Kodak or Fuji and get them ready and send them ASAP :] Thanks for all of the help ;) x x Maxine