By Robert Witherspoon


Fashions and trends come and go but autograph collecting is not among them. The practice of collecting signatures has withstood the test of time and has taken place for centuries. Most collectors relish in the idea that they are able to touch something that was once in the presence of someone they admire. The selling of celebrity autographs is a booming industry; Sasha and Sadies Celebrity Autographs is a reputable dealer selling many different types of signed memorabilia.

Collecting autographs is nothing new. The tradition started over two thousand years ago when Greek and Roman scholars revered the handwritten manuscripts of the masters. Collectors began compiling these manuscripts into giant libraries that were the first of their kind.

Over one thousand years later it became popular to carry "friend books." These books contained the signatures of everyone the person knew. Respect and admiration could be gained through showing that you know important or influential people.

World media made celebrity possible and with the increased notoriety, celebrity signatures and the idea of autograph collecting became even more popular.

In America, three different categories of memorabilia make up the majority of the market. The first is political and historical documents. Anything signed by a past president or a famous member of Congress is highly sought after. Revolutionary and Civil War letters and correspondence by important people are also very popular.

Signed sports memorabilia items are some of the most sought after. Items signed by sports superstars can be worth a great deal. There are so many collectors out there that many of the people asking for autographs only plan to sell the item later. This makes some players refuse to sign anything making the signature even harder for the average fan to obtain.

The signature of musicians, actors, artists, and other famous celebrities are also very popular. Celebrities are constantly being hounded for autographs, but many sign them graciously.

Buying an autograph can be a daunting task. Wariness about the quality and authenticity stops many fans from buying. Sasha and Sadies Celebrity Autographs has made a name as a reputable and honest business with a large inventory for every type of collector. For the true fan, there is nothing better than owning a piece of history.




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