The Ultimate Autograph University Reader FAQ
I will update this FAQ periodically with more Q&A. Need to get a quick answer? Best bet is to hit me up on Twitter: @mattraymond Since turning the lights on at Autograph University in...
Vice Sports spotlights autograph collectors in essay on graphing
I encourage you to check out John Stillman’s fantastic essay on graphing for Vice Sports, “Inside the Weird, Noble World of Autograph Collectors“. It was a pleasure to speak to John for the article...
My 11-second interview with Julian Edelman
As part of a Dunkin Donuts promotion with Julian Edelman I recently had the opportunity to sit down with the New England Patriots wide receiver and ask him anything. The catch? I had only...
Autograph Adventures – Tom Hanks
The following tale appears in the 2014 Autograph University Yearbook – a collection of stories written by the autograph community. Get your free copy of the Yearbook. March 7, 2008 Boston, Massachusetts I’ve never been...
Autograph University Yearbook Vol. 3 – Download the free eBook
I am pleased to present the third annual edition of the Autograph University Yearbook, a collection of stories penned by members of the autograph community. This year’s issue includes 12 new tales (including one never before published...
The Story Behind Autograph Inventory Software “Catalog It” with Eric Jacobowitz
To help his son track TTM and IP successes, computer programmer Eric Jacobowitz created Catalog It – a software program designed to help collectors manage their autograph inventory. In this episode of the Master...
The Best Way to Find and Print Photos for Autographs
Over 90% of the autographed items in my collection are photos. They’re inexpensive to print, lightweight to carry (or ship, for you TTM collectors) and display well. And if you find yourself needing an...
Autograph University Yearbook on Cardboard Connection Radio
Last week I joined Rob Bertrand and David Wright over on Cardboard Connection Radio to discuss the 2014 Autograph University Yearbook and how easy it is to get involved. This was my second appearance...
Expert Tips for TTM (Through the Mail) Autograph Collecting with Tim Henderson
For 15 years Tim Henderson graphed athletes and celebrities in Atlanta, but when his daughter was born he needed to modify his collecting habits. In this episode of the Master Class, we discuss his...
The Best Time to Get MLB Autographs on Game Day
As a New Englander, the first sign that winter’s death grip is loosening comes from a ballpark over 1,000 miles away in Florida. Spring training is underway and while the snow in my backyard...
How Scott Smith Collected 20,000 Autographs and Became the SI King
After amassing more than 20,000 autographed Sports Illustrated covers (covering 95% of all issues ever published!), Scott Smith deserves the title, the SI King. We discuss how he built his museum-quality collection over three...