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...
Category: Tips
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...
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 to Dress for Success When Getting Autographs
You may have heard the old saying, “When you look good, you feel good.” There’s also a more recent maxim along the same lines—as a matter of fact, I just made it up: “When...
What Every Autograph Collector Should Know About Celebrity Book Signings
A dream of mine is to have a private library in my home—360 degrees of floor-to-ceiling shelves where I have to climb one of those rolling wooden ladders to reach the top. That’s how...
25 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Collecting Autographs
When I started collecting in person autographs in 2006 I was clueless. I used the wrong pens. I printed blurry photos. On just a hunch I’d wait outside a hotel for hours before finally...
The Best Time to Get NBA Autographs on Game Day
My basketball career began at the age of five when my parents signed me up for a local youth team. We were called the Cavaliers and my coach was a tomboy with a long...
11 Awesome Gifts for Autograph Collectors
I wish everyone on my nice list was as easy to buy for as me. As an autograph collector there is an endless array of supplies, gadgets and gifts that would put a smile...
How to Frame Your Autographed Photos and Jerseys: An Expert’s Guide
I’m often asked by readers for tips on framing their collection and I reply with basic guidelines such as “use an acid-free mat” and “avoid direct light”, but an expert I am not. So...
11 Items You Need in Your Autograph Bag
When I was younger one of the hallmarks of the back to school season was filling a new backpack with supplies for the upcoming year. Now that summer vacation is winding down for many,...