Autograph or Selfie

AGuinness · #1 05-23-2018, 09:36 AM

Best of both worlds: get a selfie of yourself as the subject is signing an autograph. You get both, plus a little proof the auto is legit.

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mainemule · #2 05-23-2018, 02:42 PM

....interesting post as my wife and I had a similar conversation a couple of weeks ago when we saw Springsteen on Broadway on her birthday. We opted not to stand for 3-4 hours for the chance to get a signature or photo pre-performance. She wanted birthday hug and/or selfie. I would have opted for a signature on a custom photo of some sort.

If I had a guaranteed opportunity to meet him I'd want both a photo and an autograph.

In your situation you'll have to gauge how receptive the celebrity is to either. If it's me and not an intrusion I'd go for both.

Have fun!!

btcarfagno · #3 05-24-2018, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGuinness

Best of both worlds: get a selfie of yourself as the subject is signing an autograph. You get both, plus a little proof the auto is legit.

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This.

Always good to get something of some sort of monetary value. Even if you don't intend to sell it yourself....you can't take it with you...

And in my case, no one would give a nickel for a picture of a celebrity with a goofy faced fat guy.

ocjack · #4 05-24-2018, 03:01 PM

Don't they have mini-printers that can print right from your phone? Take the picture - print it out and have them sign it.

Exhibitman · #5 05-27-2018, 10:12 AM

Autograph, no question.

I've actually heard that some celebs do not do selfies but will sign. They think of the photo as an inappropriate intrusion.

Mr. Zipper · #6 05-27-2018, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Autograph, no question.

I've actually heard that some celebs do not do selfies but will sign. They think of the photo as an inappropriate intrusion.

I think it may have a lot to do with the celebrity wanting to control their image as well. Often, selfies do not portray people in the most flattering light� Bad lighting� close up� The last thing some celebrities want floating around the Internet.

SetBuilder · #7 05-27-2018, 09:32 PM

If I can't get the celebrity to write out an inscription with a sentence or two either as a personalization, quote, doodle, or funny saying along with the signature...

I'd rather have the picture.

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