The Passion Of The Autograph Photo At Conventions

as someone that has attended many conventions when i was younger in pursuit of the one autograph i had sepnt so long trying to obtain but never managing to get hold of, i can relate to the article written in forbes magazine Autograph Photo Story and posted on their website regarding the industry as a whole relating to merchandise and memorabilia and autograph collecting, and how its always best to keep your emotions in check when attending such events.
why you ask? well i have seen people get carried away at auctions, and this article highighted the dangers of both convention fever and also away from the conventiona t places like ebay where prized autographs and photos cna reach really high values, and like i have said to many friends, its always best to ask questions if you are unsure. a reputable dealer like atom autographs will always be happy to discuss the legitimacy of any item they are selling and very oftne they hold more information about dates and how the autograph was obtained, this is crucial in gaining trust and hoinourability in the autograph and memorabilia industry as very quickly word can spread that someone unethical is on the circuit, and these sorts of people must be weeded out and got rid of just for the good health and future of the industry as a whole.

Should A Reporter Get A Sports Stars Autograph On A Photo ?

I was reading a really interesting article regarding this subject of professionalism and etiquitte when it comes to boudaries regarding whether or not it was ethical for a reporter to be getting a photo autographed by a sports star. you can read more about this autograph photo story here
as i thought it was an interesting topic to discuss and perhaps elaborate on as the general boundaries ar eone that should be maintained as it can really annoy the patient fans who wait for their favourite sports star to sign a photo or simply autograph a piece of paper or a programme and not even a photo.

I think the ppoint of the story is that as a reporter you are supposed to be objective and impartial to a degree so the appearance that you maybe starstruck is perhaps a game you should not be giving away. now hey if its for your kids then i say go for it, but i reckon that if the sports star is just that - namely a star then my guess is that the autograph is for himself and not for one of his kids.

i mean imagine if the same thing was occuring for a politician, then that would be like putting your head on the block as to the viewing audience you would be nailing your colours to the mast, and like shouting hey i am a conservative, so how is it any different for a sports star?

simple, it isnt.