To many collectors dealers represent the dark side of the hobby, but St. Louis-based 3 Monkey Sports isn’t your typical memorabilia shop. In this candid interview, Randy Stone discusses the company’s fresh approach and...
As soon as I hit publish on last year’s inaugural edition of the Autograph University Yearbook I was looking forward to the 2013 edition. Why? I knew once people read the entertaining and emotional...
If you don’t know Brian Flam odds are good you’ve seen his invention, The Autograph Card (I carry one wherever I go). In today’s episode we go behind the scenes at his operation and...
I’m less than two months away from getting my 1-year chip in AA—that’s Autographaholics Anonymous—and I’m feeling the anniversary is in jeopardy. You see, the last graph I got was on May 12, 2012....
Mark Cooper is an amazingly knowledgeable grapher—and teacher (how fitting for the Master Class, huh?) who calls south Florida home. In today’s episode we discuss tips for getting autographs at Spring Training, how “consignment”...
EPISODE #2 Andrew George is a veteran IP grapher who hails from the nation’s smallest state (Rhode Island) but has a HUGE autograph collection. In today’s episode we discuss tips for networking with members...
Keith R. graphs some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. In today’s episode we discuss the importance of networking and staying organized, and explore the autograph culture of the two premiere celebrity...
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...
The New Year is upon us and I hope you’re already off to a successful start (I lifted Louis C.K.’s water bottle at Symphony Hall on Friday, does that count?). I’m incredibly optimistic about...
On the first day of a new year it’s easy to dream. We look forward optimistically at the opportunities ahead and successes we will achieve over the next twelve months. We make plans and...