Do You Collect Autographs of Assholes?
When Chris Brown stepped on stage during Sunday night’s Grammy Awards it was no surprise that hundreds of women screamed. I was disappointed, however, that their calls weren’t for his head but rather to...
Matt Raymond Talks In Person Graphing on the Indy Autographs Podcast
I was interviewed for the premier episode of a new autograph-focused podcast called the Indy Autographs Podcast, started by Indianapolis-based collector Brian Herbert. We cover a number of topics related to in person autograph...
Autograph Adventures – Charles Barkley
June 12, 2010 Boston, Massachusetts “What the fuck you motherfuckas doin’ out here?” A glassy-eyed Charles Barkley slammed the door of an Escalade and headed straight (well, somewhat straight) for us. Another collector had...
How to Request Autographs Through the Mail (TTM)
Collecting autographs through the mail (TTM) is a great way to grow your collection, especially if you live in an area where in person opportunities are limited. In response to a reader request, I’ve...
Police Threaten Autograph Collectors with Arrest at Hoop Hall Classic
On Saturday, January 14, 2012, an officer of the Springfield College Police Department threatened to jail two ticket-holding patrons at the Hoop Hall Classic—an annual high school basketball showcase hosted by the Naismith Memorial...
My New Year’s Resolution: Autograph Edition
On January 1, 2011, I had a full-time job, a fledgling blog, and a wife at wit’s end about the amount of time her husband was spending tracking down celebrities during one of the...
Autograph Adventures – Magic Johnson
April 24, 2010 Boston, Massachusetts The corner of St. James and Dartmouth offers a perfect vantage point of both entrances to the Fairmont Copley Hotel. I’m joined on the sidewalk by several other anxious...
The Ultimate List of Autograph Resources on the Web
My long-term mission for Autograph University is to develop the most complete educational resource for autograph collectors on the Web. I want to help you improve your autograph collection, meet celebrities and, in turn,...
How Can We Improve Autograph University in 2012?
It’s been an amazing last 12 months at Autograph University. As I look back on our full first year of operation, two things stand out for me. First, the opportunity to share my passion...
Autograph University Class Review (August – December 2011)
In the quarterly “Class Review” I’ll recap my autograph-related activities of the past three months [Ed. note: I was a little tardy with this one so it will cover five months.]. Rather than publishing...