Sara's Autographs

In order to begin collecting, you must contact to celebrities. I'll try to give you some useful tips on how to be somewhat sure that you'll get an autograph back. If you have any further questions, click here.

◊ First, it's probably a good idea if you have an address to send a request to. In order to find valid addresses, go to Fanmail.

◊ Make sure that you have a properly sized envelope. I use a 23x16 cm (9x6 inches) envelope or 23x33 cm (9x13 inches), depending on the size of the photo. 

◊ Include a SASE (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope) to enhance your chanses in getting a reply, as well as something for the celebrity to sign, like a photo or an index card. You don't have to send a SASE, but make sure that your address is written in the letter.

◊ If you're going to send a request abroad, make sure that you either have stamps that are valid in that country (if you send a letter to USA, make sure that you include american stamps so that they can reply without having to pay the postage) or that you include several IRC:s, also know as International Reply Coupon (I normally send two, just to be on the safe side). You can also send money.

◊ It's always nice to send a letter (try to make it personal)

◊ There is normally a 3+ month wait for a response. Some can take longer, other just a few weeks, or even just a couple of days.

◊ There is no guarantee that you'll get your items signed, or that you'll even get them back. Therefore, do not send items you treasure.

◊ There's always a risk of getting preprints, autopens or secretarial autographs, which are fakes. This makes the hobby less rewarding, since you never can be sure whether you have an authentic autograph or not.

P.S You can but IRC:s at you local postal store. If not, use an online store like I do. I warmly recommend Post Danmark