You are here:
- Home
- Hobbies
- Collectibles
- Autographs
Autographs/Questions Answered by Expert Michael Kasmar
| Subject | Date Asked |
| autographed guitar | 4/25/2012 |
| Q: I have a fender squier affinity stratocaster that is signed individually from menbers of Blues ... A: The value is relative to when/where/how you sell the item. I would venture you'd get around ... | |
| MJ autograph | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: it is a autographed cd cover and you have signed the COA I want to know if you can recognize the ... A: Unfortunately I can't know for sure. I'd need to know who the buyer was and what date they paid for ... | |
| what is my guitar worth | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a Epiphone SG Special guitar signed by Paul McCartney,Eddie Van Halen, Brian May, Carlos ... A: To be honest, every guitar I've seen with those signatures on it were forgeries. They were/are ... | |
| baseball autograph | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing a number of autographed pics from a neighbor. Does this autographs look ... A: Unfortunately Sports Autographs is not my strong suit. With that said, I definitely know where to ... | |
| Led Zepplin | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a Led Zepplin debut album in excellent condition. Signed by all members with cert of ... A: Your photo shows a Certificate Of Authenticity from S.C.A.A. COA. There is information here on that ... | |
| Led Zepplin | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a Led Zepplin debut album in excellent condition. Signed by all members with cert of ... A: If you indeed have an autographed album with authentic signatures from the 4 original members of Led ... | |
| Brooks and Dunn Flame Shirt | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a Brooks and Dunn Flame Shirt (blue not red) that I wore to one of their first concerts that ... A: That'a a great item to have however marketing it is tough. Your comments don't indicate any sort of ... | |
| Heath Ledger | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: My question is regarding Heath Ledgers signature, do you think his autographs will be demanding in ... A: I don't believe he will command the same values as James Dean however there is still great value in ... | |
| Alice n Chains Autographed Guitar | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have an autographed red and white guitar from the early 1990's with Lane's autograph what would it ... A: Currently Layne's signature adds about $400-$600 to the value of the guitar. When photographed ... | |
| Hemingway Autograph | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: Have a Franc with Ernest Hemingways autograph that I obtained after my grandfather passed away. My ... A: I don't know anyone out there but PSA/DNA are who you'll want to authenticate it if you want maximum ... | |
| value of autographs | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I have several autographs that I obtained myself from various musical stars -- Sonny Rollins, Gordon ... A: The easiest way to determine value is to go type the person's name into Google and add "autographed" ... | |
| Signed Guitar Question | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I stumbled upon your site will trying to research the value of my signed guitar. I have an Ibanez ... A: The signature should add about $100-$150 to the value of the guitar. In many cases it would be more ... | |
| seeking an appraisal | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Santana, B.B., and Buddy Guy over a two-year period - what would be your estimated appraisal for ... A: Unfortunately this would take me some time to give you an accurate appraisal. I mean, a substantial ... | |
| autograph | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: May I know wich autograph has most value the one written on paper or a picture? Thanks Mikail A: If you are talking modern day autographs the answer is dependent on which type of paper. If it's a ... | |
| Muhammad Ali | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I am so desperate in this item do you belive its authentic handwritten by M.ALI? ... A: Happy to help. First of all I must profess that I am not a Muhammad Ali expert. I've gotten a few ... | |
| Brooks & Dunn autographs | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a CD from 1991 by Brooks & Dunn called "Brand New Man" and it was signed on insert by both ... A: In some cases, yes, individuals signatures may change significantly over the years. I will use Paul ... | |
| authencity | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I have some question about autographs, 1. Is there any chance that auction houses put fake signed ... A: What are the risks of buying from established or seemingly established auction houses when buying ... | |
| authencity | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I have some question about autographs, 1. Is there any chance that auction houses put fake signed ... A: What are the risks of buying from established or seemingly established auction houses when buying ... | |
| Autographed Alice in Chains Guitar | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a new, electric guitar signed by all of the members from Alice in Chains from 2009. It is is ... A: The average price and again it of course depends on what documentation you have from the radio ... | |
| Autographed Guitar | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: We have a guitar that is signed by Gregg Allman, Bo Diddley, Leslie West, Bonnie Raitt, Billy Idol, ... A: If you can upload the images here, I can let you know. Michael Kasmar Director of “Charity Works” ... | |
| Autographed Guitar | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: We have a guitar that is signed by Gregg Allman, Bo Diddley, Leslie West, Bonnie Raitt, Billy Idol, ... A: Approximately value is likely over $10,000. The key for values on guitars is how you list it and ... | |
| doors | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: i own a x black and white fan club sighned photo by all four w/ original envelope dated may 17th, ... A: Road shows are not a good place to start. There are only 4 main music authenticators for ... | |
| Slash Custom Gibson Les Paul | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a Slash custom Gibson les Paul Tabacco Burst and i was fortunate to get his actual signature ... A: Slash has been really nice about signing autographs so the overall value of his autograph varies. ... | |
| Autographed by Saliva guitar | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a co-worker who won a Saliva (the band) autographed guitar from FM V-100 in Topeka, KS., with ... A: Jake, your estimate is right on the numbers. While you as a guitar afficianado may have no respect ... | |
| Autographed Guitar | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I recently came across a Fender guitar signed by Eric Clapton. It comes with to COAs, one from Elite ... A: Unfortunately the autograph business is a very dangerous place to dabble in. I'm glad you were ... | |
| Keith Richards Life - 1st Edition signed. | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Just a quick question. I was recently lucky enough to get a first edition of Keith Richards new ... A: I actually think the value of the autographed copies are at their peak at that price. It is ... | |
| slash autograph | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a dollar bill that i personally got slash to autograph. i'm not looking to sell now but i ... A: Approximate value would be $5-$25. The lower end would be if it's not a nice bill and not a nice ... | |
| band autographed guitar | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I have an Omen-6 black Schecter guitar with a rosewood neck. It has been autographed by every member ... A: Generally you can expect to see $200 more than the value of the guitar for autographed guitars by ... | |
| Autograph authentication | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently rediscovered my collection of autographs from childhood. In the summer of 1983 I wrote ... A: As you suspected, some are likely secretarials (signed by their assistant), some will be ... | |
| "2005" Squire Strat 21 signatures | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me a ball park figure on what this guitar may be worth? I have ... A: Approximately value is $300-500. You can obviously get more given the right circumstances but the ... | |
| Elvis Presley autograph | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1950 A series five dollar bill that seems to have Elvis Presley's autograph on it. I wanted ... A: You are going to generate the most value and get the best input for that particular item if you ... | |
| Slash autographed my slash signiture tobacco sunburst les paul | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a slash signiture tobacco sunburst les Paul 2008. I was at a concert and he took it and ... A: For an appraisal I'd say it adds approximately $600 to the value. Again, as you stated, it's only ... | |
| Fender Telecaster | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 80's reissue of a 50's era butterscotch Fender Telecaster that is well broken in. The ... A: In the autograph market, an autograph is only worth what people are willing to pay at the given ... | |
| Alice n Chains Lane Staley Autograph | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Just wanted to know if his autograph is worth anything? It's nothing special but to me I thought it ... A: Yes, in today's markets all autographs have value. In this case, he's deceased and from a famous ... | |
| Neil Armstrong Autographs | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I was fortunate enough to meet Neil Armstrong on the 15th February 1985 at the Savoy Hotel, London. ... A: Wow, sounds like you have a great items there. Email me a scan of the image to ... | |
| Postcard from Gandhi | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I am of Indian heritage and recently inherited a letter that was hand written and signed by Mahatma ... A: In the world of autographs, they have a saying. It's only worth what someone is willing to pay. ... | |
| Autographed 1975 Man In Black Johnny Cash Autobiography signed by Johnny and June Carter Cash | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction or assist me in valuing my book for me. ... A: I've never had nor sold one so I'm unsure. If you looking to sell the book, I would go to American ... | |
| Book signed by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1987 signed First Edition Book in perfect condition including dustjacket. 'From The Heart' ... A: I have never sold an item of this stature however contact Kieta at www.AmericanMemorabilia.com and ... | |
| I HAVE TIGER WOODS' AUTHENTIC REAL AUTOGRAPHED ITEMS, | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have two signed photos, a signed letter, and signed Nissan Golf Tournament ticket from Tiger Woods ... A: Yes, absolutely. Go to www.americanmemorabilia.com and call them and ask to speak with Kieta. Tell ... | |
| Autograph Pictures of NFL/NBA Players | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I had several photos that I had them signed then laminated, would this reduce the value of the ... A: Yes, in many cases people do not want laminated autographed photos. Again, a photo is only worth ... | |
| Live Webcast | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Autographaroo.com is a web site that broadcasts live web autograph sessions. We would like to know ... A: Yes, we'd be happy to participate. Email me at mike@autographpros.com with the details. As far as ... | |
| brooks and dunn | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: i have a gibson alley kat guitar signed by county stars brooks and dunn. just wanted to see what it ... A: You can add approximately $200-$400 to the value of the guitar if the signatures are authentic and ... | |
| Signed Pistons Hat | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Heya! I have a signed Detroit Pistons cap that I got a few years back. I'm just curious what it ... A: Items go down in value if the item signed is not the current team the player represents. Obviously ... | |
| Guitar Autograph | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I was given a signed electric guitar from Joe Walsh of the Eagles. I have the paperwork to show it ... A: First, let me state the obvious...paperwork such as COAs or Letters of Appraisal do not make an ... | |
| Autographed CD | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I received an autographed CD from an group for a charity auction. There is a small hole drilled in ... A: I've seen similar type holes/markings on promotional copies of cds/albums so likely it's a record ... | |
| autograph | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: We have an authentic autograph of Phyllis Diller, among others, in our basement. My late ... A: Unfortunately not much. She's was always accomodating to fan mail request for her autograph and as ... | |
| signed guitar | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a signed ibanez acustic guitar that i had in kuwait that was signed by shinedown, aaron ... A: Approximately $300 above the cost/value of the guitar. Again, that could significantly increase put ... | |
| How much are Green Day autographes worth? | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have the Dookie album autographed and also when they were on the cover of Amp Magazine signed by ... A: Without any photos of them signing, authentication or COA, or any well documented story as to ... | |
| Guitar Appraisal | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a guitar on loan and want to get it insured, but have no idea how much it is worth. It is a ... A: The autograph will add approximately $500 to the value of the guitar. Obviously in some cases it ... | |
| Monty Python Autographs | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a framed picture in excellent condition of the monty python cast. The signatures include: ... A: Sorry, I've never sold anything like this but I can tell you Wehrmann's name is trusted in the ... | |
| where/how to sell authentic autograph | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 inch vinyl LP of Michael Jackson's " The way you make me Feel" record with the cover ... A: Go to americanmemorabilia.com and contact Victor or Kieta. Tell them Mike from Autograph Pros sent ... | |
| An Autographed Doors Album | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently found an album of The Doors autographed by all 4 members for sale at what i beleive to be ... A: Without question PSA/DNA will add the most credability and value to that autograph. When Michael ... | |
| autographed slash teeshirt | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have an autographed motley crue teeshirt signed by Slash The guitarist from Guns & Roses. The ... A: As is the case with any autograph, the item is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. ... | |
| no sticker | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I just bought an psa/dna autograph on ebay that came in hard plastic with rectangular psa/dna ... A: You said...rectangular psa/dna sticker with a bar code and 8 digit number Are you sure it's a ... | |
| Tiger Woods Autograph | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have Tiger Woods autograph on a $1 bill. I got it signed by him in 1997. How much do you think ... A: The best way to find values these days is to either search completed auctions at ebay.com or google ... | |
| Autographed Guitars | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a former David Allen Coe band member. I have a Martin Sigma electric acoustic signed by David. ... A: go to www.americanmemorabilia.com and talk to whoever is in charge of autograph consignments. Tell ... | |
| johnny & june carter/cash & alice in chains guitars | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: What do you think the value of a johnny cash & june carter autograped guitar with a verse of walk ... A: Those are great pieces and will do very well at auction. You should try contacting the guys at ... | |
| Signed Pizza Hut Pele soccer ball | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: a family friend gave me a Pizza Hut-themed Pele soccer ball with his autograph on it. It reads, "To ... A: After reading your question again, it seems more likely the autograph is authentic given the ... | |
| Led Zeppelin signed album | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a signed Led Zeppelin album and from what I have seen there is a lot of fakes ... A: Anyone can join the UACC so make sure you go with a UACC REGISTERED DEALER one. There is a big ... | |
| Michael Jackson autograph | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been an autograph collector for two years now but unfortunately my knowledge isn't that good ... A: happy to help. Without doing a full evaluation I can say I personally wouldn't bid just based on my ... | |
| John Mayer American | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have an American standard strat that I got signed by John Mayer while he was at my school (Berklee ... A: I'd say start out asking $1750 and see what kind of offers you get if you have the original receipt ... | |
| Is my Aesop Rock autograph authentic? | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: At one point in time, I purchased a clean edition of Bazooka Tooth by Aesop Rock off Amazon.com. It ... A: While I've never sold this autograph so I can't confirm the authenticity, I think your logic is in ... | |
| autographed guitar | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: i bought a brand new fender stratacaster quitar signed by johyn mayer. i was wondering if you could ... A: John Mayer is a tough autograph to get without him personalizing the signature "TO MIKE" or whoever ... | |
| autographed giutars value (if any) | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 autographed Fender strats (obtained by me: Motley Crue, AC/DC, Poison & Hinder) all signed ... A: Assuming they are Fender Squiers or Bullets: Motley Crue- $400-$800 AC/DC - $500-$1200 (depending if ... | |
| are these real autographs on this guitar | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: im about to but an autographed green day guitar from a website. how should i know if its a scam or ... A: Those look NOTHING like the in-person autographs I've obtained from Green Day over the years. I'm ... | |
| reputation of a company | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of a company called Elite productions usa? They are out of New York City ... A: Never heard of that website. It has absolutely no imperative information so I'd question how ... | |
| Laminated Photo Value | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased an autographed Joe DiMaggio photograph. I had not been told it was laminated ... A: Yes, lamination is not popular in this industry and does take away from the value. Fact: Forensic ... | |
| slash autographed les paul | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently won 2 Slash goldtop les pauls in a contest. One is a Gibson and the other an Epiphone and ... A: As far as insurane, that depends. Do you have homeowners insurnace? If so, they may already be ... | |
| space crew autographs | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: i have seveal pics from nassa of APOLLO 14,7, 10, 3, SOME ARE SIGNED GERALD CARR, C CONRAD, A ... A: If you have an ebay account, the best way is to search COMPLETED AUCTIONS. To do this, simply ... | |
| Trading Cards/Collector Items | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a comic book collection worth around $1600.00, many old,(mostly cancelled stamps of unknown ... A: If you are going to buy autographs for investment, or for any reason for that matter, a good rule of ... | |
| Trading Cards/Collector Items | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a comic book collection worth around $1600.00, many old,(mostly cancelled stamps of unknown ... A: My experience is that all forms of collecting can be beneficial but only if done right. By this I ... | |
| Autographed Baseballs | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: We recently inherited some pretty old baseballs that were found in a trunk when my husbands great ... A: If you intend to sell these, then we could possibly consign these for you, email us the images to ... | |
| Autographed Footballs | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a 2 different footballs on EBAY from a seller that claims they are ... A: Go here: http://www.psadna.com/quickopinion/ For a few bucks you can get it quick opinioned and if ... | |
| tiger wood golf champion autographs | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: any kind but autographed by tiger wood the golf player do you know some address where I can find ... A: Unfortunately Tiger is a TOUGH autograph to get, and as such, the rarity raises the price for a REAL ... | |
| John Lennon signed guitar | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: Firstly, i would like to ask if you can give your opinion on the authenticity of a John Lennon ... A: Unfortunately we no longer do authentication but here is a scan of an authentic John Lennon guitar ... | |
| Laurence Olivier etc. | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I have some hand written letters from L Olivier written to my father in the fifties and sixties ... A: This question is a little out of my expertise but I knew were to look. An average signed photo from ... | |
| Patrick Roy autographed Sports Illustrated. | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I am not sure if you can answer this question, or if it would be better in the Sports Trading/Cards ... A: I'm not familiar with the magagazine as we specialize in music autographs but I'd suggest doing a ... | |
| Books to Sign | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I've got a bit of a bizarre question, i need a celeb (namely J DEPP) to sign a BOOK for me, Do you ... A: Unfortunately Mr. Depp is one of the top A list actors in the business and clearly receives more ... | |
| Marilyn Manson's "MM" | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I am a huge Marilyn Manson fan and like many autograph seekers often scour eBay looking for ... A: Yes, up until 2 years ago, you could get a much fuller signature from Marilyn but unfortunately as ... | |
| Mcnabb signed mini helmet | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently won a Donovan McNabb signed mini helmet at one of my school's contest. I already have ... A: Try emailing them at www.rrauction.com to see if they will accept a single consigment piece. If ... | |
| Paul Whiteman | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a Paul Whiteman autograph in pencil on the inside of a wine list from The Lounge of the ... A: First of all if it were you who obtained this autograph, then I'd dare say the memory behind it is ... | |
| Wanting an Picture or autograph picture of Dale Midkiff | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm a HUGE fan of Dale Midkiff. He has no fanclub and you have to dig up any info on him or read off ... A: You are right, it's not a easy task you've set out for. Unfortunately I don't see any upcoming ... | |
| donovan mcnabb autographed mini hetmet | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to know how much I could sell a mint condition Donovan Mcnabb autographed mini hetmet. ... A: The approximate asking price of a Mcnabb mini helmet is $150. Again, this is an average asking ... | |
| Monty Python Autographs | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: I am an autograph collector, and I have a Monty Python book which has been signed by all six of the ... A: Signed photos with the cast of Monty Python last year were going for around $300 and a signed Album ... | |
| Neil Armstrong | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: My wife was born on the day Neil stepped on the moon so he has always been a special person in her ... A: According to this link, he'll be in Boston in June of 2008 ... | |
| don't want to ruin autograph | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a Kim Wilde discography card which was sent to me in my fan club package in 1995, so I assume ... A: That's not a good idea to laminate an autograph. Instead I would suggest getting a hard plastic top ... | |
Michael Kasmar
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
We can answer all autograph-related questions including authentication, appraisals, investments, and collecting questions. Please DO NOT send questions regarding through the mail addresses as we have no answers on this. Our primary focus is obtaining in-person autographs, especially that relating to musicians. We are not going to be the greatest of help in deceased stars when it comes to authenticity however we have a broad knowledge in the industry so I'm sure we can be of some assistance.
Experience
In-person collector and dealer for over 10 years. We have become one of the largest autographed guitar distributors in the world and have items consigned to all the top auction houses. We have worked side by side with most of the top autograph dealers in the nation and follow all major auction house results and offerings. Having witnessed 1000s of in-person signings, we have the knowledge and experience to authenticate, appraise, and advise in most areas of the autograph field.
Organizations
UACC, Better Business Bureau
Publications
Autograph Magazine
Education/Credentials
in-person collecting based out of all of New England, especially that of NYC (Manhattan). Extensive database of in-person signatures from the past 7 years numbering in the 1000s with multiple examples from many of the top celebrities in the world.
Awards and Honors
UACC Registered Dealer
Better Business Bureau Accredited Dealer
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.