Autographs Up For Trade

Hello, All! I have several autographs that I am going to post up for trade. If you are interested in something you can either leave a message here, email me, or contact me on Facebook or Instagram. :) At the end of this post you will find my most wanted list, I'm open to trades, so don't be afraid to message me. I have photos of course, so let me know which one you want to see :)


Autographed Photos

1. Rita Moreno (4x6) Obtained TTM (West Side Story, Singin' in the Rain, The Rockford Files) (TRADED)
2. Vera Miles (4x6) Obtained TTM (Pyscho, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Searchers) (TRADED)
3. Si Robertson (4x6) Obtained TTM (Duck Dynasty)
4. Miss Tuning 2016 Julia Demler (5x7) Obtained via email.
5. Brec Bassinger (4x6) PERSONALIZED Obtained TTM. (Nickelodeon's Bella and the Bulldogs)
6. Dylan Riley Snyder (4x6) Obtained via email. (Disney's Kickin' It)
7. Tasya Teles (Model) (8x10)
8. Sergio Garcia (5x7) Obtained via email. (Golfer)
9. Tomas Vaclik (4x6) (FC Basel Soccer Team) Obtained via email.
10. Daniel Hoegh (4x6) (FC Basel Soccer Team) Obtained via email
11. Blas Miguel Riveros Galeano (4x6) (FC Basel Soccer Team) Obtained via email
12. Eder Fabian Alvarez Balanta (4x6) (FC Basel Soccer Team) Obtained via email
13. Mohamed Elyounoussi (4x6) (FC Basel Soccer Team) Obtained via email
14. Chad Pipkens (Trading Card) (Fisherman) Obtained via gift from another collector
15. Mary Costa (PENDING) (Sleeping Beauty) (4x6) Signed photo label card (Does NOT depict Princess Aurora.)  Obtained via TTM
15. Glenn Close (4x6) ( Fatal Attraction, The Big Chill, 101 Dalmations) PERSONALIZED Obtained via TTM
16. Kelly Clarkson (4x6) Obtained via TTM
17. Kim Basinger (4x6) (Batman, 50 Shades Darker, 8 Mile) Obtained via TTM
18. Kurt Angle (5x7) (Wrestling) Obtained via Ebay. This is on the weirdest photo paper I've ever seen. It's kind of opaque.
19. Veta Arteaga (5x7) (MMA) Obtained via email
20. Adam Devine (4x6) (Pitch Perfect, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Workaholic) Obtained via venue (I will ONLY trade this for something from the list below)
21. Teddy Sears (8x10) (The Flash, Nine Lives, Masters of Sex)
22. Darryl Hickman (4x6) (The Grapes of Wrath, Young People, Leave Her to Heaven)
23. Jan Shepard (4x6) (King Creole, Paradise Hawaiian Style) This photo does not have her image on it, it's like an autograph card of some sort.
24. Lauren Thompson (5x7) (Golf Channel Host) PERSONALIZED

Autographed Index Cards
(All Obtained Via TTM)

1. Rita Moreno (West Side Story, Singin' in the Rain, The Rockford Files)
2. Eddie McClurg (Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Little Mermaid, Wall-E)
3. Didi Conn (Grease, Grease 2)
4. Rene Auberjonois (Little Mermaid, Star Trek)
5. Richard Rawlings (Fast and Loud, Misfit Garage)
6. Maya Moore (WMBA, Minnesota Lynx) PERSONALIZED
7. Simone Biles (Olympic Gymnast)
8. Simone Biles (Olympic Gymnast)
9. Kim Basinger (Batman, 50 Shades Darker, 8 Mile) PERSONALIZED
10. Adam Devine (Pitch Perfect, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Workaholic)
11. Nancy Kovack (Frankie and Johnny, Bewitched, Jason and The Argonauts)
12. Krysten Ritter (Veronica Mars, Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23, Jessica Jones)
13. Krysten Ritter (Veronica Mars, Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23, Jessica Jones)


Autographed Book Plates

(These are unused bookplates with the author's autograph)

1. Sandra Hill (Obtained via Email)
2. Sandra Hill (Obtained via Email)
3. Joanne DeMaio (Obtained via Email)
4. Joseph Finder (Obtained via Email)


Autographed Books

1. Balance by Nik Wallenda with David Ritz (PERSONALIZED) (Obtained via Purchase)
2. Redemption Road by John Hart (Obtained via Purchase)
3. Charms for the Easy Life by Kaye Gibbons  (PERSONALIZED) (Obtained via Purchase)
4. Captain Saturday by Robert Inman (PERSONALIZED) (Obtained via Purchase)


Pre-Prints

1. Maroon 5 (8x10) (Obtained via Email)
2. Maroon 5 (8x10) (Obtained via Email)
3. Fuller House Cast (8x10) (Obtained via Email) (TRADED)
4. The Fosters Cast (8x10) (Obtained via Email) (TRADED)
5. Andi Mack Cast (8x10)  (Obtained via Email)

Misc. Collectible Items

1. 311 Poofy Sticker (Obtained via Email, came with other items)
2. Maroon 5 Tshirt Size M


Wanted List:

1. Demi Lovato
2. Selena Gomez
3. Sandra Bullock
4. Melissa McCartney
5. Lucy Hale (EMAIL SUCCESS!)
6. Ashley Benson
7. Troian Bellisario
8. Sasha Pieterse
9. Shay Mitchell (GIFTED)
10. Janel Parrish
11. Julianne Hough
12. Summer Glau
13. Rebel Wilson
14. Keegan Allen
15. Camila Mendes
16. Victoria Justice
17. Fergie
18. Ed Sheeran
19. Jessie J
20. Mandy Moore
21. Kylie Minogue
22. Shailene Woodley
23. Anne Hathaway
24. Pink
25. Hilary Duff
26. Kylie and Kendall Jenner Signed Book "The Time of the Twins"
27. Kris Jenner Signed Books "and All Things Kardashian" or "In the Kitchen"
28. Ian Harding Signed Book "Odd Birds"
29. Ian Harding
30. Lady Gaga signed Joanne CD cover
31. Ariana Grande signed Post Card
32. ANY signed Disney promos or Voice Actors
33. Jodi Benson
34. Ashley Graham Signed Book "A New Model"
35. Lucy Hale signed CD "Road Between"
36. Katherine McNamara
37. Goldie Hawn
38. Dove Cameron
39.  Bella Thorne signed book "Autumn Falls"
40. Lauren Conrad signed books ANY
41. Sarah Michelle Gellar signed book "Fun with Food"
42. Cameron Diaz signed books "The Longevity Book" or "The Body Book"
43. Lea Michele signed CD "Places"
44. Signed Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian promo photo that was sent out last year.
45. Carly Rae Jepsen
46. Anna Camp
47. Michael Phelps
48. Kesha
49. Taylor Swift
50. Brant Dougherty
51. Debby Ryan
52. Emma Roberts
53. STAMPS - US, UK, and Canadian. (I always have something to mail out :))
54. Olivia de Havilland
55. June Foray
56. Unopened Panini Americana Packets/Boxes
57. Panini Country Music Cards
58. The Lights of Broadway Show Cards

I know what's above is pretty awesome so I really don't expect to trade an index card for it, but if you do have any of the above up for trade please let me know and I'll take a look at my collection and see what I can part with. :)

Freebies: How to Get Completely FREE Magazine Subscriptions

Good evening everyone! First off I have to say that TODAY was my Birthday!! I turned 37 years old. I'm getting old. Music I listened to in high school is now on the "Classic Rock" station. For Pete's sake.

Anyway this is a very quick edition of Summer Freebies, as it has to do with FREEBIES all year long. Meaning MAGAZINES. I get sooo many magazines for free. I have about 30-40 subscriptions total. The only subscription I've ever pad for was Highlights for my nephew.

So below you will find all the different ways I have obtained free magazines.

1. Mercury Magazine - This is my absolutely favorite magazine freebie website. They give really good magazines. I'm talking Cosmo people. COSMO. Right NOW you can get Cosmo for free for 1 full year. Once you've signed up you will get emails letting you know when new magazines are available. The tick to Mercury is they also give a lot of free industry type magazines, I don't get any of these but I love the fashion magazines.

They are currently offering:

Autoweek
Cosmopolitan
Men's Health

2. FreeBizMags - This is another favorite of mine. They offer some really awesome magazines as well! :) Right now they are offering Taste of Home (awesome magazine!) for free. This is a one year subscription. Just like Mercury they offer other industry inspired magazines, I never select those they are optional.

They are currently offering:

Taste of Home
Better Homes and Garden

3. RewardSurvey - Not one of my favorite sites but you do get some good magazines here. The trick with this one is you take a survey which is a few minutes long then they award you with a $ amount. Usually $20 or so. Then they take you to the redemption page where you can choose from a plethora of different magazines based on how much "money" you have made with the little tiny surveys. I currently have $55 to "spend" on magazines.

You can currently choose from the following magazines. (These are just a sampling there are many more!)

Allure
People en Español
Glamour
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated Kids
W
GQ
Entertainment Weekly

5. RecycleBank - This is a fun little site. You just do tasks on the site, read an article, watch a short video, take a quiz. It all has to do with recycling and the environment. They have more than just magazines to redeem for though, but magazines is 90% of what I use my points for. Points rack up very quickly and within an hour or so you can redeem your first reward.

You can currently choose from the following magazines. (These are just a sampling there are many more!)

InStyle
Food Network
Allure
Elle
Cosmopolitan
Golf Digest
Every Day with Rachael Ray
Entertainment Weekly
O
Bazaar
Sports Illustrated


If you are an autograph collector like I am, you can see the value of getting free magazines to sign, sure they will cost more to send but it's definitely something different to add to your collection. AND if you do get Sport Illustrated Kids, that magazine comes with trading cards inside (easy tear) and a center poster.

So there you have it. Some of the best places I've gotten free magazines. I'm sure I'll think of more and if so I'll do a part 2 to Free Magazines! I have many magazines that I have subscriptions for until the year 2025. lol. Some even come with some really cool samples stuck to the pages and some come with little coupon books. All are pretty cool though and I've donated to libraries and even schools with the ones I didn't want to keep. I hope you get many subscriptions and I hope you enjoy them all!

Autographs: Tips and Tricks

Here are some tips and tricks that I haven't given you in previous posts in regards to my Autograph Collecting.

You're going to want to send out some 8x10s. I know I do. The 8x10's I send out are usually because I really am a huge fan of that person. If you use the regular Manila envelopes you'll find that the tabs can damage your photos. THAT SUCKS. It really does. There are envelopes that don't have the tabs, that instead have a sticky adhesive, but you'll find those are much more expensive and if you're like me...you have limited funds for this particular hobby. I save my money where I can.

Here is how you can save your photos from the dreaded tab puncture wounds.

1. Open up the inside of the envelope you will see the metal tab ends sticking out. That is what damages the photo. The way they stick out punctures the photo and can scratch if it moves around.

2. Cover it up! Use tape. Washi tape, Stickers. Whatever that will stick well and not come off to cause damage to your photos. This keeps the photo from becoming scratched or punctured. MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS TO BOTH YOUR OUTGOING AND RETURNING ENVELOPES.

Do not use bubbled envelopes. That's a quick way to get your photos all wrinkled up. I've never gotten a successful perfect autograph in a bubbled envelope. They are usually wrinkled pretty badly.


Another tip is in regards to finding addresses or PR and Management info. Look for press releases. I kid you not. Press releases are where you can find a TON of information. Press releases have gotten me a lot of great responses or they can point me in the right direction.

If you are sending photos, sign up for Shutterfly, Snapfish, CVS Photo and Walgreens Photo. They run sales all the time. Freebies and cheap photos galore.

I've heard that people have spent upwards of $15 per request. That is way too excessive. I get my photos for free or cheap, I buy envelopes (standard at the Dollar Tree 40 in a box for $1 or at Walmart 40 in a box for .97). Stamps are .49 each. So let's say I use 2 4x6's (which were free), two standard envelopes (2 would be a total of .05) and two stamps. 1 to get there and 1 to get back. That's a total of $1.03. Typically I send out 10 requests (if I'm only using 4x6s) because I'm limited to 1 book of stamps a month. That is pretty cool. I can fit about 3 4x6s in there with the return envelope and the letter of request. So that's about 30 photos signed if I get all 10 envelopes back.

I typically only use TTM addresses that are proven. To ensure at least an 80% chance.

I do try new TTM addresses, though it's very rare simply because I want to ensure successes.

You also may be asking me what all these abbreviations mean.

TTM - Through the mail
SASE - Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
LOR - Letter of Request
RTS - Return to Sender
SP - Signed Photo
PP - Preprint
PS - Presigned
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photo
IC - Index Card
TC - Trading Card

So if someone types "I sent a SASE, LOR, IC and 3 4x6s. Received ISPs, IC and PS photo."

What they just said, "I sent a self-addressed stamped envelope, letter of request, index card and 3 4x6 photos, received inscribed signed photos, signed index cards and an additional pre-signed photo."

Do you have any questions? Feel free to ask in the comments below!


If you are interested in my other Autograph posts please check out the links below!

Autographs: How to Request Autographs Through Email + My Favorites!
Autographs: How to Request a Playbill + My Playbills
Autographs: How to Find Celebrity Addresses
How to Request Autographs Through the Mail

Autographs: How to Request Autographs Through Email + My Favorites!

One of my favorite means of collecting autographs is through email. Don't be fooled though it's not send an email and reap the benefits, sometimes I don't hear anything back and sometimes I get rude

responses but the autographs I've gotten through email are typically not ones you can get through TTM. So I've been able to expand my collection to some hard to reach people by just being myself in a well written email. :)

Q: How do you find emails?
A: So many places. The possibilities are endless when it comes to searching for emails to send to. Facebook can provide you with some. Go to a celebrities Facebook page and click on ABOUT, sometimes contact information can be found there. There are also fanmail.biz which does list email addresses as well as TTM address (TTM = Through the Mail). You can look at the CONTACT US section on webpages. Sometimes it will list an address or a CONTACT US form. If you don't see an e mail address but it lists their PR or Managers name, google it. Google is your friend. You can pretty much google any celebrity and the name of their manager so search LITTLE BIG TOWN MANAGER or LITTLE BIG TOWN PR EMAIL. Just play with the words you'll be surprised.

Q: What do I write?
A: This would be the exact same as if you were writing a letter to your favorite celebrity you are just

addressing it to whomever's email address you have. So if you have a manager's email address write the exact same thing you would write in a letter. You want to be polite, thank them for their time. I always wish them a great day, weekend or holiday :)

Q: Does it really work?
A: Yes, it really works. I've gotten some awesome responses and I've always been thrilled with the autographs I've received. Yes, every once in a while I get the dreaded preprint or autopen but I get more real signatures then not.

 Q: Are you sure they are real?
A: Yes, 8 times out of 10 they are real. What happens is you'll see that a celebrity will sit down and sign a massive amount of autographs for their managers or public relations teams. So when one is requested they just pull it out and mail it. That's why you probably wont get an inscription OR you'll get an inscription that doesn't match the autograph. That happens when the secretary or PR person writes your name on the photo themselves.

Q: What if they say no?
A: No biggie. You aren't out any stamps. You haven't mailed anything. And if they say they can't help you then ask if they have an address you can mail a photo to on your end. Sometimes they will give you a fan mail address that you otherwise wouldn't have found. These are regular people just like you and me, the only difference is they have a cooler job. lol. Just be natural. Don't be too aggressive and be polite.

TIPS:

1. I always say Good Morning or Good Evening...a well written email will get you far. If you are just writing one or two little sentences you are missing an opportunity.
2. If you get a rude response don't panic. Just make a note not to use that particular email again in the future. These people work in a high stress job. Think of it like Customer Service (I've worked in CS for many years). You don't know what their day has been like. You don't know what's going on in their lives. You just may be the catalyst that sets it off, or that persons punching bag. I've gotten a few rude responses. I've written back and apologized and thanked them for taking the time to read my letter. I've even gotten a few apologies. Just don't take it personally. It's not YOU.
3. If you receive one, it's always nice to write that person back and thank them. If it's a conversation I've struck up with the sender then I always, always thank them. They took the time to get the photo out, mail it, and keep in contact with you when they are extremely busy.

YOU CATCH MORE FLIES WITH HONEY THAN WITH VINEGAR!

Have you tried emailing? If so what is your favorite Email response?

If you are interested in my other Autograph posts please check out the links below!

Autographs: How to Request a Playbill + My Playbills
Autographs: How to Find Celebrity Addresses
How to Request Autographs Through the Mail

Autographs: How to Request a Playbill + My Playbills

No Longer in Production

I LOVE receiving Playbills. It's one instance that can get you a mega-stars autograph. It's a no brainer, honestly. It takes a few more stamps than a 4x6 but it's soooo worth it.

 1. Get together your paper and envelopes. I use either one of two different kinds of envelopes. I use large greeting card envelopes (I find these ALL the time at the Goodwill or any second hand store cheap by the packs, usually has large Christmas Cards. I just toss those. :O) Or I use the smaller Manila Envelopes sized at 6x9.

Playbills are about the size of a 5x7 photo only thicker. If you've never seen one they are pretty nice looking books that tell all about the play/musical and who stars in it. You'll also find ads for other productions.

2. Write a nice letter to the set manager or the
cast and ask for a signed playbill. Don't be standoffish, be polite, tell them what you love about the production or the cast.


 3. I fold my envelope up and put it in a regular standard mailing envelope. One stamp will go on this envelope. Two stamps on your SASE.

4. To find the addresses of the theatres that these plays/musicals are being performed you can check on their official websites or go to Playbill.com. Each show has it's own page and does display the address of the theatre. Address it to the Play Name (I.E. The Little Foxes, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, etc).

5. Mail and WAIT. Be patient. These productions are super high energy and super busy. I'm still waiting on some I mailed off two months ago. I know they will come...I just have to be patient. I've received some in as little as two weeks and some in about 4 months.

6. Open and Enjoy. These can be a bit pricy to protect. I'm hoping Dear Old Santa Clause sees fit to bring me a Playbill keeper, as of now I keep them in 8x10 sleeves in a binder. A lot of the time they will be signed in silver or gold. I think those look stunning but they are really tough to protect as those two ink colors tend to flake (RIP to some of my lost Autographs).

No Longer in Production

There are some productions that will not send you a playbill. Hamilton will send you an unsigned playbill with a letter stating they can get upwards of $300 per playbill.

Hello Dolly is another one. They will send you an unsigned Playbill then ask for a $50 donation to Broadway Cares/Artists Fighting Aids, which is a very good cause. If only I had $50. 

 I'm eagerly waiting for Waitress and Kinky Boots. I'm hoping they come really soon. What Playbills have you gotten? Let me know if you have any questions. I've only been collecting autographs a year and I learn something new every day! :)

For other Autograph Collecting with Casey posts click below:

Autographs: How to Find Celebrity Addresses
How to Request Autographs Through the Mail

Autographs: How to Find Celebrity Addresses

Part 2 on how to request an autograph! So now that you have the basics down on HOW to request, now we need to know WHERE to request. There are a lot of different types of sources for addresses so I will cover some of them for you. From FREE to Paid.

Free Sources:

Fanmail.biz - There is a very comprehensive list as well as a forum where people post their successes and failures. I started out using Fanmail but quickly found that a lot of addresses were outdated in the listing. But it's a great source to start. I recommended using the forum for up to date addresses.

Star Addresses - They also have a pretty good list and this site does keep count on Return to Sender and Successes for the different addresses.

Facebook - There are LITERALLY tons of Facebook groups dedicated to this hobby. People are very sharing and will share autograph addresses in those groups, but please be respectful and share what you receive as well. :) It's a very giving community. One of my favorite groups is That's Nice Ink autographs and more

Instagram - A lot of collectors post successes on Instagram, but they will not always share the address. Simply put, some are private successes and they will consider it a prize that they received a hard to get address. Just be respectful.

Paid:

Startiger.com - I absolutely LOVE Startiger. Not only are the addresses pretty up to date but when you send you are able to track what you send and receive. It will tell you exactly how long it took for that request to come back. Addresses are added daily, and there is a very nice forum, but be careful in there, some people take this hobby a bit to seriously and are easily offended. But for the most part for $4.99 a month you can't beat it! If you have never had Startiger before there is a FREE trial so you can check it out. It's either 1 month or 2 weeks, I'm not sure what the current offer is.


The above are the best resources available at the moment. I will keep this updated.

A few tips before I let you go: There are celebrities that DO NOT sign through the mail. Your Ariana Grande's and Britney Spears most likely will not sign through the mail. I know Britney sends out secretarial autographs (meaning her secretary signed Britney's name!) So just know that you may not get everyone you want.

And secondly, if you see a response from Spanky Taylor or Studio Fan Mail those are not real autographs. Chances are they are autopens or preprints. An autopen autograph is an autograph a machine has put on the photo and a preprint is actually a color photo copied autographed photo.

Anyway GOOD LUCK! And tell me how you did :D

How to Request Autographs Through the Mail

So everyone knows I LOVE to collect autographs. I try to collect those that mean a little something to me, whether the person has sung one of my favorite songs or starred in a tv show or movie that I love or think is fun. I don't see the point in collecting people I've never heard of. lol. But to each her own right? Collecting is pretty easy, a lot of people say it's expensive but I haven't really run into much expense except stamps and photos (I like to hit the FREE photo offers from CVS or Walgreens, or even use Shutterfly as they have a lot of free 4x6 prints). You can even request autographs through email, facebook, twitter, and Instagram. I've gotten some fantastic replies via those venues.

Here is what you need to request autographs through TTM (Through The Mail):

-Envelopes
-Stamps
-Paper (I LOVE stationery!)
-Something to have signed even if it's just an index card.

1.  You want to gather something you want to be signed. A card, a photo, anything really. Some people send CDs, and I've actually sent DVD and VHS tape sleeves through the mail.

2. Write a very nice letter, you want to tell the person what you like about their skills, what your favorite movie, show, game, whatever, just praise them, then ask very nicely for an autograph. (The same for any type of request be it Letter or Email or Messaging on Social Media). Be Sincere!

3. Make sure you add a self-addressed stamped envelope. If it's a 4x6 photo, one stamp works for me, the bigger the photo the more stamps you want to use. If you are sending to another country (Canada, UK, etc) you want to use a Forever International stamp.

4. Have patience. Sometimes it takes a few weeks to get a response, sometimes a few months, sometimes you never see that envelope back again.

Please keep in mind that sometimes it may take months to receive a response back as the person you are writing may be busy filming a new movie, or on tour. It's a pretty simple process. Just be prepared to get some rejections or an RTS (Return To Sender).

Here are some of the item's I've received:

Adam Lambert through an email request!

Brec Bassinger from Bella and the Bulldogs through the mail. I mailed her these photos and she signed.

Doris Day through the mail request, she sends you the photo she does not sign photos you send.

Gwen Stefani through an email request!

Huw Collins from Pretty Little Liars. I sent him this photo! TTM

Katy Perry from an email request!

A cast signed Playbill from Sunset Blvd. Glenn Close signed it! TTM request I love signed Playbills.

Sarah Jessica Parker from an email request!

William Phipps, who voiced Prince Charming in Cinderella. He's in his 90's but he kindly signed this VHS cover that I sent him.

Stamp Usage:

For an 8x10 photo or DVD/VHS sleeve, you will use a large Manila Envelope. Use 2 Forever Stamps to send it, also include a SASE (Self-addressed Stamped Envelope) with 2 Forever stamps on it as it well. If you are sending multiple photos or something else to be signed add an additional stamp.

For 4x6 photos or cards, you will use two standard letter envelopes and 1 stamp on each envelope will suffice.

For 5x6 photos, you will use the smaller Manila envelope or a Greeting Card Envelopes. You can get by with using 1 stamp each if you send multiple items, add an additional stamp.

For Playbill requests. Use the smaller Manila envelope to receive your playbill. Put two stamps on that. Fold it up small and slide it into a standard letter envelope and use 1 stamp to send the request.

The amount of stamps you use depends on the weight of the envelope so use caution if you think it's too heavy add an additional stamp or two.

For international requests: Please know you MUST use an International Forever Stamp. Those are a little more expensive. For return postage if you don't have stamps from the country you will be receiving your request from, just put in a few dollars. That has worked in the past. :) You cannot buy international stamps at your post office. You can sometimes purchase them online depending on the country.

Now you may be asking yourself: Where do I get addresses?! Well, read my post HERE on how to find addresses and the best resources.