Getting it Signed – Private Signing

One of the most common ways to get an autograph signed by your favorite pro athlete is through a private signing. These signings, often conducted by a memorabilia store or company, give fans the opportunity to mail in their items to be signed. A good place to find out about these signings is to checkout www.signingshotline.com or a website from a reputable memorabilia company, such as www.ironcladauthentics.com . To stay on top of upcoming signings, it’s always a good idea to join the mailing list of your favorite memorabilia dealer.

If you’re thinking about sending in an item, here are a few things to remember:

1. Label your item

Whatever the item, you have to make sure to include some important information on how you would like the item signed. This includes where you would like the item signed, what inscriptions to include (if you paid for them), and what kind of pen to use. What usually works best is to use a post-it note on the item to show where you want the signature.

2. Package you item well for shipping

Nothing stinks more than receiving your item bent or damaged during the shipping process. Make sure that your item is well packaged when sending it in! Shipping insurance is always a good idea also when shipping an expensive item.

3. Include your invoice and information

Just to make sure there is no confusion, always include an invoice and shipping information with your item. Most of the time companies doing the private signing will have hundreds of items sent in. Having your information with your item makes it easier for the person organizing the signing and makes it so that there is less of a chance that your item will be lost.