Autograph collections can grow in no time. People have collected rocks, coins, figurines, and many other little things that interest them. I didn't want to collect the normal things, so I started collecting celebrity autographs three years ago and my collection has grown to over 350 signatures. I am going to give you some pointers so you can successfully start a collection of your own. With this knowledge, you can enjoy the many benefits of autograph collection.
             First, you need to create a letter that you will send to the celebrity. The letter needs to be interesting as well as complimentary to catch the celebrity's attention. The letter also needs to contain a specific request for an autograph. If you don't ask for the signature, it is unlikely you will get a response. You also need to decide how you are going to write your letters. You can write a new letter every time you send a request, or you could use the same letter for every celebrity and change the name and address using a computer. This method will save you time, but will reduce the likelihood of an autograph because it is easy to distinguish pre-written letters from custom letters.
             Second, you have to locate addresses of your favorite celebrities. There are a couple different methods of finding the addresses. The first way is to log onto an internet search engine and type in "celebrity address," then choose one of the many websites that come up. There are many websites that contain thousands of addresses for you to view at no cost. Another method of finding an address is to subscribe to an autograph collector's magazine. You can subscribe to these magazines by going on the internet and searching for "autograph magazine." Addresses from magazines are tested and tend to be more accurate that the ones from the websites.
             Next, you need to prepare the envelope. For the best results, you should write the celebrity&ap...