The Marilyn Monroe Collection

Greg Schreiner owns a large collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, encompassing furniture items from Marilyn's  home, autographs, cancelled bank checks, i film scripts, documents and original costume sketches. Mr. Schreiner also possesses one of the largest private collections of Marilyn Monroe screen worn and publicity gowns. 

In 2006, items from his personal collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, including nine gowns, original costume sketches and custom dolls toured the world, with stops in the US and Japan.  In 2007, the Texas State Fair was proud to exhibit nine Marilyn Monroe gowns from the collection. The display was the most diverse exhibit of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia ever to be showcased in one place.  The Hollywood Museum showcased Greg's collection in 2008, and Greg's collection is touring again in 2009.

Mr. Schreiner is the President and a founding member of the longest running fan club in existence today,  Each year since 1982,  Greg has arranged and facilitated the Marilyn Monroe Memorial Service, held on August 5 at Westwood Memorial Park, Marilyn's grave. 

He is also the pianist, narrator and producer of  a cabaret style extravaganza allowing audience members to experience what it's like to watch celebrities walk the red carpet as their favorite Tinseltown classics come to life. This stunning musical revue showcases a truly dazzling lineup of costumes actually worn by the stars in the original Hollywood films.  Set to the music that defined the times, this show leaves viewers in awe as they learn about and come close enough to touch these historic original masterpieces of old-time Hollywood.

Mr. Schreiner has performed as a soloist with the Los Angeles Concert Orchestra, Santa Monica College Symphony, UCLA Symphony, Cypress Pops Orchestra and performed on the opening ceremonies of the 1984 Olympics. In addition to having several recordings in release, he performed the Shostakovitch and Piano Concerto for the PBS series In Search Of Wisdom and was the composer/performer for the educational series Masters Of The Silent Screen.  He is on the piano faculty of Cerritos College and is the accompanist for the Mansfield Chamber Singers. 

Collectibles Insurance

American Collectors Insurance Company has been in business for over 33 years and is the nation's leading provider of collector vehicle and collectibles insurance. The company is the place to go for insurance for your antique/classic cars and motorcycles with their Agreed Value coverage. But that's not all they are known for, the company insures everything from action figures to villages.

NOTE: 
This is just a general summary of the coverage provided. Ypu must contact the company for more detailed information on your particular collection,single items and insurance needs.

Insurables Include:
Classic/antique cars and motorcycles, action figures, advertising memorabilia, animation art, automobilia, plates, die cast, dolls, figurines, jukeboxes, militaria, model trains, ornaments, pottery, sports memorabilia, teddy bears and villages.

Not Insured:
Coverage is not currently available for "paper" collectibles such as stamps, cards, paper dolls and documents, nor for record albums/video cassettes, china/flatware, watches/jewelry, coins, modern firearms, furniture or fine art. Check to see if autographs are covered as they may be classed as paper.

Agreed Value Coverage:
American Collectors Insurance provides agreed value coverage for collectibles (a value determined by the customer at the time of purchasing coverage), while homeowners' policies only provide actual cash value for collectibles (which is a depreciated value - they don't take into consideration that collectibles appreciate!)

Natural Disasters Coverage:
American Collectors Insurance covers natural disasters such as flood, hurricane, and earthquake, which most homeowners' insurance policies do not. The company also covers accidental breakage, which you would never see on a homeowners' policy.

J&K Autographs UK

These people have been in the autograph business for almost 20 years and have regulary displayed their stock at many memorabilia shows in the UK.
Honest and reliable with full money back refund if not happy.

"The best guarantee a buyer has for autographs is the credibility and experience of the dealer and the probability of the dealer being in business in the future. We have been collecting and selling signatures and memorabilia since 1994. Everything we sell is guaranteed. Over the years we have personally met many celebrities from all fields and have obtained autographed items from them, and have an album full of photographs to prove it. Collectables are our passion. Wether you are looking for sports stars autographs, movie star autographs, TV actors autographs, music autographs, politics, Margaret Thatcher or authors autographs or indeed other areas of collecting check out our web catalogue."

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Moonwalkers Autographs

When Neil Armstrong planted his left foot in the lunar dust, his name was destined to live forever.

But could he have imagined that, 35 years later, people would pay small fortunes to have that name scrawled on a photo or piece of paper?

An authentic Armstrong autograph is one of the most sought-after items in the lucrative "astro-autograph" industry.

In fact, signatures from any of the dozen men who walked on the moon between 1969 and 1972 are popular with collectors.

While Armstrong refuses to sign these days, his colleague on the Apollo 11 mission, Buzz Aldrin, regularly commands at least £150 ($280) for a signed photo.

Buzz Aldrin charges hundreds of dollars to sign

Collecting autographs is a hobby, and like all hobbies there are various levels of financial commitment."

People desire Apollo autographs for nostalgic reasons and an "ersatz connection" with the astronauts.

In the UK, memorabilia specialists Sportizus also sell plenty of space memorabilia.

Manager of the Nottingham branch, Mike McGee, says: "People have that fascination because space, and especially the moon, is a place so few people will ever get to visit.

"There is always high demand, and Neil Armstrong remains the holy grail of space autographs."

A high-quality signature from Armstrong could be worth up to £3,500 ($6,600), Mr McGee said.

Astronaut Autograph Tips

To the untrained eye, genuine autographs are hard to spot Many fakes are sold Certificates of authenticity are no guarantee Experts say buyers should take their time and research

Collecting Autographs Through the Mail

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2. The first step in collecting autographs by mail is finding an address to write to them. Unfortunately, the more popular a celebrity is, the harder it becomes to get an authentic autograph from them. It is still possible to have success with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, but you have to constantly stay informed on their signing habits. A great way to have success through the mail is writing to them via venue. If you know where Harrison Ford will be filming his latest film, try writing a letter to the production office. Of course these are the hardest addresses to find and can take a lot of personal research.
   Some great info at:-
   • Startiger.com - If you don't mind spending some money this is a great site. I'm not a member any longer, but it was one of the best sources of addresses I've found on the Internet.
   • The A1 Autograph Groupon Yahoo is another great resource that has helped me many times. Like Startiger.com, A1 is successful because of the community of autograph collectors who share information.
   • IMDB.Com - This is the best source on the Internet for film information, use this site to find out what is filming and where.
3. You should also catalogue in some fashion, whether on the computer or written in a journal, the requests you have sent out. When hundreds of requests have been sent out, it can be hard to remember which address you previously tried. 
4. The most tricky part about collecting autographs by mail is writing the letter, because the reality is there is no guaranteed format that will ensure success. As a general rule, you should not make your letter longer than a page and if it is handwritten,Within the first two sentences ask for an autograph, the celebrity then knows why you have written. If you ask at the end he/she might not have time to read the full letter.
   Be polite in your approach when requesting the autograph itself and perhaps express why granting this request would mean the world to you. The content of the letter should focus on why you admire them as an entertainer, this is where creativity could earn you some extra points. Something I wrote to Renee Zellweger inspired her to go the extra mile and write me a note. You just never know how far a little creativity will take you.
5. Now the hard part is out of the way. If you expect any type of response at all, then you should include with your request a self addressed stamped envelope. While some celebrities will respond regardless of an SASE, it is out of common courtesy that you send one. Including an SASE will also increase the likelihood of getting a response. Also write "Do Not Bend" on both envelopes to reduce the chances of damage.

Crazy White House Autograph

Posted on January 10, 2013 by King Grapher

Here's an interesting story on President Obama’s presumptive nominee for the new Secretary of the Treasury. I tappears his nominee, Jacob J. Lew, has a very strange looking signature. It doesn’t look anything like the actual spelling of his name. It’s just a bunch of crazy circles.

Here’s the problem: The Secretary of the Treasury has their signature PRINTED on all the new U.S. currency. Can you imagine this silly looking autograph on your dollars? The Bureau of Printing and Engraving will likely insist on Lew adapting a more legible signature.  This is sort of slightly embarrassing. Lesson learned: try not to have a silly autograph if you expect to hold public office.

5 Most Expensive Autographs

1. Most experts beleive the signature of the playwright William Shakespeare is the most expensive autograph in the world. Only six authentic signatures exist and each one would be expected to fetch around £2.5m at auction.

2. The highest price ever paid on the open market for a single signed autograph letter was $748,000 in 1991 for a letter written by US President Abraham Lincoln on January 8, 1863, defending the Emancipation Proclamation.

3. Double Fantasy was John Lennon’s last solo album released during his lifetime and is a collaboration with Yoko Ono. In 2003, the last copy autographed by Lennon before he was killed by Mark Chapman was sold for $525,000, becoming the most valuable record ever. if you own it please dont play it!

4. Jimmy Page’s signed guitar is one of the most prized signed possessions on sale at £49,000. The Led Zeppelin star began his career as a studio session guitarist in London and has been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame twice.

5. A piece of paper signed by Jimmy Hendrix has a starting price of £41,000. The guitar genius, who died aged just 27, is widely considered to be the greatest guitarist in the history of rock music.

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