How To Collect Sports Autographs.
If you are a huge sports fan the chances are that you know pretty much all there is to know about your team or favourite athlete
. You probably go to most of the matches; you will know how your team ranks in the league tables and the full history of any awards or titles they have won. You might even have purchased some minor pieces of memorabilia such as a football shirt or scarf, then why not take your interest and passion to another level and start collecting sports autographs? It may be that you only want to collect as a hobby but a collection may also prove valuable in a few years time. If you want to start collecting sports autographs it can be hard to know where to start. This short guide will be able to help you on your way to becoming a sports autograph collector.Firstly it is worth knowing that there are two main ways that you can obtain sports autographs: in the post and in person. If you decide that you want to kick start your autograph collection by using the post then you should first make a list of 6-10 autographs that you desire to have and would make a good start to your collection. You will need to make your request stand out from the rest as celebrity sports figures receive lots and lots of fan letters every year and cant possibly reply to them all. You will need to make sure that your request looks genuinely and that you have a legitimate interest in the person whose autograph you are asking for. You should include things like what you most admire about that person, how long you have been following their career for and other pieces of trivia you know about them. Adding a personal touch will increase your chances of getting a reply.
You will need to research the current addresses of each of your intended recipients before writing your letters. A lot of professional athletes will receive their fan mail via the headquarters office of the team for which they play and you can find these addresses by looking at the teams official websites on the internet.
Next you will need to compose your letter to each individual on your list. It needs to be polite, respectful and ideally should be no longer than three short paragraphs. You should also check it for spelling or grammatical errors and ensure that it is neat. You should explain why you are writing; explain a little bit about yourself and your interest in them. Be careful not to go into too much depth about yourself as a celebrity may loose interest. Include your contact information at the end and it might be a good idea to enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope to make the process easier for the celebrity.
If you prefer to get sports autographs in person then you should be aware that this may take a little more effort and time. You will need to attend as many sports events as possible, but as a big fan this should not be too much like hard work. The earlier you arrive at the match and the longer you are able to stay behind will increase your chances of getting an autograph.
If you are lucky enough to be in position for getting an autograph then you must remain professional and polite at all times. You may ruin your chances if you become incredibly star-stuck or excitable. You should always be prepared by carrying around a notepad and a pen as you may not always know when you could see a celebrity sportsperson and you would not want to miss your chance because of a lack of preparation. It is also advisable to attend sports celebrity book signings but it is important to get there early as competition for an autograph will be fierce.
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by: Suzlar