Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Autograph Collecting Essentials  One
thing I want to bring up is the Autograph collector's
essentials. There are things that separate the casual fan from
the grapher from the hardcore collector. One thing I need to
preface this post with is that everything here is personal
opinion.  Every collection is unique, but there are some things
I have figured out from my collecting that I'd like to offer as
a few suggestions on "how to collect autographs" at a baseball
stadium. It's in no way the final authority and I pick up new
ideas and suggestions all the time, collecting is fluid so don't
be afraid to try new things.  Baseballs: While it may seem like
a great idea when you're just getting into the hobby to pick up
a nice looking $5 souvenir baseball at the stadium, don't do it.
If you touch the souvenir ball you realize the ball is made of a
synthetic material that won't maintain the signature over time,
the Rawlings Official Major League Baseball like used in a game
is the only way to go.