Framed Signed Photos

Framed signed photos mostly comprise rock & pop photos, autographed by the bands / artists in question, or movie photos, signed by famous film and TV actors. However, other signed photos are available, featuring sportspeople, comedians and other celebrities.

Exactly what to collect in the way of signed photographs is very much a matter of personal preference. Some music photos and movie photos acquire significant value over time, but most collectors keep them for their sentimental value. Although starting out as a hobby, many collectors find that they build up, over a period of years, an exceptional collection, including some rare (and hence valuable) signed photographs.

There is such an unbelievable range of signed photos available that collectors are "spoilt for choice." Some choose to specialise in a particular genre of music / film, whilst others focus on a specific group of actors, bands or artists. For music fans, genuine, autographed photos ranging from Alice Cooper to Westlife (and most in between) are available. For TV and film buffs, the range of framed signed photos is equally extensive. The quality of frame provided is also important; the better vendors offer high-quality frames (often aluminium) with plexiglass, which does not shatter as can ordinary glass.

Great caution needs to be exercised in the purchase of either signed music photos or movie photos. There has been an increase in the numbers of bogus websites attempting to pass off copies and fake autographed photos as the genuine article. Genuine websites that offer authentic signed photographs are a rare commodity. These sites are not shy in advertising their membership of recognised bodies and something to this effect is generally displayed prominently on the website home page. Additionally, such sites will offer a Certificate of Authenticity, verifying their signed photos as being the genuine article.