“My Secret 7 Top Picks” from the Chief Executive
What do Albert Einstein and Paris Hilton have in common?
Answer: They both appear in the Fraser’s Top 30 Autograph index…
Where else could you see two such diverse characters in the same list? The Top 30 contains a real eclectic mix of popular personalities reflecting the wide range of tastes people have.
Whether you are an autograph collector or investor, you can’t go wrong buying personalities in our “Top 30”. They are the signatures most in demand right now.
This month, I have done all the hard work for you. I went through our entire stock of “Top 30” signatures and memorabilia and picked “MY FAVOURITES – THE SECRET 7”.
As a subscriber to our newsletters, I am happy to offer you a special 10% discount for this month only on any of my favourites.
Every one of the pieces I have selected has something special about it that makes it stand out from the rest.
My selection includes items across a wide range of prices catering for all tastes.
Over the next 7 days I will send out a daily recommendation from “My Secret 7” favourites. Be sure to check your mailbox every day to ensure you don’t miss the one that’s for you.
But before I give you my recommended BUY for today, let’s take a look at the top 30 for this month:
The Fraser's Top Selling 30 Autographs -August 2009
| Number |
L/Mth |
Personality |
Category |
View |
| 1 |
(1) |
Michael Jackson |
Music |
view |
| 2 |
(4) |
Johnny Depp |
Film & TV |
view |
| 3 |
(3) |
Paul McCartney |
Music |
view |
| 4 |
(2) |
Al Pacino |
Film & TV |
view |
| 5 |
(15) |
Marilyn Monroe |
Film & TV |
view |
| 6 |
(7) |
Millvina Dean - Titanic Survivor |
Film & TV |
view |
| 7 |
(9) |
Charles Dickens |
Other |
view |
| 8 |
(6) |
Angelina Jolie |
Music |
view |
| 9 |
(8) |
George Harrison |
Authors |
view |
| 10 |
(5) |
Winston Churchill |
Film & TV |
view |
| 11 |
(10) |
Daniel Craig |
Music |
view |
| 12 |
(11) |
Kylie Minogue |
Music |
view |
| 13 |
(12) |
Ringo Starr |
Film & TV |
view |
| 14 |
(13) |
Keira Knightly |
Film & TV |
view |
| 15 |
(14) |
Tony Curtis |
Film & TV |
view |
| 16 |
(18) |
Queen Victoria |
Models & Glamour |
view |
| 17 |
(16) |
Bettie Page |
Film & TV |
view |
| 18 |
(17) |
George Lazenby |
Royalty |
view |
| 19 |
(26)
|
Brad Pitt |
Film & TV |
view |
| 20 |
(20)
|
Albert Einstein |
Other |
view |
| 21 |
(22) |
Audrey Hepburn |
Film & TV |
view |
| 22 |
(21) |
Stan Laural and Oliver Hardy |
Film & TV |
view |
| 23 |
(23)
|
Sean Connery |
Film & TV |
view |
| 24 |
(19) |
Norman Wisdom |
Film & TV |
view |
| 25 |
(24) |
Carrie Fisher |
Music |
view |
| 26 |
(25) |
Brian Poole |
Film & TV |
view |
| 27 |
(29) |
Elvis Presley |
Film & TV |
view |
| 28 |
(30) |
Katie Holmes |
Space & Aviation |
view |
| 29 |
(27) |
Kate Beckinsale |
Music |
view |
| 30 |
NEW |
Paris Hilton |
Film & TV |
view |
Click on 'view' above to see the current stock for each personality
Michael Jackson remains at the top spot. Watch out for the regular collectables shows appearing on the Ideal World shopping channel on Sky Channel 644. A show devoted to Michael Jackson will appear soon offering some interesting and unusual memorabilia.
The co-presenter, Gary Ashburn, works for Stanley Gibbons and is quite a character!
At Number 1 – Michael Jackson
A signed photograph, 8x12", of Michael Jackson in one of his concerts. Signed in black ink across the middle of his image.
Price: £895.00 (SPECIAL OFFER PRICE: £805)
Stock code: 77426
The demand for Michael Jackson signatures is staggering at this time. Items of the quality above depicting Michael Jackson on stage are very difficult to find and, right now, is one of the most desirable signatures on the planet.
The value of signatures generally rise for a number of years after a celebrity dies as they become rarer and more difficult to find.
To illustrate, shortly after the sad death of Princess Diana in August 1997, signed photos were selling for £1,200. Twelve years later, we see signed photos selling for as much as £9,500, a growth of 692%.
The initial rise in value following a star’s death is normally only the start of something bigger. I recommend this as a great “buy and hold” investment.
How To Purchase
To buy the Michael Jackson signed photo in concert you need to e-mail me with “Michael Jackson Offer” in the subject line and details of how we can contact you to process your order.
My e-mail address is mhall@stanleygibbons.co.uk. The first person to respond gets it.
If you want more information or have any questions, you can also e-mail me at the same address.
PS. The closest comparison to a Michael Jackson signature is Elvis Presley. The last signed photo we sold recently of Elvis went for £3,995. Gives you an idea of the investment potential in buying Michael Jackson at the current price…