| Our favorite sports stars have just as much of an | | | | of writing instrument as well as the correct surface is |
| ability to give us a thrill from a signed piece of | | | | important. For example, if you are trying to get a |
| memorabilia as our favorite movie stars do. An | | | | baseball signed by one of your favorite players, you |
| autographed celebrity photo of one of these stars will | | | | should make sure that you have a ballpoint pen. |
| be sure to delight any fan. There are a number of | | | | Permanent markers will not work well on the surface |
| ways that you could go about getting one of these | | | | of a baseball, for both materials are slick and will |
| photos from your favorite sports stars, you just need | | | | smear easily. On the same token, many baseball cards |
| to be sure that you do it in the right manner. Thankfully, | | | | have very glossy surfaces and will also not do well |
| there are a number of tricks which, with a little luck and | | | | with permanent markers. |
| patience, will help you start collecting memorabilia from | | | | Getting to the stadium or arena early is also another |
| your favorite athletes! | | | | important factor. Going to watch batting practice can |
| One of the most important tips that you need to | | | | be a great way to not only have a good time, but to |
| remember is to always be respectful and polite to the | | | | potentially get some autographs. By positioning yourself |
| athletes. No one will want to come over and give you | | | | by the dugout, you can watch the players in action and |
| an autograph if you are screaming at them to get their | | | | easily be able to toss a ball to one of your favorite |
| attention. This will only make them want to ignore you | | | | players to sign. This is a quick and easy way to get a |
| and head over to the locker room. Secondly, you | | | | signature as well as watching something exciting. |
| should always be aware of everyone on the team | | | | Finally, you should always take as little with you as |
| and know them by name. It is incredibly rude to try to | | | | possible into the stadium. It makes moving around |
| get someone's autograph when you do not even | | | | much easier as you have less to carry around with |
| properly know who they are. Even worse is when you | | | | you. Better mobility allows you to get to certain places |
| blatantly ignore someone who you don't want an | | | | faster and this can help you to be first in line and visible |
| autograph of. This is very disrespectful and can often | | | | to the athlete who you want an autographed celebrity |
| stop one of your favorite stars from giving you the | | | | photo of. Taking only the photo that you want signed |
| autograph that you do want. It is much better to be | | | | along with an appropriate pen will be one of the |
| polite and respectful to all the members of the team | | | | easiest and quickest ways toward getting that piece |
| rather than being selective. | | | | of memorabilia which you desire. |
| Making sure that you are carrying both the right type | | | | |
