Classic Film Memorabilia
Films have been around for a long time now…over 100 years! Because of this, people have had a long time to get used to the fact that some people in this world have talents that others most definitely do not posses. Fans of films and movies have spent a goodly amount of time watching and deciding what they like and what they do not. This process is really how actors become famous…not because of their movies, but because of their fans. These same fans have made a huge business out of collecting items that were either in a movie they loved or in some way related to the actor or actress that they favored in the film.
Autographs
Autographs have always been an extremely popular way of getting close to someone famous. For a true movie fan, having the autograph of your favorite actor is a huge deal! Unfortunately for some of us, we were not around when all of the classic films that some of our favorite people starred in were being made and shown the first time around. Some of us were not even born while our favorites were even alive. Luckily, there are many people over the years who have been collecting autographs from fans all over and who are willing to sell them…for a price. For those looking to purchase an autograph, there is one thing you should always remember. It is very hard to tell if an autograph is real or fake. You never want to end up spending money on an item that is not authentic. Be sure to go to an authorized dealer that has a good reputation, someone you feel has proven to be trustworthy…otherwise you might end up with a Clark Gable autograph signed in the back room by a guy named Fred.
Costumes
One of the most expensive types of collectible movie memorabilia is the costumes used in films. You can often find auctions that are being run where the main item up 
for bid is a beautiful dress worn by a famous actress in an amazing movie during the 1930s. Unfortunately, finding this item and buying this item are two totally different things. Very few of us have the money to just go out and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a costume. As much as you may treasure the idea of owning the dress Scarlett O’Hara wore in the barbeque scene in Gone With the Wind, you may find that having a place to live is a little more important. There are shops where you can find smaller costume items that may be a little closer to your price range. If you are not satisfied with these, another option is to try to get photographs of the original costumes when they are on display or for sale somewhere. At the very least you will have a great picture of what you know is an authentic costume worn by someone whose movies you adore. This can be a great keepsake to have.
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