12/16/2010
How to get celebrity autographs by mail
Step 1. Choose who you like to write to
Step 2. Go to Fanmail.biz website and find their address
Step 3. Make sure that the celebrity responds at that address (read all of the user's comments - their feedback and suggestions)
Step 4. Purchase a photo (8x10 is nice, or DVD cover sleeve)
Step 5. Prepare your envelope; must be large enough for photo. In the lower left corner, write "Photo - Do Not Bend"
Step 6. Put adequate postage on the envelope (2 44-cent First Class stamps (US) and address it to the star.
Step 7. Prepare a self-addressed envelope so that they can mail you back your autograph. Write your own address on it, then fold it in half so it fits in your original envelope. Add postage - in the US, two 44-cent First Class stamps will work. If sending to Europe, make sure you include 2 IRC coupons. Order IRC coupons from USPS website.
Step 8. Write your letter. Make it personal, handwritten. No more than 2-3 paragraphs. Remember these points:
State your name and that you are a fan.
Tell them why you admire them-lifelong fan, love their movie, etc.
Ask them for an autographed photo.
Thank them for their time.
Step 9. Gather all materials together and mail the envelope.
Step 10. It might take several weeks/ months. Be patient.
For celebrity addresses: www.fanmail.biz
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Great video! I think you said that you could by IRC coupons online? Well, I just realised that as your previous suggestion of using U.S 1st class stamps isn't viable (I live in England), I was wondering if I would be able to buy the IRC coupons to include in my letters? Or would the postal service not send them to me as I don't live in the U.S?
ReplyDeleteSorry if that's confusing! I'm just really frustrated because I'm desperate to get my letters sent!
hi Sophie - Yeah, if you can find the Royal Mail IRC coupons that might work. But if you can find 2 American Stamps (44 cents each) then just stick them on the envelope that will be sent back to you.
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Thanks so much! I will let you know how I get on! I'm really excited - but I'm trying not to get overly excited in case I don't get replies! But, if I never tried, I'd regret it!
ReplyDeleteBtw, I am envious of your amazing collection!!
Thanks Sophie! You're right it's an exciting hobby, but we should send each letter/note/photo out without an expectation that we will get a response. This will help us not get too disappointed. That's the secret to autograph collecting by mail.
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