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Topic: Why is Bill Anders autograph so expensive?
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billewald
Member Posts: 89
From: Stafford, VA, USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 02-05-2015 11:38 AM
   
I am aware that an authentic autographed photo of William (Bill) Anders can be quite rare, and expensive. I am just wondering why this is? I think I am aware of all his major accomplishments, but I do not think his accomplishments alone explains the price that I see on his autographed photos. Can anyone give me some insight to why? Thanks! |
SpaceAholic
Member Posts: 4437
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-05-2015 11:42 AM
Supply vs demand... |
Steve Zarelli
Member Posts: 731
From: Upstate New York, USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 02-05-2015 02:06 PM
He was on Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon, and the number of his autographs in authentic form is a fraction of all other M-G-A flown astronauts. |
billewald
Member Posts: 89
From: Stafford, VA, USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 02-05-2015 02:06 PM
So I have had my answer since I was lectured in my econ 101 class? I was just wondering, if for example that he does not like to sign or has refused to sign items, and if there is a reason why? Thanks for the response. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-05-2015 02:27 PM
As Steve said, between his historical significance (many view Apollo 8 as second to only Apollo 11 as the most historic space mission to date) and the relative population of his authentic signature, Anders autograph continues to be in demand.Today, he doesn't sign autographs, he's never participated in a commercial custom signing or autograph show. And when he was signing, he sometimes purposely switched up his signing style so as to seemingly keep collectors guessing if they had gotten a real Anders' autograph. |
onesmallstep
Member Posts: 1310
From: Staten Island, New York USA
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 02-05-2015 02:32 PM
I would read through Signing history and experience: Bill Anders. There is a four-page discussion thread that should answer all your questions. It got quite spirited, I might add! (And no, I do not have an Anders signature - yet.) |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 02-05-2015 03:32 PM
Bill Anders is entitled to sign or not as he sees fit. For the most part he chooses not too so his autograph is... as a consequence expensive.Items I have watched online give me the impression that Anders is a no nonsense — doesn't suffer fools gladly kind of chap and that is fine too. I could understand it if, like Armstrong he had signed tens of thousands of things freely for 30+ years and then had had enough. But speaking personally, I think his less than generous signing policy and his deliberately mixing up signatures in the fashion he has done is frankly mean spirited. And I do have a genuine signed Anders portrait litho. |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1933
From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 02-05-2015 03:41 PM
There is a signed Bill Anders photo on eBay right now. It's uninscribed! He added "Apollo 8"! It's got a Buy It Now of just $275, which is half the price other such Anders photos have gone for! (And it's still at the opening bid of $200!) The thing is... it's not exactly "Earthrise." It's a vintage photo of a man realizing that his life has gotten a little weird.(It's not mine - I just thought it would be fun to mention in this discussion.) |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 02-05-2015 03:46 PM
The topic is on Anders' autograph so expensive, but the question is on his signed photo. If one isn't too fussy, and is lucky, one can pick up an Anders signature inexpensively - I used to have his signature on some form, either a postal form or a landing (e.g., entering the US on an aircraft) form. I recall buying it for about $50. |
billewald
Member Posts: 89
From: Stafford, VA, USA
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 02-05-2015 05:39 PM
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Originally posted by stsmithva:
It's not mine - I just thought it would be fun to mention in this discussion.
Steve, that is an unusual photo of Anders. Quite candid for sure. Haha. Thanks for the insight everyone. |
Joel Katzowitz
Member Posts: 808
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 02-05-2015 05:43 PM
I think another noteworthy accomplishment of Anders' is he is credited with taking the famous Apollo 8 earthrise image. The first time our planet was viewed from another celestial body. That photo is considered by many as the most impactful photo ever taken. |
mach3valkyrie
Member Posts: 719
From: Albany, Oregon
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 02-05-2015 07:21 PM
The aforementioned Anders signature is a really nice example, plus the addition of "Apollo 8" makes it even better. Very reasonably priced in my view.If it was an Earthrise photo, it would command quite a price. |
spaced out
Member Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 02-06-2015 05:54 AM
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Originally posted by Joel Katzowitz:
I think another noteworthy accomplishment of Anders' is he is credited with taking the famous Apollo 8 earthrise image.
Joel, I think you're mistaken. I'm sure I heard Brian Williams say he took that photo.  |
mmcmurrey
Member Posts: 114
From: Austin, TX, USA
Registered: Jun 2012
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posted 02-06-2015 10:37 AM
Did Williams claim that when he was "taking flak" for his other claims? Also "earthrise" was taken orbiting the moon, not from it.
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