Are DJ Autographs worth anything?

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Posted by VisionsofPVD on Feb-21-2003 16:36:

Are DJ Autographs worth anything?

As I was sitting in my room going through all the PvD autographs I've gotten over the years, I began to wonder whether they or ever will have any monetary value...Of course these autographs have personal value, but will they ever be sold like autographed memorabilia from athletes and celebrities? What do you guys think..

Posted by Spective on Feb-21-2003 16:51:

Yes they are, depending who the DJ is and what you have autographed. Though personally, I think people who buy autographs are not only stupid, but sad. Autographs are more than just a signature of someone you respect. They are supposed to commemorate some kind of interaction with that person you respect. Whether it be seeing them live or bumping into them somewhere. When you look at that autograph years from then, that memory gets kicked into your head and thats the whole point. Now these people who buy autographs, these are people who are basically trying to buy an experience of someone else. And thats all I have to say about that

Posted by torontotrance on Feb-21-2003 16:51:

I'd sure that a larry levan original production vinyl signed by the man himself, would probably go for a nice chunk of change....being that the man is dead.

Posted by VisionsofPVD on Feb-21-2003 17:03:

quote:
Originally posted by torontotrance
I'd sure that a larry levan original production vinyl signed by the man himself, would probably go for a nice chunk of change....being that the man is dead.

interesting insight....

Posted by dj tek on Feb-21-2003 17:10:

Posted by Konijn on Feb-21-2003 17:32:

As long as there's a market for them--and judging by the size and activity level of this site and the growth of the genre in general, there certainly is--celebrity dj autographs can definitely fetch you a little somethin' somethin'.

I also agree that autographs do signify a unique personal interaction and shouldn't be sought for profit, but that's capitalism for ya...

Posted by [N]�k|��[Z] on Feb-21-2003 18:17:

hmmmm i certainly hope so..... i have kai tracid - 4 just 1 day, on a picture disc... it was nearly played by him in gatecrasher, he put it on the deck to play it.... but armin came in, so kai didnt get time to play it..... but he signed it 'peace & respect K' on the vinyl...... not that id ever try to sell it... but im sure it might be worth a few spondoolies ina few years

btw..... theres one of the many reasons why i fucking hate armins guts

Posted by Excite on Feb-21-2003 18:31:

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Originally posted by [N]�k|��[Z]
hmmmm i certainly hope so..... i have kai tracid - 4 just 1 day, on a picture disc... it was nearly played by him in gatecrasher, he put it on the deck to play it.... but armin came in, so kai didnt get time to play it..... but he signed it 'peace & respect K' on the vinyl...... not that id ever try to sell it... but im sure it might be worth a few spondoolies ina few years

btw..... theres one of the many reasons why i fucking hate armins guts

well if it was tiesto or jules then they would have just kicked the dude off and started playing.

Posted by [N]�k|��[Z] on Feb-21-2003 18:50:

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Originally posted by Excite
well if it was tiesto or jules then they would have just kicked the dude off and started playing.

hm dunno about jules.. he can be such an arrogant twat

plus..... one thing i didnt mention....... kai had just played his own copy of 4 just 1 day.... thats when i realised he didnt play mine (my copy was behind the decks) ...... and then i shouted him..... he turned around, and i pointed at my copy behind the decks.... he realised hed forgotten, and took my copy out and he was gonna mix it in again straight after his copy...... then armin came in (((((((((((((((((((( fucking wanker!

Posted by torontotrance on Feb-21-2003 19:32:

I said that because many househeads would pay big money for it. Ron Hardy Productions signed by him would go for a ton (since he is dead and he only signed a certain number of vinyl and can't obviously sign anymore because he is dead)....seeing as he is dead. Same with Walter Gibbons (died 1992). I'm sure old kraftwerks vinyl from the mid 70's signed would be nice.

Posted by Nalin on Feb-21-2003 22:55:

quote:
Originally posted by Spective
Yes they are, depending who the DJ is and what you have autographed. Though personally, I think people who buy autographs are not only stupid, but sad. Autographs are more than just a signature of someone you respect. They are supposed to commemorate some kind of interaction with that person you respect. Whether it be seeing them live or bumping into them somewhere. When you look at that autograph years from then, that memory gets kicked into your head and thats the whole point. Now these people who buy autographs, these are people who are basically trying to buy an experience of someone else. And thats all I have to say about that

EXACTLY.

Posted by dark_tenshi on Feb-22-2003 06:47:

Why would anyone want to buy a DJ autograhp? They are not trading cards or sports memorabilia. Go see your favorite DJ and get one that way.

Posted by tranceaholic on Feb-22-2003 07:22:

my favourite dj memrobilia i own is dj tiesto's own headphones autographed..i am sure it can get some money but i would never sell it.

Posted by DaveSZ on Feb-22-2003 08:12:

quote:
Originally posted by Konijn Island
As long as there's a market for them--and judging by the size and activity level of this site and the growth of the genre in general, there certainly is--celebrity dj autographs can definitely fetch you a little somethin' somethin'.

I also agree that autographs do signify a unique personal interaction and shouldn't be sought for profit, but that's capitalism for ya...

Hey Magilla.

Posted by DaveSZ on Feb-22-2003 08:18:

quote:
Originally posted by tranceaholic
my favourite dj memrobilia i own is dj tiesto's own headphones autographed..i am sure it can get some money but i would never sell it.

How the hell did you do that?? Wow. I would prolly buy a vinyl like lethal industry or something and have him sign it. I would never buy a DJs sig.....

Posted by Bortsta on Feb-22-2003 13:35:

The only thing i have signed by a DJ is a Clubber's bible comp signed by Pete Tong.Perhaps i should start collecting