Collectibles Chat Episode 24: Authenticating Astronaut Autograph Collection

Collectibles Chat with Steve Zarelli, Zarelli Space Authentication; a professional autograph authenticator discusses authenticating astronaut autographs
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[@CreativityFromTheFuture]

Great collection and very interesting. Thanks for sharing Steve

[@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication]

Thanks for watching

[@Johndeplume.]

I have always valued your opinion on space authenticity, and your input in general over the years, Steve.
If I was getting anything space-related authenticated, I'd certainly choose your services, or that of an established auction house (Sotheby's, Christies, etc.). I don't see the attraction of the likes of PSA, Beckett, JSA, or other graders that the market believes are paramount, as you never really know who you'll get, and are dealing with such volume that they cannot truly offer an accurate appraisal.
Thank you for the upload, and I hope you're well.
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[@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication]

Thank you for your support!

[@hectorjimenez2686]

awesome collection, how much would you worth it?, great content Steve, please keep going, so rookies like me can learn more about this fantastic world of collecting

[@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication]

I don't do value appraisals because I am not a dealer, but off the top of my head I'd ballpark around $15,000 - $20,000 give or take.

[@Johndeplume.]

@@ZarelliSpaceAuthentication: Thank you for answering the gentleman's question, as I was intrigued too. I assume the Armstrong signed image makes up the bulk of that ballpark valuation... with the Aldrin and Collins making up probably half of the Armstrong?

[@SteveZarelli]

@@Johndeplume.figure $3.5k for Armstrong. $1600 for Buzz and Collins. A-8 crew is a big one. Columbia. Challenger. Young insurance cover.

[@jimstienbarger6388]

Ho Steve. I'm getting back into autographs and would like to ask you a question. I plan on storing my autographs in a binder in polypropylene or preferably polyester/ mylar pages. My question is do collectors commonly use backing boards behind photographs in these sleves to add firmness and prevent bends?
Also can you recommend any good books on autograph collecting?
Thank you