Some Great Three Stooges Memorabilia & Autographs! 

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Are you a huge Three Stooges fan? Well, we've scoured the Internet for some of the best Stooges Memorabilia, including autographs and more. Whether you're a movie memorabilia collector or just love watching their shows, you're going to like what we've dug up around the Internet. When it comes to the Three Stooges, the web has made it easier for collectors to come together to buy, sell and trade all different kinds of related memorabilia.

Best Three Stooges Memorabilia

Here's a closer look at some specific memorabilia from the Three Stooges movies and shorts. 

●     Moe Howard’s Columbia Pictures ID - While the bidding for this item closed last year, it's interesting to check it out online. As mentioned, many things become collectible just because they're associated with a person.

●     Script Outline - Did you know Moe actually helped write some of the sketches? One piece of valuable Three Stooges memorabilia is a very rare outline written (in hand) by Moe Howard. The ideas are for the 1934 short ”Punch Drunks” - which is a classic today.

●     Handwritten Dedication Page For His Autobiography - Moe also wrote a really nice autobiography. The dedication page read, "Dedication / I dedicate this book to my wonderful wife who had the confidence in my ability to write a book. And to my wonderful Daughter with out whose help there never would have been a book to write. God bless them Both." Imagine the lucky fan who got that when it was up for sale last year!

●     Moe Howard’s Personally Owned Gold Wristwatch - Pieces that a celebrity actually wore have always been good for collectors, and Moe's watch is no different. The last time it was up for sale, it went for over $6,000. We're not sure if it still told time or not at the time of the sale.

●     Movie Posters - These aren't as personal, but they're still really valuable and a ton of fun to collect if you're a fan of the Three Stooges - old or new. You can get reproductions, of course, but the really valuable ones are going to be the ones from when the movies and shorts first came out. Remember - the higher the quality the more they're worth!

What would the Stooges think about SGW ? This is a serious question! As they're known for going face down in the turf, I'm sure they'd prefer real grass.  In all seriousness, when it comes to the Three Stooges, people will collect almost anything as long as it's related to them in one way or another. This is good news for fans of the characters - even the latest movie version - as well as serious collectors who like to invest to make big money.  

Written by:

Jenny Corteza has been a fan of the Three Stooges for many, many years. She likes to write articles that make people laugh and think about life at the same time. She has interests in designing and craft.

Keeping Up with Your Kids' Likes: Soccer Autographed Sports Memorabilia and Posters

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and it’s rapidly gaining popularity in the USA as well. As more and more kids join the local soccer teams, more and more dads are tuning into the World Cup and following international soccer stars. If your knowledge of soccer stars is limited to Pele, you may need to brush up on your futbol knowledge before you start shopping for autographed sports memorabilia gifts for your kids. These are some of the most popular soccer celebrity autographs and personalities to help you pick the best gifts for your family, friends – or your own personal collection.
Pele
Just as every baseball card collector dreams of owning a baseball or glove autographed by Mickey Mantle, Pele’s signature is still among the most sought in the world of soccer. The three-time World Cup champion was the original soccer ambassador to the world. Among the most wanted Pele sport collectible items are signed action photos – particularly the “Bicycle Kick” photo from the 1970 World Cup which is essentially the soccer world’s equivalent of Bobby Orr’s iconic hockey photo – also taken in 1970. If you’re looking for something even more impressive, you can sometimes find a #10 Brazil framed and autographed jersey, worn by Pele as he took the field for his team in the 1970 World Cup game.
Beckham
David Beckham is easily the most decorated – and photographed – soccer players of all time. While he began his career playing for Manchester United, Beckham has gone on to play for Madrid, Milan and the LA Galaxy. His list of awards and trophies would take up several paragraphs. Needless to say, sport memorabilia autographed by Beckham is quite popular – but it’s also quite reasonably priced. If you’re not sure which player to collect, Beckham is a good starting point, if for no other reason than that he is so very loved throughout the world.
Ronaldo
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is a soccer Cinderella story. His skills with a soccer ball started attracting attention by the time he was 10, was playing for his neighborhood club in Madeira, Portugal by the time he was 16, and signed with Manchester United by the time he was 18, scoring one of the priciest transfer fees ever for an adolescent. But Ronaldo’s popularity is about more than his skills. His good looks, superb physique and open friendliness have made him a favorite on the World Cup circuit with both players and fans.
If you’re looking for a great deal in sport collectibles, autographed sports memorabilia related to soccer, including autographed jerseys, photographs and team badges, are still reasonably priced but growing in popularity.

Home Theater Décor – Tips for Decorating with Movie Memorabilia

While the technology may be the center and the brain of your new home theater, the décor you choose is its heart and soul. Movie memorabilia like celebrity autographs, movie posters and other movie collectibles are a great starting point or finishing touches for your home theater décor .The specific items you choose – and the way you arrange and display them – can give your new home theater exactly the look and feel you want. These tips can help you choose and arrange your favorite Hollywood memorabilia to make your home theater feel complete.
Get Thematic
The best collections and displays of memorabilia center around a specific theme, and that theme can define the rest of your home theater décor – or you could approach it from the opposite direction by choosing movie posters and Hollywood memorabilia that suits the rest of your décor. If you’ve outfitted your room with sleek, futuristic furniture and lots of angles and planes, for example, complete the look with Star Trek or The Matrix movie posters. If your room has a more rustic and comfortable feel, consider Western-themed décor, such as TV show posters from such classics as Bonanza.
Be Off the Wall
Posters are just one type of movie memorabilia to consider. If you shop around, you’ll find some beautifully assembled collections of items from your favorite movies as well as original theater posters cardboard lobby cutouts to stand on your floor or hang from the ceiling. When choosing pieces for your home theater décor make sure you consider all your options for displaying your collectibles.
Define Your Budget
You’ve probably seen headline stories about pieces of movie memorabilia bringing in hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. Don’t let that scare you off. In fact, there’s a huge market for entertainment memorabilia of all kinds, and entertainment collectibles that fall into every price range imaginable. Figure out how much you’re willing to spend overall and per piece so that you can start planning how to arrange your acquisitions in the room.
Know What You’re Buying
There are many factors that affect the asking price for a piece of memorabilia. They include rarity, condition and authenticity, as well as provenance and type of item. A vintage TV show poster won’t command the same price as an authentic lobby card or theater poster, and celebrity autographs can multiply the value of a piece of movie memorabilia by several orders of magnitude. Before you make a purchase, be sure you know exactly what you’re buying so you don’t end up overpaying or being disappointed when your purchase arrives.

Sports Memorabilia for Dad for Fathers Day

Fathers Day never has to throw you for a loop again if your dad is a sports buff—not when you have access to a whole world of sport memorabilia from which to choose a gift for him. Whatever sport he fancies, you’ll find a wide variety of mementos and memorabilia that he’ll appreciate and enjoy. If you’re looking for gift ideas for Fathers Day, consider one of these pieces of sports history that are guaranteed to make him a happy pappy.

Baseball Fans

Skip the cheesy bar signs and clocks in his favorite team colors. Instead, go for a classy, classic piece of memorabilia that speaks to the history of America’s favorite sport. Imagine dad’s face when he opens his gift on Fathers Day morning and finds a framed collage that includes a baseball signed by none other than Mickey Mantle, Sandy Koufax or Ted Williams. If he’s a BoSox fan, put a grin on his face with a collage display that includes a signed photo of the Bambino himself on one side, a photo of the 2004 World Series winning Red Sox and between them, Babe Ruth’s signed contract. So much for the Babe’s curse!

Basketball Fans

From Bob Cousy to Yao Ming, Bill Russell to Lebron James, you’ll find basketball memorabilia to delight any diehard b-ball fan. Framed, autographed photos are just one of the many types of mementos that your basketball-loving dad will put up on his wall. You can be sure he’ll save a special place above the bar for a signed, framed game shirt worn by Yao Ming, Larry Bird or LeBron James.

Football Fans

Your favorite armchair quarterback deserves something special for all those Sunday afternoons he’s spent rooting for the home team. How about a game jersey from a football quarterback who’s shown the same persistence in his yearly comeback – Bret Favre? Maybe he’d rather celebrate the monumental Saints win in Super Bowl XLIV with a Drew Brees signed Super Bowl display that includes replica tickets of each of the last 44 Super Bowls, or a collage featuring Peyton and Eli Manning – whatever his favorite team or player, you’ll find the perfect piece of sports memorabilia to spark his memory.

Even if Dad’s not a fan of the Big Three American sports, you’ll find lots of memorabilia gifts to please him. Consider a framed photo of the Old Course at St. Andrews for your golfing dad, an autographed collage featuring Lance Armstrong for the dad that bikes or a Kentucky Derby card set if your dad breaks out the mint juleps for the first weekend in May. If you’re not sure what to get your sports-loving dad for Fathers Day this year, spend some time checking out the many different kinds of sports memorabilia available online.

Tips for Collecting Movie Memorabilia

Whether you adore the cinema or have inherited a collection of movie posters and celebrity autographs, collecting movie memorabilia can be both fun and profitable. The wide world of movie memorabilia includes everything from movie posters to Oscar statuettes, and has engaged thousands of collectors. Unfortunately, it also has attracted more than its share of con artists and swindlers. If you’re going to be a savvy shopper with a valuable collection, it’s important to follow some simple advice from experienced collectors of Hollywood memorabilia.

Focus

It’s easy to get distracted when you’re collecting items in such a wide field, but the most valuable collections – and those that are the most fun to pursue – are those that have a strong focus. Your focus can be on a particular genre of film, a particular franchise, a specific actor or a type of collectible, but the focus will help you build a meaningful collection. Keep in mind that the popularity of a film doesn’t necessary translate into value – but value isn’t the only reason for collecting movie memorabilia. If you love Jack Sparrow, you’ll want a Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man’s Chest to fill out your collection of Pirates movie posters.

Check the Signatures

Old time Hollywood autographs are notorious for being fakes – not so much because of unscrupulous sellers and forgers, but because it was typical for the film industry to employ secretaries for the specific purpose of signing “celebrity” autographs. Modern movie star autographs are more likely to have been signed by the star. Even so, it’s always a good idea to have the signature authenticated by an expert.

More than a Certificate of Authenticity

While it’s nice to have a Certificate of Authenticity, the COA is only as good as the certifying authority. If you’re buying from a dealer, research his company’s reputation before buying any movie memorabilia, and avoid those dealers with a poor reputation. In addition, ask about the item’s provenance, or history. Items that include a letter from an expert or a list of previous owners will always have more value than those that have nothing but a “Certificate of Authenticity.”

Avoid Restoration

If you get your hands on a genuine Star Wars poster or James Bond poster in less than pristine condition, don’t try to restore it or get it restored. Restoration used to be popular, particularly where movie posters are concerned. These days, collectors are more interested in authenticity, including all the blemishes the piece of movie memorabilia may have acquired over the years. Prevent further damage with good framing and storage, but don’t attempt any restoration.

Movie memorabilia is a popular hobby, and shows like “Storage Hunters” and “Storage Wars” are making it even more popular. If you decide you want to take up collecting, take precautions to make sure everything you buy is authentic.

Celebrity Autographs: The Heart and Soul of Sports and Movie Memorabilia

Celebrity autographs and autographed photos have long been a staple in the area of movie memorabilia and autographed sports memorabilia. Signed photos, tickets, sports equipment and movie props are – and have always been – among the most popular collectibles, and that hasn’t changed at all over the years. An original Star Wars poster is a prized piece of Hollywood memorabilia. An original Star Wars poster signed by Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford or Mark Hamill – or better yet, all three – is far more desirable and worth much more. Among collectors of sports memorabilia, the Holy Grail is a ball actually used in a game and signed by a sports hero that handled that ball. In short, an authenticated autograph makes everything so much better.

The Value of Celebrity Autographs

But just how much does that signature add to the value of a piece of memorabilia? In a 2012 episode, “Storage Wars” regular Barry Weiss (“The Collector”) scores a set of Ludwig drums in a storage locker. He takes them to Stewart Copeland of Police fame to have them evaluated. Copeland tells him he can probably sell the entire kit for about $1,000. Weiss whips out a pen and, with a wink, tells Copeland that he knows how he can make them worth a whole lot more. With Copeland’s signature on each piece of the kit, Weiss figures he can triple the value, at least. And, considering the drum kit was featured in an episode of the popular show, you can figure that it would fetch considerably more if it came up at auction.

The Most Popular Autographed Sports Memorabilia

The sport memorabilia industry has come a long way since the days your grandfather waited outside the stadium for his favorite sports hero clutching a treasured trading card. Today, you’ll find sports celebrity autographs on a variety of sports-related equipment, and those celebrity signing events put a lot of cash into the pockets of the sports franchises. It also means that it’s far easier to score autographed sports memorabilia connected to your favorite sports stars. You’ll find autographed game jerseys – framed and in displays – among football memorabilia and basketball memorabilia, autographed baseballs for baseball memorabilia enthusiasts and signed hockey sticks for those who collect hockey memorabilia.

Whether you’re looking for ideas for a man cave, home theater décor or simply collect memorabilia because you love sports or movies, celebrity autographs are among the most popular types of movie memorabilia and autographed sports memorabilia on the market.

Five Ways to Use Movie Memorabilia and Autographed Sports Memorabilia in Your Home

You didn’t even know you were looking for it, but there it is – an absolutely stunning display of movie memorabilia that you didn’t know you wanted until you saw it. It may be that vintage Star Wars poster or a display of autographed sports memorabilia – including baseballs signed by Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. Whatever it is, now that you’ve seen it, you just have to have it. The only question is where you should put it when you get it home. No worries! There are all sorts of ways to fit movie memorabilia and autographed sports memorabilia into your home décor.

Game Room Décor

The most obvious place to display autographed sports memorabilia is in your game room. No matter your favorite sport, you’re bound to find sports memorabilia connected with it. You can hang framed celebrity autographs in a spot of honor on the wall or place a display of hockey memorabilia behind the – what else – air hockey table. You’ll even find horse racing memorabilia, such as a signed Secretariat photo, that you can hang behind the bar to lend the place a little extra class.

Ideas for a Man Cave

Looking for ways to decorate that man cave? Autographed sports memorabilia totally fills the bill. Depending on the items you choose, you can display your sport memorabilia in frames or in free-standing cases – lighted, of course. Look for unique items of basketball memorabilia, baseball memorabilia and football memorabilia to give your man room that unmistakably masculine feel.

Home Theater Décor

Movie posters are the ideal decoration for a home theater room. Whether you’re a fan of vintage films or thoroughly modern movies, you’ll find a huge range of autographed and unsigned Hollywood memorabilia available for sale online and at auctions. Highlight a specific actor, character, director or film franchise for best effect. Among the contemporary favorites, you’ll find Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man’s Chest posters and LOTR posters taking center stage.

Kids’ Rooms

How much will your son love a display of autographed sports memorabilia for his bedroom? You can make him the envy of all his friends with sports collectibles like a Yao Ming framed game jersey or a signed Kobe Bryant photo – authenticated, of course.

Kids’ Rooms Again

Why should sports fans have all the fun? Forget the cheap posters from the mall. Give your daughter something she’ll treasure forever – and that will gain value over the years. Find movie posters from all of her favorite movies and heart throbs to hang over her bed. From “The Hunger Games” to “Game of Thrones,” you’ll find Hollywood memorabilia from just about any movie you can name.

Don’t pass up that stunning piece of history just because you’re not sure where to put it. You can always find room for autographed sports memorabilia or movie memorabilia in your home.