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Posted by Rico (Member # 7533) on :

I was dissapointed.

Some of my friends dragged me down to a sci-fi convention yesterday in Plano, Texas. Carrie Fisher was charging people $25 for autographs, a lot of the Star Wars cast was there (Chewy, R2D2, etc) and Adam Baldwin was there signing autographs to promote Serenity.

It was really neat to see one of the guys from the show in the flesh. I'm pretty tall and he was actually taller than I am, you never really get a feel for the guy's size until you see him standing next to the guy who played R2D2 [Big Grin]

*Feels shame for wanting to get Adam Baldwin to sing "Jayne the Hero of Canton"*

Posted by pfresh85 (Member # 8085) on :

There was a sci-fi convention in Plano yesterday and I wasn't informed?

Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :

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Carrie Fisher was charging people $25 for autographs

Maybe that coke habit is rearing its ugly head again....

I kid! I kid! I kid because I love!

Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :

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Carrie Fisher was charging people $25 for autographs

That is sooooooo tacky. I've heard of millionaire sports figures doing this, too. Whatever happened to fan appreciation? [Roll Eyes]

Posted by Princess Leah (Member # 6026) on :

She's had a hard time! Hold off your harsh words! Poor Carrie Fisher.

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

At the one Star Trek convention I went to all of the actors were charging for autographs. I just figured it was normal.

Posted by Enigmatic (Member # 7785) on :

I think the general rule of thumb* is that if you have something you're currently promoting, like a book or a movie that's still in theaters, you give autographs for free. But if your main reason for fame is already out there and doesn't need promotion (Star Wars movies, Star Trek tv shows) you charge for autographs.

Also, if the celebrity is providing the autographed item, typically an 8x10 photo, there's usually a charge. If the fan brings something to sign, like a book or comic book, it's less likely for there to be a charge for the autograph because the item itself was paid for. That kind of ties in to the self-promotion aspect, though.

*Yes, I'm sure there have been many exceptions to this. I'm just saying it seems to be common.

--Enigmatic

Posted by Amanecer (Member # 4068) on :

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Adam Baldwin was there signing autographs to promote Serenity.

Cool! Did you get his autograph?

Posted by aspectre (Member # 2222) on :

Celebrities started charging when pseudo"fans", professional resellers began showing up at signings to profit off their autographs.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Yeah, I'd think she's pretty sick of giving autographs by now. Maybe $25 makes it worth it.

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

You know, I'd be willing to sign Carrie Fisher's name on glossy 8x10s, and I'd only charge $15.

Posted by Mr.Funny (Member # 4467) on :

[Laugh]

Noemon

Posted by JenniK (Member # 3939) on :

I would have paid a lot more than $25 to hear Adam sing the Hero of Canton song!

Posted by JemmyGrove (Member # 6707) on :

Maybe the $25 is to discourage people from asking, thin the numbers, so she doesn't have to sign so many. I mean, how many times do you suppose she's been kind enough to put her name on some bit of paraphernalia or other over the years? I'd probably be sick of it by now -- I'd charge four-leaf clovers or something.

Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :

Adam Baldwin is 6' 4", so he's pretty tall.