Here are the most Frequently Asked questions to do with autograph collecting :

How long does a reply take?
It varies depending how famous they are or how much in demand they are, on average i would say about 4 weeks. Some 10 months some a week.

Should i send a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) ?
I would personally recommend you do as i think it drastically increases your chances or a reply however it is not necessary as i know some people who don't and still get great success.

If sending abroad should i send an IRC ?
I have had success without sending them with very famous people, however i would recomend it depending on if you can afford it, if you can then yeah its better too.

< b>What is an IRC?
Yes a simple question but these have to be clarified, trust me it confused me when i started ! Ok so an IRC is a coupon, you send it with your letter and self addressed envelope, the celebrity can then exchange it for their native stamp so they can reply free of charge! You can buy them from most post offices.

How many IRC's should i send ?
It depends where your sending to to be honest, from a reply from America (i live in england) i only send one, however the further the reply has to travel the more you need, your local post office assistant should be of help :)

What should i do with a reply ?
I personally frame my signed photos, however it is up to you , but make sure they are in a safe place away from direct sun light or they will get ruined which we don't want after all that hard work and waiting ! Any letter or printed replies i keep in a folder, also away from heat to be sure as they mean a lot !

Where can i find a reliable address?
I use www.fanmail.biz and i have had great success from them so i recommend that site. Plus its free and most charge !

I want to write a letter but don't know what to say! can you help ?
Check out my tips/advice page for loads of details on what to write, presentation etc ! What is the best way to address the celebrity ?
For 99% of celebs address them with their full name eg Dear Daniel Radcliffe, HOWEVER if they have a title eg sir or dame, then you should also use this, eg Dear Dame Maggie Smith as its polite and shows respect.
If you have any questions that are not featured above then please feel free to use the feedback link on the left to ask away , i will do my best to help as bet as i can :)