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🎣Wanted Autographs

Looking for a Rare Autograph? Cast a Line.

Tell collectors exactly which autograph you’re searching for. If someone has it, they can let you know privately.

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Rare autographs rarely show up on schedule. The signed photo from a film you love, the ball from one particular season, a letter from a historical figure: the collector who owns it may not be thinking about selling until they learn someone is looking.

That’s what the CollectorFish Wanted board is for. In fishing terms, you cast a line: you post a Wanted request describing the item, and it stays in the water for other collectors to see. When someone has one, they reply with “I Have One”, and their response comes to you privately.

Search current Wanted posts

See what other collectors are hunting for. You might have exactly what they need.

How Wanted posts work

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    Describe what you’re looking for

    Add a title, a category, the person who signed, details such as the item type or inscription, and a budget or “open to offers”. A reference photo is optional.
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    Post it free

    You don’t need an account to post. Your email address is private: it’s never shown on the post or sent to other collectors’ browsers.
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    Collectors respond with “I Have One”

    Anyone who has the item can reply with a description, photos and an asking price. Responses aren’t public.
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    Hear about it privately

    You’re emailed about each response so you can follow up. If you posted while signed in, responses also appear on your post, and you can message responders who have accounts.

Lines in the water right now

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Tips for a Wanted post that gets answers

  • Be specific: name the person, the item type and any detail that matters, such as a role, a team or an inscription.
  • Say what authentication or provenance you’d accept.
  • Give a realistic budget, or choose “open to offers”.
  • Add a reference photo if you have one, so collectors know exactly what you mean.

Have something a collector wants?

Open the Wanted post and choose “I Have One”. Describe your item, add photos and an asking price. Your response goes privately to the collector who posted it, and your contact details are never shown publicly.

Prefer to list it for everyone? Sell it in the Fish Market for free.

Can’t find the autograph you’re looking for?

Cast a Line and let collectors know what you’re hunting for. Posting is free. A free CollectorFish account also lets you see responses on your post and message collectors.

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Browse wanted and available autographs by area

Movie & TV Autographs

Current listings and Wanted posts in movie & tv autographs.

Music Autographs

Current listings and Wanted posts in music autographs.

Sports Autographs

Current listings and Wanted posts in sports autographs.

Historical Autographs

Current listings and Wanted posts in historical autographs.

Celebrity Autographs

Current listings and Wanted posts in celebrity autographs.

Know what you’re hunting for

How to Buy Autographs Online Safely

Most problems can be avoided before you pay. Here is what to check, what to ask and how to pay.

What Is a Preprint Autograph?

A preprinted signature is part of the print itself. It can look convincing in a frame, but it isn’t an autograph.

What Is an Autopen?

An autopen signs with a real pen, which is exactly why collectors need to know how to recognize one.

What Makes an Autograph Valuable?

Two signatures by the same person can sell for very different amounts. These are the reasons.

Frequently asked questions

How do Wanted posts work?

You post what you’re looking for, other collectors see it on the Wanted board, and anyone who has the item can respond privately with “I Have One”. You’re emailed about every response.

Is it free to post a Wanted request?

Yes. Wanted posts are free, and you don’t need an account to post one.

Is my email address shown on my post?

No. Your email is private. Your post shows the display name and location you choose.

Can anyone respond to my post?

Yes. Collectors can respond with or without an account. Responses go to you privately and are never shown on the post.

Does CollectorFish check the items people offer?

No. CollectorFish doesn’t inspect or authenticate items. Ask questions, request photos and do your own due diligence. Read how to buy autographs online safely.