Presidential autographs may go for $6K

The Politico ^

[Sub-Driver]

Presidential autographs may go for $6K By: Carol E. Lee January 18, 2009 06:15 PM EST

When Barack Obama stepped into the Oval Office with his presidential brethren recently, he had already agreed to take part in one of this exclusive fraternity’s secret traditions: autographing a limited number of copies of the photograph that captured the moment.

The former, current and future presidents’ pact — to create only 250 copies of the photograph with all of their signatures — upped the ante on an image that was a keepsake before it was even taken.

Early estimates value the signed pictures at more than $6,000 apiece, based on the rarity of such a meeting and how few copies of the photograph will be circulated. That value could push higher when collectors factor in Obama’s popularity and historical significance as the first African-American president.

“You’re going to see these valued and collected and sought after in a similar fashion as the previous ones, and when you’re talking about a president that’s very popular at the moment, that has to help,” said Steven Hoskin, president of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association.

[Sub-Driver]

and on QVC and soon E Bay......

Dear Leader......

[max americana]

That’s 6K in monopoly money?

[Third Order]

Hopefully not for the bills he signs, unless those Chicago roots hang tough.

[Irish Eyes]

Gag me!

[Parmy]

But, his signature on the bill he will have to sign for ‘payback’ to all those big ‘donors’ will be worth even more.

[lilylangtree]

Ah, no thanks! Not in this lifetime.

[EGPWS]

Presidential autographs may go for $6K

Earned or printed?

[Sub-Driver]

Nope, your money- er taxpayers money....

[CPOSharky]

Everything he signs will cost a bundle.

[PistolPaknMama]

250 copies ... at more than $6,000 apiece

Yea there's a reason most of us working class schmucks never heard of this "tradition". We pay more than than in TAXES to support these creeps that are just having a good time.

What about OUR traditions that are being sold down the toilet?

[KJC1]

I already blew my wad ordering commemorative coins and plates. /s

[pollywog]

...me too!

[PaRepub07]

his autograph isn’t worth six cents..

[RangerM]

One thing’s for sure. I’d rather have the $6K.

[Moose Burger]

For three Obama and two Carter you can trade a Nixon.

[Enchante]

If I had that kind of money to burn I’d buy one just for the pleasure of painting Jimmy Carter’s face out of the photo...... I’d leave his signature, though, just for the reminder that we had to endure 4 years of him and then many years of his strutting, imbecilic vanity as a “former statesman” jetting around the world.

Come to think of it, I’d do the same for Clinton and Obama...... :^)

Come to think of it, I’d just have to burn the photo b/c who’d want that kind of reminder?

[NavyCanDo]

I have authentic autographs from allot of famous people, Bob Hope, Betty Grable, Ginger Rogers, Vincent Price, Paulette Goddard, Mickey Rooney and many others. Paid allot and their worth allot. I would not pay one thin Dime for Obama’s

[EGPWS]

ping..

[ncpatriot]

I got Reagan's autograph before he was president on an article entitled: I'd rather be Right than President. Can't remember what magazine it was in. Doesn't matter, someone stole it.

[Red Steel]

I’ll give 6 cents for it.

[combat_boots]

You’re forgetting that 0 may be the ‘new’ $10 bill. Hamilton would get gone, but who cares about Hamilton, right?

[Shadow44]

Not the Libertarians.

[rockinqsranch]

“Everything he signs will cost a bundle.”

GOOD POST!

[Political Junkie Too]

How much will it be worth on Antiques Roadshow 2109?

-PJ

[TornadoAlley3]

[Sub-Driver]

about as much as WJC’s used underwear.....

[penelopesire]

“Everything he signs will cost a bundle.”

Post Of The Day!..ROTFLOL!!

[WorkingClassFilth]

I’m sorry, but, if deliberate, this is the act of a patrician pig. Even if RR did this, he was plain, bad wrong. Our nation’s leaders are there to serve - they are not rock stars with staged events known to create revenue.

[ChicagoConservative27]

They gonna sell his used toilet paper also? This is getting weird.

[ScottinVA]

With proceeds going to his re-election campaign fund, I’m sure.

[ScottinVA]

“You’re forgetting that 0 may be the ‘new’ $10 bill.”

0 should be the ‘first’ 3-dollar bill instead. It would be so-o-o-o-o-o fitting.

[mrsmith]

Bad as our media are the Politico proves they do weed out some miserable reporters.
Liberal journalists so pathetic even the media won’t keep them.

[trussell]

Kay Starr ~ Side by Side

Perfect concept for this article...Ain't got no money! :)

[danamco]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEnaAZrYqQI

[Red in Blue PA]

PT Barnum is smiling somewhere.

[Red in Blue PA]

Wonder if he would accept the Zimbawae $1 Trillion dollar bill?

[RepublitarianRoger2]

LOL! You nailed it.

I’d say his sig is worth about as much as a sheet of Charmin one-ply (used).

[Salvation]

Is this legal?

[Fresh Wind]

I wonder what Hitler autographs are going for? That could give an indication of what Obama’s will be worth in a few years.

[EGPWS]

Perfect concept for this article...Ain't got no money! :)

Just print more silly! ; )

[EGPWS]

PT Barnum is smiling somewhere.

In "shyster heaven" and stating "See I told you so"...

[Moose Burger]

As much as a baseball card.

[eleni121]

that’s ome pretty expensive toilet paper-—but those ponying up probably need that kind.

[trussell]

Just print more silly! ; )

Hey...thanks for the great idea! If we print more money that means we're worth more, right???

[trussell]

You’re forgetting that 0 may be the ‘new’ $10 bill. Hamilton would get gone, but who cares about Hamilton, right?

I think they should put him on the $3 bill since he's as fake as the current $3 bill is!

[grace522]

I don’t say this without serious consideration. Obama may be the anti-Christ. The level of adoration is Biblical.

[Ancient Drive]

the only bill that fits his signature is the $3 dollar bill.

[Ancient Drive]

I was thinking the same. He may not be at the moment.. but his first steps look eerily biblical. the masses don’t seem to care... he is a messiah. all of this, and they just idolize him blindly.

[Liberty Valance]

The bidding isn't over yet is it?

[Old Sarge]

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