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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;lettow, post: 578524, member: 6986&quot;]I was prompted to write this in response to one of the comments in my thread about the Albert Pick autograph note.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have met many of the famous authors over the years at major shows.&nbsp; They are ordinary people like you and me.&nbsp; While they may be busy at shows, I have found that they are always willing to talk to people on the floor of the show.&nbsp; I encourage you all to introduce yourself to some of these people if you get the opportunity.</p><p><br /></p><p>People like Gene Hessler, Fred Schwan, Joe Boling, Neil Shafer, George Cuhaj, Peter Huntoon and others are all approachable.&nbsp; They are willing to answer questions or just talk about your collection.&nbsp; If you have something in their area of expertise, show it to them.&nbsp; Even if it is a common item.&nbsp; You may learn something about it that you did not already know.</p><p><br /></p><p>How do you meet them?&nbsp; Pay attention to the schedule of club meetings.&nbsp; Many of them will attend the SPMC, IBNS and other specialized club meetings.&nbsp; If one of them is speaking on a topic, attend even if it is not something you are necessarily interested in.&nbsp; If you have enough gumption, have them paged.&nbsp; If you do not know what they look like, ask a dealer you know to point them out or introduce them to you.</p><p><br /></p><p>The authors are more than willing to sign their books.&nbsp; Buy one and bring it along.&nbsp; Read it first and have questions based on the book.&nbsp; If you don&#039;t have any questions, make them up.&nbsp; Have them sign a note.&nbsp; Making a short snorter of autographs of noted collectors and authors would make a great display item.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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