Television Memorabilia Buying Guide

Ah, television.  Who can possibly count how many hours you've spent laying on your sofa, bathed in the TV's warm glow?  Your telly was there you got your braces off, the day you started university, the day you got married (and boy, you really got in trouble for that one), so it's natural that you'd want to incorporate some television memorabilia into your flat's décor.  Whether you want to recreate the TARDIS  in your sitting room, dress like Edina Monsoon  ("It's a Lacroix,  darling") or you simply want to plaster your walls in autographed photos of Mollie Sugden,  our guide can help you track down those must-have items.

Autographs  The backbone of any collection, but make sure you're aware that there are both originals and reprints floating around.	Props  You could just carry around any old umbrella and claim you're referencing John Steed,  or you could have the real deal.	Games and Toys  If you're looking a Monty Python board game,  we can help you find it, but we accept no responsibility for rogue lumberjacks.

Tips for Buying

When purchasing memorabilia online, it's important to be cautious.

• Educate Yourself: Explore a number of different resources to get an idea of the qualities and prices of the piece of memorabilia in question.
• Read Descriptions: What is the condition of the item? Is there damage or wear? Is the item original or a copy?
• Item History: Don't be afraid to ask the seller questions. You have a right to know where he or she got the item, how much was paid, if there are relevant serial numbers, etc.

Related Guides

Collectibles and Memorabilia	Movie Memorabilia	Music Memorabilia	Sports Memorabilia

External Links

• UACC.org: The Universal Autograph Collectors Club aims to educate autograph collectors.
• Collectors.com: Collectors Universe is a top third-party authenticator.