autographed cels

my supergril cel was signed at a booth just made for signing of cels at a con i was not there its signed on the bottom away from the image but considering its a bruce timm piee i think it was worth the money i bought tbhe cel and the sigs were free

I have total respect for the creativity that goes into making the animation artwork so I'd be thrilled to have a piece signed by the artist, or the director/designer of a series/movie.

Like E says, it's worth pushing a little bit more for a sketch and/or some personal comment because such opportunites don't come around twice.

[b]You live to regret the things you DON'T do, rather than the things you DO do.[/b]

I've thought about this and if I were confronted with an artist I really respect who offered to sign something and/or do a sketch for me, I think I'd bawl like a baby, or at least loose some composure like a little girl ;) I'd hate that.

There are people who oppose having artwork signed because their interest lies in the final piece of artwork only. A signature would detract from the item.
Personally, I can't identify with that way of thinking because it's only a bunch of lines and colours that has come out of someone's head and hand- to get the piece signed directly reaffirms that connection.

I'd suggest to other collectors that if they're fortunate to get anything signed in front of them- GET A PHOTO OF THE EVENT. Even if you have to steal someone elses camera and get them to email you the pic[s] later.
When a friend got a poster signed for me, he sent a photo too and it left me speechless. It's irrefutable proof of the moment and acts as a constant reminder of that wonderful experience.