Author Topic: Why do bodybuilders charge money for autographs?? (Read 14402 times)

mame09 · « **on:** January 26, 2008, 07:28:23 PM »

why would they charge for their signatures?? and

who the hell will pay for an autograph by a nobody???

gordiano · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:31:19 PM »

Cause in their little minds, they are famous.....

mass 04 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:32:23 PM »

Lou is going to charge you $20.00 for posting this.

sachito · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:40:40 PM »

why not? some hollywood stars charge as well.

bigbobs · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:41:57 PM »

I think Lou is the only person who charges for an "autograph," otherwise the rest of hte pros only charge for photos with autographs on them. whether or not you get your photo autographed the price is the same. Also, if you walk up to them at an expo with a Flex magazine with them on the cover and ask them to autograph it they wont charge you.

So the charging is for the photo not the autograph.

Fans would like an autograph when they go to meet a pro, and unless they bring something for them to get an autograph on...the normal thing to do is get a photo from them...noe ons is going to bring a blank piece of paper from home for them to sign.

Also, a popular bodybuilder can easily make $3,000 in one session from selling autographed photos. Most celebrities would not refuse $3,000 in 4 hours for meeting fans and signing autographs, so why should bodybuilders? It adds to their income.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:43:21 PM »

Quote from: bigbobs on January 26, 2008, 07:41:57 PM

I think Lou is the only person who charges for an "autograph," otherwise the rest of hte pros only charge for photos with autographs on them. whether or not you get your photo autographed the price is the same. Also, if you walk up to them at an expo with a Flex magazine with them on the cover and ask them to autograph it they wont charge you.

So the charging is for the photo not the autograph.

Fans would like an autograph when they go to meet a pro, and unless they bring something for them to get an autograph on...the normal thing to do is get a photo from them...noe ons is going to bring a blank piece of paper from home for them to sign.

Also, a popular bodybuilder can easily make $3,000 in one session from selling autographed photos. Most celebrities would not refuse $3,000 in 4 hours for meeting fans and signing autographs, so why should bodybuilders? It adds to their income.

yes they claim a small percentage and pocket the rest

webcake · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:46:29 PM »

Well if people are willing to, why not?

You may not consider them famous or anything, but from what i've heard, people are willing to line up for like 2 hours to get an autograph from Cutler.

bigbobs · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2008, 07:47:51 PM »

Quote from: webcke_112 on January 26, 2008, 07:46:29 PM

Well if people are willing to, why not?

You may not consider them famous or anything, but from what i've heard, people are willing to line up for like 2 hours to get an autograph from Cutler.

I waited 3.5 hours for Ronnie

BFP · « **Reply #8 on:** January 26, 2008, 08:11:13 PM »

Quote from: mame09 on January 26, 2008, 07:28:23 PM

why would they charge for their signatures?? and

who the hell will pay for an autograph by a nobody???

Schmoes have more money than brains I guess. Whos going to pay for a DA blowjob? Same type dude.

Jason

BayGBM · « **Reply #9 on:** January 26, 2008, 08:55:45 PM »

Quote from: mame09 on January 26, 2008, 07:28:23 PM

why would they charge for their signatures?? and

who the hell will pay for an autograph by a nobody???

A fool and his money are soon parted.

mass 04 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 26, 2008, 08:57:26 PM »

I never understood autographs. It's just someone signing their name.

NubianMuscle · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2008, 07:39:08 AM »

Quote from: bigbobs on January 26, 2008, 07:47:51 PM

I waited 3.5 hours for Ronnie

You must have been smoking some good stuff to wait that long!

MAXX · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2008, 07:51:50 AM »

Quote from: mame09 on January 26, 2008, 07:28:23 PM

why would they charge for their signatures?? and

who the hell will pay for an autograph by a nobody???

because they need all the money they can get

poor

SF1900 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2008, 07:54:56 AM »

Well, if people are willing to pay them for their signatures, any person will accept the money.

I personally would never pay a bber for his/her signature.

Mars · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2008, 07:57:36 AM »

sorry but if someone charges money for their autograph than they are a sad piece of human being and deserves to die by the sword.

dr.chimps · « **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2008, 08:01:02 AM »

Quote from: mass 04 on January 26, 2008, 08:57:26 PM

I never understood autographs. It's just someone signing their name.

Sometimes. If you have a collectible, and you get it signed, it can double (and even more depending on the scarcity) the 'value.' It's all supply and demand. I'll give you a non bbing example (sorry): Buy a Gretzky jersey in a store. Cost: maybe 100 clams. Get it signed, and you've easily doubled its worth. Great conversation piece, too. A Namath helmet? Same thing. A Nasser t-shirt? Well, you have a t-shirt.

muscularny · « **Reply #16 on:** January 27, 2008, 08:09:19 AM »

Quote from: sachito on January 26, 2008, 07:40:40 PM

why not? some hollywood stars charge as well.

in person none charge

Blockhead · « **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2008, 08:10:05 AM »

Quote from: bigbobs on January 26, 2008, 07:41:57 PM

I think Lou is the only person who charges for an "autograph," otherwise the rest of hte pros only charge for photos with autographs on them. whether or not you get your photo autographed the price is the same. Also, if you walk up to them at an expo with a Flex magazine with them on the cover and ask them to autograph it they wont charge you.

So the charging is for the photo not the autograph.

Fans would like an autograph when they go to meet a pro, and unless they bring something for them to get an autograph on...the normal thing to do is get a photo from them...noe ons is going to bring a blank piece of paper from home for them to sign.

Also, a popular bodybuilder can easily make $3,000 in one session from selling autographed photos. Most celebrities would not refuse $3,000 in 4 hours for meeting fans and signing autographs, so why should bodybuilders? It adds to their income.

Exactly!

Most of them purchase the 8x10 glossy's themselves so it is their way of getting back themoney they paid to have 100 or so let's say of the 8x10's with a little extra for them for the leg work etc...

It makes sense. If they are at a sponsored booth at some trade show then usually it's on the house. If it is just them and they are acting as independent contractors-if you will- then they hit it up for a sawbuck.

Unless you're a greedy greaseball momo like 'Big Lou'.

SF1900 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2008, 08:12:37 AM »

Why is Lou SO money hungry? I would think he would have enough money invested.

Mars · « **Reply #19 on:** January 27, 2008, 08:13:12 AM »

Quote from: Neurotoxin on January 27, 2008, 08:07:00 AM

i love autographs.............. on LARGE checks !

You're so funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blockhead · « **Reply #20 on:** January 27, 2008, 08:14:41 AM »

Quote from: SF1900 on January 27, 2008, 08:12:37 AM

Why is Lou SO money hungry? I would think he would have enough money invested.

It is probably because stupid lame TOOL box homos wait in line happy to dish over a $20 to buy one. Supply/Demand. I don't blame him...I blame the assholes who think he is special.

JohnnyVegas · « **Reply #21 on:** January 27, 2008, 10:19:19 AM »

Quote from: SF1900 on January 27, 2008, 08:12:37 AM

Why is Lou SO money hungry? I would think he would have enough money invested.

Lou is by no means a well off guy.

He made good money for the 4 years he did the Hulk, and a little bit of money on his small part TV roles, which pay union scale. But add that up and divide it by the 53 years he has been around and it is not a whole lot.

So he is not as well off as you think, even being the second most well know BBer in the world behind Arnold.

m8 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 27, 2008, 10:22:51 AM »

Quote from: Mars on January 27, 2008, 07:57:36 AM

sorry but if someone charges money for their autograph than they are a sad piece of human being and deserves to die by the sword.

Mars · « **Reply #23 on:** January 27, 2008, 10:24:14 AM »

Quote from: JohnnyVegas on January 27, 2008, 10:19:19 AM

Lou is by no means a well off guy.

He made good money for the 4 years he did the Hulk, and a little bit of money on his small part TV roles, which pay union scale. But add that up and divide it by the 53 years he has been around and it is not a whole lot.

So he is not as well off as you think, even being the second most well know BBer in the world behind Arnold.

probably, i already wondered why a millionaire would still be on expo booths selling hulk t shirts and autgraphs.

Hurricane Beef ! · « **Reply #24 on:** January 27, 2008, 11:58:02 AM »

Quote from: JohnnyVegas on January 27, 2008, 10:19:19 AM

Lou is by no means a well off guy.

He made good money for the 4 years he did the Hulk, and a little bit of money on his small part TV roles, which pay union scale. But add that up and divide it by the 53 years he has been around and it is not a whole lot.

So he is not as well off as you think, even being the second most well know BBer in the world behind Arnold.

You son, have only speculation regarding Lou.

The Beef ain't saying Lou's rich, but he always had the best / highest paying Weider contract, would be receiving residual checks for his TV work and The Beef suspects Lou gets more then scale when he does work.

Stay good and fucken clear of The Beef while you're on this board. You strike The Beef a fucken know-it-all -Lawyer and last bitch who practiced law and played with The Beef is still in timeout.

Your on notice . . .

The Beef

The Beef