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gangster requests

wheel-lose — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:21:17 GMT

would any of you,see a problem in writing and asking a real mob mafia gangster for a autograph,i am considering doing it,but am unsure of the moral implications of it

Re: gangster requests

loobyloo6 — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:23:49 GMT

If that's what interest's you wheel go for it...I would.

Re: gangster requests

wheel-lose — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:27:45 GMT

the mafia gang he was in ,whacked more than a dozen ppl ,so wondering if its wise to give out my address to him:-)

-- Edited by wheel-lose at 05/11/2011 4:29 PM BST

Re: gangster requests

thehornets — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:32:27 GMT

Have it sent to a neighbour's address. ]:)

It all comes down to your own likes, interests, etc, and not what others think. Not my cup of tea, but I would be interested to see any success you had.

Re: gangster requests

wheel-lose — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:35:37 GMT

nigel,do you know the the film goodfellas,well ray lollita played the part of the real gangster i am thinking of writing too

Re: gangster requests

wheel-lose — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:37:42 GMT

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Hill

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msmi4875 — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:06:07 GMT

I would be interested in seeing the result mate but personally I would be nervous to tell him my address, think it over mate.

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bunting0_1 — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:11:56 GMT

I can see the appeal of having this in a collection. But I wouldnt give me address, maybe have it sent to your local post office and collect it?

Re: gangster requests

milly6660 — Thu, 12 May 2011 03:29:53 GMT

he's not shy signing graphs,give it a shot...i mean try B-)

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obree — Thu, 12 May 2011 06:30:11 GMT

Send it off Daz

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0779swan — Thu, 12 May 2011 09:26:53 GMT

Go for it ! I would !

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film4watcher — Thu, 12 May 2011 13:41:50 GMT

It's not something I would collect but if you're ok with it, I can't see a problem. No different from the Kray's and they're very collectible.

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premier-autographs — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:48:26 GMT

Some ex-gangsters actually do paid signing sessions!

Sure in the early days of this forum, someone wrote to a gangster who was in prision and got a reply + signed index cards/photos

Re: gangster requests

thehornets — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:05:07 GMT

There used to be a chap on Matt's Celebrity Hangout (the first proper UK internet forum for autograph collectors, not active for a long time, but looks like it is on it's way back) who collected Charles Manson autographs, letters, and personal items. He communicated with Manson by mail, and would exchange things Manson needed for things Manson made in prison, plus would buy stuff when it surfaced. If memory serves me correct, he traded it all to fund the purchase of a dream Harley Davidson.

Re: gangster requests

autographcollectorsclub — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:53:10 GMT

Go for it. I think he would be pleased that someone wants his autograph

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rcsmg1 — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:31:11 GMT

It's back to personal preference,I've seen people auctioning letters from the Krays,some want Hitlers signature,and I seem to remember a discussion on the forum some time ago about Leslie Grantham having been jailed for murder.I've got a signed book from a former Alcatraz prisoner I met (not a major criminal mind you) some people will disagree but everyone collects something different,go for it and hope he only sends a signature!

Re: gangster requests

milly6660 — Fri, 13 May 2011 03:38:06 GMT

ive seen a few henry hill signed playing cards eminate from the states recently

Re: gangster requests

milly6660 — Fri, 13 May 2011 03:40:49 GMT

and of course mad frankie fraser does sessions,plus the australian chopper...who was selling signed axes on ebay last year.

Re: gangster requests

tilly-beau — Fri, 13 May 2011 07:50:40 GMT

Daz,

I the past I have had successful replies from; Ronnie Biggs, Ian Brady, Charles Bronson (not the actor), Dave Courtney, 'Mad' Frankie Fraser, Reg Kray, Ronnie Kray, Carlton Leach, Eric Mason, Cass Pennant, Charlie Richardson, Eddie Richardson and Roy 'Pretty Boy' Shaw.

I did carefully consider the implications of giving my address to these fella's and worked out that the chance of adding such names to my collection out weighted the risk.