A leading authority on celebrity memorabilia and autographs, Nelson Deedle began collecting autographs at age 11 after writing to Mother Teresa and receiving a written, signed response. Nelson Deedle subsequently wrote to other notable figures around the world and began his first autograph business soon thereafter. He maintains a personal collection of more than 100,000 autographs and has since expanded his business to include costumes, movie props, archival materials, and artifacts. One of the most respected professionals in the industry, he has claimed some of the most famous personages around the world among his clientele, including Michael Jackson. He also worked for The Elliott Roosevelt Estate as an archivist.
As a professional memorabilia seller, Nelson Deedle has sold more than a million pieces, some of which have earned over $100,000. He has traveled to 35 countries around the world in search of rare items and to verify the authenticity of items in his collection before selling them. An expert on authenticity, he has published dozens of articles in magazines throughout the world. Mr. Deedle has also created a number of resources to help other individuals more easily identify forgeries and fakes.