Is it okay to just buy a book from an artist at NYCC without having them sign it? 0

[mikenyc]

I rarely go to conventions. There are some exclusive books that I would like to pick up from different artists. I don't want them to sign them. Is it cool to just buy the book without the sig?

Not sure of the etiquette.

[EggShen4thewin]

In my experience, the artists will usually ask you if you want the item signed when you purchase it from them.  Just say no thanks, that isn't necessary and you should be good?

[dbcn]

I think it's totally fine to not want a sig. I picked up a book at NYCC last year and didn't recognize that it was the artist who was right in front of me - he asked if I wanted it signed and I said no thanks, presuming there was an upcharge, but in hindsight he was probably just being friendly.  I picked up a couple other books at tables where I did recognize the artist, and they didn't ask if I wanted it signed, so I think it's just an in the moment kind of thing and you shouldn't feel bad about declining a signature (especially if they charge for the sig).

[mikenyc]

Thanks for the info guys. I appreciate the posts. 
 

I’ll just ask them for the book. 

[Skippeydoo]

I don't think they will be upset if you don't want it signed. Sadly a lot of creators have become disillusioned with signing stuff. Assuming a lot of people are doing it just to try to flip it to make money. So, honestly I think you turning down their sig offer will probably tell them you care about the book more than making money off their sig. So, they will probably appreciate it. 

[MAY1979]

On 10/16/2024 at 3:24 PM, mikenyc said:

Thanks for the info guys. I appreciate the posts. 
 

I’ll just ask them for the book. 

Customer is always right!